Corfu Greece was a Pleasant Surprise!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

JP does a great job of filming and editing. Thanks for all the great content. God bless both of you.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks!!! 😊

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

I visited Corfu this year and LOVED it. I plan to return. It’s so cute and green and prices are great! JP you’re looking real good 😊

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! 😊

[@vanessaruiztravelartistryb1347]

@@travelingthediaspora7996 Yes, he does look extra handsome without his glasses. 😉

[@jeffandkarenhay8966]

Kalimera Amelia and JP, we spent late June thru October on Corfu two years ago at Ipsos and let us tell you that 90 degrees F was a cold snap - during July and August - temps were over 100 almost everyday (35+ Celsius). We spent hours in Old Town and your description is accurate. Rented a one bedroom duplex house at Ipsos for $350 per month and we shopped at the AB's and various natural food stores and even had a deal with an organic farmer that was wonderful! We got to know several Greek people very well and they are some of the most helpful and friendly people we've ever met. One Greek friend told us that "the people on Corfu aspire to make Mexicans seem stressed". Our Greek friend, George, used to take the ferry over to Italy for lunch with a friend of his and we could see Albania from Ipsos. The toilet paper dilemma is real, however newer houses like the one we were in had 3 inch pipes which can handle the tp. We are from Hawaii and the clarity of the water blew us away...the Ionian Sea is amazing. We will return for sure.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Sounds like you had a great time there! We were surprised in several ways, both good and not so good. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@bobeby1132]

Good video!

[@Rousseau4469]

Wow I am speechless. I expected to hear that Hawaii ( the place I dreamed to go to some day) with all the Pacific Ocean around it had pretty clear waters but now my dream is demolished 😢😢. But if that counts I"ll go for the terrain and the volcanoes.

[@jeffandkarenhay8966]

@@Rousseau4469 Hawaii is beautiful and the ocean is amazing however the waters around Corfu are even clearer!

[@Caambrinus]

Corfú is the Venetian, and thus the British name for the island - the locals call their island Kérkyra (KERK-eer-ah).

[@AugustoLugo1983]

I visited Corfu on one of those Cruise Ships and love the island, it is so pretty, food was excellent and we did see a lot of stray dogs all over the place. Cheers to you both. Keep up the good work.

[@jakeblehm8130]

Hey Amelia and JP! Great to see Corfu on your playlist. This takes me back over 40 years ago, as a backpacking college student (from CSU in Ft. Collins) I took the ferry from Brindisi with my buddy Brad. We landed on Corfu and immediately crossed the island to Pelekas Beach, which at the time was where all the backpackers went. For 5 Drachmas (Greek money before the Euro) you could take a shower at the local beach taverna, while the diners looked on from the adjoining patio! Of course all the Europeans were out of their clothes without a second thought! I've been to other islands like Santorini and Hydra, but for me Corfu is the most amazing. It does seem more like Italy than Greece, due to green landscapes and Venetian architecture. Hope you guys get to Crete, as I need a scouting report!

[@midlifetravelbug]

Loved the video, we just spent 10 days there 2 weeks ago and loved it! Just over in Saranda now enjoying the Corfu island views. Cheers Chris and Jim.

[@lstone3633]

Brings back memories of our trip to Corfu many years ago. We visited old town, Paleokastricia ( very chi chi and expensive) and Agios Georgios with its stunning beach. My husband proposed there. We liked Corfu a lot. We also went to Skyros, Naxos, Paxos and spent a week touring Crete on a motorcycle. We spent a month there in all and liked Athens the least. Turns out my 5th great grandfather had been born in Corfu. His Maltese father had been captured by the brits and empressed into service back in the 1790s. Yes there was a lot of yelling when we were there too!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Wow! Great story! Thanks for sharing!

[@MaryTruen-xc9vz]

Enjoyed this video. Just came back from 2 weeks on Corfu. Your filming is lovely.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! 😊

[@stephaniecampbell6811]

Been to Cofu about 15 yrs ago. I remember learning about all the history and the forts right on the sea.

