Is THIS ISLAND better than SANTORINI?! | GREECE TRAVEL VLOG

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @darrellbrown633
    @darrellbrown633 Год назад +8

    Great content guys and the reason for some of the places you’ve went to being more quiet than you’d expect is because a lot of people are quite ignorant and choose to go to places like santorini those typical touristy holiday destinations . going to places like kephallonia, corinth, sparti, Paros, naxos, Athens, Delphi these are places full of rich history and these are places for travelling , the country that brought us democracy , science and great food is the best country in the world ❤

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад +1

      It sure is a beautiful place 😁

    • @louisaklimentos7583
      @louisaklimentos7583 11 месяцев назад

      No country is the best country in the world . Not even Greece and each country has it’s own beauty !

  • @joobie1000
    @joobie1000 Год назад +9

    We love kefalonia ! We stayed in lassi the twice we have been, also been to lefkada, halkidiki, zante, kos, skiathos, Rhodes etc ! We just love greece, even though we have done Mexico, Cuba, Cape Verde, we always come back to beautiful greece 🇬🇷

  • @peterdawson5115
    @peterdawson5115 2 года назад +7

    Beautiful Greece, my favourite place. 🇬🇷🌺

  • @TEOSALAS069
    @TEOSALAS069 2 года назад +14

    Every greek island has its own beauty.
    You only have to explore it 😉

  • @turbo8677
    @turbo8677 Год назад +2

    My family is from close to Poros.
    We used to walk there nightly for ice cream when I was 12 years old.
    I haven’t been there since but planning to go see everyone this Summer!! Can’t wait! It’ll be so nostalgic as I’m 40 now. I will video tape the entire thing and post it :)

  • @jbrislen1
    @jbrislen1 2 года назад +10

    Came across your channel because of your motorhome. We
    Are motorhomers but have also been going to Kefalonia for 28 years. It is the most amazing place. My kids have gone since 10 months old. Now 20 and 23 and still go back with partners. There is nowhere like Kefalonia it draws you back. Plz don't advertise too much.....roll on 28th Aug Kefalonia we are back.....😍

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +2

      Aw so lovely to meet you 😁 it definitely is a special spot ❤️ hope you have a lovely trip!

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 2 года назад

      Wasn't Captain Corelli's Mandolin filmed on Kef, l bet you were furious!! Must have attracted more visitors after the book and film came out

    • @jbrislen1
      @jbrislen1 2 года назад +1

      Yes indeed!! In fact we landed one year and were told that Nicholas cage had just taken off and we'd missed him....such a shame🙄

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 2 года назад

      @@jbrislen1 hahaha l can imagine!!

  • @Lola__xoxo
    @Lola__xoxo 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great Vlog 🫶 I am going to Kefalonia for the first time at the end of Aug. I can’t waiting going to be there for a month so its been lovely seeing all the places you both went too. 🇬🇷

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  5 месяцев назад

      Hope you have a fantastic time 😁 we loved this island so much!

  • @mikeholt7881
    @mikeholt7881 7 месяцев назад +1

    I've been to Santorini just the once and a week was too long (it's tiny) to explore it. I'll be travelling to Kefalonia in a week, for the 14th time, and have hardly scratched the surface.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  7 месяцев назад

      It’s such a beautiful island with so many sides to it! 😁

  • @DavidandSarah
    @DavidandSarah 2 года назад +7

    Melisanni Cave looked amazing wow! We've only ever been to Santorini but will have to check out this amazing place next time we're in Greece!

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      It was absolutely stunning 😁 Kefalonia is definitely worth a visit if you are in Greece!

  • @Aaaavvvvvvvva
    @Aaaavvvvvvvva 2 года назад +2

    As a Kefalonia native living in Australia, it’s so nice to see others going there and enjoying it so much!!!

