Why Life in Greece is Not What You Think
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- 🧿Discover the realities of living in Greece in my latest video, "Why Life in Greece is Not What You Think." From navigating economic challenges to adapting to local customs, we delve into the unexpected aspects of Greek life. Whether you're considering a move or simply curious, this insightful exploration reveals the pros and cons of residing in Greece. Don't miss out on essential tips and firsthand experiences that will help you make an informed decision about living in this beautiful but complex country. Watch now and see if Greece is truly the paradise you envision.
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I’m watching from the Southern US! I want to live in Greece one day, hopefully to work as an anthropologist! This country has captured my heart and won’t let go, and I haven’t even visited yet! It seems like such a welcoming, historically rich country. Your videos are helping me work out a plan to make a move happen, and they help me know what to expect.
I’m currently learning Greek on the side, and I can already read most things. I do not know words or grammar yet, though. It’s slow going, but I am very determined. ❤
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You wanted to go back to the land of your birth? I thought only Turtles or Salmon had that urge. 😂
From Larisa. Opinion is like an ass, everybody got one as we say in Greece. Don't mind the trolls, i am enjoying your content every day and i am Greek. Also it is compulsory to do your military duty, but it is something quite meaningless ,but also good, because that's the last time that you are without real life obligations. Anyone that has served and had family and a job afterwards knows what i mean!
I agree with you. I’m in Canada
I lived 22 years in Spain and then last year decided to move to Greece. I lived in Greece 1999 and 2000 and then been travelling here every now and then. I love this country! Being aware of the pros and cons, it´s not so different from Spain, except food is better and people are friendlier. I am from Finland but I have lived over half of my life abroad around the Mediterranean. Moving to Greece was an easy decision! It´s just so beautiful here.
Damn how old are u now?
Δυστυχώς Ντανιελ, είμαστε η μόνη χώρα που οι πολίτες της την κατηγορούν για όλα, χωρίς ποτέ κανείς να αναφέρει τις δικές του ευθύνες προς την χώρα. Μόνο όταν βρεθούν στην ξενιτιά, αντιλαμβάνονται τι είχαν και τι έχασαν. Για πολλούς η Ελλάδα, είναι η πολιτική που την διέπει, για τους υπόλοιπους είναι μια πανέμορφη χώρα την οποία έχουν στην καρδιά τους και δεν την αλλάζουν με τίποτα.
Bravo! Έτσι όπως τα κες ελάτε ΗΠΑ να δείτε τα χάλια
Ποιες ευθυνες αγαπητε,...;;;
Υπηρετησα τη Στρατιωτικη μου θητεια, πληρωνα και πληρωνω ακομα (αν και κατοικος εξωτερικου εδω και πολλα χρονια) τους φορους που μου αναλογουν, δεν εκλεψα η ζημιωσα ποτε το κρατος και αντ` αυτου τι εισεπραξα,...;;;
Αδικια, φασιστικη νοοτροπια,... στο σχολειο, στο Στρατο, στην εργασια μου (οπου δουλευα ως δουλος χωρις δικαιωματα), στις Δημοσιες Υπηρεσιες κλπ.
Δεν μου λειπει η πανεμορφη χωρα σας,...
@@Hippocampus-dm8ku καλά φέρε και τα βιολιά τώρα!
@@greekxstitcher5379 Η μουσικη για βιολια που απολαμβανω σας ειναι εντελως αγνωστη,... Σας αφεινω να απολαμβανετε τα βιολια απο τα πανηγυρια, γιατι μεχρι εκει μπορεσατε να φτασετε,...
@@Hippocampus-dm8ku Οι Δημοσιες Υπηρεσιες οντως πασχουν στην Ελλάδα κυρίως λογο γραφειοκρατιας, χαοτικων νομων και συμπεριφορα δημοσίων υπαλληλων, αλλα τα αλλα που λες ειναι αρλουμπες. Σχολειο και Στρατο τι σου καναν δηλαδη?
Bravo Daniel, very well said. I’m a Greek living in the US for many years and I can’t wait to go back to live in Greece. I’m in the process of buying a house in Thessaloniki. I used to be a pessimist, constantly putting down Greece when I was growing up there. Now I think it’s the most beautiful country in the world and I will never ever say anything bad about her.
Για σου φίλε καλά τα λες .είναι πάρα πόλη ή Ελλάδα. Αλλά εμείς η ελληνική κοινότητα που μένουν στο εξωτερικό θα το βρίσκουμε δύσκολο να μήνυμα μόνιμα στην Ελλάδα. Λόγος είναι πρέπει να ξανά ψάξουμε για δουλειές και επάγγελμα νο έχουμε εισόδημα. Αλλά θα προσπαθήσω να το κάνουμε σε. μια στιγμή 😊😊😊😊😊καλή επιτυχία
I pray for u to be in a good position to move at the right time to thessaloniki ❤️🫂🙏🇬🇷
Daniel φίλε μου δεν υπάρχουν λόγια για το μεγάλο έργο που κανείς για την αγάπη σου προς την χώρα ΜΑΣ την πόλη μας.ευχομαι μια μέρα να γίνεις δήμαρχος για να απογειώσεις τον ευλογημένο τόπο μας Μακάρι να έρθουν όλοι όσοι πραγματικά αγαπούν αυτόν τον τόπο 😂
Δανιέλ για Δήμαρχο του Ναυπλίου 2024
Οι Καλιφορνεζοι βγάλανε τον Άρνολντ κυβερνήτη τους πριν λίγα χρόνια.
