Living in Greece as a foreigner | What is it like to live abroad
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🇬🇷 Welcome to my channel! I'm Daniel, a British/Venezuelan composer who traded London for the sun-drenched shores of Greece back in 2010. Join me as I share the ins and outs of my life from beautiful Nafplio.
Whether you're planning your next holiday trip to Greece or dreaming of making it your new home, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. From exploring hidden gems to savoring local foods, I'm here to guide you on how to experience Greece like a true local.
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While around one million highly educated Greeks have left the country during the past 10 years in search of a better life in other European countries, it is nice to hear that some foreigners are coming to live here…
Δεν φεύγουν Μόνο Οι Πολύ Μορφωμένοι όπως Αναφέρεις αλλά και Απλός κόσμος για να ζήσει μια Καλύτερη Ζωή.
@@giorgosarkham5611 If your work is remote it doesn't really matter. It's even better in Greece in such case, since it's cheaper than western Europe
Lovely video.. I can't wait to move to Greece.. Greece has always been one of my favorite countries in the world.. Its just perfect I have traveled to many different countries but I always end up in Greece once a year.
You speak Greek with no accent. Impressive
Thank you so much 😀
I think he is fluent in spanish , so greek accent is easy for him 🙃
He has an accent that betrays that he is a foreigner, but he is at a very good level!
@@BoogieBubble No actual connection between 2 languages
@@MrThessalonikiman1 ta ispanika exoun paromious ixous me ta ellinika opote boroun kai autoi kai emeis na milisoume tis 2 glosses xoris kseni profora.
Nafplion is sooo beautifull ! We spent many a vacation there over the years. Great location, beautiful scenery, cozy beaches !!
I am Greek American and was born in Greece. I have my citizenship and am moving back in two years . Better life and many things better than the US. Your Greek is good , you have done well . Εύχομαι σε εσάς και την οικογένειά σας Καλό Πάσχα.
Thank you so much! Καλό Πάσχα.
@@MyGreekLifestyle Χριστός Ανέστη
You are not Greek bro , you are american . If you lived your life in America , you have more in common with the british , than any other Mediterranean nation . You have 0 things in common with the Greeks . Americans , British , Canadias etc worship money , Greeks worship family , friends etc. No my man stay in the USA .
σου εύχομαι κάλη αρχή στο κανάλι σου και καλή ανάσταση 🙏
I was born and live in South Africa and am Greek with a also South African born Greek husband. We are proud of our heritage and our children now adults also as do we love Greece . In Greece we are Xeni and in SA we are Greek . Thanks for this so we can see how Greek foreigners adapt to life there
Ahhh yes, Nafplio! I took my daughter to Greece a few years ago for her 'Sweet 16' birthday (her first time), in order to meet her relatives and trace her roots, and we briefly stopped by Nafplio. Gorgeous town! I remember the large town square, with the lit castle up on that hill at night, and all the small, quaint streets and 'alleyways' with the many shops and restaurants. Next time, we'll have to hike that incredible path and check out some of the local shorelines/beaches. My kind and very cool cousin from Pagrati, Athens drove us all around southern Greece in his little Citroen. Visited so many great places like Patras, Xylokastro, Nafpaktos, picturesque small mountain villages above Nafpaktos (where my grandparents hail from, on both sides), Dimitsana, Kyllini & Kalogria beaches, to name a few places. We loved it so much, we are returning for a month this summer, this time as a present to her for her high school graduation! Just subbed to your channel!
Thank you for sharing this my friend 🙏
@@MyGreekLifestyle You're very welcome! Thank you for your channel.
I look forward to more of your story
Hello! Ευχαριστώ πολύ! We shall be in Nafplio next week to see whether it could be our home away from home. We are a retired couple from Finland, and when trying to find info about living in Nafplio, stumbled upon your amazing video - as the very first viewers - talk about timing! We really look forward to your upcoming videos. Μαθαίνουμε ελληνικά, αλλά δεν μπορούμε να μιλάμε πολύ καλά ακόμα, μόνο λίγο. Hope to see you in Nafplio in May. Τα λέμε!
