Did you know that if you weigh too much, you are not allowed to ride a donkey on Santorini?
But the cost of that convenience has been borne by the animals. Reports of spinal injuries, saddle sores, and exhaustion have been persistent, and animal welfare groups have repeatedly raised alarms about neglect and abuse. Against that backdrop, Greece moved toward legislation that would prohibit loading donkeys, horses, and mules beyond a weight limit, a change widely interpreted as a ban on overweight tourists riding the animals.
It was implemented in 2018, but popped into my social media feed this week and I wanted to cover it since I was not aware such policy existed. More on that below.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