Και δεν ξέρω,πέρα από τη λάμψη και τα φλας,αν ο γίγαντας έκανε έργο για την πολιτεία αυτή.
Ο Ντάνιελ, δείχνει μέσα από την αλήθεια των βίντεο του πως είναι όντως ένας από μας. Με τα καλά μας και τα στραβά μας. Τέλειο μέρος και τέλειοι άνθρωποι δεν υπάρχουν.
Οπότε ναι, Ντάνιελ για δήμαρχος Ναυπλίου στις επόμενες εκλογές!
Good morning Daniel!
I'm watching from Ohio, USA. Greece, without a single doubt, is the most beautiful country in the world. The people of Greece are the kindest, most gracious people in the world. The lifestyle I believe exists, has to be the least stressful in the world. I was born in Greece and the last time I visited was in 2017. Right now, today, I am desperate to return, not because I'm in any trouble where I live, but because I crave the sun, the sea, and the people. I live in a country full of hate, ignorance and selfishness, and it's getting worse everyday. There is nowhere I can find respite from the daily gray sky that suits my mood. There is nothing to look forward to- no money for vacations, no place that doesn't have muddy lakes and rivers, no place where I can feel safe. People are getting shot in the grocery stores, theaters, churches, during concerts and parades. Gun violence has become an epidemic. Violence against women and children has become an epidemic. I can list a hundred more reasons living in the US is slowly killing me. I would be living in Greece right now, but my 28 year old daughter can't afford to pay rent on her own. Everyday I daydream of living a life filled with daily visits to the sea, eating fresh, delicious and healthy food, and enjoying a daily siesta. Daniel, please continue sharing your mornings with us because you inspire me in so many ways. Much love to you and your family. 💙🇬🇷💙
I resonate with your situation, although remember this, glory favours the bold. Ο τολμών δίκα.
I was born and raised in the US (specifically the South), and I feel the same way. I feel as though there is no where to turn for myself. Though many of my friends live in the US, I don’t feel welcome by my own country anymore.
But Greece seems to be the right place for me. They have the hospitality my home used to be known for. The weather is so similar to my part of the US that I feel prepared for the hot summers and overcast winters.
I’ve had an interest in Greece ever since I was small, and now I feel I know why. Ελλάδα is calling me
@@konstantinossohos2349ο τολμών νικά
Please stop watching the News in the US - it’s not doom and gloom
youd be suprised to find that Greece isnt that much different. The lifestyle is nowhere near relaxed, unless you have that american pension
You have now become part of my morning routine! Thanks for sharing the beauty of our motherland!
I'm 59 years old born and raised in Canada to Greek parents. Since I was a child I have returned many times and I absolutely love Greece and my fellow Greeks.
Since I was a child I have always made it my goal to retire and live my days out in Greece. This decision was made when Canada was still a good country that I loved, well those days are long gone and I can't wait to retire.
Unfortunately my family treats me like I'm crazy and nobody is supporting this move, I'm fine with this and I'm doing this within the next couple years. Well not all family, I have a cousin who also was born in Canada that lives in Athens and she tells me hurry up and move, life is much better in Greece than it is in Vancouver where I live.
I'm 61, born in Greece, came to Canada at 5 years old and you're absolutely right # 1 Canada is not the same country it was when we were young and our parents were able to improve their life situation. My parents brought me here so that we could have a better life, yet I feel that for me and my family to have a better life, we should move back to Greece because #2, Greece is the best country in the world when it comes to natural beauty- sea, sun, mountains , adventure in moving to a new country and enjoying a wonderful simple lifestyle with an amazing culture and history. If you live beneath your means and as Daniel says enjoy the simple things in life , then I believe it's possible for diaspora like us. Congrats on your decision and I hope in time your family supports you. We only live once - you must do what's in your heart.
@stevegavrilos21 Nice to hear from a likeminded fellow Greek Canadian. I doubt my family has the courage to follow me but I do believe we have a shot at a much better life in Greece than we do in Canada. Good luck to you as well, my family is from Thessalia but I have no idea where I'm going to settle. Nafplio has been on my list as well as Thessaloniki and Crete.
Interesting, my parents could not understand my obsession in getting my Greek citizenship. They thought Canada was great. Key word "was" great. After they passed, I got my citizenship and looking at making the move. Being retired makes it easy.
@gianni1632 Well I secured Greek citizenship for myself years ago and for both of my sons.
I understand it would be a tough move for my boys but after selling our house we'd have enough money to secure a home for each of them in Greece. We would have the means to give them a good start at least.
My brother and sister in law are leaving Calgary next year and making their permanent move to Greece next year.
I keep praying my family follows us as I'm positive they'll enjoy their life a lot more in Greece.
Good luck with your retirement I wish you all the best.
@@chrisnivo Well done! Thank you for your wishes.
