I like everything you have said--it is well thought out and accurate. I am Greek and visit different places in Greece every year, living in the USA. If you want to experience some beautiful landscapes and architectural diversity, I can suggest: the Pelion peninsula (Tsagarada village, Fakistra beach, ask and find out about the great hiking trails, it is the land of the Centaurs); Vikos Gorge and Zagorohoria (Vikos gorge hike, Voidomatis river rafting, villages like Papingo, Aristi); Karpenisi region (declared by UNESCO as the cleanest region in Europe, in top 5 worldwide, next to Patagonia), where you cajn visit Pantavrehi Gorge, Mikro kai Megalo Horio, Prousos monastery. Hehe, that is a good start, feel free to ask for more places. And, the places I mentioned are great for visiting in October and November. Geia Mas!
Any tips on finding a decent deal on apartment? (Besides knowing budget, area etc.) I am fairly familiar with Athens but wanted your take on it. I tend to be comfortable with Neos Cosmos.
@@LargeManAbroad Buying has become very expensive in Greece. People who visit Greece and or decide to live there are spreading this information on you tube for example of how great life is. The downside is, the people that have property there are selling them at high prices because international people are buying and increasing rental prices because they can make more money off tourists. This has caused big problems for Greeks in general. It has pushed them out of the housing market. I am currently trying to buy a property in Pagrati. One bedroom top floor with balcony and secured building with a lift and only 2 apartments on the top floor, very nice, all it needs is a paint job and a spruce up. I will rent it out. They want 320 I have offered 290 and it looks like it I will get it.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I understand what you mean but I wouldn't blame the expats really. Foreign investors buying up buolding to convert to short term rentals, global inflation, and migration have much more impact on the prices than us. Supply and demand. Plus alot of foreigners agree to pay more than they should because they think it isn't much but it changes the average. I feel you. I'm super happy for your new purchase though. I congratulate you.
Hey Bud, cool perspective!, I'm an Oz born Greek returning in a couple months permanently, what's the vibe with locals regarding conflict escalating in the region?, seems things are warming up, I'm not freaking out about it, just observing. Anyhow, how's the net speed?, is starlink likely the better option or cable is OK, I like streaming NFL and odd gaming on Madden, lol. Have a good one!
Most people don't really care about the conflicts. There's the occasional "WW3 panic" in the media but we don't really consider neither Israel nor Ukraine as our immediate neighbours, even though they're relatively close.
Many people dont care , there are some people who are very pro one side or the other , but in general the "vibe" isnt really any different from before these wars started , life goes on normally and the people arent really worried about war most people worry about their everyday lives, like the cost of living, you know normal , everyday stuff
Welcome, we're expats from Canada three years now and loving every day, we settled in Nafplio. You should take a trip here it's beautiful and only 1hour and a half from Athens. Enjoyed your video good luck.
Look i'm from the Netherlands myself it's towards everyone with an EU passport, Like TP had given papers i needed a stamp for and they help you directly when you have a EU passport, If for example if people from outside the west they will have to wait weeks even months just to get that stamp. For example with DEI the electric company. When you show your EU passport they do not send you home to get all the document they ok with a copy on your phone, So again it's a thing here mainly when it comes to the police, The residence card for example you bring your EU passport they're will look at you what are you doing here and you get this question: Do you pay taxes? Yes You pay rent? Yes So why are you here? But anyways they're nice people, Most important in Greece is unlike in America they don't care on the race thing here in Europe we do not register people by race or name a person by colour like in the US, Honestly i find it rather racist when in America they say that white and black person
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I like everything you have said--it is well thought out and accurate. I am Greek and visit different places in Greece every year, living in the USA. If you want to experience some beautiful landscapes and architectural diversity, I can suggest: the Pelion peninsula (Tsagarada village, Fakistra beach, ask and find out about the great hiking trails, it is the land of the Centaurs); Vikos Gorge and Zagorohoria (Vikos gorge hike, Voidomatis river rafting, villages like Papingo, Aristi); Karpenisi region (declared by UNESCO as the cleanest region in Europe, in top 5 worldwide, next to Patagonia), where you cajn visit Pantavrehi Gorge, Mikro kai Megalo Horio, Prousos monastery. Hehe, that is a good start, feel free to ask for more places. And, the places I mentioned are great for visiting in October and November. Geia Mas!
I,m looking at the same area to buy a small apartment in so seeing your video was very helpful, thanks.