That’s great my friend! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need any help. Hope to see you in May 🇬🇷
youre welcome buddy i hope you have a great time here
It is Honor For Greeks to be visited by Foreigners who not only try to speak Greek but Love Hellas (Greece). Nafplio is a Great place to stay. Close to Athens and in the center of Peloponnisos. You can visit plenty of places. Go to Mycenes, go to ancient theater of Epidavros , go to Ancient Olympia where Olympic Games were Hosted. All these places are within 1 hour driving from Nafplio.
Kalimera Daniel! Been looking for a channel just like yours few weeks ago. Yours did not exist yet and I couldn't find anything that would draw me in and simply thought there wasn't one. And just like that I stumbled upon your channel today! Subscribed and ready for a ride! Happy Sunday!
Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿
"I'm located in Nafplio" 🤣🤣🤣 One of the most beautiful towns in Greece lol. No wonder you're happy!!🇬🇷💙
😅😅😅🇬🇷🧿🌸🙌☀️
I live in Nafplio too. Best decision I've made.
@@thisismylifeingreece I don't blame you
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ που διαφημίζεται την χώρα μας την Ελλάδα!! Thank you for your nice words about our country!!
Hi Daniel, really loved your first video, can't wait for more. Me and my wife love Greece so much.
Thanks! 😃🇬🇷💙🙏
Ελληνοψυχος εισαι αδερφε !
I am Greek and i think no matter where you live, all is it about is if you can just appreciate all those little and simple things around you. I think you just nailled it! Good luck to your channel and most importanlty to your journey in life :)
Thank you my friend 🙏🧿🇬🇷🌸
Great video pal going to Crete tomorrow can't wait,4 and a half hour flight.You know what that means 🍻🇮🇪❤🇬🇷
Have fun my friend 🇬🇷💙
Γεια σου Γαμπρέ!..
Just found your channel and am so thrilled! I’m a first generation Greek American born and raised in Texas and have only been able to visit Greece a few times so far in my 26 years. Your first video alone depicts so much care and knowledge of the culture. So excited to teach my spouse and baby (otw) Greek and to take them as much as possible to visit family and see all the beauty. Keep up the awesome videos!!
Thank you my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏
Hi Daniel. I see your channel is pretty new! Very timely - I love love love Greece - whenever I arrive I feel like I have come home. I will be following with interest as the dream is to move there
Thank you, Jamie! Feel free to reach out if you need any help 🇬🇷
@@MyGreekLifestyle I will def be interested in your South American perspective also as my wife is Brazilian :)
You're blessed to live in Greece.
You live in the best region in Greece (Argolida). It has by far the best climate, beaches, history, natural beauty, people. My summer house is there, in Porto Kheli if you've heard.
I have been to Porto Heli before💙🇬🇷
Amazing! I love Nafplio. I've been there many times!
Bless you for finding the true meaning in life. Lots of our fellow citizens struggle so much no matter how well their life is. Bravo Daniel.👍 Χαιρετισμούς από Πάτρα. I'll be moving to Kefalonia soon.
Thank you my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏
buy bread always from local Oven, its much healthier! Greek village style bread
Thanks for sharing your experiences! As a Greek I wish you good fortune, Greece has lots of pros and cons, like any other country of course Like & Subscribed 👍 💙
Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏
Thank you 🇬🇷💙
Hi Daniel. I'm an American composer/writer and retiring professor currently working/living in Okinawa, Japan. In June 2025, we will be moving to Spain for 2 -3 years so that my wife (Filipina) can acquire citizenship there and get her EU card. I have thought seriously about moving to Greece after we get the EU residency squared away. The life you are living is the life we want. My only concern about small town Greece is medical care and language. We are studying Spanish now, so we'll see. But looking forward to seeing more of your channel.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Here is my email: thatgreeklife@gmail.com
Greetings from Thessaloniki! I am glad you love Greece! I visited 2 times Nafplio a long time ago. The first with High scool for 3 days and the second time I lived there for 4 months as a soldier. I had some good time then and would like to visit it one day in the future on my holidays! I went to Palamidi on foot from the 1000 stairs.Great time! Have a nice stay here in Greece.