Nτανιελ εισαι πιο ελληνας απο τους αλλους ελληνες.ηρθες εδω στην οικονομικη κριση την ωρα που ελληνες εφευγαν για αλλες χωρες!εισαι αξιος συγχαρητηριων
Damnnnnnn, he really does want to be greek himself
Greek living in the US here. Thank you very much Daniel for sharing your morning walks with us as well as your thoughts and experiences. One thing that most Greeks living in Greece don’t realize is that “the neighbor’s lawn is not always greener than theirs” as we say here in the US.
I find that a lot of folks don’t understand fully what it means to live abroad. They only hear about the high salaries people make in some countries and they get mad at their own country for not providing the same. When I tell my friends and family, what the living expenses are here in the US they get shocked. For example the average Greek is livid for having to pay annual tax for their home (ENFIA) which is something that was started about 15 years ago. When I tell them what I pay here in the US for real estate tax, county tax, local school tax annually they realize it is more than an average greek salary. And that is in addition to income taxes to state and federal government. That’s where the extra money you earn is going!
My point is that most folks don’t really know how good they have it living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. As you have witnessed, us Greeks are very emotional people. The same person that is bitter about their country is likely the one that will defend that land when they step foot overseas.
Thanks again for your content!
USA: oppressive taxes
Oppressive Woke culture
Guns & Drugs
Gender confusion
Corrupted healthcare
Corrupted corporate identity
Nutty, dangerous billionaires
Lack of civil education and poverty in political talent rising to leadership
@@PenelopeRigatosVery true Penelope.
I am from Lithuania. I'll be visiting Crete this month.
Hi Daniel from Halkidiki. Well said! I have new neighbors opposite of my house, a couple from Austria. I asked them why they chose Greece for their retirement.
They said exactly the same, the sun and the sea. They stay outside at their patio all their free time and enjoy the sun. Greece is one of the best places for retirement.
On the other hand, young Greek couples are right to complain about creating a family in Greece, especially in the big cities because they are facing a lot of difficulties. But you are right in one thing... If you don't like your life, you need to find ways to change it, and it has nothing to do with living in a specific country. Greetings from another sunny place! 😊
Greeks are #1 when it comes to complaining especially he women 😵💫
Μπράβο σου!Μιλάς σωστά και χαίρομαι. Έχεις δίκιο σε αυτά που είπες.👍
Watching your video at the airport, on my way to Athens with my family to acquire a permanent residency.
Kindly ignore the haters! You have been very motivational & what you do on this channel is what the channel is actually about. Plus you’re doing it wonderfully well👍👍👍
Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 I'll be moving to Athens (Faliro) later this year. Good luck on your new journey!! 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
People are dying while visiting Greece because people are lacking common sense about hot summer and hydration. If you want to go hiking in Greece then visit Greece in the Fall and Winter. Also living here in the USA as a Greek American for my whole life but visiting Greece every year for long periods of time; I can tell you that if it wasn’t for my pension I would have already moved to Greece. I cannot wait to live my life in retirement in Greece! 😊. I am grateful that I can retire at 52!
@@nikokatos precisely! Tourists think the Greek sun is somehow different than their own. They do not take into account that Greece is closer to the equator and without plentiful green canopies, therefore hotter and humid.
Many ξένοι lack common sense🙃
Omg we have a greek from abroad. 😊❤
I wish u good luck into moving back to ur homeland at the right time. Ur country is lucky there is no war to make u not go back. I'm pleased to hear that greece and turkey has relieved their tensions especially after natural disasters happened in 2023. The earthquake and wildfires, they helped each other. ❤️🙏🇬🇷🫂
Many people like the palestinians, syrians cannot go back because of wars and genocides. 😢
“Greece is not just the sun and see” … YES IT IS!!! Best line ever!
I’m putting that on my t-shirt! 💖🇬🇷. Love from Montreal!
Im dying to visit crete because of the palace of knossos, the cretan clothes, dance, music. I wanna hear it in person and talk to them in greek 😊❤
The Embassy in Wash DC and NYC are bombarded with kids like mine born here but want to come back home! Life there isn’t perfect BUT it’s a whole lot better than here! When I ask them my boys “ why you like Greece so much ?” They always ALWAYS say the same exact answer “ the people are genuinely kind “! My mom gets VERY upset when she hears them and their plan ! I am AM BLESSED my parents made sure we are able to return with a better lifestyle ! I get you and I do realize that my people have changed for the worst ! ❤❤❤ Thank you for truly loving my county and my people
I love your mindset! It reflects intentionality and risk-literacy, showing you're aware of the opportunity cost of inaction. You said at some point: "There's nothing bad that's ever happened to me that I haven't turned around"; so incredibly hopeful and inspiring! Keep sharing your journey! From a Greek who moved to the UK. Ευχαριστώ!
My dad is born in Rhodes Greece I’m born in Australia and I’m going for holiday in august .I would love to live in Greece but if you have some sort of skill to make money in Greece you can survive but the most important thing is to know how to speak Greek.
