14 Years Living in Greece 🇬🇷 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (An Honest Review)
🧿In this video, I share my personal journey of living in Greece for the past 14 years as a foreigner. Discover the challenges and triumphs of relocating to a new country, especially if you’re considering a move to Greece or any other foreign country.
I’ll delve into the difficulties of mastering Greek, despite my fluency and efforts, and how working from home as an online entrepreneur has impacted my social life and integration. I also discuss the cultural differences, the importance of family, and the emotional struggles of living far from loved ones.
If you’re thinking about relocating, this video will provide valuable insights and tips on making the transition smoother. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!
00:00 Intro
0:42 The Language
4:46 Work
9:03 Friends & Family
15:03 Marriage
19:09 Kids
23:39 The Honeymoon Period
27:23 Outro
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Great video my friend nice work ! i am a greek who came to montreal canada and i had to learn french ok english i speak like i do greek as a greek canadian but i agree its the most difficult think to do and i had to go to a school a french school, its hard for work if you dont speak french aswell anyways thats way i like your videos i can related thanks ones again take care and be safe, Την αγάπη μου σε όλους!!
Daniel: You "seem" so hard on yourself. Only an observation, however, I get an impression the need be perfect at whatever it is you do or whatever action you take. Did you grow up in an environment where striving to be the best and to be perfect at what you did was reinforced upon you all the time? It's good to want to develop yourself, to challenge oneself; a certain amount of competition is healthy because as humans the need to learn and develop further and to move forward is invaluable, but do it in a way that it doesn't cause you stress and drain you. We're born and we die … what you do in between and how you do it is up to you, but try to do it in a way where you can feel positive and good about what you do, above all, do it selflessly and above all, please try to remain humble. The more pressure you put on yourself to do something the less you will enjoy something, regardless what it is you are doing. Doesn't pay to stress out, it doesn't change the situation at hand. At times you need to go with the flow, and let the chips fall as they may. That doesn't mean you don't ever take action, but for you to stress over things – no, it doesn't help you one bit, it doesn't get you anywhere. You're a smart guy Daniel, be proud of who you are and all that you have accomplished thus far and know that things do fall into place. Please try to ease up on yourself, don't carry all that weight of the world on your shoulders. BREATHE Daniel, BREATHE!
Hey Dan, so many people everywhere fail their business. the fact that you have moved on since then, and that you are here posting vlogs just shows that you are extremely a resilient person. Give yourself a big pat on your shoulder, bro. I turn on your video while working, like a podcast. In fact, I definitely feel you should make a podcast of your Greek Life journey. Thank you for sharing with us your story. Cheers.
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Daniel! You speak the truth ! Again thank you for loving my Greece!X
If all foreign people living in Greece felt like you Daniel, then Greece would be indeed a fortunate country indeed, don't be too hard on yourself my friend.
12:09 you make me cry…
Came across your channel while researching for my first trip to Greece which I just returned home from. Interesting to here your perspectives on and experiences living in Greece as a non native. I'm watching the video from 🇨🇦
I like the fact that in Greek culture elderly people and children and respected and part of the festivities and daily life, everyone is important in Greek culture.
Well said and indeed the quality of life in Greece is away from the big cities. You did the right thing.
Another great video! You brought up some great points and are absolutely correct on all of them! Thank you for the great scenery in the background too! Kalh synexeia.
Kalimera Daniel, I was born in France from Italians parents, I learnt english at school and I understand also some spanish but as you, I want to settle in Greece, so I will commit myself to learn Greek language and work online also I began BTC mining & trading and I'll will produce youtube content. My aim is to settle in Creta, I appreciate your channel, experience and point of view about your way of life as a new Greek integrated citizen.
Good morning Daniel .Omg how much i understand you .When i was ten years old my parents got divorced and i saw my father after thirty years .What a hard feeling !!!! Do not be so hard to yourself all of us have difficulties in our lives.
Make a video of how did you lthe crisis as a foreigner
What you speak of is simply life, as it happens from choices we make. We can’t be everywhere for everyone but we must be in the present for ourselves. As the human in us, we go off the happiness path with thoughts and regrets and resentments of the past. Let go of the past…it is forever gone. No regrets. I find that connecting with loved ones via apps online, I.e. face time, helps tremendously. Be well…you’re doing great 😊
I want to ask you something about the language.
Before coming to Greece (or actually meeting your wife), did you know how many everyday words in Latin (English and Spanish) are Greek? Did this surprise you?
Some thoughts about language. I'm Serbian and I live in Germany. I speak Serbian fluently and since I was born in Germany and live here all my life I speak German perfectly. No one ever says wow you speak German very well although you're not German. Cause they can't tell I'm not. But I know people who came to Germany some years ago and they are learning German constantly and getting better every day. But still they have foreign accent. What I'm trying to say I'm always impressed when I meet people and I can hear that German is not their native language but still they are using some not every day words so I can see they are putting effort in learning a language. So I think it can also be seen as an advantage if you speak Greek almost perfectly but a Greek person still hear your accent. They see you're a foreigner but have learned it so well. At least I would really respect that. I don't know. Maybe only a person who has been learning a foreign language can understand what I mean. At the moment I'm learning Greek and I'm really looking forward one day to speak with Greek people when I visit Greece. Thanks for your videos. I like them a lot.
Σασ βλέπω απο την Τσ'εχια, αλλά ειμαι Σλοβακ. Καλά β'ιδεοσ, ευχαριστώ. Ιβαν
Almost 11k. Things are really picking up!
Hey Dan… I am watching from Ohio in the united States. I enjoy your videos every night!!
I have really enjoyed your content Daniel, thanks for sharing your life in Greece with us. Having had a number of Greek friends over the years, especially from high school, I was exposed to a number of aspects of Greek culture and even language. My Greek friends would sometimes take me to venues called tavernas, where they served food and alcohol. Much of the time these places would also have a Greek band, with bouzoukis, etc. What would the difference be between a Kafeneio and a taverna in Greece. Also, is a Kafeneio very similar to a cafe in French culture? Yiamas.
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so obviously you failed in business and decided to make money through negative publicity.