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Your videos are reminder that life is good
Thank you so much. This is by far one of the nicest comments I have ever had 😀
@@MyGreekLifestyle I felt it needed to be said
Nafplio and all the south Greece is spectacular land ...full of history...land of Mycenaean... Spartans ... With Breathtaking beaches and crystal waters...you choose to live in such a beautiful town !!! Να περνάς όμορφα ...από έναν Αθηναίο!
Thank you so much my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏
Thank you so much.Blessings
Thank you my friend 🇬🇷💙
I’m glad that I sow your videos… waiting to see more videos and please share from your experience
Hi Daniel 👋 excited to see your content about living in Greece. I consider visiting or perhaps even moving to Greece at some point, so seeing how is the living there from the expat perspective will be definitely helpful 🙌
That’s great! Let me know if you have any questions or need any help. I could make a video about it. Thanks again for watching my video and for your comment 🇬🇷
Welcome to Greece. Or Better as we are saying. HELLAS. You have Mycanes in 10 minutes with the car. Who can live that?? Enjoy your stay and i hope your kids to love Hellas as you do.
And subscribed! I'm Australian but come from Greek heritage. Thankfully, I speak the language fluently but I've only ever visited there twice in the past for a short time. I can't wait to go back there and spend more time in the country and the islands. When I do go there, I feel 'at home' but also feel like a stranger too. Maybe like an expat? I look forward to learning more about life there.
Thank you so much for sharing a bit about yourself 🇬🇷More videos are on the way. You can also follow me on Instagram where I share everyday life vlogs about Greece: instagram.com/danielcarrizalez
That's a beautiful walk. We are currently living in Thailand with my English wife. and will be revisiting Greece and spending more time there. I originally come from England. Maria and Col. We look forward to seeing your videos in your area of Greece.
Thanks! More videos are on the way🇬🇷
Awesome video mate! Hope to bump into you one day in Nafplio.
Thanks my friend. Hope to meet up soon 🇬🇷
A correction; Nafplion was not the first capital of Greece. It was Aigina. Even Greeks make this mistake.
That is true. But there is a massive sign that says otherwise as you drive into Nafplio.
thank you for sharing your experience in Greece with us!!
Thank you my friend 🇬🇷🧿🙏💙
Love your videos; Keep them coming; I am originally from Olympia Greece. We visit every year, but I do love your vision of living there; and that path you walk on, is spectacular; Great place to run, walk, meditate and swim. thanks for sharing
Thank you so much my friend for sharing 🧿🙏🇬🇷
love your videos and love nafplio lived ther years back i think it’s the best town in greece i wish i was ther
Thank you, my friend. Hope to see you next time you are in Nafplio🇬🇷💙
Μπραβο αδερφέ, εξαιρετικό βίντεο και μια διαφήμιση για την χώρα μας!
Ευχαριστώ πολύ αδερφέ, εγώ αγαπάω στην Ελλάδα 🇬🇷
Was on vacation in Santorini’s, Paros, Mykonos and Athens……..I would prefer Paros of the 3 islands. Maybe it’s because we came from the hustle and bustle of Santorini !! I have visited many countries, and I would go back to Greece in a heartbeat. Any other island recommendations? As I have mentioned, I’ve been to Santorini, Paros and Mykonos 🙏🏽🙏🏽
look for ionian islands next time. tottaly diferend from what u mentioned
Samos,Chios,Lesvos east
Definitely Naxos it’s peaceful like Paros (certainly compared to Mykonos) but better beaches. Don’t miss Agios Prokopios.
Just found this. I adore Greece and wanted to live there but somehow things didnt go as planned so I am fascinated and overjoyed to watch this. I found people so friendly and kind.