@@cinzia26767 if you are a multilingual person or someone who speaks English on a native level there are job opportunities in Greece like yachting who most of the clients are English speaking and can earn you some serious money but you have at least to understand some Greek for the everyday chores
It might sound crazy what am going to tell you but Greek is a easy language no silent Syllables, you literally read what you see, everything is pronounced the same way most Verbs are made the same way ect it shouldn't scare you
The job is the most important thing you must think about
Get a remote job
What is the Greek population in Australia? Greek culture is one of the most beautiful cultures in the world
@@MomoMomoyanin our 2021 census we had 424,750 Australians with Greek ancestry and 92,314 people who were born in Greece.
One of my favourite quotes is, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” I think this really applies in situations like this. If we let fear dictate our lives we never get anywhere. Great video 💙🇬🇷
Γιατί να μετακομίσω στην Ελλάδα ? Υγιεινό φαγητό, μια ωραιότητα, φιλοξενία, μεσογειακές ρίζες μου, δυνατότητα εξ αποστάσεως εργασίας σε άριστες συνθήκες, πιο αργός και υγιής ρυθμός ζωής, εκμάθηση μιας νέας γλώσσας και γάμος με μια όμορφη Ελληνίδα, χωρίς να ξεχνάω τα πεθερικά ! Χαιρετισμούς από Γαλλία !
Why would I move to Greece? Healthy food, a certain conviviality, hospitality, my Mediterranean roots, the possibility of working remotely in excellent conditions, a slower and healthier pace of life, learning a new language and marrying a beautiful Greek woman, without forgetting in-laws ! Regards from France !
Life is what you make it ….. you are Greek and I can say I’m proud to say that I wish all Greeks were like you
You're absolutely right when you say that fear is the default mode of humankind, and people will always try to tell you how to live your life based on their fears. It's obvious then since you (or anyone) live your life and no one else's, you must follow not their direction but you own heart. Thank you for this confirmation. All the best to you as always.
Daniel είσαι αστέρι φίλε!
Daniel, we love your life in Greece and totally get it. So glad everthing worked out for you after your rocky start. Long may it continue and thanks for these videos.🤜🤛🧿🇬🇷
The most sincere speech I heard in along time. Thank you Daniel for your kind words and sincerety! Btw you should visit north Greece sometime. Venezuela for Copa America!😉
please tell us more about the kafeneio time......a man from venezuela with a kafeneio in greece.....back in 2011.....you are a hero bro...
so if its not a problem for you...i would like to learn more about that chapter of your life.
thank for your love for my country....thats now your country also.....keep posting!
Daniel, thank you for your videos. I'm enjoying watching you early with my cup of coffee. Saludos, from Los Angeles ☕✌️
I was born in the United States, raised in Greece until 14 years of age at which point my parents moved back to the United States. After 14 years living in Greece and 28 living in the United States, the only place I really feel at home anymore is the airplane. Since migrating back to the US, having been exposed to the Greek way of life and what it is like living in Greece, at the age of 42 now I can say with certainty that I never really adapted to the United States. During the last four years I have been forced to travel to Greece twice a year in order to "push" the inheritance process that started when my father passed in 2020. What I mean is something that I'm sure all Greeks will understand as well as you, due to Greek beaurocracy and the slow moving status quo needing a lot of time to take care of stuff when compared to other countries. Having said that and having created a comfortable living here in the United States, I must admit that I have never been more ready to move back to Greece and give myself a chance to experience what you are experiencing my friend. With all its faults, no place can compare to living in a country like Greece, especially on a Greek island or a place near water like you are. I've been your subscriber for about a month now, and I have to admit that watching your videos are pushing me to start decoupling myself and my family from the US in order to move back to Greece. Thank you for doing this. Keep going. Quality content!
AMEN! “The sea and the sun!” 🇬🇷
I live in Greece now for 11 years and could not imagine to return to Germany, except for an exceptionally good job position or in case of very complicated health problem. Some things are extremely out of order here in Greece and some things are far below standards for a developed world country. Some of these problems are hard to tolerate even for me as a Greek citizen. Contrary to other people I see considerable improvements every year and a good outlook for the Greek economy.
Hi dear Daniel,
Thank you so much for your effort to create this channel and content.
I found you as I am thinking of relocating to Nafplio and it was the moment you uploaded your 2nd video. You're helping a lot!
As Greek (Athenian) living abroad there are things I could argue about your perspectives. But at the end of the day I could not agree more with you as what you share I believe is common sense and life-based-values way of thinking.
People have priorities. If what you deeply lack (and it might not necessary be your fault) is money and a sense of tidiness then this is your priority and Greece is - probably - not going to fulfill it. At least not in an easy and natural way. If you value sun, sea, quality food relationships etc a northern country is also not going to give you this experience in an easy way.
What would be nice to share - I believe - is about your mindset. Greece is not a nice country to live I believe. But it is a beautiful one. And this is why so many people - mainly Greeks - got hurt and they need to blame the country in order to get the courage to move abroad. I don't think anyone is right or wrong and I don't believe there is a "perfect place". Otherwise everybody would have already move there.
Till the next one :)
I am an American, and I want to move to Greece one day. Your perspective is very helpful for me to prepare myself! Thank you ❤
Είσαι έμπνευση φίλε μου και να είσαι σίγουρος ότι επηρεάζεις πολλούς Έλληνες που ζουν στην Ελλάδα.Το κλειδί είναι το mindset.Από εκεί ξεκινάνε και τελειώνουν όλα.
