We love to hear from our @queertravelsociety instagram followers and are excited to feature them on our blog. Recently, @one_of_a_k1nd returned from studying abroad in Greece! Here is their story...
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Summer 2015. I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Greece with my fellow cohorts from Oregon State University (Go Beavers!). Life was fast paced. I walked the streets of Athens, awed over the graffiti, visited historical sites, and tried tzatziki for the first time.
I stood where democracy originated. I noticed people less concern with social life and more in tune with the political events occurring as they were in the middle of an economic meltdown.
On the island of MykonosI got a small taste of the friendly gay culture visiting a club named Jackie-O's and danced the night away with a few fellow (and handsome) Greecians. I dipped my toes in the water and inhaled a sense of unity on that island. People greeted each other with kindness, polite words and chuckled as I mispronounced a few words I had learned in their language.
As a queer traveler, for the first time (in a long time) I can say that I was not harassed or bothered in any sense on this trip. And for that, it made this trip that much more enjoyable. I loved the friendly space that the Greeks provided and I look forward to visiting them again with my family.
Would I recommend visiting Greece, absolutely. A beautiful culture shock along with pride and solidarity for my LGBTQ community overseas.
