What It's Like to Live in Greece 🇬🇷 Greek Island Living in Naxos

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In this video we're talking about what it's like to live on a Greek Island (Naxos, Cyclades, Greece)! We've been on Naxos for a week fews now. We're also meeting up with our friends ‪@dabbleandtravel‬ (head over to their channel and subscribe, their video of our day together will be out at a later date).
We've rented a little red Fiat 500 convertible and are road tripping around Naxos today. Our first stop is Agios Prokopios where we walk along the beach. We also stop at Plaka Beach where most things are closed for the season.
Eventually we drive to Hotel Ruins Alyko. There is an old abandoned hotel here that is now covered in amazing street art. We also visit Alyko beach and the cute little chapel next to the beach and ruins.
We say goodbye to Matt and Molly and head out to dinner at To Elliniko for a nice Greek meal of Saganaki, zucchini croquettes and moussaka.
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0:00 Living in Greece
1:16 Daily Routine
1:57 Oh the Greek Yogurt
2:57 Running Errands
3:49 Do we get lonely?
4:25 Native Ad
6:04 Road Trip!
6:59 Beaches to Ourselves
9:23 Pink Salt Lakes?
10:26 Low Season / Slow Pace
13:00 Back in the Car
13:47 Ruins of Aliko
15:13 Surrounded by Mountains
16:19 Low Season Weather
17:14 Abandoned Church?
19:26 Dinner / Greek Food
24:18 Friendly Greeks
25:03 What It's Like Living Here
25:36 Wrap Up
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[@DelightfulTravellers]

Who else loves Greece?! ❤🤗 Don't forget... Save 33% on your first Native Plastic-Free Deodorant Pack - normally $39, you’ll get it for $26! Click here bit.ly/nativedelightful2 and use our code DELIGHTFUL2 #AD Stay Delightful ✌- Anna & Trevor

[@helenstamadianos7348]

It's lovely to see fellow Canadians appreciate my parents homeland. Greece often gets a bad rap, but the Greek people have filotimo.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We’re having a great time in Greece as always. We ❤️ it here - Anna

[@jasonlk9472]

Not all of them have filotimo Helen. Perhaps you find the Greeks kinder, because you are a foreigner and in most cases they treat foreigners better than their compatriots. But if someone wants to to find out if a people is trully kind and friendly, they should try to associate and connect to the people of that nation. Just a ''hi, how are you'' does not show much.

[@helenstamadianos7348]

@@jasonlk9472, I am considered a foreigner when in Greece, and I know what you mean. My husband was born in Greece, and he considers himself Canadian. I love visiting Greece, but couldn't ever live there, neither could my husband. There will always be issues, but , for the most part, they treat foreigners very well, they need their $$

[@jasonlk9472]

@@helenstamadianos7348 , I see. I am Greek and I live in Greece. There are many stereotypes about the Greeks, both positive and negative, but as usual, stereotypes are extravagant. I work in the Greek islands in the summers and I have noticed that US Americans, Canadians, Americans of South America and the Brits are friendlier.

[@lazn9863]

bad rap? never saw anything bad about greece

[@MattandRachelTravel]

Nothing compares to Greek yogurt and honey. So simple but one of the best things in the world. So tempted to go to Greece in October now. It's even more laid back, love it!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We may just only go in October from here on out 🤗 - Anna

[@davidstorm4015]

We live in Kassiopi (Corfu) for 8 months of the year during the season as we have 4 apartments there, we rent 3 out and live in the other one. We love life in Greece, but also love to come back to the UK in the Winter where we also have a house and where our 2 sons live. You must visit Kassiopi if you haven't ever been, it's beautiful

[@marisv2]

Planning a trip to Greece 🇬🇷 You know I’m binge watching your videos! Hello 👋 from the sunny state of Florida! ❤

[@shanhad1572]

So jealous! This is my retirement goal - to retire in Crete in four years! Great videos!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Amazing! Where in Create will you retire Shan? - Anna

[@shanhad1572]

@@DelightfulTravellers Chania area

[@DelightfulTravellers]

@@shanhad1572 Such a great place!