Love your attitude and personal philosophy Daniel. I'm really enjoying your content, thank you.
I will come to Greece in 3 years. I Love ❤️ Greece 🇬🇷!
Don't worry to much about those Greeks from aboard
Many " fresh" Greek immigrants are bitter about their situation and always off the rails
Just don't think much about it
Having said that I believe that if someone really wants to move to Greece or any other country must have a sound plan, be committed to goals and be ready for a harsh reality checks 😉
But the rewards, well the entire channel one can say is about those rewards 😉
Μy brother got married started his own business in 2008, had his first child in 2010 nad his second in 2013.When I asked him about all theses financial/political crises (from 2010 to 2015), he shrugged and said "There will always be a crisis of some sort, you can't postpone your life forever!"
Its a HUGE mistake to believe that Greece depends on tourism, which is 18% of the GDP ,the country has the no 1 maritime fleet in the world ,is one of the biggest exporter of aluminium, its on the top five exporters of petroleum products in Europe,one of the biggest exporters in Pharmaceuticals ,Electrical machinery and equipment, Machinery including computers ,the third exporter of olive oil in the world...parts producer of the F16 fighter jet and more...
GOD BLESS YOU DANIEL!
Remember in life you can't please everyone.
Thats how it is.
You really make a lot of sense, you are very grounded and realistic.
You are truly a sincere person and you speak from the heart.
Keep on Keeping on brother!
Your mindset is a gem man!
It seems you're having a better day, Daniel, I am happy for you. Love your videos!
It's difficult for most people to understand you, when they have never been on a similar situation or do not have the mindset. I am 40 years old and I moved around a lot. I've worked for at least 2 years in Geneva, Thessaloniki, Alexandroupolis, Chania and now Athens. Each time I had to build my social network and my life from scratch. But, this is the exciting part!
i came to Greece in 1996 at age 24 from Melbourne Australia. I was born from Greek parents i had never come here before i came on my own not with my parents. Greece is a beautiful country. But if you dont have money from abroad to invest in real estate and collect rent never come to live here no Jobs and pay is really bad. But if you have money and you know what you are doing and purchase apartments in average areas in Athens and rent them return on investment can be as high as 20%. Also get some near metro station and run a few airbnb amazing return. But you need to know what you are doing it took me a good 10 years to learn this all but now i have an amazing lifestyle good luck to all my fellow ex pats
I'm born and raised American but plan to return to Greece permanently in a few years, if God allows.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Greek Australian here, would love to bring the work from home arrangement and spend 6 months in Greece and 6 months in Australia. Wonder if my boss will be so accommodating 😁
. Only one way to find out 👍
You ar so right in everything!!
Serious job.
I live in Germany and i m Greek
I grew up in Rafina and left Greece for Canada in 2001.
Im visiting Greece in October and im gonna try to pass by Panagioti for some tsipouro and maybe have some sfinakia with you re. opa!
Brother Daniel
I’ve watched many of your videos but this one hit the spot!
Thank you❣️
My two cents to anyone looking to relocate to Greece is to visit the country as a tourist. If you start comparing things between Greece (or any other country) and the country you currently live then you are not ready to relocate. Relocation requires you to get a mindset of problem resolution and adapting yourself to the culture and lifestyle of the country you are looking to relocate. The country is never going to adapt to your own lifestyle. If you don't get that mindset, you will be living a miserable life and you will regret your decision - and most probably, you won't last long. My cousin was visiting last year for vacation and was also thinking about moving to Greece from the States. During his stay, all his thoughts were about how better life is in the States compared to Greece. I told him he can't relocate to Greece because he is unable to relocate anywhere else than within the States. Simple as that.
I totally hear you same thing with my cousins that go to Greece always thinking USA is better for this that and you know- annoying and when they are in the US complain about US and how Greece is better 😂
Hi Daniel, just to say, thank you for your videos!
Me and my family have been spending our vacations for the last seven years in Nafplio and we love everything about it. Your channel brings me the vibes when I am not around.
Hope to see you in Nafplio this year. Keep pushing and cheers from Bulgaria!
On Friday we will move to Greece I’m very happy that it’s gonna happen
Daniel if you run for election to be the Mayor of Nafplio I'll vote for you.
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Daniel, your passion, commitment and courage are inspiring! I was born in Athens, grew up in the states and will be retiring to Greece in less than a year! I plan on a visit to Nafplio once I relocate, would be great to have coffee or tsipouro with you!!! cheers!!
I agree absolutely with you that security is an illusion and that they have created a stereotyp image from Creece that’s not real.You are absolutely right, only if someone has lived for many years abroad is aware of what kind of life Greece offers! I have lived my half life in Germany, because I was married to a german and I can confirm that the life in Greece is more healthy , more peaceful and more harmonious. And last but not least more inexpensive in comparison to the countries of middle Europe. IΕίμαι πολύ ευτυχισμένη που είμαι πάλι στην Ελλάδα! Πολλά φιλιά από την Κρήτη!
My thought years before the crisis was every Greek should live at least 5 years outside Greece then they can come back. Only then they will appreciate what they have here in this country
Strong talk! Thank you, man!
On the military service topic. When the boys are in the age of 18 they have to go to the army, but it can be postponed if they go to a university or a trade school, and when they finish their education then they go to serve in the military.
