Living in Greece 🇬🇷 | 5 Things Every Foreigner Should Know🧿

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

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[@andrzejkorytkowski8151]

As a EU citizen, I have been travelling to Greece for many many years and it is the country I feel deep connection with, which I love, admire and which is the best country for me. I watch everything that is related to Greece and about Greece.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for the kind words 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@davidjamessmith]

Σωστό Daniel! Είμαι σχεδόν το ίδιο. Μιλάω με η γυναίκα και τα πεδία μου στα αγγλικά και δουλεύω online στα αγγλικά. Αλλα νομίζω είναι πολύ σημαντικό να μάθω Ελλινικα! (I'm sure there are mistakes above, ive still got a long way to go)

[@poppycalliope6793]

Very, very good!! It is by no standards an easy language, to learn!

[@kostapapa1989]

Τα παιδιά μου Ελληνικά Τα υπόλοιπα είναι σωστά !👍

[@vima6779]

Nice!!! Keep going!! Thank you for making the effort to learn! Respect!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks brother 💙🇬🇷

[@ΛάζαροςΚαρα]

Proud of you...the language is not easy...μπράβο φίλε!!

[@IremiaGreece]

Much respect! Love seeing how you have embraced the Greek people and culture. 🇬🇷

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks my friend 🙏🧿🇬🇷💙

[@MC-bu6ez]

I am delighted to see that you are so enthusiastic about Greece.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much. It means a lot🇬🇷💙🙏

[@ramiaafram1315]

The language is a key that will unlock many doors, from my experience in greece, greeks will go above and beyond to help out, give extra information to any question randomly invite to events, my family and i always get top service when on vaccation in greece just because i speak the language. Living in greece for 6 months 15 years ago was the best experince of my life.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing! 🇬🇷💙🧿🙏

[@nenem.5165]

I am dying to move to Greece. 😢😢😢. I pray one day. 🙏🙏🙏I definitely learn a lot from your video. Thank you.

[@MARIANTZELAAMALTHIA]

Your welcome 🇬🇷😊

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks so much my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@tyxeri48]

You should also speak Spanish to your kids, I say! :) I first came to Greece in the early eighties in my early 20s. I stayed here for 15 years. For the first couple of years, I didn't speak the language. This meant that I had to stay in the bubble of the expat English-speaking community, which sucked! I couldn't understand the richness of the culture, as I couldn't have any conversation in Greek beyond the weather. I felt that I was missing so many things. Greeks were talkers and expressive people. The whole country opened up to me when I learned the language. The talks, the laughter, the friendships we had! After I left for professional reasons, I kept returning each year and my friends became family! Now I am back for good, retired in my beloved city, Athens. The foreigners who move to another country must understand what they lose if they don't speak the language.

[@MARIANTZELAAMALTHIA]

Thank you for loving our country 🇬🇷🙏😊

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 💙🇬🇷

[@MC-bu6ez]

Your comments on Greek salad is absolutely priceless!.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 💙

[@taki2003]

love your videos! I was born in Athens but grew up in the US...Greek is my native language but I have to be honest...your Greek is better than mine!! Congratulations on learning the language. I will be retiring to Greece next year; your videos are an inspiration!!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much! All the best with your move to Greece my friend 🇬🇷💙

[@nikosniko7092]

After watching this video I am going to book my one way ticket and say goodbye to Canada

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

I love this 🇬🇷🧿💙😀

[@lifeingreece-rodrigogibson]

Do it mate. Come with an open mind and try to learn a few basic sentences in Greek and you'll be good to go.

[@palakush7650]

Not too sure if learning fee basic sentences is gonna work. If your second language is English and then you try to learn Greek you kind of lose your English accent.

[@HK-pp9ig]

@@lifeingreece-rodrigogibson Nikos is Canadian-Greek, so he does not need to learn Greek, he knows Greek.

[@PattyK789]

I know I feel the same way 💖😊 time to book my one way flight to Greece

[@souslecieldeparis]

Τι γλυκός άνθρωπος είστε!!! Σας ευχαριστούμε για τον σεβασμό και την εκτίμηση! You are more than welcome!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Ευχαριστώ 💙

[@Sockchucker]

I have not moved yet but i expect my first year or so to be almost soley focused on integration. Ive spend some time every day learning Greek but i really look forward to being tutored in person. My mouth is not used to making the proper sounds for Greek lol. Its challenging but fun and i hope that making the effort, the Greek friends i make will help me improve my grammar and pronunciation

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Kero going, learning Greek is a great 🇬🇷💙enjoy the process 🇬🇷

[@johnmarianidis946]

I' m Greek Canadian... Congratulations brother man.. continue like that.. Probably you're more Greek than the natives..! Good job....