[@KNIGHTTEMPLAR555]

@@shanhad1572 I can tell you as a Greek, you choice is the best.I’m thinking the same thing as you.I wish you to make your dream true.Cheers from Athens. Greece.

[@visitperaiagreece]

I am a U.S. citizen married to a Greek woman living in Peraia, Thessaloniki. I suggest that you visit Tinos Island. I think you will like it.

[@dabbleandtravel]

We Miss Rosie 🚗 great video guys 🥰🇬🇷

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Same and we miss you guys ... hope we see you soon 🥰 - Anna

[@lenalindley8643]

Small Greek churches are built by the family on the land they are built on. But legally when a family builds a church it then becomes a public space, meaning you can go unto any church in Greece. Love your videos guys.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh wow we didn't know that! That's so interesting - Anna

[@tedn6855]

Ringing the bell was disrespectful. Bad example for tourists

[@bendreality4961]

When I saw you having the Greek yogurt and honey it made me smile. We were in Naxos in June/July and I had Greek yogurt with fruit and honey every morning! We have been going to Naxos every year since 2015. I’m Greek and my husband and I got married there at the small church in St. George. Our wedding planners are also Canadian/Greek and live in Naxos. We have met so many wonderful people there who are now our friends and look forward to going every year. Enjoy your time there. How long will you be there?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

So cool that you visit every year! What an island right? 😀 We’re maxing out the rest of our 90 days here then we will be off somewhere else to find another home abroad ✈️- Trevor

[@ChristinaHellas]

Thank you for your kind words about Greece and Greek people.. Positive vibes can get you very far and you are a great example of it.. Enjoy your journey and wherever it takes you! 💕

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Awe thank you so much ☺️- Anna

[@cindy68780]

Everuthing tastes better on the islands and smaller towns ofGreece.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

😋

[@graerindley6312]

I noticed a lot of comments about the pros and cons of Greece and Greek people. I just want to say it fully depends on whether you want to be positive and smile to people, it's a choice.😀 A philosopher once said the best place is the place that you are in. 😀

[@anestisversus4909]

love your videos guys,naxos is just beautiful even in octomber!!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thank you so much! - Trevor

[@peterdawson5115]

Looks beautiful, certainly one for the list to visit, take care 🇬🇷🌺👍

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤗

[@xristinaxristina766]

Amazing, how nice it is on the island even at this time of year

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Hard to believe honestly! We know people take their vacations in the summer for the most part but wow.. Greece in October/Nov is pretty special - Trevor

[@lostamonglocals5382]

We loved Naxos! Such a cool Greek island! We miss the food it was so good! Great video guys!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It’s the best! We can’t get enough of Naxos - Anna

[@thomashawker]

Hey guys...I am also a Canadian (also Dutch) living the dream here on Naxos 😀So, if you are ever here next time you are welcome to visit me in the Kastraki area!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks IT! :)

[@graerindley6312]

Hello, 8 days ago I was also staying on Naxos island for a few days and I also stayed in the same street as you because I recognized The Training Center in your video. My apartment was directly opposite the training centre. nice video

[@bebeanderson3786]

Watching from the Philippines 😂❤️

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Hello Philippines! 🤙- Trevor

[@fayelazaridia7074]

Watching with envy 😊

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤗

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh it is just so beautiful there in Greece guys, I am in ore and I wished I was there right now because our weather here in Australia right now is like 4 seasons in a 🙉 the building look so cool, the beaches are amazing and the food is just fabulous 😍

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We’ve been so lucky with the weather here Angie. We hope it warms up soon for you in AUS 🤗 - Anna

[@annavretou8721]

Be well and have fun 🥰🥰

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks so much we will 🤗 - Anna

[@sunnybrucci3453]

I truly enjoyed your video. I just got back from Greece and loved all the places we went to. The people were super friendly. I need to visit Naxos.

