Thoughts of an Expat in Greece 🇬🇷 (raw and unedited video)
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I think your videos are spot on. I am Greek and lived in Scandinavia for 20 years, after returning in 2018. I can tell you my experience. I think one goes through phases in life, and in every phase, you are looking for different things. For example, I did my PhD in a Scandinavian university and worked there for roughly 15 years after that in the IT industry. It was a great time when I was a bachelor, I enjoyed it very much and travelled quite a lot - it was a transactional lifestyle, wherein I gave my job everything and got back the reward. When I finally got married and had kids, priorities changed. Suddenly Northern Europe didn't feel right, the relationship shifted from transactional to wanting a deeper cultural connection. I did not want my kids to live far from grandparents, far from the culture I grew up in, in a cold country that advertises "quality of life" as if it was a metric you could quantify. As kids grow, they will also have the opportunity to go abroad and study as I did, but for me childhood/roots are extremely important. I never regretted my choice to come back, it was the right decision at the right time! An advice I want to give you - do not forget Venezuela. Take your kids on trips there, they are Venezuelan as much as they are Greek.
You went too light on the details my friend, elaborate: wanting a deeper cultural connection. I did not want my kids to live far from grandparents, far from the culture I grew up in, in a cold country that advertises "quality of life" as if it was a metric you could quantify.
@@ash3rr Sure! The cultural connection I was talking about was that in Scandinavia, I always felt a disconnection from the values, traditions, and familial bonds that I grew up with. This was even more pronounced considering what I wanted to pass on to my children, such as the warmth of extended family and the sense of belonging that comes from being in Greece. I think Scandinavia was great, as it gave me an awesome financial base and a head start in my career that Greece could never provide. But it came a point where I decided to move on. Part of the trick of living a good life (in my opinion) is not only making a good choice to start something, but also knowing when to stop. What is "good" or "bad" depends on your context (age, family situation, financial situation, etc.). Hope this helps.
@@thanasiskWhat is that significant cultural connection that your kids are going to experience in Greece and how are they doing to experience that in this century living in Athens I guess?? Unless you work remotely from a village or island.
@@thanasisk Yes, well said! I'm from Tennessee and my wife is from Greece. We moved to Greece 12 years ago. And in a year or two we'll most likely move back. The way I see it its like a wave, you have to know when to jump off and ride the next one. Life changes in different stages of life, and along with that so does obligations depending on your stage of life. As for me, I've ridden this wave long enough and it was a wonderful experience. Now I'm ready to catch the next one!!
@@Ydkoll yes exactly that was my point and it's great to find like-minded people. Good luck with the move !
I did not move to Greece for a better life,a better career or for a better future. I also didn't move because I am greek. My parents freaked out when I told them I wanted to go live there. They told me I would be going back ten steps in life but I did it because I wanted to find myself and because I was in love with Greece....and I had only been there 3 times in my life. I can totally understand what he is saying. It is something you feel you have to do. I stayed for 29yrs until my parents health issues took me back to where I came from but I will go back.i have my friends and my apartment still there. It is where I feel best and yes I feel that peace too.
There is something very special about Greece..I felt it the first time I stepped of the Plane back in 2005, it was like "I'm Home" being of Greek Heritage and born abroad (1st Gen.) I believe its a Culture,religion, depth of history and the PHILOTIMO of the people. I have been travelling between both countries constantly since then and now, plans are afoot as i have made the decision to move permanently...God willing.. 2025 will be the year 😊.
I moved to Chania Crete recently. It's fkn awesome 👌
Wow great .I'm looking into Chania myself .You live in the city Chania or in the mountain villages nearby?
@@Butch_Breaker In Chania, close to Neah Chora 👍
@@ajdrums8075 good choice .
Just don't drive there!
@@alexkat8297 driving in Greece is easy. Has it ever been difficult? No. Its mountains,.winding roads, which gives you great experience in driving. And Greece is actually not populous for size. In fact 55% lives in the cities. Prespes lakes region in Greece for example has 2 people per km2.
So, good luck having difficulty with driving in regards to people.
Greece is *easy*
if you get philosophical, you ve become a real Greek
no way ! its the DNA thing
@@kostasrestas No it is not. It is a Ellinikh PSIXI thing. This is what matters agoraki mou. How it is you feel in the soul.
I am from Preveza. I live in the United States last 20 years and I feel your pain
I am with two legs, one here one there
shit hall
“οὐκ ἐν τῷ πολλῷ τὸ εὖ, ἀλλ᾿ ἐν τῷ εὖ τὸ πολύ”.
Τhis is Greece!!
....μας έχουν πάρει εδώ και καιρό το πολύ, τώρα μας πάιρνουν και το ευ.
Δις κι αν είναι η Γκρης.
