Hello everyone! With the arrival of spring, I'm back on the road, and our first stop is Thessaloniki, the birthplace of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and also the city where my mother's roots lie. In this video, we visit Atatürk's house, experiencing very emotional moments, and get lost in the history-filled streets of Thessaloniki, reminiscent of Athens.

We have breakfast with the famous Bugatsa pastry, traditionally made by hand and filled with plenty of cream. Afterwards, we visit the White Tower, a symbol of the city, and hop on the number 50 cultural bus to the historic Ano Poli district in the upper part of the city. We explore the Bey Hamam and Rotunda, bearing traces of Ottoman and Roman architecture, and the historic Kapani Bazaar with its labyrinthine streets. Of course, we didn't forget to go down to Aristotle Square, touch the finger of the famous philosopher to wish for good luck, and drink Frappe, the national drink that was accidentally discovered in this city in 1957, right in its hometown!

In the evening, we enjoy delicious Greek flavors at meze shops, accompanied by sea bream without anise. I hope you enjoy this video where I explore the streets of Thessaloniki, sharing my selection of things to see and taste. Please don't forget to like the video, comment, share it with your friends who might be interested (hype it up!), and subscribe to my channel and turn on the notification bell for new adventures! Enjoy watching, let's go traveling! #thessaloniki #trip #travel

00:00 - Why Did I Come to Thessaloniki? (Introduction and Objectives)

01:57 - The Birthplace of the Great Leader: Atatürk House Museum

07:07 - Thessaloniki Streets and Transportation Tips

10:24 - Traditional Greek Pastry: Bugatsa Tasting

14:22 - City Symbol: White Tower

16:04 - Departure to Ano Poli with Culture Bus Number 50

19:35 - Historic Plane Tree Street and Staircase Streets

20:20 - Ottoman Traces: Bey Hamam and Metro Excavations
21:28 - Magnificent Structure from Roman to Ottoman: Rotunda

23:45 - The Story of the Birth of the Authentic Frappe

24:45 - Tour of the 600-Year-Old Historic Kapani Bazaar

26:07 - Meze Culture, Tsipro Experience and Roasted Meat

29:49 - The Heart of the City: Aristotle Square

32:10 - Holding Aristotle's Finger and Making a Wish

34:10 - Easter Market and Delicatessens in Thessaloniki

36:50 - Coastal Walk and Statue of Alexander the Great

38:58 - Arch of Galerius and Farewell