Series synopsis
Happy Traveller is a documentary television series that premiered on Skai on July 19, 2015. It stars Eftyhis Bletsas and Electra Asteri.
A unique travel show that combines selfie filming, POV, drone, social media interaction and more other nowadays filming approaches.
Premise
A unique travel show that combines selfie filming, POV, drone, social media interaction and more other nowadays filming approaches.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 280 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 19, 2015 | September 13, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 40 | September 27, 2015 | July 23, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 1 | September 24, 2016 | September 24, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 1 | December 10, 2017 | December 10, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 42 | September 29, 2018 | July 13, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 44 | September 21, 2019 | June 27, 2020 |
| Season 7 | 36 | September 5, 2020 | June 26, 2021 |
| Season 8 | 36 | September 25, 2021 | July 9, 2022 |
| Season 9 | 42 | September 17, 2022 | August 5, 2023 |
| Season 10 | 30 | September 16, 2023 | April 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chalkidiki Happy traveller will travel to Chalkidiki which is famous for the beautiful beaches, the nightlife and the delicious olives. He travelled all the way there to present this amazing trek and fill with pictures and moments. |
July 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
Mykonos Mykonos is the best known Greek island for the frenetic parties and cosmopolitan life. The island of course has wrongly given only signs of well-being and night club since it has so much else to bring out. Happy Traveller will show us what special we can do and eat in Mykonos through its own unique look. |
July 26, 2015 |
| 3 |
Santorini Santorini, having a special history and unique rocks has managed to become the focus for tourists. Eftyhis couldn't resist so, he travelled there to prove that a trip to the Greek islands has nothing to envy from foreign destinations. |
August 2, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thessaloniki Eftyhis takes the camera in his hand and explores in his unique way the beloved Thessaloniki. With good mood and smile shows us everything we need to see, do and try when we find ourselves in this beautiful city! He walks in Ladadika, at the port and Aristotle Square, takes a boat, rides a bike on the new beachfront, ascents to Kastra and walks in the alleys of the downtown! On this walk, Eftyhis will taste all kinds of local street food, as well as the traditional delicacies of the city in the best places to eat! Just to prove the reputation of Thessaloniki as the capital of good food in Greece but also because it is impossible not to gain weight if you visit the city. |
September 27, 2015 |
| 2 |
Agio Oros & Ammouliani Happy Traveller begins his journey from Metamorphosis in Chalkidiki, exploring the unique Mount Athos and the area northern to the mountain. Ormos Panagias is the next stop, where the boat ride begins. The view of Mount Athos from the boat is enchanting. We will learn why a small island, Ammouliani, deserves to be a great tourist choice. |
October 4, 2015 |
| 3 |
Zakynthos Eftyhis visits and presents one of the most famous islands in Greece! He walks in Bohali, St. Strani Hill and Agios Sostis among others. Also, the presentation of the beaches like Marathonisi, Banana, Keri, Blue Caves and the famous Navagio will make you feel that you are there too! |
October 10, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 24, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 10, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 29, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 30, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nestos & Xanthi Eftyhis and Electra travel to Greece for the first time with their daughter by visiting Xanthi and the Nestos River. The car ride is enchanting as they pass through the most naturally rich areas of Greece. They go to the picturesque Karyofyto and reach the waterfall of Livaditis. They hike the path of Nestos and end up in the wonderful village of Toxotes. They visit other villages such as Komnina and Stavroupoli and, finally, the city of Xanthi. |
September 21, 2019 |
| 2 | Thasos | September 28, 2019 |
| 3 | Bulgaria part 1 | October 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crete - Lasithi (Part 1) In the episode we see the first destination they visited after the lifting of the restrictive measures: the beautiful Crete. In previous episodes, the Happy Traveler had visited the prefectures of Chania and Rethymnon, but now it sets sail for the eastern side of the island and more specifically the prefecture of Lasithi. In the first part, our travelers visit the capital of the prefecture, Agios Nikolaos, with its emblematic lake and picturesque harbor and climb the impressive Lasithi plateau. They stay in Elounda and explore the beautiful bay with its picturesque harbors, golden coasts and traditional villages. They go to historic Spinalonga and reach the tip of Aforesmenos cape to see one of the most isolated historic lighthouses in Greece. |
September 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
Lassithi part 2 In the second part of the journey, our travelers see the Cha Gorge, Ierapetra and the surrounding area. They visit the island of Chrysi with the wonderful beach and the Mylonas waterfall. The journey to the prefecture of Lassithi continues around Sitia, with the impressive palm forest of Vai and the historic monastery of Toplou. |
September 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Faroe Islands part 1 Happy Traveller in the Faroe Islands! Eftyhis is taking his first trip abroad for this year, to one of the most isolated countries in Europe. The Faroe Islands archipelago, a country with 18 islands, is in the North Atlantic Ocean between Iceland, Scotland, and Norway. In the first part of the trip, he stays in a van, drives to fairy-tale landscapes, and sees amazing waterfalls and fjords. |