@@washcloud 🤣
As someone who moved to Australia cause i met my other half over there, i can def say the quality of life in Greece is much better. Not in terms of money and wealth but entertainment of course and beautiful places to go to! Food as well! There are so many things you can do in Greece, which you won’t find in Australia or the UK. I had to come to Sydney to realise how much better it was to have sunny days most days of the year. Or having beach bars, and def not sharks in every single beach! Though be mindful prior to 2011 Greece was totally fine with jobs and the economy, so i’m hopeful things will return back to what they were back then. But wherever you are, you need to integrate, otherwise it sucks big time. This is true if you are an expat living in Greece or an expat like me living in 🇦🇺.
I am an American of Greek decent and It took balls for you to move to Greece. You are respectful of Greece and our culture. I am thinking of retiring in Greece, but scared of the unknown in there. I've never been to the land of my grandparents...yet. I live in the Dallas, Texas area now and absolutely hate it here.
You are ok living in usa a country where you can die in hospital because you have no money a country where there s shootings every day a country's that produces 90 per cent of world's pornography ans you are scared of greece......
you will love Greece. There are several problems but the pace of life is less hectic and its way cheaper and connection to nature is easy.
It would have been easier if you had traveled to Greece often. I have been around 15 times to Greece. I know what to expect with certain things. Things that we do not experience in the U.S. , I know because I am also a Greek American. I plan on living in Greece for 1/3 of the year. I cannot stay there longer than that. The Greek system , banking, the drivers, other things, are much too insane for full time. It has not changed in many ways since the first time I went to Greece in the late 70's. Yeah technology is ok but that's not what I mean. Go to a bank to make a transaction and you will find what the Greek system is about. Try to get married in Greece and get the paperwork from the Dimo or the Mitropoli and see what the Greek system is about. Try to tolerate people waiting in line with you and who ask if they could go in front of you or " are you going to take long?" , which is pretty rude but not exactly uncommon in Greece. The personal space thing is an issue too. It doesn't exist. Other than that, I love Greece as long as I am near the sea somewhere in Dodekanissa or central Aegean. I am not saying Greece is bad, I am saying that you will be in for a big shock if the first time moving to Greece will also be the first time visiting. Bad combo.
In general it has to do with one's character: maybe a hater will hate wherever he's at. Then it has to do with what exactly is that you hate there: is it the environment? Do you hate big/noisy/polluted cities? Or is it the people? Or something entirely different than that? It also has to do with the people that are close to you, as in relatives and friends: if you have ones that you're not in good terms with, is does it maybe have to do with who YOU are? Do you have some life companion? How's it gonna be for that one, if you want to move to Greece? If you're on your own it surely simplifies things to a certain extend. If I were you, I'd first try to give it a shot talking to some expert, like a psychologist about all that (hating Dallas/thinking of moving to your grandparents' place). Maybe such an expert will help you identifying or even issues you maybe having. Then again, maybe all that I typed sounds like a bunch of BS and you're OK with yourself and just need to find a nice resting place and maybe the land of your roots IS a good idea after all. However it doesn't seem a good idea to just flee the US and move here, without having seen anything of here first. Are there any relatives? If yes, contacting them first would be a good idea. Maybe they could accommodate you for some time, in order to get to know the place. And in general you should first visit at least once to see for yourself how it goes. It also has to do with your age. You spoke of retirement, thus you're not that young anymore. Got the guts to make such a change (linguistic, cultural, etc)? And you have to be very careful about the place that you're gonna be in a trial period: will it be Athens? Big/nosy/polluted/bottlenecked city (has its cultural perks though). Is it gonna be some island? You have to make some good choice, since they're not all alike (generally Crete is a good choice, for a number of reasons). Or you prefer some provincial town instead? Depends on a myriad of parameters, which kind of place suits you the best. I guess you mean you intend to buy a house, so since prices vary, according to the region you'll be interested in. Unless you're loaded and you don't exactly care about prices.
As an epilogue: you can certainly find nice places in Greece if you're an older person seeking relaxation for his retirement. The sun, the sea and nature in general - not in urban areas - are unparalleled, for almost 2 3rds of the year. The people are, let's say "easy-going" in average, warm and welcoming - yet all this you have to first visit here and see for yourself.
It makes sense why you're philosophical... you're in the land of philisophy! 🙂Everything can inspire one to go deep into the mind, don't you agree?
Thank you for keeping us grounded 😊 glad that you've found peace in Greece 🇬🇷
I woke up in Brighton UK in tears today. I have been telling people to leave for the past 8 years despite being unable to leave myself and it's really getting to me....
Happy for you!
The Sun , the beach, the sea, the Islands, the beautiful mountains, with the people that you love, plus the rich language, the Greek History and Philosophy to back up everything any mortal that possibly ever might think to need in life. What more there is to want??? I lived 43 years in the USA. That was a good life’s lesson to understand what I have been missing in life.. if every country was an individual planet, planet Greece is the best for me.. 🇬🇷🏛️🏺🇬🇷☀️🌊🏖️🏝️👙⛱️🧜♂️🌅🐟🐬⛵️⛴️⚓️.
