NO PLACE FOR A CITYBREAK! 2 nights in Chania and Heraklion, Crete.

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @Alioopsist
    @Alioopsist 26 дней назад +9

    I just love how down to earth this man is, no flashing around, etc

  • @tomkenyon3721
    @tomkenyon3721 Месяц назад +22

    I first went to the Greek islands in the early 70's, fell in love with the place, the people and the food and it's still my favourite destination.

  • @steve-marsh
    @steve-marsh 2 месяца назад +76

    I was about to say nice to see you put some content in for Jasper and then he even gets a shout out! Great video, food looked amazing, but it's sad to hear about the hotel experience. The selfishness of some people when travelling just seems to be getting worse as time goes on!

    • @Ian-Steele
      @Ian-Steele Месяц назад +3

      Steve was that your luxury yacht from Sunseeker in Poole. I’m sure you and Alicja would look grand in that. 😊

    • @ludwig327
      @ludwig327 Месяц назад +1

      The saga continues

    • @mconem
      @mconem Месяц назад

      Loved your video Scott! I would have loved to see your UV light tests again. It was so ASMR! Thank you for all your fantastic videos

    • @Gentleman-Of-Culture
      @Gentleman-Of-Culture Месяц назад +1

      Steve Marsh would melt there and his wallet would go into cardiac arrest😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @JamesAFCWFC
      @JamesAFCWFC Месяц назад +3

      Get what you pay for unfortunately, average hotel means average humans around😟

  • @samirelkettani1153
    @samirelkettani1153 Месяц назад +14

    hello scott. those hot and cold water tops are there to shutt off water, in case there is water leak in the shower or sink, or even the toilette. this way they don't need to shutt off the water on the whole building.

    • @Simon-jj2pu
      @Simon-jj2pu 17 дней назад

      Or the inbuilt bidet inside the toilet

  • @richardpeters4086
    @richardpeters4086 Месяц назад +10

    Good editing.
    I like your format, It's straight to the point with little thoughts and stories. Exactly how I like it.

    • @garyrobinson8665
      @garyrobinson8665 Месяц назад +1

      I agree. No meandering. No fat. Just the interesting parts.

    • @daveseville7394
      @daveseville7394 Месяц назад +1

      Yeah no time wasting straight into the Action, British RUclipsrs are brilliant at this. Scots are probably the most concise too or Northerners.

  • @Ryankey4
    @Ryankey4 2 месяца назад +19

    Just came back from Greece this week I did the island hoping on four islands, Such a amazing experience beautiful place

  • @hcjkruse
    @hcjkruse Месяц назад +6

    We drove around Crete for 3 weeks and saw some crazy local driving. Absolutely worth renting a car and explore the South and East of the island.

  • @DaveyPalmer1
    @DaveyPalmer1 Месяц назад +17

    Such a shame a few idiots in your hotel spoilt your stay Scott. Alas, it's not unique to Greece. At least you had a couple of cracking old towns and harbours to wander around though. I remember having a day trip to Chania when I was in Crete a good few years ago & I visited a Commonwealth War Graves site. I'm an ex-coal miner from an old mining village in Sunderland & I stumbled across a war grave of this 18 year old young 'un from a mining village in Northumberland. That really choked me - poor kid 😟

  • @bethlowell7336
    @bethlowell7336 Месяц назад +6

    Thanks for the memories, Scott. I went to Heraklion and Chania about 6 years ago. Also took the bus to Agios Nicholas. Had an awesome time. Cheers.

  • @stephentalas1940
    @stephentalas1940 Месяц назад +7

    Loved it, Crete's a great place, family holiday memories, shed loads of history, scenery to match. Samaria gorge is a fabulous place on the south side of the Island and Falasarna beach is fabulous on the west coast.