[@missmayflower]

There’s a wonderful tv series called The Durrells that is set in Corfu. Worth watching. I like the nice balanced presentation you always do when you show us around. Cute dress!

[@brewtarski1]

Visited Corfu in 1972. It was a paradise! Hardly any development or other tourists. I suspect I would be shocked to see it today…but I would like to.

[@christerman]

Greece entered into a severe recession during the financial crisis in 2009. The Euirozone wound up lending them almost 290 billion euros with strict conditions including severe austerity including cuts to public spending. They have been successful at paying the loans back and are even ahead of pace, but that might explain the lack of improvements to the infrastructure you noticed.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Could be, but some of those buildings were bombed 80 years ago. We didn't see any gutted buildings from WW2 in the French UNESCO sites. 🤷‍♂️

[@ebonytv3414]

That’s why they have 1000 year old building as you can’t just mess with them as you see fit,it cost money and the owners have to approve as well as the municipality’s

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

It also explains the frustration and anger of the people. I spoke with my taxi driver and asked why some of the male drivers were so surly or angry. And she explained that their wages were low and work days were long. This was mainly in Athens though.

[@ebonytv3414]

@@AmeliaAndJP the reason you didn’t see the bombed buildings in France was because the Europeans had a deal to not destroy Paris and France like other places.

[@tolis287]

Went to Corfu at summer without summer clothes! Good job!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We are full time travelers and hadn’t been in a hot climate yet. 🤨

[@tolis287]

@AmeliaAndJP I was there just before you. Humidity was the worst of all. 85% and 38-40 celcius. While Thessaloniki where I live had the same temperature but 30% humidity. Believe me big difference!

[@destinationmax]

@@AmeliaAndJP Stop defending yourself and the sad emojis. If people have not been worshipping your channel for the past few years, then please understand that.

[@SomewhatRetired]

Hubby & I were in Old Town Corfu last May and it was a lovely stay, right in the heart of the evening action… in the Old Liston Building. We enjoyed walking around everywhere, got serenaded by bands playing/marching in the streets on Sunday and a drive to the beautiful village of Old Perithia. A must visit in our book! Excited to go back next month!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yankeedrifter81]

West Greek coast is the humid part, east is dry. I wouldn't consider the west for retirement for that reason, otherwise Corfu and Zakynthos are very beautiful. I hope you enjoyed it more than Athens. It's all too hot in July and August unless you go to some mountain town like Metsovo.

[@STUDERRG]

Hi, I am in Ioannina and plan to visit Corfu. This is a very nice report. Thank you! Efcharisto poli!

[@lorrainethomson9850]

We are English, but built a home in the ancient city of Veliko Tărnovo in Bulgaria and have retired here. It’s a beautiful place with so much history. Food and wine are fabulous and very reasonably priced. Come and see us there! We will definitely make an effort to see Albania!

[@patriciawebster8115]

Nice video. I've been living on Corfu for 35 years....I'm glad you liked the island

[@Buster62]