I've never been to Greece, but you couldn't pay me enough money to live in London over Greece.
I understand what you are saying. I have a simple and peaceful life in Greece, but that is all because I worked in the USA and was able to save $ and have what I have in Greece today. Some things I don't like about Greece like the cab drivers and the stray animals that break my heart, but overall, it's home. I also am drawn to Greece because of my faith, I love my Orthodox faith.
...stray animals are there and neglected...ALL OVER the map...in well developed, modern societies too!!
The question is: ARE U doing your share to alleviate their abject condition??
Especially being a true Christian as you indicate...
@@achillespapaefthemiou8259this is about Greece's response to stray animals and their treatment of them. It's an indicator of how they were raised in the home regarding animals. I don't know why you brought up the Christian part, but maybe you should discuss with a priest. I am an ex-Pat and not Greek born.
I like to lessen how you talk about Greece I am Greek I came to Canada went I was 17 got marry and have family but my heart is always is and Greece life here is fast working I lot you have money but we don’t live like people live and Greece I always like to come back but it is not easy went you spend your life and another country I always watch your videos and thank you for putting them god bleed you ❤️🌹🙏
It is now 16:30 in the Mani region of Greece. I get what you are saying. As an ex-pat from the U.S., who lived in New Mexico for over 30 years, I believe I understand why Greece appeals to you. Just as living in New Mexico and strong Hispanic, Native American culture, after being raised and living in the northeastern part of the U.S., I loved the life style of New Mexico and then traveled to Greece and fell in love with this country. There are a lot of parallels between the 2 cultures, sunshine, easy going and relaxed attitude towards life, as well as the music, food, and attitudes. Being raised in the American northeast, also has many parallels to England. Much of the culture from the northeast can be contributed to Northern Europe, England, Holland, and Germany.
Glad I found this video. I’m realizing now the real happiness is achieved when you realize the material things bring more sadness than happiness. I think living in Greece, eating good food and being near the ocean and having a small apartment would be better than a big home, a luxury car and other material things in the states. Hopefully things will change here and the states will become a better place to live.
Μια διόρθωση αγαπητέ φίλε, στην Ελλάδα δεν λέμε "ωκεανός" αλλά "θάλασσα"!
Είναι πολύ πιο όμορφο και ανθρώπινο! Ευχαριστώ.
A great perspective. Enjoy every moment of life in Greece.
It is truly odd to me, being Greek, living there for my first 28 years and now 5 years in the Netherlands, that my Greece, the place I dislike the most for various reasons -one being everyone I know there is miserable-, is paradise to some people.
I am glad Greece is for you what the NL is for me.
Οπως έλεγε και ο Καβάφης, ο καθένας έχει την Ιθάκη του.
I hate where I live. I'd love to live in Greece. it's been my dream for years now. I love the food, the sea, the philosophy, etc. I don't have rose colored glasses on either as I do know the drawbacks as well.
I hate the UK it's all getting so hard to live and quality or life.
It's not as good as you can imagine! It's a nice place for vacation but that's it!
Modern Greece has nothing to do with our ancient history and culture!
The only thing could save this country is us start thinking collectively and fight the government!
@@_george_jorge2067 fight the government basically every single country has the same problem THE GOVERNMENT
Unfortunately, Canada has changed a lot and is not the wonderful country it used to be. Many people in my social circles talk about leaving and some have. I told my wife for us to move to Greece if she wanted to. Not just for us, but for are children too. She's not ready for that type of change in our lives yet. Funny enough, Nafplio is one of the places I considered moving too and that somehow ked me to your channel.
Hey Daniel, I’m sharing your feelings because I also left Greece and came to Canada when I was 19 years old and that was ages ago!
Have you heard the phrase "You can take the boy out of the farm, but not the farmer out of the boy"? It means that no matter how much someone changes their environment or circumstances, their core identity and habits remain with them. It suggests that the fundamental qualities or values ingrained in a person from their upbringing or background will always influence who they are, even if their external circumstances change.
Keep enjoying your life and family. Cheers!
Love watching your videos Daniel you speak from the heart!! ❤ I just visited Greece after 26yrs and drove around the country for the first time? Absolutely loved it!! Was supposed to meet up with you Daniel over a coffee but you couldn’t make it which I understand hopefully next time? Would’ve love to have told you about my experiences travelling through Greece for the first time in years.
Nick the GREEK!!
It's not bonkers at all... I guess it was the best decision you could make. And so is my decision to relocate to Greece. Germany is so overrated. It's not the country I used to know for so many years.