Thanks for sharing this my friend!
great that you created the channel about Greece! the views are stunning indeed, interesting that reminds a bit of Canadian seascapes with mountains, only the sea is more beautiful :). Make a video about weather and climate in Greece and comparing different places :)
Thanks, that is a great idea 💡 Videos about that coming soon🇬🇷
I love it! Now, that is Easter, don t miss drinking "cacao" (like ion) and dipping "koulourakia" in. Thank you 😊
We’re holidaying in Spetses soon, lovely island especially walking in the forest to the beaches. Heard a lot of good reports of Nafplio, including your blogs so we’ll definitely be visiting. I’m now a subscriber
Thank you so much. Say hello if you come to Nafplio and see me walking around 🇬🇷🧿🙏☀️💙
The Dodecanese have a big number of people from all over Europe, the people there are very good (except for Kos) and also many Christians go there duo to religious reasons being super holy places (Panormitis in Simi island and St. Sawas in Kalymnos). Also Ellas as a whole has very good culture and very deep traditions.
Thanks for sharing my friend 🙏
Why except for Kos? 😅😅😅
@@angeliki88gr Cause people there typically suck
Hello Daniel! Greetings from sunny and very beautiful Nafplio! The Easter has been amazing, but now we wonder whether there is any tavern or restaurant or such where it would be possible to follow the Eurovision Song Contest this week?
Another question! Is there a common pool or a hotel pool etc where anyone can go swimming and have their own swimming matress with them? I know in some places it is possible, because we have done it earlier elsewhere in Greece, but is it possible somewhere in Nafplio?
Wow good question.
You have a great personality. You are going do very well. ❤
Thank you so much!!🇬🇷💙
Daniel, best of luck on your new channel. My British fiancée has been to Greece a few times and tells me this is my future home. I live in US and can't wait to retire in two years. Greece is most definitely on my short list. I'm the type that would love to integrate into a small/medium size community. How was it for you and how long did it take to be accepted even as a foreigner? The language barrier is something I definitely need to work on. Any advice? Looking forward to your videos.
Great question. Being accepted as a foreigner was certainly a goal for me. Greeks are very welcoming and warm people. I will make a video about this topic because I believe that is an important topic for many who want to move to Greece and integrate into the community.
Μπράβο φίλε πρώτη φορα βλεπω καποιο βιντεο σου.Εισαι παράδειγμα προς μίμηση.Καλωσηρθες στην Ελλάδα.
Ευχαριστώ φίλε μου 🇬🇷💙
Nice video... radiating sincerity. I'm at a similar (if older) stage in my life and navigating online various small communities in various countries, mostly as recreation, but daring to hope for a match to trigger an actual move. Already, I live in one such on the west coast Canada, so there is not much incentive to leave, but hey, life is short enough and such an experience would be a lovely way to embellish an already good life. Good luck with your video blog.
Thanks for sharing!
Kalimera se olous ! Nafplio is so, so, so beautiful. GrandPa was from Laconia and we always stopped in Nafplio and Tolo (I even lived my first months of life there) before to go further in Peloponnese with Babas, long road from Paris. Remind me of all these pictures in my head with mind-blowing views. Peloponnese is really underrated. BTW, your accent is perfect, even your look is Greek 😁🇬🇷
Thanks for sharing 🇬🇷💙
I wish I could move there. Been going to Naxos since 1990
Super clean water, it can be 10 to 15 meters deep and you can see the bottom.
Yes, 🇬🇷🧿🙏💙🌊
Thanks for the nice videos. Quick one: Have you seen windsurfers around Nafplio? Thx
When it's windy yes. Not a lot, but, I have seen them in Karathona beach.
Γεια σου κουμπάρε!😊
Καλιμερα πεδια - am i spelling his greeting correctly? Great channel.
the first capitol city was aigina for two years then nafplio then athens
Please make more videos and more information , thank you for these videos
Thank you. Let me know what videos would you like me to make. Is there anything you want to learn or know before relocating to Greece 🇬🇷
@@MyGreekLifestyle καλησπέρα , thank you for your response, we love Peloponisos and we love to find a good place to live but we don’t know where , we would appreciate information about rents and is healthcare good, how far do you have to travel for good hospitals etc. and the cost of living there , shopping for local food , and how safe it is to live there. Sorry I’m asking for a lot but because you live there for long and you have a family you probably have knowledge of all of these. Thank you again very much for your response .