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Aw it was so amazing! Loved every part of the island and we cannot wait to go back 😁

    • @carolinelane9599
      @carolinelane9599 4 месяца назад

      As an Aussie who flys all the way to Kefalonia for a 2 week holiday. Just love it. I wsnt to retire there.

  • @lindao1327
    @lindao1327 2 года назад +4

    Greece is beautiful! Definitely on my bucket list. Can’t wait to watch the Amalfi video! We were there back in July 2016! It was so busy then but beautiful.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      Hope you enjoyed it! We absolutely love Greece and Italy! I think the Amalfi coast will be somewhere we will always want to go back to 😊

  • @Panos__1904
    @Panos__1904 Год назад +3

    There are so many islands to choose apart from the touristic ones - Glad you discovered Kefalonia :)
    Thanks for sharing
    Subscribed 👍

  • @aliceepatricia
    @aliceepatricia Год назад +2

    I visited Kefalonia with my Mum last year and absolutely adored it! Such a peaceful place with such friendly people. I'm going back in May and I honestly can't wait, my happy place :)

  • @Ajd83.
    @Ajd83. 2 года назад +7

    You guys are lovely, really enjoying your vlogs 😊. I do love a mini vlog series.... never been to Greece myself but I'm enjoying picking up tips on these vlogs you are doing. Great ideas if I ever visit.
    Thanks you guys 👍

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much. 😊❤️ so glad you are enjoying the videos! Can highly recommend, hope you get to visit one day 😁

  • @paulamccarthy1698
    @paulamccarthy1698 2 года назад +3

    Zante, Corfu, Crete are beautiful too. I saw the turtles in Zante they protect them and caves. Kefalonia looks romantic or maybe for a fairly quiet hol. I love Greece always have and the food is delicious I make a lot at home to eat 😍

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +2

      They sure are! Can’t wait to explore more of them 😁 yeah it’s so peaceful and yet there is so much to do!

  • @shaundavenport621
    @shaundavenport621 2 года назад +1

    Great vid covering the Isle of my dreams! Made all the better by a charming couple such as yourselves. Thank you very much.😁👍👍👍

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 года назад +1

    Hari OM
    Perfect end, guys... took me back half a life time (mine - the whole of yours and a few, yes we are talking the 1980s) to when I spent two weeks on the isle of Spetses touring on a moped. Never forgotten it. Thanks for the memories! YAM xx

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      Aw wow haha I bet it wasn’t much different back then to be honest, the island seems frozen in time 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @000caro555
    @000caro555 2 года назад +2

    Another fab video, glad you had a great time. X 🥰

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 2 года назад +4

    Ahh what a sweet swan song to this lovely place😄Yeah, Santorini might have competition here! That cave adventure looked absolutely hypnotic. Those cute kitties ...I wonder about them, if they're all strays or if they have homes. Anyway outstanding stuff once again guys.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Scott 😁 thanks for watching! This little cat actually belonged the owner of the restaurant 😊❤️ such a cutie!

    • @noqueq9003
      @noqueq9003 Год назад

      Strays here live royal lives actually

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet 2 года назад +2

    Loved the title, was its Gemma's idea 😅🤣. Great vlog, as always, and thanking for showing us a few other parts of Greece we had not ever considered. Drone footage was stunning, well done to you both.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha didn’t even twig when I wrote it 😂 should change the thumbnail to Gemma hiding in the bushes 🙈 thank you guys! Take care

  • @crawfordg
    @crawfordg 2 года назад +1

    Hi Gemma and Campbell Apart from the Scottish videos this is your best so far what a place Kefalonia. We have been to Greece a number of times in the 80's and 90's but this is something else I can see whay you loved it so much. Kind Regards Crawford from a very warm West Sussex by the Sea

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      Thank you for the support and kind words 😊❤️ it’s such a paradise, we already can’t wait to go back

  • @wheelerjan1
    @wheelerjan1 2 года назад +4

    Fantastic vlog love it 😍 our favourite Greek island

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😁 glad you enjoyed it! It might just be our favourite too now

  • @gordonwatson5676
    @gordonwatson5676 2 года назад +5

    Loving your Greek adventures guys, keep it up.

