They Said ATHENS… But NOBODY Mentioned THESSALONIKI 🇬🇷

They Said ATHENS… But NOBODY Mentioned THESSALONIKI 🇬🇷

me bonjouro. New day here in Tesalon in Greece in Macedonia, Macedonia, however you want to say it. First thing first, we’re going to go and hunt for a good coffee shop and then of course we’re going to go to explore the city, eat traditional Greek food, go around, discover new places, and of course, hidden gems. Stay tuned because it’s going to be a long day. I woke up this morning. I thought I took everything. Indeed, I took the sun cream, the how do you say this one to shave the small razor creams, electric toothbrush, but I forgot one essential thing, guys. The electric razor. I can’t believe I forgot the electric razor, guys. We might go and buy a new one today because it’s super needed. I can’t shave without it. I need to make a list whenever I travel. So to just check the points, you know, to tick the points because every time I forgot something. Okay, me ready to roll. Let’s go here. Okay, let’s go. Looking good, guys. Ramos. Oh, here there is also the mailing. Okay. Wow. Let’s go. Okay. So, the metro is this way. Let’s go. Let’s roll. Oh, boy. Would you live here? This reminds me a lot of Napoli. This city, guys. The city in Italy where I grew up. Napoli. You know, it’s in the south of Italy. Well, already there is a coffee shop there, but we want to sit, I guess. I feel home, guys. I tell you, I’m telling you, it looks like Napoli here. Nice when it’s summer, you know. I’m sure a lot of kids go in the middle there. Should be only four meals away. It’s nice to see euros, guys, because of course I grew up with euro, the currency, and it’s nice to see the prices in euro, so I know directly how much it is. I don’t have to do conversions. Anyway, I’m getting used with the Romanian Leo, which by the way, I read, I don’t know if you know, guys, that uh Romania will take uh will adopt Euro eventually. We don’t know when or at least I don’t know, but that’s the main goal to fully be compliant with the European Union. Look how nice this bakery. I told you reminds me of Napoli, guys. Local bakeries. Told you if I was a student, I would live in this zone. I would live in that apartment if I had the budget. Of course, was pretty expensive probably for a student. This car is called Samurai. H what? We have another archeological site here. What is this? It’s not written. And they build buildings here like is nothing. You know what I mean? I will feel so lucky to live there close to the I don’t know amphiat. All right. Where is the metro? It’s that one. I think the metro guys. You see it? Nice there, guys. Guys, there is a sign metro. You see the sign here? Let me show you. Actually, look at this. This is the logo of the Teslon Metro. Nice. A still, how do you say still M Democrat, which I guess means democracy or something. I don’t know. We’re in the future, guys. I’m telling you. The new railway station, Nevetsia. So, if I remember good, they opened like 5 6 months ago. This new metro station indeed is everything new. I expect to pay with uh with the Apple Pay. Let’s see. Let’s see how it is. It looks already amazing. Well, there you can buy the tickets with the Apple Pay, but I expect to pay also here with the Apple Pay. Can we actually Let’s do something beautiful, guys. Let’s take the ticket so we get the full experience. Buy your ticket. €250. Can I pay with card? Let me ask actually. Hello. Let’s wait. Look how new, how nice. And they put the photo of the archeological site there. Wow. I love this history thing, guys. I’m telling you. I told you a million times. Look at this. Terraotta dolls me. I spoke with uh the employee here and apparently you can use at the moment only cash here probably is written here and I didn’t this machine gives change no but yeah you can use only cash at the moment so yeah I wonder what is written here the European Union flag €5 Wow look at this test ticket this is a memory let’s go thank you mammos we go down here I guess we will not walk so much today Let’s see because yesterday night was super super long the trip to walk. Let’s see now where we have to go in 4 minutes and in 3 minutes. But I want to see the map guys. I forgot to ask the map if they had map there. Uh where is the map? Where is the map? Let me ask probably knows. Sorry guys, you are from here but you know the metro. Yeah, right. It’s our first time but we believe you know it. Okay. So Sophia basically in this way there is only one stop the last stop it’s the thank you very much so the gentleman told us that this has as the last metro station there so of course it’s this one guys and should be two metro station away it’s coming guys train to new elves look guys amazing station we cannot it because it’s priority seat. I guess we can stay here, guys. I’m going to stay here. Sit here. Here, guys. Democratas. And then we have to go here. I just Sophia or this one. They are full of coffee shop. These ones. But as you can see, there are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 stops only, let’s say, because it’s the new line. But really super nice, super organized as I told you. And look at this Japanese. Well, I guess we see the metro empty, guys, because uh it’s a Sunday morning and people are still sleeping. Doors are closing. Doors are closing. Next station should be next station. Bye-bye. Let’s go. Fantastic. Uh how we get out here? Ah from there. I was going here guys but they go only down here. So we go direct exit. Tell me which city that you have been traveling to or you have lived in. Which city resembles to you? Which city reminds you? This metro station. I guess it’s similar a bit to Bugaresto to be honest. The metro station itself. I guess the metro station on Bugaris is very old. This one is new, but um I think the style is similar. Look at this guys. History everywhere. I told you it reminds me of Florence. In Florence, if you have