As a German who's been living in Greece for 20 years, I've been saying this since I moved here. Many Greeks believe the myth of "Ευρώπη", telling me I'm stupid to live in Greece instead of giving my children a bright future in Germany. Yeah, I grew up in the German school system and I know how unfair it is and how it harms society and children's self esteem. No way I'd let my children go through that!!!
@@helgaioannidis9365assumptions lead to downfall
It takes a rare breed of person to make these decisions to move abroad and live somewhere most people would not consider. It's interesting to find that the people who end up moving to Greece (at least in my experience) usually have a very multicultural background, and I feel like the asymmetry or difference of greece is what makes Greece special, and is what attracts the people who want to live here permanently, as opposed to other places most people would not consider as a conventional place to immigrate to. Idk, this is my perspective
This is exactly one reason I moved to Greece. I visited my husband's family on Rhodes and found this small island far more cosmopolitan than Rome, where I went to university, while at the same time the island offers a high quality of life also in case you don't have much money. Other reasons I chose to live in Greece:
Greeks love children, I love children => match
The food
The weather
People show their feelings openly
The music
Community
As a German growing up in Germany I was always late, in Greece I'm always perfectly on time
The language
Sarcasm
Living in North Europe feel's like "functioning". It dosn't feel like "living". Greeks believe that if they live abroad they will have a life exactly as in Greece, only with a lot more money. Going to restorants (taverns), caffeterias seeing friends....This things don't exist there.
They don't know that they will may have more money, but if they need to talk they have to give their money to a psychologist. That they will live alone. Boring.
Living in Athens is no life. I am here now and on vacation and the city still feels like it did in the 1990's, the early 2000's and the 2010's. No progress at all with public infrastructure crumbling and urban decay advancing. Athens felt so much better in 1980 when I first visited. The islands I'm visiting so far feel the same, crumbling under the weight of tourism which the infrastructure can't handle. As beautiful as they are in places, you see that few people are having good lives, the rest are merely existing.
@@zeus-ow8li Try non tourist places.
Functioning not living. Powerfully and painfully true. Well said.
@@billparsons7765 but it’s the same in Greece now too. At least for the majority of Greeks it’s functioning not living.
If you are in the rat race in Greece and you don't even go out, to do some activities, and basically live in Greece like what you are describing.. What's the point?
I would love to see a vlog where you covered the issue of stray animals - also to explain the Greek attitude towards animals, which I found very puzzling when I visited Zante (I don't know how typical this is). I had a very strange feeling when I was there - and later found out that the week before our visit, they had attempted to clear out the stray population by poisoning them all. This seems to be the method used in general. When I got home I found a petition signed by thousands trying to boycott tourist visits because of these issues. I personally would find great difficulty in living somewhere - no matter how beautiful - if I had to watch animals suffer at the same time!
The City
By C. P. Cavafy
You said: “I’ll go to another country, go to another shore,
find another city better than this one.
Whatever I try to do is fated to turn out wrong
and my heart lies buried like something dead.
How long can I let my mind moulder in this place?
Wherever I turn, wherever I look,
I see the black ruins of my life, here,
where I’ve spent so many years, wasted them, destroyed them totally.”
You won’t find a new country, won’t find another shore.
This city will always pursue you.
You’ll walk the same streets, grow old
in the same neighborhoods, turn gray in these same houses.
You’ll always end up in this city. Don’t hope for things elsewhere:
there’s no ship for you, there’s no road.
Now that you’ve wasted your life here, in this small corner,
you’ve destroyed it everywhere in the world.
You speak from the heart - THAT’S special
You truly are one in a million! Again you should be very proud of yourself ❤
Same here. Left the Netherlands and the UK to come to Greece. We compromised for an increased quality of life, MUCH better for the kids etc.. The only thing you have to do is make sure you set yourself up financially.
I also now ignore the Greeks etc who criticize exactly the way you describe, usually it's too early for them, but in many cases the time comes when they realize and change their minds.
Every country has its own negative and positive sides. Our relation with the country we live in is not one-sided, but it's a relation of interaction and interdependence. At the end of the day we will find out what we really received and what we have given to this relation. And if we manage to truly make peace with ourselves, no matter where we decide to live, we will feel at least satisfied, if not completely happy. However is really annoying when we realize that the only reason we live in a country is nothing else but economic.
I am a Greek and the past 20 years i am travelling and living around Europe ...mostly Spain ....i ve been to Holland Germany Czech Rep Italy and other places too ....there is no place like home ...this is true ....i am thinking to go back to Greece even if the economy is difficult .....nice video
There's a reason why the Gods chose Greece 🇬🇷
Can't wait to leave Canada...
Me too!
small "g"
Listening to your experiences and reflections reveals a complex journey of seeking identity, stability, and happiness across different countries. Your narrative suggests a deep search for a sense of belonging and peace that transcends geographical boundaries. Here are a few insights that might help you reflect further on your experiences:
Understanding Rootedness and Mobility: You have lived in various countries, each offering different aspects of life-culture, economic opportunities, and social relationships. It appears that your mobility is not just about seeking better economic opportunities but about finding a place that resonates with your sense of self and where you feel at peace. Reflecting on what aspects of each place have contributed to your feeling of peace might help you understand what environments you thrive in.