Agree with everything Mexted said about the bench. Also agree with replacing Reiko with ALB (or Proctor) cos we need a specialist center with the ability to identify and make space for others and range of skills needed to distrubute the pill to put them away. Where I have a point of difference is in the forwards and bench selection. This week I'd start Vai'i at 6 and Darry at 5 alongside Scooter. I'd move Blackadder to 7. As for the reserves bench, I'd select Tu'angafasi (we do miss DeGroot), Aumua (or Bell), Newell, Tosi (as a lock replacement), Sititi (power and mobility) and Cane (enforcer and our squad commander). Those 6 are our bomb squad -- I'd call them "Commander Cane's Crushers or Flying Squad". Tosi can play lock for 25-30 minutes. He reminds me of a more athletic Posolo Tuilagi (1.95m and 144kgs), who plays very effectively as a lock for the French. Mexted is in awe of Williams at 1.95m and 135kgs. Tosi is 1.96 and 140kgs. He was a decent 8 before converting to loosehead and has the ball handling and mobility to go up the guts, maraud, and create havoc against tiring oppositions. He also has the heft and strength to brace the second row against the power of the bomb squad and to shut down the inside channel on defense. If we are to truly innovate for the modern game, we need to see the bench as a game within the game. A game built on impact and putting relentless pressure on tiring oppositions with up the guts rugby and cohesive marauding as a unit for the entire final 25-30 minutes. Just like a special forces team hell bent on achieving its mission and drilled relentlessly to operate with one mind. For that reason, we cannot see our bench as like for like replacements -- as the coaches currently do, seeing them as fresh bodies to "shore things up" and hoping that one or two of them will pull off a few "winning moments" (hate that phrase, because modern benches should be focused on dominating the opposition and winning the whole last 20-25 minutes, every second of it). They should be viewed as a special unit -- selected, coached and drilled (by a dedicated coach and under the leadership an experienced leader and enforcer -- like Cane) to shut down the opposition and wrestle the initiative to finish off opponents...being completely focused and cold-minded in how they go about their work...like a perfect machine...a thing of devastating power and precision. They should be bought on as a unit...not in dribs and drabs...to stun the opposition and shift momentum. And the replacement pivot (scrummie and fly half -- we have plenty of utility players already out there able to cover the center and wings) should be dialed in to this strategy and drilled alongside the unit to support them and exploit the results of their work...like pathfinders attached to a special forces unit, calling in air strikes to deal hammer blows and identify and exploit opportunities when they are on. It's the lack of a such a cohesive game within the game strategy, and a system to produce it, that is hampering the ABs in the final 25 minutes. The Springboks have it...sort of...we don't. Razor and his team need to get smarter and make it happen. Bring on Commander Cane's Crushers or Flying Squad.

[@stevefoxg]

I was on Corfu this time last year to finalise my bank account opening. Didn't notice any smells.. I wear a similar hat to you and often feel like I'm the only person in Greece wearing that style of hat - or any hat at all! It amazes me how people do that. Greeting from Nikea (near Pireaus).

[@AmeliaAndJP]

The Greeks have very thick hair so they don't need hats! Me? Not so much! 😂

[@deebee2603]

Congrats on making it to one of the Greek islands! Corfu is beautiful. I am excited to see this and hear your comments. It couldn't be more different from bustling Athens, and I think you will be enchanted.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We were enchanted!

[@pictureretirement2953]

We were in Corfu two weeks ago on a cruise ship. Unfortunately, we had about 6 hours to get a feel for the area. It was Hot, Hot, Hot, but beautiful and a place we would love to return to. Great video. We felt the same way about needing a makeover!

[@sarahm3614]

I'm watching a tv series titled, "The Durrells in Corfu" set in an earlier time, so when I heard you say "Corfu", I thought, what?!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Very cool!

[@pamelalueschen1062]

Thanks guys, again a super fun and informative video.

[@segurosincero4057]

Splendid report. My father is from Corfu and I have been there many times. You did a good job pronouncing Paleokastritsa. I just got back from a month in Greece and yes, they do yell at each other a lot. More than Italians I think.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! The street yelling is hard to get used to! 😂

[@lstone3633]

@@AmeliaAndJP when we were in Crete people used to come around in a truck at night and yell things angily through the speaker at everyone. We didn't know if they were announcing a revolution, curfew or ouzo sales. Never did find out.

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

I’m on the Macedonian coast I haven’t witnessed any yelling here. Different parts of Greece have different customs and norms.

[@bowmanbk1]

YES!!! I don't know if you saw it but I recommended Corfu! I went there in the navy. Another Greek island i liked even more was Rhodes, although it's a bit more secluded..

[@purplelizard8]

Amelia, you look stunning in dresses! More Greece! Carry on…

[@patriciawebster8115]

The abandoned building are falling down because most houses have multiple owners ( through inheritance ) and are tied up in courts for years.

[@antoniotrialonis7957]

Beautiful ❤

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Skiathos is the best island because it has an international airport. Also Skiathos has more trees and is the Greenest Island and it's only two hours away from the fabulous Greek city of Volos. I love Greece! Unfortunately it's very expensive though to retire in.