September 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Marino (Roadtrip: Part 1) Eftychis and Electra set sail for Italy to start a European road trip of 40 days and 10,000 kilometers |
September 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Black Forest Germany (Roadtrip: Part 2) They cross northern Italy, making a short stop in the area of Lake Como. Then they enter Switzerland and are confronted with riveting landscapes in the Swiss Alps. They pass through the puppet city of Basel and continue to Southwest Germany and specifically to the state of Baden-Württemberg, where they explore the Black Forest, one of the most famous and beautiful forests in Europe. |
October 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Mountainous Chalkidiki and Ammouliani Eftychis visits picturesque mountain villages such as Arnaia with its traditional mansions and Taxiarchis, built in the dense forest of Holomontas. It passes through Polygyros but also through Agios Prodromos and Galatista with the puppet traditional square and the impressive medieval tower. It ends at the only inhabited island of Central Macedonia, the heavenly and green Ammouliani with its amazing beaches and hospitable inhabitants which it explores by bicycle. |
October 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seychelles (Part 1) In the first episode of this year's team, the four-member show travels to one of the most popular exotic destinations in the world! Happy travelers get on the plane and go off the coast of Africa, to the Indian ocean, to the enchanting Seychelles! In the first part of the trip, in the Indian Ocean archipelago they explore the largest island of Mahe with the capital Victoria. They start their journey from the northern part of the island, the largest of the 115 islands in the archipelago. They tour the country's capital, Victoria, which is one of the smallest capitals in the world, and learn the basics about the history of this very special country. They go to the botanical garden to admire giant tortoises, try local recipes and explore Beau Vallon and other idyllic beaches that will blow their minds. |
September 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Seychelles (Part 2) In this episode, Euthychis and Elektra board a catamaran to go to the other two major islands of the Seychelles archipelago and see the 2 best beaches in the country that can easily make the list of the 10 best beaches in the world. On Praslin Island they visit Lazio Beach and from there they walk an hour through the jungle to reach the exotic Georgette Beach which may be the most idyllic exotic beach they have ever seen! Then they go to the largest and most popular virgin forest in the country which is a national park with rich and rare flora and fauna. Their journey continues to the island of La Digue, where they go to see a historical site with a huge monolith as well as vanilla plantations. Source d'Argent beach is the most photographed beach in Seychelles, with its lush green landscape, golden sand, turquoise waters and huge granite rocks. |
September 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Seychelles (Part 3) In this episode, Eutychis and Elektra first visit the national park and the traditional tea processing factory. Cape Ternai and Port La Noi beach could not be missing from their travel list. Then they walk the most popular hiking trail, the Copolia Trail and go to the beach market. Their walk reaches Port Glaud, the waterfall and Lazare Beach. They also see Anse Royal with the nearby market and the rum distillery. They go to an estate with traditional houses and continue energetically with the idyllic beaches of this island country. Surfer's beach, Police beach and Intenstance beach are part of their journey. Small traditional villages, local markets and the old mission school are just a few of the many places to visit and are some of the reasons why it is worth making such a long journey. |
October 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Philippines (Part 1) First trip for this year, the distant and exotic Philippines, where in the first part, on Saturday September 16, we explore the impressive and historic capital Manila. |
September 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
Philippines (Part 2) The 9th season of Happy Traveler on SKAI started in the exotic Philippines. A country that has excited Eutychis and Electra. This episode begins by exploring the largest food market in downtown Manila, where our travelers discover special foods and taste local flavors. They then hop into a car for a road trip to beautiful locations outside the capital. They visit the Taal Lake area with its impressive volcano and the picturesque seaside town of Talisay with its huge central market. They continue to Laguna Lake and specifically to the town they call the Athens of Laguna, Pagsanjan, named after the river of the same name where they will take a boat upstream to reach the iconic Magdapio Falls, below which lies the so-called devil's cave. |
September 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
Salamina Happy Traveler travels to the largest island of Saronic, Salamina. Known worldwide for her naval combat and famous within her borders for her simplicity and beauty. Eutychis and Electra, before leaving for the island, go to see the throne of Xerxes above Perama. It was the location from where the Persian king watched the naval battle of Salamis in September 480 BC. By boat from Perama they arrive at Palukia, the main port of Salamina next to the naval station. They see the islet of Agios Georgios and Kamatero while then they will reach the hill where the ancient city of Salamis was located. Immediately after, they descend towards the ancient port and the monument of the Paiana of Salaminomachi as well as the impressive Tomb of Salaminomachi which dominates the spot where the largest part of the historical Naval Battle took place. |
September 30, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Skai |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 19, 2015 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2024 |
| Status | Returning Series |