Concept of Home and Identity: You mention feeling connected to different places for different reasons. This indicates a fluid sense of identity that adapts and changes depending on your surroundings. It might be useful to explore what 'home' means to you-is it a place, the people, a feeling, or a combination of these? Understanding this can help you feel more grounded.
Dealing with Change and Decision-Making: You've made several significant life decisions, such as moving from the UK to Greece, which were influenced by personal relationships and family considerations. Reflecting on these decisions and how you felt at those times could provide insights into your values and priorities. It might also be beneficial to explore any unresolved feelings about these moves, especially if there's any sense of regret or what-if scenarios lingering in your mind.
Coping with Cultural Transitions: Your narrative shows that transitioning from one culture to another has been both enriching and challenging. Recognizing the skills and coping mechanisms you've developed to navigate these transitions could strengthen your resilience and adaptability. It might also be helpful to consider how you maintain connections to your past while embracing your present circumstances.
Finding Community and Connection: Your story illustrates a search for community and connection wherever you are. How you forge relationships and build networks in new places is crucial to feeling settled and happy. Reflecting on how you've managed to create these connections in the past could guide you in maintaining and developing new relationships in the future.
Acceptance and Contentment: Lastly, it seems you are on a continual journey towards acceptance-of places, experiences, and the choices you've made. Finding contentment in your current situation, recognizing the positives, and accepting the negatives, can contribute significantly to your overall well-being.
Reflecting on these points might provide a clearer understanding of your needs and desires, helping you find stability and satisfaction in your current life and any future changes you might undertake.
Thank you for sharing all this with us, you are a very big and respectful person!
And yes i feel like i am from those who emphasize the negativity of the economical situation, job opportunities of Greece e.t.c but in the end, i deeply know that the good quality of life is here in terms of family bond, culture, food is here.
However, the main reason i comment, is just for letting you know, what you said, describing your self and emotions through your experiences and everything, helped me somehow! I admire you and i am expecting from you to keep going making videos of whatever you care and enjoy!
Greek friend
Wow, just when i think i can't hear any more wisdom from you, i hear more by the bucket load. Thank you, my friend. My wife and I are currently moving from Alberta to New Brunswick, Canada. We are on the road as I type. We have become tired with the pace, the politics, the mentality of a lot of people in the cities in Alberta. So we are moving. As a Brit, half Greek living in Canada, I can say with 100% certainty that i fully relate to your reflections here. I came to Canada to be with my Canadian wife, but Canada has disappointed me so far. Let's see what this move brings. I am pining for Greece but i know right now at least it wouldn't be right for me and my wife. Being an immigrant with multiple identities is not easy, especially when your home country was not serving you well. I say this because if it was, you wouldn't have left in the first place. That is my experience with the UK. I am so aware of my privilege of being able to move around BUT that privilege should not get in the way of wanting a fulfilling life. Thank you as always for your thoughts and wisdom, and for making this video off the bat.
There was this song in the 1980ies by Paul Young, going: 'Wherever I lay my hat, that's my home." Isn't that the secret? Accept where you are when you are there and look back with fondness of where you've been.
You are absolutely right. After 20 years in Us i am planning to go back in Italy or move to Greece.
You appear to me as a wise analytical guy,, and with your experience, you have become humble. As an example Australia is rated as the 10 most expensive country in the world. The governments have mismanaged the country and tax the people like there is no tomorrow. Australia is no longer the lucky country. The Australian government lacks empathy and compassion towards there citizens it is so obvious in everyday life, its almost like they are doing it on purpose, run and controlled by a foreign entity. The globalists have infiltrated every sector of society,media, government, politicians, musicians, sports men and women. They perceive themselves as magicians, warlocks, witches, sorcerer's. Occultists members of the secret societies. Take care my friend.
I left Australia for Crete. Best decision I ever made
Great video. As a local we have had an unfair load of crises and misfortunes here that led hundreds of thousands to flee abroad and, guess what, only a tiny fraction of them ever returned.
As long as you retain your original nationality and passport you'll be fine and find plenty to enjoy.
But when you start feeling at home, feeling one with the place and the locals, watch out!
Because it's then that the countless plagues of modern Greece will start coming after you.
Disrespect for the person next to them, passion for the past, as far back as it goes, despise of the future, always looking backward, always clinging to the old glory that cannot be replicated.
Misery and covert hate about those who have it better in their lives,
Conservatism, religious fanaticism and above all, a tyrant State that been been tormenting its people for decades without an apology. A state that sees you only as a euro bill, a payer for life without ever allowing you to raise your voice for a better future. See, no mystery in Greece going bankrupt over and over again.