been, you know that everywhere you turn your head, you find something historical related. Part of the city built by King Cassander. Wow. Look at the tails here. Fantastic. Tap again. Yes. Okay. Here you have to tap again guys twice. It’s not only one when you get in also when you get out. Okay, we’re going to go here in just Sophia Street. Now, wow, look at the sunny day. Lenistic period, Roman period. So there are periods here. Byzantine period. Byzantine is like related to the Ottoman period I guess. And then oh no sorry Byzantine is before the Ottoman. So there are two different things. What we have here? Modern periods which is today ready to roll. Well, it’s empty the city because I told you it’s a Sunday morning. Let’s find the coolest nicest coffee shop. Okay. Is it open? I guess not. That this is a coffee shop for sure. What is here? Some burek I guess. Back with cheese with meat. Wow. Alra. Wow. Look good. But I’m not super hungry to be honest at the moment. A lot of bakeries here that also offer coffee shop. Look at the architecture here. It’s stinking this guy. Alexander is Aristotle. I like the vibe of this city. I don’t know about you, but it’s a really nice vibe. Let’s go and check this church, guys, because yesterday was majestic at night. Imagine now during the day. the AA Sophia Church, Orthodox Church. Look, there was the liturgia we say in Italy. And people are coming out now. Look, look how majestic it is. Is huge. I wonder when they built this church. Yeah. What do you think? Look, people are getting out. I told you because the litia the the thing the religious thing is over. Look at this guys. This is the holy Mary and this I guess is the Bible. Look how majestic is the church. Look at this like paintings and here is another section is holy bread. This one holy bread. Uh sorry. Ah sorry. I want to ask how old is this church guys? Curious in Monica, how old is his church when it was built? Seven century. Wow. Okay. And is the holy bread? That one. Holy bread. Yeah. The P. Thank you. Seventh century, guys. You understood? Super old. And this is the holy bread that I’m about to take now, guys. It’s like bread. How do you say? Forgot the term in English. Let’s take a small one. Okay, it’s good. So yeah, is how do you say given the I will write it here in English. So look at here. There is like a little square actually. Wow. I would love to live there or there to have the church here. I mean time to get out and to grab that coffee and probably a pastry. Let’s see. I am not sure what this statue represents. Like three women where we can grab a coffee there, I guess. No. Yeah, we go there close to the sea, guys. Almost. Okay, here there is a bit of shadow, guys. Thank God because it was already eating out the sun. Let’s see because I see a lot of coffee shops. I guess it’s one of the main road that brings us to the sea that we’re going to see in a bit. Excuse the game of words. Put my eyes on that coffee shop, guys, which looks really, really nice. Greek ice dream. Tell me it’s not an ice cream shop, please. I really don’t feel for ice cream. I see some people drinking premium and made fresh. Okay, that’s the ice cream. But I want coffee. You think they will have it? Oh, they are handmade these things, I guess. No. Oh, no. It’s the ice cream there. Here, guys. Found the place. Looks very nice is very modern. I will go and show you a bit inside actually. So, you can see how nice this place is. Let’s go inside and see a bit what they have. Super strong sunny. Can I show a bit inside for you too? Yeah. Yeah. Thank you very much. Thank you. Look how nice the products are, guys. Dried fruit through it here. Walnuts, salad, cake, fresh food cooked. But the best thing I think are these small cakes. No, it’s called BL. I think the place gallery. Wow. Dubai chocolate. Fantastic. Wow. Look at this. [Music] Wow. This is like the colomba in Italy. The Italian colomba, you know, is like the Easter cake. And this is what chocolate. Wow. I love how they decorated these uh eggs. I guess like chocolate egg. And here you can find all the biscuits, the cake, croissants, more chocolate. Here people are ordering, are queuing, and look how nice is this stuff. You got flowers with water here. Amazing. I love the colors of this one. I want to buy them all actually. Oh, €25 this one. I guess it’s handmade. Wow, I’m impressed. I didn’t expect such a modern place, you know, here Saloniki because it’s a very historical city. I don’t know how to explain. Really nice me. We order it. The culture of coffee in Greece. You come, you sit in the balcon. I guess it’s like this everywhere. Come drink coffee. You just speak and speak and speak for hours to relax to one wind. I mean to me came they ordered the ice coffee and hot Americano for me. They brought water. I told you it’s like Napoli. When you order coffee in Napoli, they bring you also water that you usually drink before. let’s say to clean your uh your throat. It’s a way of saying let’s indulge. Let’s try this coffee. I am still wondering guys what is the name of this place to be honest. I think it’s called Dia Sotell and Gastronomy. And for uh two Americano, one iced Americano and one normal, we paid €9. So yeah, I mean you pay the location and the coffee is good. And I confirmed the place is called Black or probably BL means something in Greek. I don’t know. M. It tastes like a cereals inside. Wow. And nuts. Mia. So good, guys. Amazing. And with the bitter of coffee. Now we go. Fantastic. Sweet and bitter. Since we have two, let’s bite it to show you inside. M. It has almonds, guys. That was the taste. Almonds. Big huge almonds. Let’s go inside to pay. Let me quick drink the coffee. Let’s go with the receipt. You can really handle so many coffee. No, I don’t need you can really handle it. Wow, look how many coffee, guys. Thank you very much. Sorry. Okay, paid. Time to the next stop, guys. Next adventure. Let’s go.