    • @carolinecaiger6717
      @carolinecaiger6717 Месяц назад +3

      Definitely hike the Samaria gorge next time you are in Chania. Bus ride up through the White Mountains is spectacular. Check it's open first 👍

  • @paullindsay1546
    @paullindsay1546 Месяц назад +6

    “Door Banging Association”?! …great humour, Scott. 👍🏻😂

  • @sxrbvhdb9976
    @sxrbvhdb9976 Месяц назад +6

    Worth mentioning that both Chania and Heraklion are working cities. Though tourism is important to Crete, it makes up just under half of the economy, with agriculture and industry making up a significant proportion. There are plenty of tourist orientated resorts east and west of both cities, with much better beaches. Neo Chora translates as “town beach”
    Not sure how you paid for the bus tickets Scott but assumed you didn’t try to pay using contactless on the bus itself??

  • @carolinecaiger6717
    @carolinecaiger6717 Месяц назад +7

    I lived on a small Greek island but took holidays in Crete :) Love it! The excavations at Knossos outside Heraklion are stunning.

  • @markb1971
    @markb1971 Месяц назад +3

    Crete and greece arr fantastic places to hiliday . Been there many times and cant wait to go back again . Thanks 🇬🇷

  • @red.guevarra
    @red.guevarra Месяц назад +5

    Scott visiting one of my favorite countries! Enjoyed!!!

  • @BobTravellin
    @BobTravellin Месяц назад +4

    Nice video, Scott, thanks. I had a two week holiday there about 17 years ago, love Crete. Must be more traffic now, because we hired a car and the Chania - Heraklion drive was really nice. Not as good as Chania to Elafonnisi on the south cost though, along a road winding through mountains. complete with tunnels and herds of sheep wandering around on the tarmac. Never had to change gear so many times on a two hour drive = but well worth, Elafonissi is the perhaps the beautiful beach I've ever been to, all pink sand and warm shallow water and little coves to sit in. Loved it. I'm told now it's oversold, with coach loads of people coming and going all season and restricted access.....

  • @dennismatthews6660
    @dennismatthews6660 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for the tour. Love your conversation with your audience.

  • @algojeff
    @algojeff 2 месяца назад +7

    I live in cold but beautiful Quebec. I’ve been travelling to the Aegean every year since 2008 (except covid). First time in Kriti this very summer with my wife and teen. We felt in love with the cretan spirit and way of life ! Esa is the best beer, by the way ! Old Chania and Old Heraklion are fantastic, even though there’s a lot of people. Then we spent a whole week on the southern shore of the island (Sfakion, Loutro, Plaka, etc.) and it was paradise. A must experience… experience ! Yassas ! And… efkaristo poli. Scott ! You’re the best, but mad to have walked THE breakwater of whole Greece !

    • @Anonymous-ib8so
      @Anonymous-ib8so Месяц назад

      Vai beach in Crete is superb. The Bouty bars ad was filmed ther

  • @LennieB9
    @LennieB9 Месяц назад +4

    I love Chania. Would happily spend a week there.

  • @andynightingale7335
    @andynightingale7335 Месяц назад +4

    Oh Scott a man with my own niggles in a hotel! Chair draggers and the Door Slamming Assoc. honorary members... Pain in the you know what.
    Enjoyed the video. 👍👍

  • @lookoutleo
    @lookoutleo Месяц назад +3

    I think the taps are isolators for washing machine and hot water tank. Love your layed back videos :)

  • @seanrobsob8883
    @seanrobsob8883 Месяц назад +7

    1st thing I pack when working overseas is earplugs. Get some quies ear plugs... Best, orange, green and red, u will find the softness u need for a good night's sleep

  • @johnmull59
    @johnmull59 Месяц назад +5

    Thanks Scott...I love Crete and the Cretians.
    By the way there is a very good Greek eaterie in Glasgow called Yiammas in Bath Street near the Buchanan Galleries. 🇬🇷😋

    • @martinquinn9007
      @martinquinn9007 Месяц назад +1

      And at lunch do cheap gyros and there so tasty

  • @carolynstewart9103
    @carolynstewart9103 Месяц назад +4

    Great video scott..very interesting and your humour is brilliant..canny beat glasgow humour....thanks scott.🍺🍺

  • @wendlit
    @wendlit Месяц назад +2

    Some beautiful evening shots🌅 A fantastic video- entertains and informative ! 👏⭐️

  • @myrabenson1603
    @myrabenson1603 Месяц назад +2

    Super duper video Scott never been to Crete other Greek islands but they all have that feel good vibe thanks for taking us on your journey x̌x

  • @andywillis2650
    @andywillis2650 Месяц назад +1

    Great video Scott. Well done in walking around the streets & harbours of both towns, plus the 2.2km breakwater !