My words are well meaning. At the end of the day you know better and make judgments for yourself!
Have a nice stay, my friend; just beware the Greeks bringing gifts😅😊😅
No matter where you go, there you are. Happiness starts within yourself.
Depends on what happiness means to you...
keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos and I can relate to you. I'm Greek myself leaving in the states, left Greece with my parents many years ago in the 70s, moved to Chicago, then Los Angeles and last 30 some years to Florida....I come and visit my roots every couple of years.. Take care and looking forward to your next video or videos....Say hello to my countrymen there in Greece and have some frape... Oh by the way I am Greek married to a Cuban for the last 40 some years and you are Spanish married to a Greek so funny
I am Greek and I can't wait to leave this country!
I get philosophical when i work out as well. Ευχαριστούμε που μοιράστηκες τις σκέψεις σου
I am Greek totally understand you mate.
❤ thank you for sharing your story.
Well said Daniel I love Greece for 1 month a year.Being of Greek decent and being able to speak the language is helpful but Australia is my true home and the lucky country 😊
In saying that I will return next year for my monthly holiday with all my friends ❤️
Its time Daniel to tell us the kafeneio story😊
Once again you are spot on! I agree with most here that say that your way of thinking is philosophical and that is what I like on your videos!
As a Greek living in the UK for the last couple of years I still haven't found the peace that you are talking about. I am thinking moving to Spain as I think that it has a lot similarities with Greece.
I would like to hear your opinion of which factors made you move to Greece instead of Spain.
Greece is where all started..
euergetism.. we should be thankful just for that sometimes
Enjoyed this video. Some things really resonated with me.
Daniel I am now in London after almost three months in Greece. Flushing the toilet paper and the cars stop at the zebra crossings! And the sun has been shining about half of the time:). But it is not Greece:). You're right to point out that you must start within to feel good about yourself - the irony is that your move to Greece appeared to have initiated your own transformation.
Honest and interesting! I understand your feelings. Choosing Greece to let your children become like the people there is one of the greatest gifts you could give them.
A typical stereotype of living in America is that we have money. Almost every other Greek that I’ve come across in Greece assume that boy are they wrong. I work a trade and hustle and the money isn’t enough. Most of us just get by and let me tell you something. I’ve also noticed that Greeks from Greece are generally happier than us here. Don’t get me wrong I love this country but it’s not an easy life. You’re always on the go rush rush and half that the time there’s no reason to.
I am in Greece at the moment on vacation. I have been talking to a lot of Greeks while here, business owners, taxi drivers, hospitality workers, bank staff, my own cousins and relatives etc. They are not happier.......most I've spoken to are struggling. Most hate their life in Athens. It's a harsh, gritty city with crumbling infrastructure. But they have few options to leave. Life provides challenges wherever you live, but economic opportunity is not the same everywhere.
Happiness is from within…
Make a video telling us who your musical influences are, if you would. I think that would be interesting, given the fact that you are a guitarist and keyboard composer/arranger. What genres are your favorites... which artists and guitarists? Thanks.
I am a Mancunian so from the Uk Manchester and I used to live in Italy, it was a wonderful experience I must admit. I really love my time in London when I go there there is something very special about that city. England is know n as the land of Angels Ingles right and yes I love the Uk. There are quite a lot of Turkish men over here right now as they say they make good money from here even in normal jobs barbers phone shops kebab shops I guess some are fronts for laundering though.
You are a man of the world and are very deep that comes across you have your life there in Greece and you are still young so can go anywhere in time if you choose. Your day to day life seems so good and nourishing for the soul and your family is happy. We also love Greece the weather, the sea the laid back people all beautiful. I often think of getting away from here and moving to a more simple lifestyle ….sun, sand and sea all good holistic requirements for a healthy life 🌞😊 by the way there is a great gyros place here in York but for one gyros he charges £14!! 😀 pricey! Anyway it’s great hearing your musings about your life and please continue 😊
Did I hear once the 4 Greek Families could have helped Greece during financial crisis!
Been living in mainland Greece for over 20 years now .. near Nafplio ( am from north east England). My honest thoughts of life in Greece.,,,lol. Summer ⛱️🌞 is crazy hot 🥵 and winter is bleak most things shut down. Unless you have real money behind you and own you're property ECT then survival is unlikely. Over the years I have seen many people come and go. And usually it's when the money is starting to run out . Taxes are high and rents are high too. The cost of food is rather expensive. The typical Greek attitudes is everything is about drinking frappes and eat sleep 😴 during siesta don't expect too much.