[@lstone3633]

We took a bus to Kimi from Athens and then took a ferry to Skyros which we really enjoyed. It was the least touristy of everywhere we visited and the beach was gorgeous. But it was very dry there.

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@Mongoose-ct6us Greece is expensive to retire in? Where do you live?

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 Greece is extremely expensive to retire in

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@Mongoose-ct6us no it isn’t actually compared to other EU countries it’s very affordable, every area is different as well.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 Greece is more expensive than Spain, Portugal or Italy. It's as expensive as the Netherlands of not more. Greece is definitely more expensive than NYC. A Gyro in NYC is $3 . In Greece it was at least $14

[@Mexicobeanpole]

I was just telling friends about your channel and your interesting journey since you both left the U.S. today at lunch. So good to see you guys doing well.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@moirbasso7051]

We were there the same time you guys were, I think! It was SOOOO hot, and SOOO humid. Opa!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Very cool! It was really hot and humid! 🥵

[@nonnibiscotti]

Love the dress! Great score.

[@Cecilia777100]

In London drinkers garher outside pubs in order to smoke. Not because the pub is full.

[@darr1954]

No matter where you two are I can always count on your high quality content! Has the situation in Ecuador improved at all? You sold me on the country then it seems to have gone to hell in a hand basket.

[@antifugazi]

Not sure if you have been but Croatia is absolutely beautiful, the food is amazing and has the most clean sea water in Europe.

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

Yes! I visited Dubrovnik and Split in May. Dubrovnik is very beautiful and the water is an incredible blue. Surprising and fantastic.

[@majelthesurreal5723]

We are plant-based eaters so it was wonderful to see the various choices that you had there. Corfu was not on our list but I think it may pop over now. Thx!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Lots of great places to eat!

[@johnwakefield9378]

New island to me wow looks incredible. Great video guys and content.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks so much!

[@Sodaandplants]

I was genuinely worried about my options being vegan for 15 years! This video really helped put my mind at rest, I'm going away end of the month so thank you for this and leaving the restaurants 😊

[@dennishassler605]

I'm certainly pleased you are out of your comfort zone and traveling further afield. I certainly hope you enjoy your slow travel and look forward to see where you will settle down NEXT!!!! Thank you for all the excellent perspectives. Europe is nice, but I always like the Latin cultures in Mexico, Central and South America.

[@scottlevine7646]

I live in Cuenca, in part thanks to you two. Now I can’t wait to get my permanent visa so I can go to places like Corfu (but only off season, Cuenca’s temperate weather has ruined me)!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! We miss Cuenca!

[@CaliWeHo]

I love Corfu!!!! I took the ferry from Saranda, Albania. I didn't want to leave. Edit: I was there in late April 2023, so it wasn't hot, it was perfect. It also wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, so that was very nice! I even hung out in the local post office for a bit to mail a postcard to a friend in the U.S.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! It was far more affordable than we expected, too! Especially for an island!

[@horror11]

phillip mountbatten, the father of british king charles , was born on the island as prince of greece and was baptised as greek orthodox because his father was the king of greece. he was born on the dining table in the palace mon repos. the palace is today a museum

[@bchdds]

Just spent a week in Corfu, our experience was very different than what is presented in this video. The roads are busy and narrow, it will take 30 minutes to an hour to go 5 miles. Day to day living would be frustrating. Parking and trash removal are a problem on the island and the cost of everything is definitely not cheaper than America. Its very scenic, great beaches and Old Cofu is very nice, great shopping and restaurants. We have been to 2 other Greek islands and this was our least favorite due to the overcrowding. The island has over 100k full time residents and they seem less friendly than the other islands we visited. It was a pass for everyone in our group.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Guessing it was a cruise stop. That’s a totally different experience than staying there. When the cruise ship leaves, it’s very pleasant. When it’s there, we stayed inside.

[@renewhite2199]

@@bchdds what were the other two islands that you visited in Greece?

[@bchdds]

We loved Santorini and Paros was very nice, much more laid back than Corfu.