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks! 😃🇬🇷💙

[@pwp8737]

Lived in Greece for 4 years, learned Greek to assimilate, and for the sheer pleasure. Now I live in California and experience the frustration of so many immigrants proudly refusing to learn English.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@angelagrazia8499]

Λατρεύω πως φαίνεσαι σαν Έλληνας! I studied in Athens 15 years ago, and while I can hear that you don't speak exactly native Greek, you "feel" all Greek. The attitude, the inflections, it's all there. And you get excited about all the right things, you don't just relate dry information. I feel like listening to a Greek person. And as someone who also deeply loves this country that unfortunately I couldn't stay longer in, I admire how much you've become one of them

[@dimm23]

I m a greek living in the UK and I m so freaking jealous of you my friend. Watching the sea background making feel so nostalgic

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Hope you can come for the summer holiday this summer ☀️ 🇬🇷💙☀️🌊

[@dinoaivaliotis3827]

We have been to Ναύπλιο twice, in 2022 and 2023. We really liked it and enjoyed exploring everything it had to offer. One suggestion in a future video you should go to the castle on top of the hill, you can get beautiful views of the city from above.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks my friend, videos from Palamidi are coming soon 🧿🇬🇷🧿🙏

[@andreasg7715]

Congratulations for your videos. Every new one is better than the previous one and you describe Greek customs perfectly. COncerning the Turkish toilets though, they were used mainly in the past in public buildings (and some homes at earlier times) because they are considered to be the most hygenic toilets. You don't come in contact with the toilet so it is almost impossible to contract a disease. Kee in mind that when these buildings were constructed there weren't any dissinfectants like we have today and the diseases were more serious since medical science was still very crude. Such toilets are still used in buildings like army camps etc for that exact reason. And one the other hand, there are a lot of studies that show that the stance you get when you use these toilets is more natural and healthy than just sitting on a modern toilet. After all humans didn't have sitting toilets for millenia.

[@antoniostsaousis198]

Great talk buddy, I am Greek and lived in Edinburgh and now in the states and its so cool to listen to your perspective!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks brother 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@JohnDoe-dn9ez]

I am greek. I thought driving in Greece was horrible until I went on a road trip through Serbia. I absolutely love Serbia, but the driving there... THAT was hell! Though tbf the lager the city the more frantic the driving experience is gonna be in most countries. Respect to Bulgaria, their driving etiquette/culture was top notch.

[@paco9713]

Well, I am from Bulgaria and I was going to say - You should come to Bulgaria and see what is a terrible driving , but if you say so 😊

[@JohnDoe-dn9ez]

@@paco9713 Really? My experience was great, but it might have been a fluke if you say so. It reallly was great tho...

[@paco9713]

@JohnDoe-dn9ez Well , I'm in Greece now, the worst thing is you, guys don't give a sh.t about pedestrians crossing at zebra crossing, which is a no no to me.

[@paco9713]

@georgek5737 OH, yes. In February I was 23 days from Alexandroupoli to Kalamata, now again - I love Greece, a few years in a row we have been in Tolo for vacation, so it's one of my favorite regions. I love lemoni kotopulo opposite Lidl in Nafplio. Also, the souvlaki in Miloi -sooo delicious ! I'm considering buying a plot in the area, as I have camper and a boat, so to spend at least winter there!

[@marinermwraitis4328]

Η προφορά σου στα Ελληνικά είναι τέλεια.Δεν διαφέρεις σ'αυτο από τους γηγενείς το ίδιο και όσο αφορά την εμφάνιση.Κανεις πάντως καλή δουλειά, έχεις τον σεβασμό μου

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Ευχαριστώ 💙

[@Java62PR]

Completely agree with learning the language if you are moving as a permanent resident....when i joined the Marines, my English was minimal, coming from Puerto Rico we studied English but my conversational English was bad...necessity is the biggest driver when learning another language... driving in Athens was something else...thankfully most of my driving was in The Peloponnese....we sure miss this beautiful country ! We will ve back ! Thanks for keeping us educated !

[@Robindalmiras]

Great video! Absolutely, you need to learn the language of the country you choose to live.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Yes! Thank you! 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@andrewkjones2205]

"When in Rome, do as the Romans". It is a must. Your videos continue to resonate. You are 100% right about your perspective with the language. Bravo

[@mariamarneri4250]

Daniel, as a greek, I enjoy your videos, welcome, appreciate and like your viewpoints, and smile with comments like swearing in spanish, or your mom wanting only some soup, initially and finally ending up dancing ! Don't worry about the turkish toilets, they are more hygienic once you get the hang of it. As we say in greek, καλή συνέχεια!! to all your projects 😊

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@angelagrazia8499]

I don't know what other ladies do, but I turn around and squat when using à la turca... I recommend this technique. It's somewhat unappetizing, but you don't get messy.

