Unseen Greece: TikTok video exposes hidden struggles behind tourism
A resident on TikTok revealed Greece's darker side, shocking internet users. The video shows neglected housing complexes, homeless people on the streets, and storefronts covered in graffiti. These images contrast sharply with the idyllic picture of the country in tourist catalogs.
12:26 PM EDT, July 18, 2024
The video, posted by a Greek resident, sheds new light on lesser-known aspects of this popular tourist destination. Instead of picturesque islands and stunning landscapes, the footage revealed a completely different side of Greece that you never see in travel agency catalogs.
The video, which 4 million internet users have viewed, shows dark alleys, run-down housing complexes, graffiti-covered walls, and homeless people on the streets. This sight astonishes tourists who have only experienced Greece's beautiful beaches, architecture, and cuisine.
Reactions to the video on TikTok were mixed. Many internet users expressed surprise at the contrast between the idyllic image of the country presented in promotional tourist materials and the reality shown by the resident.
The video quickly went viral, gaining the attention of the global online community. It also highlights this charming country's social and economic challenges outside the tourist season.
I thought Greece was just a holiday destination - wrote a user.
Every country has a dark side - added another.
I've been to Athens three times. The city looks like a third-world country - commented an internet user.
