Are Americans accepted in Greece, Macedonia and turkey or is a risk to travel to these countries?

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ragzeus

Don't worry! Every American is accepted and welcomed in those countries although there are some problems.
The safest country by far is Greece. Member of the European Union and one of the most advanced countries in the world. There are Greeks that are against the policies of the American government but not against the American citizens in general. So don’t worry at all. More than 1 million American tourists visit Greece every year!
Turkey had some problems with terrorist attacks but in general is safe.
The country you mistakenly call "Macedonia" is actually Slavic/Albanian-Macedonia or FYROM. It has nothing to do with authentic Macedonia of Greece! Be careful!! If you want to visit the authentic Macedonia you must only come to Greece!
{Authentic Macedonia or Greek-Macedonia is in Greece. It is the birthplace of Alexander the Great and one of the most important regions of Greece. Every archaeological site of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia is in Greece. For example the city of Pella, the ancient capital of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia or Macedon, is in authentic Macedonia in Greece! (The word Pella is a form of the Doric Greek word Apella, originally meaning a ceremonial location were decisions were made. The city was founded by king Archelaus I specifically to become the capital of his kingdom.)
The ancient city of Vergina-Aigai (the first ancient capital before Pella, was the place of the ceremonial burial of the royal family of real Macedonia) it is in authentic –Macedonia in Greece!}
The Balkan state of Slavic/Albanian-Macedonia is safe only when there aren’t any tensions between the various ethnic groups of the country (mainly between the Slav-Macedonians and the Albanian-Macedonians). Be careful before you go and make sure that there aren’t any tensions.

Younas Q

there is no risk for americans in those countries and they are nice to visit.u must go there.

travel-boy

Greece yes the greeks are very friendly to just about everone.

Konstantinos P

Greece is one of the safiest countries of the world.
When you come here you will understand what I mean.
As it concerns Turkey,it is nice to visit this country but some years later some bombings happened there , two or three times the recent years in hotels full of tourists.
As it concerns Fyrom (that is the real name of the country that you call Macedonia , Macedonia since ancient years is called the northern part of Greece),I really don't know.
I guess it is safe because it is a tiny country, but I have been to Skopia about 2 years ago just passing by and I can say that it is a very ugly location , not suitable for tourism.

Dzievona

Every single nationality is welcomed in Macedonia. The Macedonian nation same as the Ancient Macedonians are loving and warm ppl and great hosts. If you go to Macedonia you must visit its numerous national beauties.

qwine2000

Greece is a EU country,used in any kind of tourists.There are 3 million Greek Americans Everyone has a relative in America
There is the Anatolian American college in Thessaloniki,Greece.with 1000 students
I know at least 10 US citizens living in Thessaloniki,and I assure you you can walk anywhere at night without fear.
Greece is a safe place.I think Turkey is safe too.About Fyrom I have to say that two weeks ago a friend of mine was there and watched shooting to the air by young Albanians who are not controlled by the Slav government

Eleni H

@capricious:the language that is spoken in Fyrom exists . It is a bulgarian dialect that has nothing common with greek language of course.As you can understand you can not call it macedonian,because Macedonia is a part of Greece where everyone speaks the Greek language, almost the same that Alexander the Great was speaking.

Greece is a very safe country,that is for sure.You have just to ask anyone that has been in Greece before or anyone who came in Greece for the Olympic Games.There is nothing that you should afraid.Exactly the opposite.
I can not tell for sure for Fyrom or Turkey.

Have a great time in Greece and if you need any touristic information you can send me a mail and I will help you a lot!

Hushyanoize

Very accepted. International travel always presents risk. How would you feel if you were traveling to NYC from abroad? Risky would only start to describe.

iguana

F.Y.R.O.M. and Turkey wouldn't be a problem for Americans since these countries are famous American ''lickers'' and supporters. Greece does not like America politically but in general the people have no problem at all with American people that come to Greece.There are thousands of tourists every year and there has never been problems.
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Solun, the guy asked a simple question , there is no room for your propaganda here..By the way does the word Θεσσαλονίκη and Μακεδονία mean anything to your bulgarian languange?Cause they sure have a meaning in Greek cause they are Greek words..

Tolis

Every one (every nationality) is welcome in Greece. The place is safe and people are very welcoming the foreigners. Actually is the same for Macedonia (this is part of Greece, the northern one) and I thing the same will be for FYROM

Capricious

you are very welcomed to Macedonia and her neighbour Greece , although we are not in very good relations,all of the European Union will agree that the Macedonian language does exist and everyone who denies it will get reported for abuse...

I'm Macedonian!!!

i can't say about Greece, but MAcedonians and Turkish people are very hospitable. İf you visit Macedonia, don't miss Ohrid, amazing town!!
have fun!!

SOLUN macedonia

Americans are more than welcome in MACEDONIA!!! There is a wide range of things to do!! From Beaches and shopping during the day and a great Night life to Boardwalk Kafe's!! And It is competely safe here!! You can also visit territories of MACEDONIA that were divided after the Balkan Wars in Greece, Bulgaria and Albania, these parts are still called MACEDONIA!! Here are some sources!!

carole

Have not been to Macedonia, but have had absolutely no problems in Greece or Turkey.

sandwich

The best place for an American is in America. Why would you want to leave such a great coutry even for a second?

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