I arrived in Greece with sky-high expectations. I left disappointed and wishing I’d avoided these 5 mistakes.0

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• August 1, 2026

When one of my most anticipated trips turned out to be one of my most frustrating, it was entirely my own fault. I travel professionally for a living, but I still get caught up in excitement and unrealistic expectations when planning. Like many travelers, I’d been dreaming of Greece for years. I watched “Mamma Mia,”