tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post1731370872516536340..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Grecian Road Trip: By the NumbersJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61938402888897363642014-05-29T06:36:00.228-07:002014-05-29T06:36:00.228-07:00Cathy, we saw an October airfare from Seattle to A...Cathy, we saw an October airfare from Seattle to Athens in the $800+ range the other day while looking at possibilities for the fall. Compared to the $1700 for the summer months, that seemed really reasonable. Try Costco if you are a member.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-872965243012154222014-05-29T06:34:36.347-07:002014-05-29T06:34:36.347-07:00I've had more emails, comments, and personal m...I've had more emails, comments, and personal messages about how much people liked this approach and they want more. So I will start focusing on that. You are correct though, I think your daily tab will tick a bit higher than ours, but as Irene noted above, 'the experience: priceless'. . .I'd love to read a similar post by you about your travels since they are on our bucket list.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48950658168602212662014-05-29T06:32:22.857-07:002014-05-29T06:32:22.857-07:00The nice thing though is how many little numbers (...The nice thing though is how many little numbers (and days) it took to add up to the big one; that's a huge selling point for Greek travel over say, Tuscany. Thanks much for the visit, Irene. You are absolutely correct: the experience was priceless!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29313323305561540342014-05-28T09:42:45.995-07:002014-05-28T09:42:45.995-07:00Helpful and interesting breakdown of your expenses...Helpful and interesting breakdown of your expenses. I hope to get to Greece in the fall and will return to this post for some tips. I don't ever seem to snag such great airfares, but you've inspired me to try harder.Cathy Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935816184174446949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11256366932651153872014-05-27T23:51:26.368-07:002014-05-27T23:51:26.368-07:00This is an interesting and helpful post. It's ...This is an interesting and helpful post. It's true that most bloggers in our demographic (moi included) don't usually like to discuss "money", but it is helpful to others. (Young backpackers love to discuss how little they spent at their hostels, but my hostel days are long over). How did you find the places you stayed at in the Greek countryside and on the islands? We leave for a trip to Munich, Vienna and Budapest in September. I'm going to try to keep good track of our expenses----something tells me that our daily tab is going to be higher than yours was on this trip.Suzanne Fluhr https://www.blogger.com/profile/15164389928331501665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78804326730714649382014-05-27T17:50:57.302-07:002014-05-27T17:50:57.302-07:00Scary how al the little numbers add up to big ones...Scary how al the little numbers add up to big ones! But the experience: Priceless~Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47004787595726168692014-05-27T07:00:36.906-07:002014-05-27T07:00:36.906-07:00Anita, Thanks so much for stopping by today. You ...Anita, Thanks so much for stopping by today. You will have a great time in Greece and Turkey -- any set destinations in either of the two countries? Hopefully, you'll be a regular here and get inspired by some of the places we plan to write about! Thanks for taking time to comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64963504296591849212014-05-27T06:58:49.657-07:002014-05-27T06:58:49.657-07:00That is a great idea, Donna. We've yet to try...That is a great idea, Donna. We've yet to try a house exchange, but it certainly would save money. The response to this post has been so amazing that I think I'll give a sneak peak at some of the places we stayed soon -- nearly all in the villages of Greece have small cooking areas and come with all the equipment you need to cook and eat there.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-50577306520280059712014-05-27T06:56:33.591-07:002014-05-27T06:56:33.591-07:00You never know, Carole. When you least expect it, ...You never know, Carole. When you least expect it, you mind find yourself there!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3138204456089453372014-05-27T06:55:54.220-07:002014-05-27T06:55:54.220-07:00Where will you be in Greece in July? Any set desti...Where will you be in Greece in July? Any set destinations or just where the 'wind blows you' as we like to explore this wonderful country?Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56197729643119476072014-05-26T16:30:51.440-07:002014-05-26T16:30:51.440-07:00Since we've become perpetual travelers costs a...Since we've become perpetual travelers costs are always something we're interested in and your post hits the mark! Your information is timely, too, as Greece and Turkey are on the list for 2015. Thanks! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21046349132628477762014-05-26T14:37:28.145-07:002014-05-26T14:37:28.145-07:00This is really useful information to help figure o...This is really useful information to help figure out what a trip might cost and to decide on choices for how/where to spend money. I like to stay someplace where we can have some kind of kitchen facilities, however small, to be able to eat at least one meal in a day, maybe more. I was in Barcelona with my sister last summer. She'd arranged a house exchange with a couple there, so we stayed in their apartment for nothing. That is a great way to save money on a trip, providing you can find someone who wants to spend time in your city while you're in theirs.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73111289428445835862014-05-26T13:37:31.878-07:002014-05-26T13:37:31.878-07:00Very useful info. Wish I were going to be able to...Very useful info. Wish I were going to be able to use it some time soon. Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33117856549021957012014-05-26T13:01:06.574-07:002014-05-26T13:01:06.574-07:00Thanks so much for all of the details. It seems b...Thanks so much for all of the details. It seems bloggers are hesitant to talk about prices, but it really is such an important thing to know for anyone planning a trip. Thank you for all of this information that will be helpful for me while I visit Greece in July :)Michellehttp://www.wanderingsearching.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20180329995452867812014-05-26T09:31:44.087-07:002014-05-26T09:31:44.087-07:00What a handy post! I was in Greece about 10 years ...What a handy post! I was in Greece about 10 years ago and everyone has told me that prices have risen incredibly since then. But it doesn't seem so from your description. Your photo of the hotel room on the island of Ios makes me want to book a trip right now! A Taste for Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973938954703443684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46457072464523572402014-05-25T08:04:27.563-07:002014-05-25T08:04:27.563-07:00It does seem he found an exceptional fare -- we...It does seem he found an exceptional fare -- we've been looking at the cost of flights back to Athens and the 'cheapest' we found was $1,415 from Seattle. . .gulp. But I read another social media friend's lament that they cancelled their trip plans to visit Hawaii this summer because airfares from the West Coast were $900+. . . yikes! Thanks for the visit - as always, it is appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41044871225448834442014-05-25T08:02:03.209-07:002014-05-25T08:02:03.209-07:00I usually am good with recording-keeping our costs...I usually am good with recording-keeping our costs at the start of the trip and then I get so caught up in the trip I find I am one-or-two days behind, and then I have to think hard to remember where we ate and what we drank all of two days ago! Thanks for your visit, Michele, always appreciated!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43771582303357516492014-05-25T07:14:01.635-07:002014-05-25T07:14:01.635-07:00Hi Jackie, thanks for sharing your trip by the num...Hi Jackie, thanks for sharing your trip by the numbers. It truly is helpful especially for those planning a long trip. I like the photos that accompany each of your tip. They gave us a good feel of your travel. The Scout really did well finding that great travel deal to Istanbul. That was about how much I paid when I traveled from NY to Istanbul - 13 years ago! Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52496567960497942952014-05-25T06:17:50.054-07:002014-05-25T06:17:50.054-07:00I really like the information in this post. It'...I really like the information in this post. It's a good way to categorize and summerize your trip in a very quantifiable way. I'm always horrible about tracking cash spending on trips, but that's usually a very small portion of the overall cost. That green ferry boat is cool. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12100897011157309482014-05-24T07:44:34.849-07:002014-05-24T07:44:34.849-07:00Nancie, that is one of the nicest things about the...Nancie, that is one of the nicest things about the Peloponnese in Greece; you basically get Tuscany with an ocean to boot and for far less than the price of Tuscany. About the cars: yes, they do rent automatics but they are slightly more costly than the standard (and I suspect there is a charge for a second driver which hasn't been a problem because we've rented standards with Joel as the driver. I am like you and drive automatics. I would like to explore the world of the automatic though and will suggest we try renting one on our next visit to Greece. And then I'll let you know!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42897139373821768372014-05-24T07:41:31.766-07:002014-05-24T07:41:31.766-07:00Thanks Andrew for taking the time to visit the blo...Thanks Andrew for taking the time to visit the blog and to comment - always nice to see that blogosphere friends have stopped by! Have a great weekend~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66965864335203931772014-05-24T07:40:15.786-07:002014-05-24T07:40:15.786-07:00Yes, we did nail a 'screamin' deal as our ...Yes, we did nail a 'screamin' deal as our neighbor from Istanbul exclaimed when we told him the price. Glad you enjoyed this one and want more, because I have many more Grecian tales to tell! Thanks for your visit, Marsha!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80121436307642509182014-05-24T07:38:35.152-07:002014-05-24T07:38:35.152-07:00Kalimera Olympia! Yes, we loved Greece and hope to...Kalimera Olympia! Yes, we loved Greece and hope to return in the near future. It would be difficult to pick a single 'favorite' place because every place offered something special. Enjoy your weekend and I look forward to your next post~ JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77811998332277462262014-05-23T15:45:47.399-07:002014-05-23T15:45:47.399-07:00How much? is often so important. I know that I can...How much? is often so important. I know that I can travel longer in SEA on my available budget than I can in Europe or North America. I have to plan accordingly. Gas is pricey! Are you able to rent an automatic, or standard only. I don't drive a standard, so that's an important "must know" for me. I love the fact that food is so cheap, and the markets are definitely calling my name!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63690910427803855412014-05-23T09:22:13.325-07:002014-05-23T09:22:13.325-07:00You certainly did very well on this trip in every ...You certainly did very well on this trip in every way, Jackie, and reading through all the figures here is most instructive, so many thanks for that.Andrewhttp://andrewgraemegould.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com