Hi Daniel, looking to visit this summer with my wife. Can you recommend short term rentals?
I am looking to relocate to Greece within the year 👍🏻
Amazing 🇬🇷
Greece is like a South American cousin, that somehow ended up in Europe... we are very similar 💙
Love the way you put it🇬🇷💙
Εισαι ωραιος!!!
Very cool man😊
Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿
good
Thanks
How was living in Eleufsina like. How is the city ?
It was good, buy it is not like Nafplio. I'll make a video about it
No doubt there are so many benefits to living in a wonderful place like Nafplio, which I visited a few years ago with my parents. As is true in so much of Greece, the scenery, both natural and man-made, is spectacular. As an American of Greek descent myself, please allow me to pose a question. You mention you have kids, and when we were in Nafplio we took a bike tour led a lovely tall, very athletic Dutch woman - I am sure you know her - who mentioned she has 2 children, is married to a Greek, has lived in Nafplion for years. She, too, loved it, but I seem to recall some ...reservations? worries? ... not sure how to put it, about the "opportunities" available to a kid raised in Nafplio versus, say, Amsterdam (or Houston, in your life story). Would you say there are any "drawbacks" to your life there or are you pleased with pretty much all aspects? Euxaristw polu! Great channel.
I'll make a video about this! Thanks for your question!
Aloha Daniel! Great content. I’m exploring relocating to Greece as a DN late summer. I’ve lived in Hawaii for a long time and I’m ready for a change, but not so drastic that I lose the Sun and the ocean! I’m looking for a location that is quiet, walkable has a great community, dog friendly as I’m traveling with him. I’m an empty nester! Yay lol I truly feel drawn to Greece! Do you have some suggestions of places I may look into? Much Mahalos!
Nafplio is the place! In fact someone I know just moved here with his dog for that reason “walkable, great community and dog friendly.” I can also recommend a great vet whom I have for my cats! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Wherever you choose to live, the whole of Greece is a collection of small paradises. Both the people and the environment are something magical...Any deficiencies or wrong things, we the residents have to fix them.
Συγχαρητήρια για το καναλι σου. Μακαρι να ειχαμε κ αλλους "ξενους" σαν και σενα. Φερνεις πολιτιστικό πλουτο στη χώρα. Χαιρετισμούς.
Ευχαριστώ 🇬🇷💙
Im currently learning greek. How did you say “everyone” at the beginning of the video? I cant seem to find a translation that matches your tone
I said “παιδιά” the exact translation is “kids”, but in Greek it’s also use like this: friends, guys, and in this case “everyone”. But I could have translated to “Good Morning friends” Hope this helps, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions 🇬🇷
@@MyGreekLifestyle this helps a lot. Its very easy to get lost in direct translation learning a new language. Learning how you guys use certain words outside of its specific meaning helps me feel out the culture 👌
Ωραίος!
I can’t get this song from a Greek hotel lobby out of my head. It’s Please Don’t Leave Me, by Pretty Maids
Thank you for sharing 🇬🇷🧿💙
Newly subscribed to your channel hello grom Japan
Wow, thank you so much my friend. I want to go to Japan one day and visit 🇯🇵
@mygreeklifestyle would really love to know how you managed your kid's language.. assuming both parents didnt speak Greek and later the kid goes to a greek school..is the kid tri-language?
Both my kids speak Greek and English. I teaching them Spanish now.
I've been thinking about retiring to Crete, and although I've done a lot of research about Crete and Greek residency requirements, I just minutes ago learned that you cannot flush toilet paper down the toilets there. So here's my question, can I have a septic system installed on my property there?
Good question. I guess you have to ask someone who is qualified for that
Καλημέρα...I am a Greek who lives in Thessaloniki ... I like your thinking and I follow you .. I don't know if you have learned to read in Greek about it and write in English .. I don't know much English and write to you through the google...