[@colleenc2023]

The iconic red shades 😎! Greek legend has it that some KZbinrs ventured into an abandoned resort and were never seen again…until the next day joyriding around in a red Fiat 🚗 😆! Speaking of KZbinrs, it seems that there’s another travel channel to check out. I also eat beef on the rare (no pun intended) occasion but, I must say, my face would right in and devouring that huge serving of Moussaka 😋.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Haha 😂thanks for watching Colleen - Anna

[@killbill1175]

Serres is in northern Greece. About an 1 north east from Thessaloniki. Voria translates to "northern" so northern beer from Serres city😀

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh so good to know! - Trevor

[@pcr5275]

I am so very glad you guys are having fun in Greece and allowing yourselves to chill out a bit! And I'm glad to hear my fellow Greeks are treating you well - we love anyone who comes to visit us!! :)

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤗

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

We remember your visit there 4 years ago! What a beautiful tour of the beaches and so nice to be there in low season! Your dinner looked amazing! Another awesome video guys thanks for taking us along ~Cara 💖

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Dinner is always so good in Naxos. There are some stellar restaurants on this island 👌- Trevor

[@simonindra3225]

The sea temperature 🌡️ in Greece is never under 15 degrees celsius.and in the summer it is up to 30c. So yeah compare to the tropics it is very doable but not comparable.

[@monicafisher3356]

She has the cutest face!! She so sweet!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🥰

[@joeharvey268]

Thanks for another informative video ..enjoy cheers 🍷

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it Joe 😀 Thanks for watching as always - Trevor

[@Grk149]

If you want to indulge in something creamier in terms of yogurt, definitely try the full fat Koukakis farms Greek yogurt. Was my favorite in Greece and so happy I can find it in select places here in Spain as well. A taste of home.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

thanks!

[@alexvarvakis]

Way to go guys, awesome content, subscribed to your awesome adventure channel today. Planning on visiting Naxos this summer, cheers from the Big smoke!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Welcome aboard Alex! So much more on the way from Greece 🤙 - Trevor

[@amazingplaceswithamy]

Another great video guys! Definitely convinced me that I must get to Greece sooner rather than later 😀

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh you'll so love it Amy. It's one of our favs 🥰 - Anna

[@paulinetan781]

Thankz for indicating prices, v useful info

[@tanyasteadman4819]

Cool 😎 that was so exciting for us to meet you on Naxos and spend some time with you both !! Hoping our paths cross again sometime ✈️ 🍺 🌎 🇦🇺

[@lionsden3437]

Greek yogurt and dark maple syrup is tasty as well! 👌

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Mmm 🤤- Anna

[@richardaucoin732]

Cool! My wife and I have been on Naxos for a month now but we have to leave on the 12th of Oct, we first came here 32 years ago and it took us this long to get back. We came her for three weeks in April and then. Ow again. Good luck here and we know you made a good choice. Richard and Kim Aucoin from Trenton Ontario.

[@kenandcoreen7179]

Moussaka is one of our favorite meals in Greece. I've even made it a few times at home since our 1st trip to Greece in 2010. Of course, just like your yogurt & honey, it tasted much better there.....lol. Love the beautiful beaches on Naxos, and especially that they are quiet. We much prefer the shoulder season pretty much anywhere we go. Love also how you started the video 😎😎. - Coreen

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Glad you liked the intro guys 🤙 How did your Moussaka turn out? That seems like it would be tricky to make - Trevor

[@kenandcoreen7179]

@@DelightfulTravellers It was time consuming Trevor, but really worth it. Enjoy Thailand. We will say we are looking forward to those vids, but don't want Greece to end anytime soon....LOL.

[@katara3619]

ONLY GREECE ....THE BEST PLACE🇬🇷🇬🇷💓💓

[@jamiedolleryify]

Heading to Greece next April and spending 7 days in Naxos. Looking forward to it looks amazing.

