Greetings from Greece, the Greek food is definitely good, it is a treat even for us Bulgarians when we are going for a summer vacation :)
A very nice idea about the LLM usage with external memory, most of all other things are quite like what I am doing already, with the difference that we are traveling with a kid for some three years now (time is flying).
For the food choices I would only add that small out-of-sight places that are full with local people are usually the much better choices than the crowded touristic places. They might not always match your taste completely but are never something you'd regret trying.
You already mentioned most of what we do already, the zipper boxes in the luggage work quite well with all the kid stuff as well. Being minimalistic is quite the difference, some friends are genuinely impressed when seeing that we are with our usual two backpacks and a large suitcase for a two+ weeks trip. There are now coin washing machines everywhere so one could easily end up with 4 times less luggage than what we were trying to get before. I sometimes even feel compassionate when I see two people alone with 2 small and 2 large suitcases, reminding me where we come from :)
Hey great to hear from you T! So glad you guys got away to Greece.
Your point is good about latching onto where the locals are eating. The issue in Spain is many times there is no one eating at the restaurant even if it serves good food.
The reason is they’re eating out at different times or days of the week, and sharing quick tapas.
So it’s just harder to spot where is good to eat because of my narrow timing.
Yup, I was quite worried one day, when we sat at a Asian food place (BTW it was in Vigo, I saw that you are there now) and there was literally nobody, except for the staff, until I realized they are simply not eating so early. When we finished, the restaurant was full.
The other problems with locals is that sometimes they like things that are not as healthy as one would like, especially when traveling with a 3year old - we sat at a highly rated place with a queue of people waiting, only to realize that literally everything was fried :D
Good socks and sneakers are a must, in fact 2 pairs of sneakers if you have room and a European charger with long prongs because many of the outlets are indented. Hydrating tablets come in handy for hot days of long walks.
Yes great tips. I also like to bring teva style sandals which you can walk in while airing out your feet in hot climates. But they are no sub for well supported running shoes.
Love the hydration tablets idea too. Good item to buy ahead of time.
Greetings from Greece, the Greek food is definitely good, it is a treat even for us Bulgarians when we are going for a summer vacation :)
A very nice idea about the LLM usage with external memory, most of all other things are quite like what I am doing already, with the difference that we are traveling with a kid for some three years now (time is flying).
For the food choices I would only add that small out-of-sight places that are full with local people are usually the much better choices than the crowded touristic places. They might not always match your taste completely but are never something you'd regret trying.
You already mentioned most of what we do already, the zipper boxes in the luggage work quite well with all the kid stuff as well. Being minimalistic is quite the difference, some friends are genuinely impressed when seeing that we are with our usual two backpacks and a large suitcase for a two+ weeks trip. There are now coin washing machines everywhere so one could easily end up with 4 times less luggage than what we were trying to get before. I sometimes even feel compassionate when I see two people alone with 2 small and 2 large suitcases, reminding me where we come from :)
Have a nice stay in Europe! :)
Hey great to hear from you T! So glad you guys got away to Greece.
Your point is good about latching onto where the locals are eating. The issue in Spain is many times there is no one eating at the restaurant even if it serves good food.
The reason is they’re eating out at different times or days of the week, and sharing quick tapas.
So it’s just harder to spot where is good to eat because of my narrow timing.
Yup, I was quite worried one day, when we sat at a Asian food place (BTW it was in Vigo, I saw that you are there now) and there was literally nobody, except for the staff, until I realized they are simply not eating so early. When we finished, the restaurant was full.
The other problems with locals is that sometimes they like things that are not as healthy as one would like, especially when traveling with a 3year old - we sat at a highly rated place with a queue of people waiting, only to realize that literally everything was fried :D
Have a nice stay in Europe, hope you like it!
Good socks and sneakers are a must, in fact 2 pairs of sneakers if you have room and a European charger with long prongs because many of the outlets are indented. Hydrating tablets come in handy for hot days of long walks.
Be safe and enjoy.
Yes great tips. I also like to bring teva style sandals which you can walk in while airing out your feet in hot climates. But they are no sub for well supported running shoes.
Love the hydration tablets idea too. Good item to buy ahead of time.