Of course I had heard of and seen ATV’s around, both in upstate New York and in various island countries. However, I first stepped on one on our most recent trip to Greece, where we honeymooned for 2 and a half glorious weeks.
Originally planning on renting a car for the most of our trip (which we did for a few days in Crete), we opted for the ATV instead. Was it cheaper? Yes. Did it look like more fun? Yes. Was it totally safe? Probably not. Did we know how to drive it? No.
So, we rented one anyways.
IF ONLY WE HAD THESE IN NEW YORK. Although with all the traffic lights and stop signs, an ATV ride probably wouldn’t be as much fun. Plus, what do you do when it rains? Oh, mother nature happens on the Greek Islands too? You would never know.
We could have rented a real scooter, but yeah, we just aren’t coordinated enough for one. Even the ATV was pushing it a bit for me at first.
Some other transportation we found in Greece that I thought would be fun as well:
I have ridden a bike in New Delhi and it wasn't pleasant ! The ATV sounds like a very good idea ! Will love to try it out one day ! Hoped here as part of the A to Z challenge !
I would definitely suggest trying it out! It was so much fun, after you get the hang of it!
saw your blog on the a to z challenge list. love this first post! i've always wanted to go to greece, so this gave me an idea about how to go about seeing it if and when i do go there.can't wait to read your other posts! 🙂
Thanks for your kind words! An ATV is such a great way to see the greek islands, as they are readily available and don't cost a lot to rent. Have fun!
Oh this looks like soooooo much fun!!!
and that it was!!!! 🙂
It looks like fun. Always wanted to ride one.
Go try it! It was so much fun! Can't wait to ride one again! 🙂
LOVE your pictures! ATVs are huge here in Missouri, but I have never ridden one yet. I hope to in the mud someday.(One of the A-Z helpers checking in)
Thanks! So interesting they have them in Missouri! Are you allowed to drive them on the roads?
What a fun way to see Greece! You only ever hear about the scooters but an ATV looks perfect for two. I hopped over here from the A-Z as well. I'm also doing some travel blogging this month. Glad I found your blog!
The ATV was perfect for the two of us to ride together! And thankfully, my husband drove it the whole time so I could look at all the pretty scenery the entire ride! 🙂
Love your post and pictures (from a fellow wanna-be full-time traveler…)and looking forward to see the rest of your A ~ Z's!
I want to travel full time SO badly! Having a SUPER hard time convincing the husband though, haha.
I also found you through the A to Z Challenge. I'm doing my month's posts on places I'd love to travel to, and it looks like I've struck gold by finding your blog! I visited Santorini when I studied abroad, and I rented an ATV, too! I thought it was the best way to see the island. Your photos make me wish I had more from my trip! So beautiful!
Thanks! I'll definitely have to check out your blog soon! (although I think I did a few hours ago lol). And yes, I agree that an ATV is the best way to see Santorini and the other greek islands! So fun and so easy!
Looks really good fun but scary.I have never even been on a scooter. Your photos make me think of holidays while it's freezing here. Visiting from A to Z challenge.
It's cold and rainy here in NY so I feel your pain! Wish I could go back to Greece tomorrow!!!!
Love it – ATV-ing in Greece on your honeymoon! Had some great ATV action all over New Zealand in the mud and rain and yes, they're great fun!Looking forward to the next posts – good luck A to Z Blogging!
oh wow, don't know how I feel about the mud, but it sounds like a ton of fun! Hope to get to NZ sometime in the future!!!
Another A-Z visitor here, this looks like an amazing experience! Good luck with the challenge. I love your blog 🙂
thanks for visiting! 🙂 and thanks so much for the kind words! I'll have to check yours out soon! 🙂
looks fun that – I am a big fan of deserts and Greece.
I haven't ridden an ATV, but I've driven scooters quite a bit. I might be in Crete in a few weeks…and now I totally want to drive an ATV. If you're looking for an existential thrill I might recommend a scooter in Phuket. ^^
Ohhhhhhh! GO TO CRETE! Check back in a few weeks (hopefully) when I finally get my Crete posts up! :)And I'm dying to get to Thailand!!
How fun! I hope to go to Greece one day.
Gah I so want to ride through Greece one day. I'm obsessed with any opportunity to ride a four wheeler!
yea I loved Greece when we went. Am trying to get everyone I talk to to go!
I definitely recommend Greece! If you get there, I would try and get to the islands- they are unlike no others! 🙂
Go! The ATV's were SO much fun! Something I hope to do in another place as well!