[@stanleywong2964]

I enjoyed this video and seeing you explore the sights from Plaka Beach and south that we also enjoyed in September. We also enjoyed our two-week slow travel in Naxos after a hectic seven-day cruise around the Greek islands (check out Celestyal Cruises). If you enjoy wild beaches search for Amitis Bay north of Chora. You'll probably see the photos that I took of the Blue Ocean Tropical Bar which just opened this past June. It's probably closed now but next spring you can meet John and Shirley who built the bar and who are from the Netherlands.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We'll have to look that place up Stanley.... so appreciate the recco - Trevor

[@helennuttall]

Really great video guys, very laid back and full of the things I enjoy watching you do, although I can tell it’s a bit chilly for you two!!Felt a bit sentimental too, as I called my very first car Rosie way back in the 70s 😁

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh wow... we'll have to call her Rosie #2 hehe.. thanks for watching Helen 🤗 - Anna

[@helennuttall]

@@DelightfulTravellers haha, my Rosie was a very hippie Mini 😂🤗

[@DelightfulTravellers]

@@helennuttall we luv Minis!

[@xandrios]

Greeks like to add egg to their bechamel. This makes it a little more stable and dense compared to Italian bechamel.

[@xristinaxristina766]

I wish I were there too... It is do tempting to follow your example..

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We so recommend it! Greece is the best 😀 - Trevor

[@elizabethbaxter54]

greek yoghurt in Greece is sheep milk…. that is why it tastes different than in North America. and honey from Greece-no explanation needed❤️❤️

[@IanCassanova]

We always watch on our TV, I love a good whinge but I understand where your coming from. 😊 I have subscribed and played the KZbin game

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks for watching Ian! - Anna

[@sugeyrivargas6313]

Beatifull pais💜❤💛💚

[@christosmythos]

Come visit us in paros x

[@karenhenderson2624]

Be sure to hang out at Gemma's Cafe. The best!!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Noted! Thanks Karen - Trevor

[@drTAMU-T]

Kefalotiri in your saganaki. Eat the food before it gets cold

[@ruslana2720]

Can you talk about the difference between living in Canada vs. Greece? thanks

[@DelightfulTravellers]

That’s a tough one in a single comment. Would really need its own video - Trevor

[@ruslana2720]

@@DelightfulTravellers That will be amazinggggg :)

[@zhaw4821]

@@ruslana2720 😟And 🥰

[@akissfantos7224]

Thanku enjoy Naxos I’m hopefully by July 2023 I’ll be living permanently in the Greek island of SYROS I love living on aGreek island

[@Kasia-u1d]

Great video guys, can you get vegetarian moussaka in the restaurant you visited please? I am vegetarian. When I was a meat eater I thoroughly enjoyed eating Stifado in Rhodes town, essentially this is beef casserole/stew with red wine, shallots and spices.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Yes you can.. most places seem to have veggie options for it 😊 - Anna

[@Kasia-u1d]

@@DelightfulTravellers Thanks for this info x

[@MsVicky72]

Wow on sanely beautiful !❤😍What part is this and Where do you fly to get there? Thank you in advance!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We flew into Athens then took a ferry to Naxos - Anna

[@FINEURBANART]

cutted cat ears in Greece = can't get kitten anymore. Which is so so important for the cats. At some islands you can see if it is a girl or a boy because of the side of the ear. At other the have different cuts for. I am surprised that at the end of October there are still so many sun loungers at Plakes and even restaurants are still open. I would not have expected this. I only know the beach from June and September. very interesting time there

[@demetriosvarvaris5386]

Saganaki and zucchini burgers! Yum!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

😋

[@demetriosvarvaris5386]

@@DelightfulTravellers hope to be in Greece late June / early July. Am usually there every second year, but covid killed that idea. Naxos is lovely. My favourite parts of Greece are the less touristy islands though. The ones that are hard to get too. I can name a few, but not on KZbin.

[@sn_all_test]

I am glad you liked Naxos.. I wish my experience was as positive as yous but unfortunately it wasn't. i was there in August for 4 days. my second visit after 5 years. Basically the island had no significant changes over the years it just got more expensive.and the food quality got from really good to.. ok? The memories i will keep from my visit are that we got sick from bad food and got scammed to pay double the agreed rental for the car we rented. But as we say in Greece: Παμε για άλλα. PS: Haloumi cheese is from Cyprus. Traditional saganaki is made with kefalotyri cheese. The Naxian cheese that comes close to that in taste is Arseniko. However saganaki basically refers to the method of preparation (fried in a pan) which means that you can make saganaki wiht almost any (hard) cheese. Cheers and enjoy your trip!!!!!

