I have been spending several days in my home town of Lamia in central Greece, and have some observations.
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Food is cheap. We paid 90 EUR for a meal for 8 people. This is roughly the price of a meal for 4 in a London low-end restaurant.
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A thick layer of smog covers the town in the evenings, from the wok-burning fireplaces (a cheap alternative to electric and petrol heaters). The smell of burned coal permeates the town.
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There still exists a store with the single purpose of selling physical music media (aka CDs). Not vinyl!

Dec 27, 2022 · 7:45 AM UTC

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The town center has traditional grill houses, featuring whole lambs.
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The town center has more Christmas Lights that Disneyland. No tree has been spared.
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The town features multiple high-end, posh cafes with ambience that easily beats anything found in London.
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And that’s the mini tour of Lamia.
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Bonus: a 20' drive from the town brings you to seaside happiness.
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