  • @andicampbell8621
    @andicampbell8621 2 года назад +1

    Nice video. We`re heading oot there in May so this has given us a good insight into what to expect 👍

  • @geoffknight7322
    @geoffknight7322 2 года назад +2

    Great vlog thanks, we’ve booked to go to Poros, your vlog made the decision for me, thanks, looking forward to swimming and eating by the sea 👍

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      It’s so beautiful! We would have loved to stay 😁

    • @Bubbles-gg3kf
      @Bubbles-gg3kf 7 месяцев назад

      So how did you find Poros?

    • @geoffknight7322
      @geoffknight7322 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Bubbles-gg3kf we enjoyed it a lot, it was quiet when we went, the end of September which we liked and plenty of different places to eat out still open.

  • @catherinechambers4719
    @catherinechambers4719 2 года назад +2

    Fab video, thank you 😊!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 2 года назад +2

    Gemma, Campbell, Greece, Yay!

  • @hilarywallace9927
    @hilarywallace9927 2 года назад +3

    Looks absolutely gorgeous!

  • @mrsbee57
    @mrsbee57 Год назад +1

    We found that restaurant yesterday and had a perfect lunch , the misty sea view was amazing ❤

  • @brianduggan1432
    @brianduggan1432 Год назад +1

    Been 3 times going again next year I think it’s my fav as well beautiful island and we’ve been to Crete skiathos santorini corfu paxos

  • @lynj.1438
    @lynj.1438 4 месяца назад +1

    Yessssss🎉

  • @davidcochrane9883
    @davidcochrane9883 2 года назад

    Did a day trip to Kefalonia from Zante and loved it Visited Melissa in Cave, Sami,the beautiful town of Agia Effimia and Argostoli. Will be back to spend longer there.I can reccomend Zakynthos too its stunning.

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 года назад +3

    Stunning beach. Thanku guys for sharing ❤

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ 2 года назад +1

    How cute is that swim suit at the end Gemma?! I guess I just love your style! 😁🥰

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful cave, reminded me of the Cenotes in Mexico. Yiasou Andrea 🙂

  • @razoukahmad2556
    @razoukahmad2556 Год назад +1

    its so beautiful place 💟

  • @ronnieaoshana2429
    @ronnieaoshana2429 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video.. I absolutely loved it . Probably will visit not this year ..since we are going to Cofu..nut next year .God's willing

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  10 месяцев назад +2

      Glad to hear it 😁 we love Greece so much and always look forward to going back

    • @ronnieaoshana2429
      @ronnieaoshana2429 10 месяцев назад

      @@highlands2hammocks in greece now... Peloponnese

  • @philipotvi
    @philipotvi 2 года назад +1

    Nice guys, nice view, nice place. Enjoy and stay safe.

  • @johnnyrickens4268
    @johnnyrickens4268 Год назад +2

    I visited the island last year with my girlfriend and it was the best choice we could have made.
    If you want to explore a place which isn't as crowded as Santorini or Mykonos while also providing much natural Greek beauty Kefalonia is probably the best choice for your holidays.
    I also think the beaches are overall way more beautiful on Kefalonia(or ionian islands in general) than those on the aegean islands.

  • @cadmcspeed1418
    @cadmcspeed1418 2 года назад +2

    Ooh I came back from Kef at the weekend. Loved it. Poros was lovely and quiet and had amazing cliff top taverna experience. Best beach Kaminia in the south near katelios. Worst beach by far Antisamos near Sami(unless you like hoards of people, no beach and wasps). Don’t try to go up the mountain from the south! The road isn’t a road it’s a goat track. V scary and the panda didn’t like it(the mrs even less). All tavernas are excellent and not one duff meal. Brill island, would recommend

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Glad you had a great trip! 😁 yeah the beaches around Sami and south of Argostoli were far too busy 😂 and the food is amazing!