  • @cammy2100
    @cammy2100 Месяц назад +2

    Another great video Scott. Ouzo is the drink of the devil. Been there and suffered greatly

  • @christopherfox735
    @christopherfox735 2 месяца назад +3

    Can’t believe Steve Marsh hasn’t commented on all those boats? Another great video Scott, they just keep getting better & better.

  • @mygreekjourney
    @mygreekjourney 2 месяца назад +4

    Altha beer by far the best beer in Greece, even better in a ice cold glass, yammas 🍻🇬🇷

  • @vickymcintosh
    @vickymcintosh Месяц назад +1

    Really enjoyed your trip to Crete and to see beautiful warm sunshine.

  • @the_secret_raven
    @the_secret_raven Месяц назад +3

    We were in a place near you called Gouves at the same time. Our first time to Greece/Crete and loved it! The people there are fantastic and so friendly 😊 Wasn't a huge fan of Mythos beer though and stuck to Corona 😂 Great video as always thanks!

  • @noahcount7132
    @noahcount7132 2 месяца назад +11

    Enjoyed your visit to Crete, Scott. 👍Your two noisy (too noisy) hotels have prompted me to suggest that you add disposable foam earplugs to your travel kit. The Howard Leight brand have an excellent Noise Reduction Rating: 33 decibels. 👍

  • @gwenmonty
    @gwenmonty Месяц назад +2

    Crete (and the rest of Greece) is on my bucket list, but no cheap flights from 🇨🇦. I'll have to see it through your lens. Great video!

  • @RobertsonHH
    @RobertsonHH Месяц назад +2

    "They threw in a stray cat as well".
    Otherwise known as a "free range Springfield" special 😂

  • @davidcousins5493
    @davidcousins5493 Месяц назад +2

    Another great Video Scot, I think those taps isolate the whole bathroom.

  • @MartinVincent-u5c
    @MartinVincent-u5c 11 дней назад

    Love Ya Channel Scott Keep up The Great Work

  • @Summicron1951
    @Summicron1951 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video and wonderful presentation of Crete. Enjoy your perspective. Always like looking at the foods you have found.

  • @kevincollis2632
    @kevincollis2632 Месяц назад +4

    Now you’ve popped your Greek cherry there’s lots of other wonderful islands to sample 😀

  • @bezzalogan3970
    @bezzalogan3970 Месяц назад +2

    Nice on Scott, I’ve been to chania for my holidays for the last nine years

  • @paulhoughton5266
    @paulhoughton5266 Месяц назад +1

    Glad you made rhat film Scott, I have not fancied visiting Greece on a budget and that confirmed I was correct 😂

  • @georgeshannon1128
    @georgeshannon1128 2 месяца назад +14

    Cats Rock 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks Scott that was an excellent video 👍

  • @mary-janejenkins9560
    @mary-janejenkins9560 2 месяца назад +5

    Thank you for an amazing video ❤

  • @suefrost55
    @suefrost55 Месяц назад

    Well done scott love how you work on a budget and telling us want you payed me and my husband really look forward to watching where you travel to next

  • @crabbe4
    @crabbe4 Месяц назад +1

    Watching this in Kefalonia. Perfect timing

  • @mikehaines6520
    @mikehaines6520 12 дней назад

    Recently found this channel after you bumped into Steve Marsh returning from one of his trips - like the style and the channels, no messing and honesty - I’m retiring soon so will have the time, the problem being buses - I’m 6’7” - don’t think I’d last for long 😀. Sensible travel, - wasn’t aware of how cheap the budget airlines can be if you think laterally and are flexible on time and destination, - How you guys manage 7 hour switch overs? - And avoid Bercy Bus station if at all possible.

  • @seeitfilmit.2947
    @seeitfilmit.2947 16 дней назад

    Never been to crete,its now on my list thanks to you

  • @CFAbove
    @CFAbove Месяц назад +1

    Ahh Raki, loved Crete its been 18 years since I was there but lovely place and people and I love Greece in General been a good few times.

