Travel Blogger's Blunt Review Ruffles Feathers
You'd expect dreamy sunsets, blue domes, and sparkling water to guarantee a perfect holiday—but not everyone is buying the Greek island hype. Helene Sula, a well-known travel blogger, broke the idyllic spell recently by posting a scathing review of her trip to one of Greece’s most famous islands. Her words? The place is “absolutely out of its mind.” She didn’t just vent once. She doubled down, swearing off the destination for good and telling followers it’s not worth the money or the headache.
Sula’s main gripes? Overtourism and jaw-dropping prices. She describes waiting in endless lines, being jostled for the ‘perfect’ Instagram shot, and paying triple what she expected for everything from coffee to sunbeds. Instead of a relaxing escape, she found herself jostling elbows with thousands of other selfie-takers—hardly the quiet paradise the travel brochures promised.
Spotlight on Overtourism and Affordability
Her post didn’t just stay in the travel niche echo chamber. The travel blogging world lit up, and arguments erupted in comment sections. Some fellow travelers backed her up, sharing their own frustration and disappointment experiences on popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos. One follower remarked that his trip "felt more like navigating a theme park than discovering a Greek treasure." Another complained about being charged €8 for a soft drink and watching cruise ship crowds take over entire town centers.
While picturesque islands in Greece have become a staple for vacationers, their global popularity has pushed infrastructure and prices to the limit. During peak months, locals say the population multiplies tenfold. Small streets fill with guided tour groups. Sea-view bars and even short taxi rides rack up bills that rival those in Europe’s biggest capitals. Booking a table for sunset? If you’re last-minute, good luck—or be ready to pay for VIP access.
Some locals say they’re worried too. Rent prices spike during summer, and many workers sleep in cramped conditions while landlords switch to daily rentals for tourists. There’s no sign the demand will let up soon. With social media fueling travel trends, destinations once considered offbeat quickly turn mainstream—and expensive.
Sula wrapped up her post with advice: "If you’re determined to visit, go outside of peak season or consider lesser-known islands. Greece is stunning, but this particular island isn’t the relaxing getaway you might imagine it to be." The message seems to have struck a chord, as her comment section flooded with both agreement and backlash. Some defend the Greek island’s charm regardless, saying the atmosphere is worth braving the crowds and costs, while others are hunting for alternatives, eager for an authentic—and affordable—Mediterranean escape.