  • @Neil2022
    @Neil2022 Год назад +1

    Going back to Svoronata in September. 😊❤

  • @katerinazervata
    @katerinazervata 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's definitely better than Sandorini .i was born and raised there . Now i live in Canada but Kefalonia holds my heart ❤️

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  7 месяцев назад

      Aw we miss Kefalonia 🥰 such a beautiful island!

  • @jeffto23ify
    @jeffto23ify 2 года назад +2

    Looks beautiful i love the Greek islands

  • @backpackingJas
    @backpackingJas 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful trip, cant wait for the italian vlogs

  • @crazy_spirit_of_a_life529
    @crazy_spirit_of_a_life529 Год назад +1

    Merveilleux

  • @eileendavidson3263
    @eileendavidson3263 Год назад

    Love the video of beautiful Kefalonia What time of year we’re you there and in what town did you stay? Hotel or apartment?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      We went in July and rented an apartment just outside Lixouri 😁

  • @mikeparkercreative5136
    @mikeparkercreative5136 2 года назад +3

    I'm intrigued 🤔
    Have you visited many other Greek islands?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      We visited santorini and Naxos a couple of years ago 😁 such a beautiful island!

  • @kymberry7721
    @kymberry7721 2 года назад +1

    Love watching your vlogs . We are heading to Kefalonia next year . Did you have to book the water taxi to Fteri beach & how much was the return trip ? Looks a beautiful beach . We are looking at staying in Asos for a week with a car .

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      Aw thank you! Glad you enjoyed the trip, we loved it! The water taxi was about 20 euros return 😁 enjoy your trip!

    • @alextunnicliffe7583
      @alextunnicliffe7583 2 года назад +1

      Fteri water taxi are on instagram and you can message them that way

  • @zzzpip
    @zzzpip 4 месяца назад +1

    the best restaurant in Poros is the home cooking of Taverna Agrapidos

  • @nige3801
    @nige3801 2 года назад +1

    Aah, was confused as Poros is one of the Cyclades islands, didn't know there was a Poros on Kef. Very nice. To confuse matters there is Paros island as well lol

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Yeah it can be a bit confusing haha!

    • @alx_gr1
      @alx_gr1 2 года назад +2

      Actually Poros is not in the Cyclades but in Argosaronikos islands, along with Aegina, Hydra, Spetses and Agkistri. Paros on the other hand, is in the Cyclades lol.

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 2 года назад

      @@alx_gr1 l went to all those lslands in the early eighties , thought it was Cyclades. Thanks for the info! I saw Leonard Cohen's abode on Hydra lol

    • @alx_gr1
      @alx_gr1 2 года назад +1

      @@nige3801 Even if you had gone more recently, it is very confusing for non-Greeks since there are many islands and some of them have very similar names. Hydra is sooo beautiful and Cohen's room is so small and cute.

    • @nige3801
      @nige3801 2 года назад +1

      @@alx_gr1 yes l'm in my sixties now with health issues, l'm staying positive and hope to re visit the lslands. They are my very favourite place to be!

  • @sarahvickers705
    @sarahvickers705 Год назад +1

    Me and my partner are going to Kefalonia this summer. Do you have any advice on hiring a moped/bike to travel round or a good company to hire from?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      You are going to love it 😁 we hired from a company in Lixouri town centre and had no issues. Can’t remember the name of it but I think it is in the video somewhere ☺️

  • @Rousseau4469
    @Rousseau4469 2 года назад +2

    There is also nearby Melissani the Cave of Drogarati which is even more amazing. It has a balcony with a physical rock in the shape of a throne and the best part of the cave is a round area where some classical orchestras have actually played live into the Cave. Of course the acoustics is fantastic !!!!
    The downside is the climbing back up to surface which is quite tiresome.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Yeah we saw photos of that cave and it looked brilliant! With the bike dramas we ended up running out of time so had to give it a miss this time unfortunately

  • @blessingjohnchelliah4317
    @blessingjohnchelliah4317 11 месяцев назад +1

    Are USD and credit cards accepted, or do you need Euros in Greece?