[@AL-grhvc]

29:33 those are called "alaturka" here in Turkia lol..and you can't see them anymore here in modern restrooms..not very convenient..

[@kostaschatziantoniou3207]

I was your 75th subscriber Daniel. That was just a couple days ago… keep up the good work!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank my friend 🙏

[@vikipsomas4731]

Wow, the numbers went up so quickly, I found the channel a week ago and love it.🇿🇦

[@mariaporter2015]

I love Greece! Living just outside of Nafplio!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

🇬🇷💙🙏

[@thanossvolos3550]

Kalispera!! Many many greetings from a Greek living in Athens! Congratulations! I wish you the best to you & to your family! Keep on sharing our country and culture! 👍👍

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much! 🇬🇷💙🧿🙏☀️

[@vancejones4804]

Fabulous video.. Thank you so much making this.. So informative

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Love your channel, I miss Greece and must go back...really enjoying these videos 🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you! 😃

[@manos7958]

31:00 The same way a boy goes for no.2. An argument could be made that this type of toilet is leaning towards hygiene rather than comfort, with only shoes touching the specified areas and keeping yourself hovering over it. Also the same type of toilet is found around the world, eg in public places in Japan, they call it " washiki toire".

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@speedbird8326]

This made me laugh so hard. I think he envisioned his daughter standing like a boy for No 1 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@evangelosantoniou9025]

Love hearing your experiences about Greece!

[@speedbird8326]

Australian born Greek here who was forced to attend Greek school every Sunday as a child, living in Australia. At the time I hated it, but I owe my parents for an incalculable gift. Your Greek pronunciation is excellent. Love your videos.

[@barbarawilliams1745]

I have worked with Greeks and I can tell you that the Greeks who come to the U.S. are very hardworking and do very well in South Florida. I worked with them in sales and finance. Some of the best restaurants here that are owned by Greeks are well known in their communities, also.

[@kossllan6144]

Wow my friend Thank you for your amazing detailing video.. I learned so much from of you.. I didn't know before.. but to be honest this beautiful country of Greece.. it must be a gift for some lucky people to live on it.. wish well .I can't wait for your Next Video God bless your family 🙏

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@Panos32ful]

I'm not sure why but i love your videos, i really enjoy them. So much positivity. I'm really happy you enjoy your life in Greece. Cool guy!

[@SCARAMOUSXL5]

WELL GREECE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND VERY AFFORDABLE FOR THE TOURISTS BUT EXPENSIVE FOR THE LOCALS!!!😮

[@vullinghs2009]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ - αρέσει πολύ τα βίντεό σου! They make me smile. Also, we love Nafplio, so it's great to have you share your beautiful town and beautiful area. We are planning to move to Peloponnese shortly, so these videos are also very helpful. Have lots of fun making them 🙂

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing!! 💙🇬🇷🙏

[@jensatu1413]

I only went to the loo once in my 6 years in elementary school. I was always running to the toilet when I got home 😅Thankfully we had normal toilets in high school. I was hoping things would have changed by now 🙈

[@arinaalba]

I'm probably relocating to Greece (Thessaloniki), and your videos make me even more excited to leave cold and grey Paris as soon as possible. I've already been to Crete, and decided I'd live in Greece one day because I totally fell in love with this country. Thanks a lot for your great videos ❤

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Happy about your move to Greece my friend! All the best and thanks for your comment 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@Redoctomber]

Thessaloniki is a diffrent beast! :P ask a local like me :P

[@kostantismp3704]

Daniel, έχω δει τα περισσότερα βιντεό σου, αυτο που χω να πω και πιστευω οτι εκφραζω πολλούς απο εμάς ειναι ενα τεράστιο ευχαριστώ για τα πολυ καλά λόγια που λές για τη χώρα μας, καθώς και για τις ομορφιές που δείχνεις. Μενω σε γειτονικο νομό Αρκαδία, μηδενικη αποσταση απο Αργολίδα-Ναύπλιο. Συνέχισε το ομορφο εργο σου καθως βλέπω οτι βάζεις πολλή αγάπη στη συνταγή. Να σαι παντα καλά αδελφέ μου, κι ολοι οι καλοί χωράνε στη χωρα.