I love this video thank you for sharing
Dan, people like to project their own fear and negativity to you and your plan. "Misery brings company." But it's your own life, so you should pursue whatever dream you have to wherever in the world you wish to live. Don't let other people's negative projection deter you from your own goal. Thank you for posting your daily videos.
It's such a personal decision really!!
We are both Greeks you met and lived in the UK for years.
We had our friends, work and life there and it was fine. But something was missing. I was so homesick. We came back to our family, friends and life as we know it. There are many times/days that I regret the choice of coming back... But still today 8 years back here and with our daughter being 3 years old ... I really don't know what would really be the best place for us to be.
I believe that many places have pros and cons. Greece has many contradictions. But for me the key phrase is: home is where your heart is.
You are right. I agree 💯. I’m a Greek and I can attest to what you are saying.
Good morning Daniel! If you have a house and relatives that can help you (most people in Greece own a minimum of 1 to 2 houses), in terms of staying somewhere then yeah Greece is good. Like my grandmother used to say, “The sun and the sea are not going to feed you”. The country and the people are beautiful. The laws and politicians are ugly. I congratulate you on succeeding to live in Greece with your family, well done and I wish you good luck for the future. I hope to go back to Greece and live there again after a separation (with three children), and being made bankrupt after paying a huge amount and having to sell my dream house that I eventually built for my daughters to pay my ex. I love watching your channel as it brings back great memories of what I used to do as well. Heaven on earth!
Love your channel because of your honesty and truth! Keep it up 👍💞
Greek born in Canada, will be visiting nafplio next week!
Going to Nafplio on July 30th and looking for apartment to buy. Cannot leave Toronto soon enough
Great perspective!
Hello form Toronto. Been enjoying your videos. So many expats with Greek heritage want a better life.. Greece is attractive. I've been to Nafplio twice in the last 7 years. I've travelled to Greece and many many cities and towns over the last few years. The goal was to experience different parts of Greece and also scout out future potential locations to retire to. I'm also considering the Ionanian Islands as they appeal to me. I wonder if anyone else is considering this?
@@SteveGarganis when you think retiring in a Greek island, you may want to think of the following: healthcare in Greece is far below what you are accustomed; in an island even further below acceptable standards.
Isolation during the winter months; costs of goods as most are shipped from the mainland; climate change; buying property (a lengthy, frustrating process); maintaining property is another challenge all to itself.
Good luck!
thanks for trying to add clarity to how people think when it comes to relocating
I agree that it's definitely not the most depressed country. I am from the UK originally. The UK feels very depressing in comparison. A country surrounded by the sea and with sun most days of the year is not a depressive country, that's why it gets so many tourists from northern Europe coming here and people that move here from those northern european countries, like myself.
Both of my parents are from the island of Kalymnos and I will be there about two weeks for my annual trip. I’m born in the United States and live in and around Chicago my entire life. After high school and before college, I did move Greece for about two years and was going to go to the university there but things didn’t work out as I wanted so I came back to the United States. I would love to move to Greece at least when I retire but two things hold me back one is that I’ve been battling to get my citizenship, even though I have all the paperwork for four years now, and the second thing is the healthcare system in Greece. My father was a physician who had finished medical school in Athens and came to the United States due to the Greek Civil War in the 1940s and after getting his license and practicing the United States could never go back and now the same happened to me who works university hospital in the US. I adore Greece but heaven help you if you have a serious health issue and need to go to a hospital and that was evident the last few years with my elderly mother it’s been a nightmare and I have family members that are physicians and Pharmacists in Greece. I can’t even imagine if you don’t have somebody.
Is the health in Greece bad? I had always heard it is good. Am still learning.
Perhaps you could teach in one of the universities in Greece. Four universities -SKG, Athens, Crete and Cyprus (I know it's not Greece) offer medical school programs in English now. I agree with you about the health care system in Greece ; it reminds me of Canada and it can be even more frightening especially if you get into a medical emergency on an island or some remote village. Having said that, I think the key is to do everything you can to avoid getting any chronic disease and eat like the old school Ikarians (see Blue Zones) or Cretans (who founded the original health promoting "green" mediterranean diet, not the popular "mediterranean diet' which is heavy in animal products and fried foods, lead a healthy lifestyle by walking, swimming, sleeping well and avoid drinking alcohol and smoking or being in places where there is second hand smoke. Getting plenty of social connections and decreased stress levels will be a lot easier than in the US or Canada, where the lifestyle is all about material possessions and acquisition of things instead of living life to the fullest like you can do in Greece if you enjoy the simple things like sun, sea and syrto.
@@SteveGarganis feel the preventative medicine is good better than the United States because of your access to affordable medication and to access for preventative care but if there’s an emergency then you run into problems. I know there’s a huge problem with the ambulances and not having enough of them or at least not having enough trained drivers. Last year on the island of Kos a woman died of a heart ailment because there was only one functioning ambulance on the entire island. Now I’m talking from the point of view of being on a Greek island. I’m sure if you’re in Athens it’s going to be much better.
@@stevegavrilos21 I am actually Pediatric critical care Pharmacist. I don’t even think what I do exists in Greece but I would seriously think about moving if I could work. I actually have looked into it quite seriously.