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  10 месяцев назад

      Credit cards are accepted but you will need euros 😁

  • @Isabella_
    @Isabella_ 2 года назад +1

    I'm visiting the island with my mother in September. What was the name of the restaurant in Poros? :) Where you had the vegan food? I'm vegan and I'm stressing a bit about finding food. :p

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      It was the To Karali one in the sea front 😁 delicious!

  • @createa.googleaccount713
    @createa.googleaccount713 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Such a cute couple. SO WISH YOU WOULD SAY WHAT TIME OF YEAR YOU ARE THERE?😑😔😒😏🙁? SEPTEMBER, APRIL? NOVEMBER? JULY? JANUARY? OCTOBER? MAY???

  • @5ofie
    @5ofie 2 года назад +1

    I’m going next month

    • @carolinelane9599
      @carolinelane9599 2 года назад +2

      Same Sofie. First trip to Greece. Can't wait. The count down is truly on.

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +1

      Hope you both have an amazing time 😁

    • @5ofie
      @5ofie 2 года назад

      @@carolinelane9599 I’ve only been to Cyprus, can’t wait, have a great time

    • @5ofie
      @5ofie 2 года назад

      @@highlands2hammocks thank you

    • @carolinelane9599
      @carolinelane9599 2 года назад

      @@highlands2hammocks Thank you. Really enjoyed your posts on Kef.

  • @noqueq9003
    @noqueq9003 Год назад +1

    Do beware of the prices. I'm a local and our island is actually one of the most expensive ones

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  Год назад

      Yeah all of Greece seems to be going up in price these days ☺️

  • @eddy3093
    @eddy3093 2 года назад +2

    4:20 you are paying to get the tyre fixed on a rental scooter, this is not a bargain the hire company have ripped you off!

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      Unfortunately, the rental agreement didn’t cover punctures as it isn’t on the insurance 😬 we were expecting a lot more than €50 so we were happy with that haha!

  • @darrellbrown633
    @darrellbrown633 Год назад +1

    Kephallonia is historically more interesting than santorini you go to kephallonia you get a real feel of Greek culture

  • @eleanorruthwilliams6469
    @eleanorruthwilliams6469 2 года назад +1

    The olive theory

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад

      What’s that then? 😁

    • @eleanorruthwilliams6469
      @eleanorruthwilliams6469 2 года назад

      The theory (to be taken lightly mind) is that in a couple, if one person loves olives, and one hates them, they work well for each other/are meant to be. I personally think this applies to other food too- but it’s a nice thought

  • @tippers.2712
    @tippers.2712 2 года назад +20

    Please stop telling people about kef...we have had a villa there for 14 years and can see it becoming more and more busier .. ssssh please 🤣🤣

    • @highlands2hammocks
      @highlands2hammocks  2 года назад +3

      Such a beautiful spot 😂❤️

    • @paulamccarthy1698
      @paulamccarthy1698 2 года назад +4

      Now now don’t be greedy ha

    • @andymcgrath2236
      @andymcgrath2236 2 года назад +1

      I know what you we have been going to lassi for the last 7 years went in June and was very busy quite a few chavy people

    • @jochencooper2751
      @jochencooper2751 2 года назад

      Are villa's in Kefalonia expensive?

    • @tippers.2712
      @tippers.2712 2 года назад +1

      @@jochencooper2751 2 bed villa with private pool
      Usually 1200 to 1400 per week is average .

  • @Storm.Z.4u
    @Storm.Z.4u 2 года назад +1

    Kefalonia is a great island, however your endless piffle about your scooter was so boring.