  • @mickyc05
    @mickyc05 28 дней назад

    The taps on the wall are isolation valves. So if a repair or a leak happens easy access to shut off. Not in Greece alone but most of mainland Europe, lived in Germany for a while, my apartment had them

  • @katkat3156
    @katkat3156 Месяц назад

    Digging the music ….. oh and you make really interesting videos 😎

  • @doubledbbw
    @doubledbbw Месяц назад +1

    Another great video, Scott. I have been to Crete twice courtesy of the US Army. This was back in the mid 80's when we would fly down from Germany via C-130 for a week so we could fire our missiles. They were Air Defense missiles and needed plenty of space to fire them. Basically, we would fly down on a Wednesday and return the following Wednesday. After our aircraft recognition tests, battle drills were finished the 2nd day we would fire the missiles the 3rd day. After that we were free to explore and enjoy Crete until Tuesday for the Missile Away Party. The next morning it was back on the C-130 for a 6-hour flight back to Spangdahlem Air Base. I really enjoyed Crete and the NATO Missile Firing Installation was close to Chania so that was where the free bus took us. I spent may an evening there having a nice meal and consuming mass quantities of beer.

  • @tkbyrne
    @tkbyrne 2 месяца назад +3

    Great vid. Hotel looked off beaten track but nice way to keep costs down. Would be great to know all the little costs involved. Flights, hotel, buses, food and drinks.

  • @kennymchardy
    @kennymchardy Месяц назад

    That was brilliant! Really enjoyed that

  • @kevinmcanulty2593
    @kevinmcanulty2593 Месяц назад +1

    cruising altitude equals coffee brilliant

  • @NorthernUlvenKi
    @NorthernUlvenKi 2 месяца назад +3

    Chania is a very beautiful city. Been there many times over the years.

  • @tmt4773
    @tmt4773 2 месяца назад +3

    Fantastic videos..I wish I had the dosh to travel...

  • @SuperLeonDenny
    @SuperLeonDenny Месяц назад +1

    Great video as always Scott. Regarding those taps I've seen similar in Germany! Out of the way near the toilet and also wondered what they were used for. Perhaps they turn off / on the hot and cold water pressure for the bathroom?

  • @anthonygraham8838
    @anthonygraham8838 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Scott, it's Tony from Carlisle (Avanti man)
    Crete, love the place! I wish I knew you were coming, you could have come and stopped with us for the night! We've been back over for 6 weeks and flew back just the on the Thursday Jet2 flight back to GLA. We spend a lot of time in Greece, Crete especially
    Just round the corner from the El Greco is a busy street with tourist shops. Opposite the El Greco is a fantastic place for Gyros (pronounced eero) called Kalamaki (take away)
    Iraklio is a fantastic city, loads of great wee bars, genuine Greek eateries (where the Greeks eat). Iraklio airport is a bit, if not very dismal, but the new is due to open in around 3 years nearer to Chersonissos with a larger more modern terminal with more capacity.

  • @ScotsmaninTenerife
    @ScotsmaninTenerife Месяц назад +1

    Association of door bangers lol I often bump into them. My phone stopped working in Rhodes due to heat . Think you would like Rhodes Town, Corfu and Kos town although they are a bit touristy but some nice history.

  • @barriedenham222
    @barriedenham222 Месяц назад

    Packed a lot in for the time you were there. Love watching your videos.

  • @hcjkruse
    @hcjkruse Месяц назад +1

    We visited Xania in 2006. I had a terrible headache then so I didn't enjoy it then. Happy to see the things I missed now.
    Heraklion is more enjoyable before 12:30 in our experience; a lovely city.
    We saw a lot of the island by rental car.

  • @charliemcluckie7713
    @charliemcluckie7713 Месяц назад

    My wife and I stayed in Rethimno, which you may have passed through on the way to Heraklion. It has a nice old town. We had hired a car and saw quite a lot of the south coast.

  • @carolinecaiger6717
    @carolinecaiger6717 Месяц назад +1

    Apart from Knossos by Heraklion, there are 3 brilliant museums. My favourite is the one with the displays of the Cretan/British fighters from the second world war. Incredible.