[@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt]

I love Greece 🇬🇷 beautiful but 2 expensive and far are you guy going back to DR ?

[@deangordon7783]

I've been going between Crete, Corfu, Naxos and Rhodes for retirement. Any favorites?

[@ioannisziogas2737]

must go to Apeiranthos village

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It’s in our list! - Anna

[@nikolaj4925]

You guys have to visit the villages on the island. Filoti is probably the most impressive where there is still alot going on during off season.

[@nikolaj4925]

Off course there are plenty other villages on the island. If you manage to book an island tour with a guide, I bet you’d be surprised what a gem Naxos is. I recommend doing guided tours on almost every place in Greece since there is so much history to get in touch with. Wish you guys a great time 🫶🏻

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We will! 😀

[@marktwain3083]

Filoti is literally the least impressive of the mountain villages, with Apiranthos being the best one and Chalki coming second. It does have a lot of things to do though, since there are many locals living there, mainly because it's the largest of the mountain villages.

[@nikolaj4925]

@@marktwain3083 Όχι Γιάννης , Γιαννάκης! 😄

[@user-sg7hq2oz3u]

I would like to visit Greece for vocation if I could save enough money in the economic recession.

[@sararichardson737]

No miles in the food!

[@pennymaudsley6110]

Honest question- I love Greek Salad but is it called house salad in Greece....

[@DelightfulTravellers]

No… it’s still called a Greek salad - Trevor

[@nikos-giorgos]

Halumi cheese is not traditional greek, you can find it but not really. In Cyprus it's everywhere.

[@chrisdonaldson3487]

So glad you didn’t sell it too well. Naxos is a hidden gem don’t spread the word. This video hardly touched on its beauty and definitely at the wrong time of year.

[@user-xu4ch5yh7o]

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[@DelightfulTravellers]

❤️🇬🇷

[@jijib7691]

That last beef meal you had legit reminded me of Shepherd's pie 😋

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Totally! It's a lot like that with some different spices Jiji 🤤- Anna

[@dimitrakapa4887]

No way

[@UrsuGonegirlSolo]

Though they in Marrakech :D Yes, i know videos are far back. Was in Athens and marrakech and rome end october and in November it was nice.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Every KZbinr is always behind in their videos. It takes long to edit 😜 - Trevor

[@dimitrakapa4887]

Morroco has NOTHING to do with my clean and beautiful greece ...maybe you are arab! ' but no way you Compair this sh#€_ place with greece🇬🇷🇬🇷....its impossible and crazy...just sain'!!

[@rudolfohisena5701]

This sounds like Greek to me.

[@MrAramisa]

West Turkey is better and cheper than greece plus hotels are more comfortable with t service!

[@tingtongfarangproductions6818]

I lived in greece 15 years, some areas are fine but south poleponnese for instance are occupied by nazis still so many years after ww2

[@gillrobinson3517]

Probably higher fat content. That's why it's thick and creamy. Yum!

[@VC-mo5yg]

Please explain why this works vs. ITALY 🇮🇹 😭...WHY IS Greece better overall, ...IN THIS ECONOMIC MOMENT OF TIME And your ĹÌFEPLAN.?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

???

[@dimitrakapa4887]

In greece thé economy IS good enough to living....its worth to live there ..italy IS kind of expencive....but i still love italy dont missunderstand me...just sain

[@tats8924]

RESPECT please. You go into the churches to pray. Not a tourist curiosity...

[@drTAMU-T]

You should also add walnuts in your yoghurt + honey. Yes, local homey tastes differently in different places. In smaller touristy places like Naxos, it's quiet outside the tourist season.

[@marisv2]

Planning a trip to Greece 🇬🇷 You know I’m binge watching your videos! Hello 👋 from the sunny state of Florida! ❤

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Luv it! 🤗