Our new Traveller is Matteo from Italy, he is 32 years old digital marketer. Although he is a great lover of technology and digital world, he has also many passions that require physical action. From sport (tennis, padel and soccer) to photography, through music and travel.
These passions have allowed him to visit different countries but Greece won his heart like no other.
As he said he likes to live his life to the fullest.
Matteo first of all tell us what do you thing about travelling?
Travelling is one of the most amazing ways to gain new experiences and new perspectives on life. I’ve been travelling for as long as I can remember. Whether with my parents or later with my friends. There’s just something about travelling that gets a hold of you and never lets you go. Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Mykonos, Kos, and Corfu, are several islands that I have visited, but the one that has remained in my heart is Ios: a mix of fun and breathtaking beaches, such is Manganari which is my favorite one.
What are 5 things that someone who is visiting Greece for first time must do?
The 5 things that you must do or see in Greece in my opinion, are:
- Visit and swim in Manganari Beach (Ios)
- Eat a pita gyros from Yogi in Naxos
- Watch the sunset in Santorini
- Enjoy a fish dinner by the sea in a typical Greek tavern
- Have an aperitif at the Pathos Sunset Bar in Ios
Do you like Greek cuisine? What is your favorite dish?
I love Greek cuisine, especially moussaka and the classic Greek salad, but if there is a recipe that I cannot give up on my travels, is pita gyros: a tasty street food to be savored on any occasion.
Finally we would like to tell us about how you feel when you communicate with locals in Greece.
One aspect that I love about my trips to Greece is the interaction with local citizens: genuine and helpful people, always kind and warm. Locals are a wealth of knowledge for travellers, who can gain better insight into local culture by talking to them.
You can find out more about Matteo on Instagram: @matteogrillo21