[@brettfairweather5609]

I just listened to Don Shaders Farewell video he mentioned you two in the beginning that he doesn't have the influence you two do 😱🤣

[@marissaalonzo7997]

I really like your organized varied content. I know when I have questions in the future, I can rely on your videos. I've already referred your videos to friends. Thanks!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Awesome, thank you!

[@billcolvard]

I had to stop the video halfway through and go order a Panama hat like JP's. Tres chic!! You guys are now fashion influencers.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Haha! Great! 😁

[@froggerc625]

Second channel time maybe ;)

[@HoytFergus]

Looking Fantastic!! (Man your filming is looking awesome) 👍

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks 👍

[@linam.1572]

Looks so much like Split, Croatia.The clear waters and narrow-ish cobblestone streets. So beautiful!!! But we paid $60 to get from the airport to city center-with a regular non-uber cab (in Split).

[@janewatkins9801]

I was in Crete recently and loved the Old Town, as you say it's really beautiful, but it is smelly in parts and the area between the Old Town and the ferry port was strewn with litter. Many buildings in the area were really dilapidated, though I guess all cities have these kind of problems. I'd love to return though, there's so much to see, but not in July. It's just too hot.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing! We'll probably visit Crete at some point.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Oh AWESOME. I can't wait to see those videos. Mylasia is not on my bucket list. But I am curious about it. Stay safe!

[@mrpeel3239]

Didn't realize Corfu so close to Albania.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Very close! You can see Corfu Town from Sarande.

[@rxcatsone]

I took a ship from Piraeus to Corfu in 1983 with my then, 13 year old brother. We saw Albania from the ship. Unfortunately, it was impossible to travel to Albania in those days. We did go to Yugoslavia, though.

[@MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz]

Great content What gear do you use for your videos? Can't wait for an update on your favs when you narrow it down.

[@peterarmstrong6928]

Come back to Scotland,ASAP,,their is a very affordable place called Drumnadrochit,, very secluded,, with awesome views of Loch Ness 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That would be cool!

[@BigBear59]

Yes Corfu is nice ….just a lot of tourists…gets very buzy ….i will rather stay home in Kalamata (you should go) it would be nice to get your views….anyway welcome to Greece 🇬🇷 and enjoy my country……..until soon ….Alex🇬🇷

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We would love to visit Kalamata!

[@rxcatsone]

I've been in Budapest for almost 2 months now. I was hoping I'd bump into you! You should visit. It really is a great city (despite the politics).

[@kitkatkrissy]

Love your videos! Thanks for all the tips and tricks! I'm just wondering how you get good airfare deals as you've been hopping around European countries in the last 6+ months? Do you have a set itinerary and book round trips in advance? If youve already gone over this subject earlier, could you please send me a link to that video? Thanks!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We typically book a one way ticket a week or two in advance. The low cost airlines like Ryanair are very cheap.

[@HoosierInUtah]

👌Nice Work!

[@WilliamStoneman-sw4wl]

6.57 Marks and Spencer ( UK store ).

[@Zuchon18]

Do the restaurants in old town use the water from the old pipes to cook their food?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

No idea, but we didn't get sick. The water was chlorinated, but that doesn't fix heavy metals.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Another awesome video guys. Thank you so much for making it. I'm excited because my wife wants to go there. Also where in southeast asia are you planning on going? Are you going to thailand? My daughter and her husband are going there in a couple of weeks. And it is definitely on my wife, and i's bucket list.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We're starting in Malaysia but then heading to Thailand. At least, that's the plan right now.

[@marissaalonzo7997]

Hi guys, I was trying to go back through the videos I watched. I'm trying to find the one where you talk about your Rewards stays and which prgrams/cards that you have with the best point system. I'll keep looking but if you could answer this message, I would greatly appreciate it!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We’ve never talked about that. You’re thinking of Kara and Nate.

[@whirltraveller1350]

Actually, it's the opposite in size. Corfu 585 and Cozumel 478 square kilometers in size respectively.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Do you guys like Greece or Spain more? Thanks in advance

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Spain, definitely. It's more developed and modern, but Greece is a bit more affordable.