those who have lived many places are often better at seeing the nuance of it all
We ( GREEKS.) SAY: 🇬🇷 ΌΠΟΥ ΓΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΤΡΙΣ = OPOY JIS KE PATRIS= 🇬🇧IN other words🇬🇧 wher you live, is your Country🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧I HAVE 2 Countries in♥️ MY ❤ ♥️HEART,🇬🇧 UK 🇬🇧where I live🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 and of course Beautiful 🇬🇷GREECE🇬🇷 where 🇬🇷I was born+grow up🇬🇷 🇬🇷 ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇧♥️🇬🇷
daniel......good job with your music compositions, stay the course, "you be mighty fine"
just: live life to the fullest, and hug your girls daily.
cheers agori mou!
andreas, architect, atlanta, hong kong, nafplion
It's cliche, but the childhood years are the most formative. We want our children to be around people/culture we find aspirational, we are trying to mould them into the people we want to be. At least as men, I think this is true. If we found ourselves in a country that does not align with our values, we can survive there, but we do not thrive, and if we do not value ourselves, we don't value our children. What do you think?
I live in London, I am happy to stay here and go to other places on holiday. The only thing I am sad about is that we left the EU.
my dream was to marry one of Thalia's, live in Crete or on a small island, and be present for everything that happens
You're lucky that you have a TALENT whereby you can make a decent living ANYWHERE doing what you LIKE! Not everyone has that 'luxury' or ability. 'Milk it' for all it's worth.
West side story from the river Evros to the other river Ebros . Think about it
Just curious, what prompted you to leave the US? Like yourself, we too left the US for Greece for a better life. And for the past 12 years living in Korinthos we love it! But as our girls are getting closer to high school we know that there is a good chance that we will move wherever they decide to go to college. But the most difficult part about living in Greece is the lack of water!! Drought is a huge problem here. Water is an essential basic need and unfortunately it is becoming such an issue its forcing people to move or pay more money to fill up their 5 ton water tanks in order to have for their basic needs. Unfortunately for us it's a deal breaker.
Very nice video. I can totally relate.
I have never seen someone look like Dan Bilzerian on YT.
You could be his older brother lol
Is your wife living her best life as well since she had chosen to leave in the first place ? Once you find your peace you can live anywhere and it can be at home, you don’t need to move.
Young man, you are LOVELY man+SPEAK NICE about your wife ΔΉΜΗΤΡΑ. ❤ΜΑΥ, you All BE HAPPY ALWAYS😊❤♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤THERE IS NOT A PERFECT PLACE in the world. ALL COUNTRIES, HAVE GOOD+BAD. WHEN, WE accept, ALL, the negative, WE CAN BE HAPPY, WHERE, WE LIVE. ♥️LOVE, to ALL from WEST London♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Haha, who would not want to live in London? Me! I’ve been there 3 times and it’s just culturally cold, boring and drab. Food is 🤮. People are nice, very nice. It’s just not me.
When I come to Greece, I instantly feel alive. The smell. The abundance of great food. Just an easy place to enjoy.
Yes, it’s not perfect, but nowhere is. Peace out. 😉
Greece has a lot of Christian orthodox saints. saints have achieved connecting with the holy spirit and through them the light of God spreads throughout Greece. that's why a lot of people feel fulfillment in their soul even though this country doesn't offer much as other countries do, that's why a lot of people that visit or decide to live in Greece feel calm, harmony, relax, happy, the enemy knows this and that's why NWO is making our life difficult.
When I think of moving to the u k I think of one word.Yucky
In order to move to another Country you have to be someone who can easily make new friends and relationships i feel
Or you dont care if you are alone
For me as an introvert it would be a great loss to lose my lifelong family and friends
Quality NOT Quantity.... I live in the USA. My heart is in Greece 😢
The hot summers and 6 day workweek are enuff of a reason not to live there, but the winters are nice so i might visit during winter time. Besides, souvlaki tastes best in cold weather.
You said your Greek wife wasn't keen on returning to her country. Why didn't you go back to Venezuela rather than migrate to Greece?
Where ever you go you have to bring yourself with you . Like Saint Paul said ‘ I have been abased and I have been in luxury , in all things I am content ‘ in faith in Jesus Christ ! ‘
I’m an artist that does impressionist paintings I beat out 200,000 artist at 23 but I do want to move to Paris to paint!!! (But I do love Greece!!!
I made a DNA Test 10 Years ago. And i checked the DNA Maps of the World of all Comtinents. I dont Speak about A Passport or Nationality. But about DNA. South America has a Not small Part of Greek DNA. Especially Chile, Brasil, Aegentina, Peru and also Colombia and Venezuela. Who knows History you know why. But even maybe you dont have 1% of Greek DNA the LIFESTYLE and the Atmosphere is a Human One. I cannot explain it as a Greek but when im in Greece i feel Free. I got a Depression 2007 when i went back to Germany after spending 3 Years in my Home Country Greece. Here in Germany is another Atmosphere. Its Quiet and The Essence is missing. I cannot explain it. Im born in Germany and lived 95% of my Life in Germany. But still i cannot say im home. Its weird
Irrelevant, but... Can you make a video on Athens's public transport network? To give a brutally honest review of how it is?