@@athena10867that is terrible. I was in Greece recently a visited skopelos. The owner of our family run hotel said her father had a heart attack last year and had to be taken to volos and then Thessaloniki. But if the weather was bad they would be in trouble as no helicopter would come.
This is not be negative. I'm looking for locations that have a hospital. Greece is beautiful and I akways enjoy my visits. Hope to make it a permanent home or maybe 3 to 6 months a year.
Best video so far!!!!!! I choose the sky and the sea too I’m working on it thank you for the motivation sir 👌🏻
I'll leave a positive comment for any negative one Daniel! lol KEEP UP THE NICE VIDS! ♥
Great video Daniel! I identified with a lot of what you said. Ignore the negative comments☺
Greece is a poor country as far as employment opportunities and levels of income. People are welcoming, the sea is warm, food is great. It is very safe - other than traffic deaths and it gets uneasy when the migrant olive pickers show up in October. I spend weeks in Greece every year in a house we own. A few observations. Many local Greeks are hard working, their education is on or below par with other countries, making it hard to compete in professional careers outside of Greece. They gravitate towards small to medium sized businesses, and many have started another wave of migrations to the US, UK and Germany in the last 5 years. Greeks feel and often are poorer than the tourists and expats and Western immigrants, and I think this creates a sense of unease for some. If you have some money, more than the average Greek, you will find a better lifestyle in Greece - this is my experience. But you need to be humble, respectful, learn Greek (this is hard, for someone like me with no Greek family), enjoy the country and the culture. Not be an asshole. Am I looking forward to spend months here instead of weeks? Yes. Would I consider retiring here? Maybe, time will tell. I have made my career in the Silicon Valley and love Mexico as a vacation and retirement place. But I prefer Greece.
@@alexl7833 yap most Greeks that are successful aboard are the ones with university degrees
Long gone the time of the Greek blue collar worker that could earn a small fortune and start a small business back in Greece..
For the retirement plan, well a lot of German Pensioners prefer Greece especially the Peloponnese to move in, for me that tells something
Also I would say that if you have a friend or something to teach you the very basics the Greek language it's easier than looks and ppl will always help improve yourself especially if they like you 😉
I like your mindset, you are also right about the divide between locals and the western expats that come to live in Greece. I hope you can come one day for much longer.
The morning looks ethereal
I love Greece and have visited half a dozen times. I always dreamed of living in Greece but have been dissuaded by the difficulty in communicating with locals. I would definitely choose to live away from the large cities and it is less likely to find people who can communicate in English. I suppose living in a larger cities would help to learn the language. Another thing I found difficult is to move as a single woman. I hope that one day this is less challenging for others. Greece is beautiful. BTW, I really like Nafplio.
Regarding Greece, you correctly explained that it is about the sun and the sea, but it is not just that. You forgot the people and the history. No country is defined just by its environment.
Também fiquei indignada com as noticias sobre os turistas que morreram nesse inicio de temporada. A mídia distorce os fatos com o exclusivo intuito de macular a imagem do país.
Desejo que a Grécia prospere!
Ingênuo quem não enxerga as virtudes desse país. Avanti, Daniel!
Todo uma exageraçao. O calor e igual do k o Rio de Janeiro
Congratulations for your content. Just a quick personal insight. Relocating to another country rarely goes as planned. When I moved to UK I had planned everything and I had, what I thought to be, a secured income. And yet in just three years I was bankrupt and into serious dept. Greek lyfestyle and culture, the way that life goes in Greece, isn't fit for everyone. For Greeks thinking relocating abroad, I feel you, but hardship isn't a Greek theme, it applies everywhere. What's funny, when I listen your story you kind remind myslelf and the adventures I faced, and the fact is I am happy of where I am and everything that preceeded.
I like your positive pov...
I am proud of you 👍 ❤
You can tell that is early morning just by listening to the idle buzz of the cicadas 🙂
Hi Daniel, born and raised in Ontario Canada to Greek parents. I'm 47years old. Since I was a child I have been many times and I love Greece and everything about Greece.
My Parents would send me to stay with family and I would stay for 2 months at a time.
BTW if you actually look at the article about the most depressed country is Greece. The WHO media is proclaiming that piece of information in my mind is not a very good source ;)
Greeks born and raised in Greece unfortunately think USA and Canada are the best place to live. Yes, at one point it was. Not so anymore.
Also those trolls/haters as you call them . For instance when they do come to Canada they'll work as a janitor and work 7 days a week. Yet they'll never take a janitor job in Greece.
Trust me I see with my own eyes. Like you've said many times in your content Greece has its faults but all countries do. The economy is crap everywhere!
To me and I think you would agree it's about the sun, beach , weather and healthier food by your foot step.
The move to Greece with my family will soon happen.
Haters gonna hate... always!
I came to Greece on my own at 24 Greek Australian I had no idea about anything. I tried to avoid going to the army and managed it successfully until age 39. I went ar age 39 i did 6 weeks and paid off the rest of my military service 5300 Euros. In Greece if you are over 35 you can either do all your military service either 8 or 9 months depending on if your parents are over 70 years old if they are you get 1 month off. So over 35 you can do all your service or 2nd option do 6 weeks thats compulsory you cant avoid this and then pay the rest of your service off at 810Euros a month. These figures are 2011 numbers as thats when i did my military service maybe this has changed now.