[@panlogical9975]

Interesting, Spain more developed? In which way? I have experienced both countries in my profession (construction) and in Greece we could communicate in english and german which is not the case in Spain. When we compared the prices Greece was more expensive in general so don't really understand how and what you compared. Overall our project team thought that Greece was quite expensive but more friendly and genuine.

[@Maryah692]

Amelia….the best look for you!! Hair looks fab! And you should wear dresses gowing forward 💯 👍🏼

[@federalist46]

You should work on an "Amelia fashion show" video.

[@sarahconnell6332]

I love your videos and have gone back though many. One thing I’m missing and wonder - is there an overview video somewhere? I have questions, like do you still have some sort of residence in the US or do you just live out of your suitcases? What about taxes, voting, etc? Travel is great, but if you’re not a formal expat how do you handle things that require an actual address? Thanks

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We cover most of that on our website: ameliaandjp.com

[@destinationmax]

FYI. US citizens pay taxes on Worldwide income no matter where you live and ( Gasp ) we can vote abroad as well. PS: There are such things as traveling US mailboxes, especially if you are a business owner.

[@annthrockmorton1517]

Yep: Another cute dress! Amelia is acquiring the perfect travel wardrobe. And, yes, JP's white shirt looks cool yet dressy! Another interesting video for which to thank you two! Mwah! 😘

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks!

[@wesgraham2262]

I bought an authentic Panama hat in Merida, Mexico. I was shown how it could be rolled up and placed into a suitcase for easy packing. I was sold. As I left Merida, I rolled it up as shown. Once I got to my next destination, I unrolled it to wear and it looked rumpled. It never assumed its natural shape or look again even months later. It NEVER looked good after that.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Yep. They don’t pack well.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

That stinks!

[@patriciawebster8115]

Just so you know, most of the time, the Greeks shout and scream and almost never a fight, lol.

[@mkoschara]

Wow, looks amazing! Enjoy :)

[@roundpaws]

Love the dress ❤❤❤

[@truthseeker5410]

Hello…do you still live in Ecuador? Do you still consider Manta safe? I’m considering Ecuador and Manta seems awesome!?

[@danielmurphy4429]

You both look tremendous, I swear you’re getting younger.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks 😊

[@christinestrider6406]

Never been to Corfu

[@floccinaucinihilipilifications]

Thank you! This video was A- 👌😂

[@julian-gen]

If you could answer to this question, What's the credit card and ATM withdrawal situation in Albania. Is it easy to withdraw money with American banks debit cards? Thank you and great work.

[@nickduffy8482]

Amelia, you are looking absolutely beautiful, so whatever you are doing, keep it up. Obviously, Europe agrees with you. JP no offense but credit where credit is due!

[@MrDynamicMedia]

Great videos guys, I love Greece! I see all the food options you showed where all vegan so are you guys all vegan?? So good to see all that amazing vegan food.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Yes we are. Over 8 years 👍

[@MrDynamicMedia]

@@AmeliaAndJP Wow excellent I didn't know that I like you both even more now lol!!!

[@MrDynamicMedia]

@@AmeliaAndJP Can you cover more vegan food options please??

[@surf01er66]

Hard pass but excellent presentation & information !!!!

[@pablokoz7497]

When you get tired of constant travel , where are you wanting to set down some roots ?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We have a lot more places to see first 👍

[@sammiesmith6690]

I must visit Greece 🇬🇷 on my next time in the EU Schengen.

[@edwardflorence5460]

Corfu or Saranda Albania. Which do you prefer?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Corfu is nicer but Sarande is cheaper.

