> Sign up on your smart phone for updates from the Hellenic Civil Protection Authority: https://112.gr/en-us/
> Don’t isolate on/in area (especially island) with poor road network;
> Link to reliable meteorological reports/conditions: http://www.hnms.gr/emy/en/navigation/naftilia_prognostikoi_xartes_ipsos_kimatos?date=2021-08-15&valid=2021-08-17%2018:00:00®ion=South_Aegean.
> Stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight; go swimming before 10.00, and/or after 17.00. Download UV-Shield on your phone.
> Be aware of conifer concentration in surrounding environment;
> Try to park your car in reverse, thus avoiding potential issues with knobs who were raised with no respect or boundaries;
> In addition to most commercial transactions, credit/debit cards are accepted for toll road payment;
> Don’t always rely on (mass) media for reliable information; you will notice a lot of “know-it-all’s” on TV and radio (as well as slanted interpretations);
> Don’t pay in full for accommodations in advance (call hotel/apartment directly, and avoid booking.com, etc.), or make sure you have the option to cancel;
> Compare prices regarding flying/ferrying (you may be surprised). While Aegean ( http://www.aegeanair.com ) flies to most locations domestically, check out http://www.skyexpress.gr for locations Aegean may not cover;
> Check with your health insurance provider on (non-)coverage while traveling outside the United States; there is excellent health care available in Greece, but not all US-based health insurance providers cover health care costs incurred outside the United States;
> If you have disabilities, PLEASE be aware that Greece is a labyrinth; there are no standards (if the EU has regulations, they are glaringly absent). It is only at luxury hotels and some airports (especially Athens Venizelos Airport) where I have encountered seamless crosswalks, ramps and other aids for the disabled population. SIDEWALKS in most locations in Greece ARE A JOKE. You are probably safer on the street (being sight-challenged, walking on level surfaces is important; the sidewalks are not built to code, and more often than not, you will find that tiles/concrete are laid AROUND trees and utility poles — all this, in addition to uneven surfaces). I feel for people who need to transport via wheelchair. (NOTE: Parking spaces designated for Disabled are becoming increasingly available.)
> “NO SMOKING” in progress
> Know in which ports ferries are located;
> Consider visiting Greece in months other than July and August. (August better spent in Iceland :-). There are plenty of things to see and do in the “off-season,” including swimming, skiing, white water rafting, mountain retreats, etc. There is something special about the Greek landscape in the Spring, when the flowers are vibrant colors on Gaia’s pastel, and ancient sites emanate the beauty and splendor of past and present;
Odysseus' Quest 