A nice surprise on Skiathos

I am full of good memories from my recent holiday experience on the Aegean island of Skiathos, but there is one thing that really stood out: the public transportation.

With the situation in public transportation being what it is in most parts of Greece, any exception is worth mentioning.

Thanks to an initiative by the local authority, Skiathos has a bus service that even the country's capital should envy. It has clear, modern, air-conditioned buses and, more importantly, enough of them to provide frequent service. The ticket costs 3 euros and can be purchased directly from the driver. On one occasion, a young woman approached passengers waiting at the bus stop and sold them tickets on the spot so there wouldn't be a delay during boarding. She wore a smile on her face and had plenty of change for everyone.

Skiathos' bus service starts early in the morning and...