[@chrisrooney3252]

Hi Guys, glad to see you're enjoying Europe. I'm from Ireland and my wife is Ecuadorian from Guayaquil we are wondering If you are finished with spending time in Ecuador, or would you prefer to reside somewhere in Europe over somewhere in Ecuador?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We miss Ecuador! But we’re traveling full time for a while. We’ll be back in Ecuador next year 😊🇪🇨

[@TheStoryOfNicoletta]

Is it 3500 euros a month or 3500$ per month that the Greece increased for the FIP?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

€3500 or about $3800

[@elizabethnovotny2646]

What about hospitals and health care

[@lstone3633]

When we were in Crete my husband sliced his thumb open to the bone when he was trying to build a sun shelter on a remote beach. (Don't do this!) We drove 20 min on a motorcycle with blood flying and came to a Nato naval base where they treated him but he had to register in the Greek army first. They gave him a Greek name to do so. So he's a Petropolis now. There were these big do not enter or you will be shot signs everywhere but he was starting to pass out, so we took a chance. They fixed him up good. But it was scary.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Greece in general doesn't rank high for healthcare, but there are hospitals and doctors on Corfu.

[@skypickle29]

Half the doctors have left Greece since the austerity measures implemented after 2008 caused the government to slash their salaries 50%. Presently, you have to come with a wallet filled with Euros to be seen by a physician...otherwise be prepared to WAIT

[@Scarecrow-h6n]

There is no bad greek island... greece is heaven😅😅😅(for wealthy)...

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

That’s not true at all. You can retire in Greece on a budget.

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 On Crete?

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@LaVidaLocaHomie sure, maybe not in the hot tourist spots but yes.

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 Ευχαριστώ από το Τέξας φίλε μου! Μένεις στην Ελλάδα;

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@LaVidaLocaHomie I’m from New York.

[@seashell4327]

You'll find sewer smells in Bangkok and many other SE Asia locales. Sometimes it's not even the sewer. It's garbage that has been baking in the sun for a day or two. I grit my teeth and try not to breathe as I get past the emitting area.

[@chrisg.k487]

I am so glad that you preserve the Greek West coast. But dear American friends let me use your chanel's popularity to indicate the climate change problem. This summer was and still is something else. Greece normally have a climate similar with central - Northern California. But the last three summers we became something like Arizona or New Mexico.

[@lstone3633]

Amelia, As someone who has injections to help with sacroilietic pain and knee pain, I feel for anyone who is limping. I hope you're doing okay. You look absolutely beautiful in this video. You're looking good too JP. Love the hat! Enjoy your videos so much! Looking forward to the next video on Greece.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Amelia has really bad feet, but she's a trooper! Thanks!

[@lstone3633]

@@AmeliaAndJP I'm very sorry to hear that. And sorry, don't mean to pry, just expressing concern. I had a Morton's neuroma that gave me an electric shock with each step. I had surgery to fix it. I got it from wearing high heels for so many years. Sometimes there is a diagnosis and a fix:)

[@wesgraham2262]

No McDonald or Burger King in Corfu? Forget it. Haha. Just kidding.

[@destinationmax]

Nope! It seems the costs that you are speaking of, meals, residency, etc. It not fitting. The region is over run with tourism. Also, Greece and that region had scorching record breaking temps.

[@Albert-o4b4d]

It still puzzles me why people specially those retired will choose to travel on holidays, during summer vacations or go places that everyone else is attending, like glorified concerts, movies or organized events, humanity had long survived without being there exactly when " it happened " I retired early and the one rule I have kept for all this years is never to drive in peak hours, dont go to advertised events, when people are going home I travel in the opposite direction, I never travel on the summer months why,? All the noise, double the prices, all those kids and the horrible crowds not to speak of the suffocating temperatures in the northern and most southern hemispheres I think you must be gluttons for punishment and that is ok if it's your thing. So my advice if the case applies to you and no one is forcing you to make your itineraries a certain way, do your traveling starting in mid September, avoid the entire months of December and return traveling in mid January till about April. You will get one day to the be as wise, the problem is how long will it take you to learn.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We travel full time. That’s a lot different than taking a 2 week vacation.

[@Albert-o4b4d]

@@AmeliaAndJP that's true you really are not retired, you are running your yt business.

[@frankward8336]

ruined by tourism

[@knownone3395]

Please go home. I want to see the shrunken heads and Guinea Pig Ranch.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We showed those in a video a long time ago 😂