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What to bring:

Valid Passport

Power Adapter for plugs + chargers

Small backpack/tote bag or whatever you use to carry when on foot

Footwear: we suggest a good walking shoe/boot : lots of miles will be walked. Sometimes we will be in unpaved terrain and do suggest a supportive boot with good traction.

Good pair of flip flops or water shoes. For when we go to hot springs + the beach. If you want to pack light- there are great shoe stores to buy affordable walking shoe etc there if you don’t want to pack 2+ pairs of shoes.

Refillable water bottle (insulated if possible)

Cutlery(fork/spoon/knife), chopsticks etc **Might sound silly, but from experience, we tend to buy something at a market + want to snack in the van or room, or when we’re sitting at the beach and NOW you’ll be prepared PLUS we are REDUCING waste, which is a goal for us, our footprint must be light. Great to have for take away, and on the road.

Headlamp/flashlight

Toiletries (Shampoo, soap etc) **highly suggest biodegradable options, most drain lines go right to wild waterways!

Warm clothing! Pants, leggings and layers! Wool Socks! **Layering will be your best friend.  During the day we can get temperatures at 80F and above and then it can dip down to freezing in the mountains at night. If you’re trying to pack small and light, there are cheap markets with clothing in Thessaloniki.

Raincoat/Poncho

Gloves, hat, scarf (whatever you need to feel warm)

Pocket knife (if you’re checking your luggage)

Sun protection ie, glasses, sunscreen, baseball hat etc

Notebook or something to take notes with

Suggested but not necessary :

Bath or Beach Towel

Hand lens

Camera (besides your phone)

Collapsible Tupperware (to keep specimens, bring home take out + more) **Reduce waste

Field Guides for the Region, Trees, plants, mushrooms, herbs etc

Travel tips, what to expect & what to bring

We want to help folks be as prepared as possible. While saving you the head ache to figure it out on your own.

Flights are a separate cost -we like to search on Google flights as a search engine, then going DIRECTLY to the airline and not a third party site like Priceline etc. Another secure way to book a flight is through credit card travel platforms. Folks are welcome to contact me for more info on booking flights if needed.

Make sure your passport is up to date, and isn’t going to expire within 6 months of the trip. I have seen people denied at the check in for their flight because the passport is almost expired. Don’t let them stop you! Get your passport!

Bring CASH to exchange or have it already! Greece uses the EURO. While cards and ATMS are around, when we are in more rural areas, CASH is preferred. We suggest asking your bank ahead of your trip to make an exchange for you, to give you best rates and potentially no fees.

How much should you bring? While room + board are included, we suggest supporting the local shops and artists. We suggest having at least 200-1000EURO on hand and your debit card(which has the best rates for exchanges)