Για σου φίλε μου, μπορείς να γράφεις στα Ελληνικά … μπορώ να διαβάσω απλά ακόμα δεν μπορώ να γράψω τέλεια ελληνικά 😁
Thank you for the insight. As a British passport holder I have no right of residency in Greece beyond the basic 12 weeks in any quarter even if I were to own a property in Greece, I couldn't live there. I assume that, being married to a Greek national gives you the right to stay.
I want to clarify that I moved to Greece in 2010 and I have been living here ever since as a British passport holder. I relocated here before Brexit and I have resided here long enough to have a permanent residence permit in Greece, without relying on the fact that I am married to a Greek citizen. Most of my British friends who live here are in a similar situation. They all moved before Brexit.
U can get a visa, there are a few different avenues u can take, we are currently in the process now
Hey Daniel, add your social in your "about" section here in your KZhead channel or on the banner. It will help you a lot to grow audience! Keep it real!!!
Ok thanks! I have done it
expat is a fancy word for immigrant.
I use the word “expat” so others can find my content. I don’t consider my self an expat, because I live here and I have no intention of moving back home. Greece is my home,14 years and counting 🇬🇷 Expats usually go back from time to time to their country and are not 100% integrated into the community, hence the term expat. Expat has the connotation of a temporary stay, while an immigrant is someone who has permanently relocated.
My dream is to build a sea view home on Create.
Sounds like an amazing dream my friend! All the best to you and your dreams🇬🇷
Is an animal cruelty an issue in Greece?
Why can't you say that you immigrated to Greece, never understood the expat usage, will try not interpret the reasoning
I have addressed this already many, many times before in previous comments. I am an immigrant and I use the word expat in order to reach an audience that considers themselves expat or want to live an expat life. I am going to to make a video explaining the difference between an expat and an immigrant so hopefully I stop getting this type of comments.
So you didn’t jump America’s southern border lol Good
What do you mean?
There was nothing about your living there or the small city you live in!
Aah, you work online in a London company! That’s why you like Greece! Wait till you get the 45 Celsius Greek summers. Also wait till you get to know the ‘Greek mentality” (European record holders in car accidents and corruption! have fun!!!)
🧿What? Did you even watch the video? Good luck to you my friend 🧿🪬
Wot an idiot, he's lived in greece for 14 years, so I imagine he's experienced 45 degree temperatures
I wish you never need visiting hospital..
My daughter was born in a public hospital here in Greece. And I have been to public hospitals here in Greece. Seriously what's the point of your comment?
@@MyGreekLifestyle have you ever visit hospital for emergency reason. My mom has had a serious problem and called 166. They arrived fast and we gone to erythros at 16:15 pm. Many many insidents and not enough staf for that situation. My mom got in the clinic at 5am next day...Many doctors went abroad for better salaries.
I must tell that. The majority of doctors of hospitals are heroes.
Expat 😂
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@@MyGreekLifestyle *immigrant
I know Greece and Nafplio for decades (since 74). Videos like yours will lead to more tourism, which will destroy the place completely. Mass tourism is a desaster in every way everywhere. It's bad for ordinary people, bad for the environment. So, if you really love this place you shouldn't do what you are doing. You are making things worse for the sake of some clicks and the money you are trying to generate by doing so. Nafplio doesn't need more tourism!
Thanks for watching my videos and for your opinion. I will certainly do a dedicated video about this. However, it is no secret that tourism is essential to the Greek economy and that many locals' livelihoods depend on tourism. Also, Greek population is on the decline because Greeks are not getting married and starting a family like your generation once did. Hence the big elderly population in Greece. And please don't get me started about the fact the young Greeks move to Germany and other northern country to start a new life, which only contributes to a decline and the future of the Greek economy. Business here in Nafplio need tourism from both, from abroad and locals. Athenians play an essential role in the economy of Nafplio precisely because Nafplio is a tourist destination. By the way I make money online, abroad and I earn in US dollars and I pay income tax, and my contributions here in Greece. I don't need clicks here on KZhead to make money and live.
Ex pat translates to economic migrant simple language simple meaning
MAN WHATS GOING ON HE SINCE HE LEFT UK L😮OOKIKE DEPRESSED FRENCHIES SO SNXIOUS IS GREECE THAT BAD???
What language is this?