🇬🇷 MORNING IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE 🇬🇷 | Best Coffee, New Metro, Hagia Sophia & Real Greek Life ☀️

For travelers, solo adventurers, digital nomads, and the Greek diaspora in the US, UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia — this Greece travel vlog captures Thessaloniki in the morning, when cafés come alive, bakeries fill the streets with warm bread, and the city’s authentic rhythm unfolds. From my apartment to ancient churches and modern metros, this is a walk through the real heartbeat of Greece.

The day starts inside my apartment near the city center. I share my plan, step outside, and begin exploring the streets of Thessaloniki in search of the best coffee in Greece. Locals hurry to work, the smell of fresh espresso mixes with sweet pastries, and street vendors set up for the day. I wander past historical corners, old buildings, and charming cafés until I reach the brand-new Thessaloniki Metro, a true blend of modern design and ancient heritage.

The new Thessaloniki Metro is sleek, clean, and fully automated — but what makes it unique is how it integrates real archaeological discoveries into its stations. Walking through the platforms feels like entering a living museum, where ancient Roman ruins and marble streets are displayed under glass. I buy my ticket and hop on the train toward Hagia Sophia, chatting with friendly locals about their favorite coffee spots and everyday life in Greece.

The Hagia Sophia Church of Thessaloniki, one of the city’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stands proudly in the center. Dating back over a thousand years, it’s a breathtaking Byzantine masterpiece that once symbolized faith, art, and resilience through centuries of history. Inside, the golden mosaics shimmer softly in the morning light, creating a peaceful contrast to the busy streets outside.

Back in the open air, I continue my walk through downtown Thessaloniki, until I find ble’, a modern café-bakery that feels like a mix of Athens chic and northern Greek tradition. The interior is warm and minimalist, with the smell of roasted coffee and chocolate in the air. I try their signature coffee — smooth, strong, perfectly roasted — and sample their handmade chocolate, crafted on-site with local ingredients. It’s rich, creamy, unforgettable.

The episode ends as I sit with my cup, surrounded by locals, watching the city flow. A simple morning turned into a full experience of Greek life, history, and flavor.

✨ WHAT MAKES THIS EPISODE SPECIAL:
– Discovering the best coffee in Thessaloniki ☕
– Exploring the new metro of Thessaloniki 🇬🇷
– Visiting Hagia Sophia Church, a UNESCO treasure 🏛️
– Real conversations with locals & authentic Greek life
– Tasting handmade chocolate at ble’ café
– Morning city walk through culture, food & history

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📍 FEATURED LOCATIONS:
• Thessaloniki Metro – Modern transport meets ancient history
• Hagia Sophia (Ayia Sofia) – Byzantine church & UNESCO site
• ble’ Café – Modern bakery, artisan coffee & chocolate
• Thessaloniki City Center – Real Greek morning life

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The Roaming Mario Greece Travel Series explores everyday life, food, and people across Greece — from Thessaloniki’s ancient landmarks and seaside walks to local cafés and family-run bakeries. Expect cinematic 4K HDR visuals, emotional storytelling, and real solo travel moments that show Greece beyond the postcards.

🎥 Filmed entirely in 4K HDR — best viewed on Smart TVs or HDR devices.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Apartment Intro | Morning in Thessaloniki ☀️
01:26 Streets of Thessaloniki | Searching for Coffee
03:12 Arriving at the New Metro | Buying Tickets
03:29 Inside Thessaloniki Metro | Modern Meets Ancient
05:47 Train Ride to Hagia Sophia | Talking to Locals
08:23 Exploring the City Center | Local Vibes
09:12 Visiting Hagia Sophia Church | Byzantine History
11:33 Arriving at ble’ Café | Coffee & Bakery Tour
12:02 Tasting Coffee & Chocolate | Real Greek Flavor
14:57 Final Thoughts | Ending a Perfect Morning

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