ssssteve, your "bring lots of cash" was probably the worst bit of advice I have ever read, but probably music to the ears of Athens pickpockets. :-D

thanks for the advice. This really sets me at ease.

Heimdall:

Perhaps I should have said “bring enough cash to survive for few days…” but that’s not the point. Despite what Clausar says, and despite the latest Eurozone agreement, the POSSIBILITY of a Greek default still exists.

Emily has asked about the possibility of demonstrations, and she is right to do so. Anyone traveling to a foreign country has to consider the risks, be they strikes, demonstrations, terrorist incidents, or in this case, financial chaos. Greece wouldn’t be the first country to default – in the last 20 years 5 countries have defaulted in one way or another – Thailand, Russia, Argentina, Iceland and Brazil.

I like Greece. I’ve been there twice and enjoyed both visits. I’m only pointing out that there is a risk involved and anyone going there should consider what steps to take in order to lessen those risks for themselves.

Check out either of the following 2 articles (both written very recently):

http://money.msn.com/investing/what-...ust-jubak.aspx

http://seekingalpha.com/article/3310...efault-updated