  • @MrSquuqs
    @MrSquuqs Месяц назад +1

    Spent two years of my life on Crete, a wonderful time. I spent christmas and new year of 1985 in the old harbour of Chania, Yiorgo's Bar if you know it. It's fair to say the things have changed .. I'm not at all sure for the better, there's no way on earth that any food bought there in the mid eighties would be more expensive than in the UK. No yachts there either, never mind big ones. maybe one or two fishermens boats but that was it ..
    loved the Raki :)

  • @rachaelthorpe3469
    @rachaelthorpe3469 Месяц назад +1

    There was a road down to the harbour in Heraklion that had all street food down it. You could start off at the with starters and finish with dessert at the bottom

  • @imsbvs
    @imsbvs Месяц назад +1

    Great video, enjoyed watching that, never been to these places and having seen the sights through your eyes I won't be visiting, not for me. Such a shame about the noise, people do forget hotels have other guests too. I have a few days off between now and end of the year, a citybreak calls me, not yet decided where. I think taking a leaf out of your book and looking what's sensibly prices flights wise is the way to go, any London airport will work for me. Might even be Glasgow, although in winter, perhaps not.

  • @sarseer6722
    @sarseer6722 Месяц назад +1

    Hope you had a wonderful trip! Greece is an amazing country and you must return soon. Another Greek beer many locals like is called FIX. Enjoy! 🍺

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 Месяц назад

    The greek islands are heavenly 😍 I've only done 3 but about 7 times! I want to do more!

  • @iocat
    @iocat Месяц назад

    It was fun seeing you walk streets where I was just a few weeks ago at Heraklion! Sad you missed the Minoan archeology museum, it's one of the best museums in Europe. But super neat to see parts of the city I missed.

  • @pffyespff
    @pffyespff 2 месяца назад +2

    I've seen those hot and cold water valves on the wall also in Spain. I think in many places in Europe it's usual to have main on/off valves for the whole fresh water system in every apartment or in main bathroom, only they are hidden behind small door or similar.

  • @AdamL1411
    @AdamL1411 Месяц назад

    watching this was the most ive enjoyed a video on youtube in years great content watching it helped me relax after a busy day at work cheers

  • @kevinnicholson3406
    @kevinnicholson3406 Месяц назад

    Great video Scott I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

  • @pandymcCoCo
    @pandymcCoCo Месяц назад +2

    Famous Greek footballer: Georgio Samaras, am sure he scored a few goals against the Buddies lol 😂

  • @daffyduk77
    @daffyduk77 Месяц назад

    Another great video thanks, funny, informative, entertaining. Earplugs can help, with the adjoining guest problem. I always still hear my alarm clock anyway

  • @devonthemaskeddevonaire9471
    @devonthemaskeddevonaire9471 Месяц назад

    what a beautiful sunset

  • @bryanholl
    @bryanholl Месяц назад

    The taps on the wall are another form of stopcock, for if repairs need to be done on the plumbing in the bathroom. Very commonly found in Greek bathrooms, and not just in hotels.

  • @martinahardaker8739
    @martinahardaker8739 Месяц назад

    Cheers Scot..enjoyed that.

  • @rockinrachel1670
    @rockinrachel1670 Месяц назад +1

    Cats on the Greek islands are always looked after. The locals usually look out for them. Many of the islands (Rhodes, Skiathos for example) have dedicated teams looking after them, and the hotels have buckets you can drop food off :) 😊

  • @rzlosty
    @rzlosty Месяц назад +3

    Small trivia item for you! The super yacht you mentioned at 11:02 was actually the one they filmed Season 7 of the TV show "Below Deck: Mediterranean" on board! If the TV show is anything to go by, I think you had more of a lucky escape than you thought lol.

    • @jettjones9889
      @jettjones9889 Месяц назад

      I believe one of the contestants is now a gay porn star.

    • @jettjones9889
      @jettjones9889 Месяц назад +1

      I believe one of the contestants is now a gay “adult” star.

  • @wendydee3007
    @wendydee3007 20 дней назад

    The hot/cold taps in the wall - I lived in Spain and many homes have this feature.