Νομίζω θα το έχεις χρησιμοποιήσει αρκετές φορές 😅
Hello i'm 44 years old grown up in Greece i have been travel all the globe around because of my ex profession with planes i own an apartment in Athens an i will never leave it. I love pure olive oil the Hellenic food and my family too. We leave holistically without loans and i have nothing to do with the Greek politicians,football and all that Greek shit. and i do not want to crate my kind of family because there is no point because Geece's future is a bit dark i believe. All of my respect.
I m greek,leave in greece from the day i was born...man...i wish i felt just a fraction of what you feel about greece.at this point i almost hate her.
You can't imagine what you actually have.
@@sanyolsanjol815 ???...
Explain...😚
@@matinaafe5783 I wish you could live in any other western country, just to see how life is boring and depressing. People are not rich, they work entire year just to enjoy 10 days of their life beauty you have around yourself. Don't take things you have for granted. I lived in many countries, sometimes not because I chosed to. Greece is the only country i feel close to my heart. Just to mention that i have spend year and half in Athens. I lived in Germany. And i said i would not live in Germany nor USA even if there was atomic war outhere and Germany would be the only safe place on Earth. If you have any chance travel around and you will see what you have.
Were you at Drepano Beach today?
Only crazy people want to live in London, London is NOT England!, it is what the British want tourists to think the UK is, that's why billions have been spent in improving the way London looks, in the process making it look unaffordable to anyone who is not a millionaire, whilst the rest of the country is in sharp decline!.
Daniel you are a fortunate man to live in Greece.
Video ended on 1:20 that's the real reason. Rest are να'χαμε να λέγαμε....
Greece is paradise..you wont find anywhere else on this planet like Greece..🇬🇷🇬🇷
Show your gym plz and membership cost also
you could of got rich in USA and died of a heart attack embrace greece, u can create so many opportunities in greece- air b and b ;)
Heaven and hell are in the mind
Although I am Greek i am not happy leaving here because I think the government is cheating me fullstop
Take the decision and try somewhere else. It's not as easy abroad as it used to be, but believe me it's worth it. Give yourself a chance. Otherwise you'll always think about what if...
Νame one non-cheating government in the Western world. Just ONE.
Χαίρομαι για σένα. Δεν είναι εύκολο να βρεις ηρεμία γαλήνη και ισορροπία. Θέλει να το δουλέψεις και να δέσεις με τον καθε τόπο που σε φιλοξενεί...
Good for you and your wonderful family ! But for us that we are Greeks ( and live in Athens) we are not so happy about living in Greece..
Maybe because you've never lived in a place where it rains all the time and people are grumpy and passive aggressive.
Truth is honest
Οποιος εχει ταξιδέψει έξω ξερει καλα οτι η χωρα αυτη πια δεν εχει τις απαραίτητες βάσεις για ποιοτική ζωη, ειδικά για κάποιον με οικογενεια. Ο ήλιος και το καλο φαγητό δεν αρκούν. Το καλοκαιρι δε, εχει γίνει η χειροτερη εποχη του χρόνου. το δε ¨φιλοτιμο¨ αποτελεί παραμυθι, οι άνθρωποι ειναι αγενείς, χωρις κοινωνική παιδεία, δεν σέβονται τους δημόσιους χώρους, ούτε τον συνάνθρωπο τους, ούτε καν τον εαυτό τους τον ίδιο. Στις δε δουλειές επικρατεί τοξικότητα και κακός ανταγωνισμός. Ιςως σε κανενα χωριό να υπάρχει λιγο απο το χαμένο φιλότιμο. Η χωρα ειναι 100 χρονια πισω απο ενα σύγχρονο και φιλικό στον πολίτη κράτος.
@helgaioannidis9365 Are you from Vancouver too?
@@chrisnivo I'm German
My Greek friends will not go back to stay in Greece, mainly, because of the very corrupt medical system…stay healthy and and pay for your own medical insurance
FYI Greece has the best doctors on earth and the medical system is FREE !!!!!!! Where else you can find that ? Your Greeks friends talk BS
IMHO, referring to you as an Expat sounds awfully priviledged. You have relocated to Greece basically from London to where you were living prior. Do you consider yourself too grand to be called an immigrant?
Please don't spoil the romance! 😂 Seriously, I wish this man and his family the best so long as he adds value to the economy where he wishes to reside and contributes to the local society. Sadly, these principles are rapidly disappearing in many other countries.
@@jagcentral I am simply pointing out the choice of using the term "Expat" that adds an aroma of priviledge to an immigrant that wants to pass the message that has relocated from the west to the east rather than the other way around.
@panoshountis1516
If he intends staying permanently, then yes, "Immigrant" is a more accurate label.