Truth💣😁
Tourists are important for the economy but they need to be responsible for their safety.
It isn't just tourists in Greece who get hurt and sometimes die, it's everywhere. I live in Honolulu, Hawaii, near Waikiki. My observation over 35 years is most tourists don't have common sense. Most tourists don't watch for traffic, they get hurt on hikes, they suffer heat stroke, they go in surf that they are not prepared to handle. This is constant. 😢
Mother Nature is not Disneyland.
I don't think most tourists understand that it is their responsibility to do the research, to take water, to wear appropriate clothes, to take sunscreen, etc.
SO WISE ! this video is for intelligent people and to tell you the truth everybody can be intelligent you just need study in the field you wanna become intelligent in ( intelligence is something multi-dimentional ,you can't be intelligent in everything, acknowlegde it ! ) , i recently started reading Anton Tsehov's theatrical works and i've really gotten into this reality check thinking also known as realism . There is always a good and a bad side to everything .
It is as simple as that. What you value more? Money or your roots?... Choose and go on....
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Just subscribe thank you for your honesty please continue from someone who is going to retire to greece.
Writing from Quebec Canada. Born in Canada to Greek parents. Now retired, looking at splitting time between here and Greece. So far, fall and winter in Greece. Would love to buy a property but realestate industry is not as regulated as in North America. We spent February and March searching but could not even visit 1 property as agents wanted to have us sign a multipage legal document before seeing anything. We will try again in the fall in another area , maybe in the Peloponnesus.
I'm in Ontario, the agents ask you to sign the documents in case you don't buy it from the one that shows you and you end up buying it from another agent. This way, it assures the one that showed you that they will get their commission. But I agree because I've seen those documents that they are very exhausting and a lot of legal stuff. I think the best way is to find a builder and build from the start. You sign the contract and you usually have to fund the building with installments as you go along. Of course, get a lawyer to review everything first. Just an idea. I like the idea of splitting time between Canada and Greece. I think that's my first choice.Good luck
Just rent it’s super cheap and less headaches especially if it’s away from athens
@@nikosniko7092 That is now the plan. It also gives us the flexibility to move to new locations.
Hey would love a vid on your take of Greece moving to a 6 day (or 48 hour) work week. Also on another note if you could slow down the subtitles to help learn your Greek introductions would be a bit of fun. Anyway coming from an Australian (no Greek background) that spent 4 Summers working in Athens Hostels & Crete Restaurants some 35 years ago. Enjoying your perspective!
#FucktheHaters. Seriously. I'm new to your channel and love your videos very much. Like you said, people are too negative. You seriously have to ignore the hateful, negative comments by the trolls. I'd hate to see another great TH-camr stop because of the hateful pricks. I love you. Lots of people here love you. Concentrate on the love. ❤❤❤
Keep up the great work. ❤✌️
Military service in Greece is mandatory but it's varieting depending on things like were you are born, if have previous military experience ect
The rule of thumb is, if you are a Greek citizen born in Greece you go for full service ( about a year)
If you are Greek but citizen of a different country and want to get Greek documents it's about 3 to 6 months depending on things like previous military experience, if you served in an other country you going to get the less months of service
Or even pay for not serve at all - Btw at least when I didn't my service the Greeks who had pervious military experience was giving their citizenship oath the most bad @ss way possible holding a rifle by their side something that hits hard for Greeks because you swear while holding something that can kill someone even you
That's the same reason you can hear drivers swear on the steering wheel 😉
Living in Greece can go two ways. You got money = one of the best countries in the world to live. You don't got money = it's kinda tough. You might say that's true everywhere but not to that extend. if you got money lets say in Iceland not fun things to enjoy. Same if you don't got money in lets say Finland you got some basic safety net.
I agree, there also is a lot to be said about government bureaucracy and taxes, but with money, Greece is almost like a paradise, with some short-comings however based on where you are from.
Heraklion, Crete ❤❤❤
I know it's not ! I'm Greek, born and raised in Greece.
Την αγάπη μου απο την Αγγλία, φιλάκια.
Cheers from Thessaloniki. I did my basic training in Nauplio during my military service in the engineering corps. A very beautiful city, although a bit expensive, and it's better to go there as a citizen than a conscript 😀
I heard the training center was closed down though.
Pay no attention to hate trolls... even when they say things to you with love.
Some choose to stay and fight, and some throw their weapons and quit...
You stayed. That's the only thing i needed to know about you.
If you are good at your economic management even with a little money you can live as king.
You were brave enough to take the first step.
My friend I ve met people like you that 100% adapt in the language and culture. I have also met people that are in Greece for more than 20 years and they may not speak well or at all! I was actually shocked with a guy in lefkada who lives there for more the 17 years and didn't speak a word. I mean you must really hate something about the country in order to be so negative about being part of it. Anyway.... Don't know of I'm clear. Well done for your way of life. I've also lived abroad for some years (UK) and my approach was the same yours is. I think the only way to eventually feel like home is to treat it like home 🏠 ❤️
Watching this from Athens btw 😂
I must wait for my Pension.