  • @janinehawkins9565
    @janinehawkins9565 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic video. Your humour is top notch, thoroughly enjoyable, information ditto.😊

  • @TracyMorris13
    @TracyMorris13 Месяц назад +1

    Best stuffed tomatoes and fresh orange juice I’ve had anywhere was in Crete. Lost my hubby then boyfriend many years ago at a ‘Greek night’ in a village in the hills. Found him eventually sitting on the floor underneath the bar with the Scottish holiday rep escorting us called Will. They were positioned each under a barrel guzzling a stream of beer or wine…can’t remember what exactly lol next day was our last day and he was laid up ill all day while I went to the beach. I went on to marry him by the way 😂

  • @johnledingham852
    @johnledingham852 Месяц назад

    Great video Scott. I was captivated from go to whoa. I'd love to try that shot you thought was to be Ouzo.

  • @maartjetrap905
    @maartjetrap905 22 дня назад

    The wall taps are here in Spain too. I think they are for emergency shutting down the water supply .. in case of. Never seen that in the Netherlands either. Love your vids btw!

  • @AngelaDoyne
    @AngelaDoyne 2 месяца назад +1

    thank you,really enjoy your videos

  • @TravelonlineWalk
    @TravelonlineWalk Месяц назад +1

    Lovly Greece, we relax in Rhodes right now )

  • @alisterhoult4795
    @alisterhoult4795 Месяц назад

    Good Afternoon, Scott. I enjoyed watching your RUclips video! Thank you for the video, Alister Ian Hoult, Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada.

  • @TheLittleCatchannel
    @TheLittleCatchannel 2 месяца назад +2

    That super yacht Home was featured on one of the series on Below Deck.

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 Месяц назад

    Great Video Bud 👍👍👍

  • @harveybaldwin9580
    @harveybaldwin9580 Месяц назад +1

    Great video

  • @PXx12345
    @PXx12345 Месяц назад +1

    You should go back and hike the Samaria Gorge, you'll love it

  • @bwana-ma-coo-bah425
    @bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Месяц назад +1

    SSSSSSSSSSH, don't tell anyone how beautiful Crete is.

  • @hcjkruse
    @hcjkruse Месяц назад +1

    The taps might cut of water to sink, toilet and shower. I saw these taps on the wall in a Berlin hotel at Alexanderplatz. It makes sense for repairs or descaling a thermostat shower tap. Then you can do that per room instead of turning of the water in the whole hotel. I think Xania has Portland island levels of scale in the tap water.

  • @jessicanippes1730
    @jessicanippes1730 Месяц назад +1

    I love Gyros ❤ We have some really good Gyros places here in Cologne ❤

  • @richt71
    @richt71 Месяц назад +1

    I had 2 weeks in Chania last January. Loved the place.Very chilled at that time of year and often had temperatures in the low 20's which was nice. I ate a few times at a local cafe off the old town square where many locals went. They did a main meal, side salad and beer for 7 euros at lunchtime. Are freshly cooked stews as the main. Often had snail stew as an option but I gave that a miss!

    • @ajdrums8075
      @ajdrums8075 16 дней назад

      I was in Chania all last January. I don't remember 20+ degrees

  • @PhilipWalker-no1jb
    @PhilipWalker-no1jb 2 месяца назад

    Loved the video as always
    Good entertainment and well presented as always

  • @tonykennedy6161
    @tonykennedy6161 Месяц назад

    Hi Scott, really enjoyed the longer vid !! I was in Herakleion in last year as a stop on a cruise, your are correct 1 afternoon was plenty 😂 !! I've been to plenty of greek islands hit Tinos last may was absolutely fantastic Ferry from Athens

  • @blotski
    @blotski Месяц назад +2

    The 'ch' of Chania (Χανιά in Greek) is the same as Scottish 'ch' in 'loch' but a bit softer. Btw, the iconic Nana Mouskouri was born in Chania.

  • @stevewareing8525
    @stevewareing8525 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video Scott, nice to see you managed to complete your food challenge and the food looked amazing. You should try Raki / tsikoudia with a strong Greek coffee and a glass of cold water.👌.