Let me know if you have any questions. 😊
incredible video! thank you brother for the insight!
Suggest you go to the nearby islands. Aegina, Hydra, poros, agistri etc
Great Video
Any tips on finding a decent deal on apartment? (Besides knowing budget, area etc.) I am fairly familiar with Athens but wanted your take on it. I tend to be comfortable with Neos Cosmos.
Nice video...😊
I like your style man. You need to do some explaining though about how you have radically changed your views about Greece.
Those days are over of getting an apartment for 400 / closer to 600 now
We pay €387 for ours in Piraeus. Depends where and how you are looking for listings.
@@LargeManAbroad did you buy it or are you renting?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 renting
@@LargeManAbroad Buying has become very expensive in Greece. People who visit Greece and or decide to live there are spreading this information on you tube for example of how great life is. The downside is, the people that have property there are selling them at high prices because international people are buying and increasing rental prices because they can make more money off tourists. This has caused big problems for Greeks in general. It has pushed them out of the housing market. I am currently trying to buy a property in Pagrati. One bedroom top floor with balcony and secured building with a lift and only 2 apartments on the top floor, very nice, all it needs is a paint job and a spruce up. I will rent it out. They want 320 I have offered 290 and it looks like it I will get it.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I understand what you mean but I wouldn't blame the expats really. Foreign investors buying up buolding to convert to short term rentals, global inflation, and migration have much more impact on the prices than us. Supply and demand. Plus alot of foreigners agree to pay more than they should because they think it isn't much but it changes the average. I feel you. I'm super happy for your new purchase though. I congratulate you.
Great video! Do you have video that covers the long stay visa process?
@curioustravelers1 ill make that soon
Hi, so what made you decide to pick Greece? By the way, I haven’t heard you talk about any of the beaches.
Curious to know on how the air quality is like there?
Hey Bud, cool perspective!, I'm an Oz born Greek returning in a couple months permanently, what's the vibe with locals regarding conflict escalating in the region?, seems things are warming up, I'm not freaking out about it, just observing.
Anyhow, how's the net speed?, is starlink likely the better option or cable is OK, I like streaming NFL and odd gaming on Madden, lol.
Have a good one!
Most people don't really care about the conflicts. There's the occasional "WW3 panic" in the media but we don't really consider neither Israel nor Ukraine as our immediate neighbours, even though they're relatively close.
Many people dont care , there are some people who are very pro one side or the other , but in general the "vibe" isnt really any different from before these wars started , life goes on normally and the people arent really worried about war
most people worry about their everyday lives, like the cost of living, you know normal , everyday stuff
Personally I have very strong opinions about these wars , but that's just me , most people here dont really care
it's too hot for me, I need a place where it's seasonal, Greece is mostly hot summer!
Greece is seasonal
Greece is seasonal. Especially on the nothern part of the mainland
Trust me there is no whipped cream in any freddo capuccino, only foam milk.
Clearly you've never been in a good Cafe.
We are not talking about takeaway or Starbucks
What does health insurance look like being an expat?
Just made a video for you
Welcome, we're expats from Canada three years now and loving every day, we settled in Nafplio. You should take a trip here it's beautiful and only 1hour and a half from Athens. Enjoyed your video good luck.
@frankdaneluzzi3503 I loved napflio. Beautiful little place. So much history. Good choice.
@@frankdaneluzzi3503 Athens has got nothing on Nafplio.
Look i'm from the Netherlands myself it's towards everyone with an EU passport, Like TP had given papers i needed a stamp for and they help you directly when you have a EU passport, If for example if people from outside the west they will have to wait weeks even months just to get that stamp. For example with DEI the electric company.
When you show your EU passport they do not send you home to get all the document they ok with a copy on your phone, So again it's a thing here mainly when it comes to the police, The residence card for example you bring your EU passport they're will look at you what are you doing here and you get this question:
Do you pay taxes? Yes
You pay rent? Yes
So why are you here? But anyways they're nice people, Most important in Greece is unlike in America they don't care on the race thing here in Europe we do not register people by race or name a person by colour like in the US, Honestly i find it rather racist when in America they say that white and black person
why are you an expat and not an immigrant? asking for a friend
The difference is whether you plan to live someplace permanently.
Athens is pathetic city.only the area around akropolis is nice.other than this it sucks.i m glad i left in 2005 and never returned.
you are pathetic. better you left.