[@eagle872004]

about toilet holes in the floor - we have here or had it in republic of moldova such toilets in y2000 where for Shure. now may be they changed them.

[@andyreiben]

I love your channel and your way of explaining Greek customs !

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 💙🇬🇷🙏

[@Χρήστος-σ2π]

I was there on Monday and i left today. A small vacation for two days only. I walked all over the town and sometimes i caught myshelf looking for you. I visit Nafplio quite often, sometimes for work and sometimes on vacation. It is a great town. I love the fact that you love Greece so much and you feel Greek. You are doing a great job. Ελπίζω τα γραπτά Αγγλικά μου να βγάζουν νόημα, μιλάω συχνά αλλά γράφω σπάνια.😊😊

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Oh wow! Hope next time we can meet😀

[@peterllewellyn8835]

The squat position is medically known to be the best way to have number 2 toilet release, rather than the western seat position.

[@johnkozakis9554]

God bless you for your profound and pragmatic advice. I am NOW proud to be of Greek heritage. Fondly, John Themistoklis Kozakis

[@jeremythomas2204]

My husband and I started the process of buying a house about half hour from nafplio. I am from Puerto Rico and spanish is my first language. This is the first video I watch from your channel. I will look for Greek your videos about the language. I will be back in August but probably move in a year. That should be enough time to learn enough Greek to get me started. Any suggestions? Me encantan sus videos! Gracias!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Wow, that is great! My advice is to watch Greek TV shows. Just listen to as much Greek as possible. Learn the basics and put them it practice by speaking. Aqui estoy a la orden si necesitas ayuda 🇬🇷🧿🙏💙

[@thehealthinsight4587]

I noticed that the Greeks in retail or restaurants, appreciate it also when I slightly bow in respect, do a namaste, and nod my head. Just a body language of respect and acknowledgement.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Good point! 🇬🇷🧿💙

[@AtHomeWithJenn]

I will visit Greece 🇬🇷 in April 2025. I've just begun to study Greek.😊

[@sipeb7543]

Conversation Exchange is a good way to find a Greek language buddy ie a Greek person who wants to learn English or another language and will help you learn Greek.

[@jeremythomas2204]

Conversation exchange? Forgive my ignorance, is that a service? A website? Thanks

[@masanthar]

Glad you enjoy living in Greece, and very interesting seeing your perspective after so many years being here. Curious about your next vids, keep it up 👍

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much 🇬🇷🧿🙏💙☀️💫🌸

[@οκταβιοςσκοντασιος]

your mom is super cool!!!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks 😀💙🇬🇷

[@mistertigre.4611]

You are totally correct it is an ignorance not to learn the local language the country you are living in.

[@GaryfaliaLaz]

Nice video. Thank you. Μου αρεσει να παρακολουθώ τα βιντεακια σου γιατι φαίνεται να εισαι ενας πολυ αληθινός άνθρωπός. Χαιρετίσματα από Κρήτη.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much. Ευχαριστώ 💙🇬🇷

[@spynexes]

Eυγε Daniel πολυ καλα βιντεο!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Ευχαριστώ 💙

[@andrew7720]

Greek here, commenting on the "turkish" style toilets. They are somewhat common in public places (public bathrooms, schools etc etc). In the schools I've been to, they had the normal style toilets like we have in the homes, probably because they were somewhat newer buildings (definately post 1990). But when I had my baptism of fire with those toilets? In the army... During my army service, for 9 months I had to use that hole in the ground. And ok, peeing is easy... But squatting down for 5-10 mins, damn that hurts the knees so much. But, supposedly it very easy to clear them. We just sprayed eveything with chlorine and water it down with the hose. These style of toiletes are remnants from previous decades...

[@גיללרר]

Good morning, cannot wait for your next video. fascinating and so enriching.What a fascinating and inviting country.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you! 😃

[@sdepountis]

Great video Daniel. Just a couple of pointers: Store opening hours are both centrally and regionally mandated. There are general guidelines for opening hours but tourist regions (like Nafplio) and certain areas within cities are exempted from restricting opening hours. Also some leeway is given to the local chambers of commerce to regulate opening hours in their area of jurisdiction. Supermarkets will stay open all day except Sundays of course. About Turkish toilets: They can be tricky but are considered "safer" against infections because you don't have to sit on them, especially for girls. But I agree that we live in 2024. School toilets should be adequately equipped with sanitary equipment and not revert to 100 year old solutions. And lastly. I envy you for living in Nafplio. I hope at some point in my life I will be able to move there.

[@George-xb5ey]

I remember catching an overnight train in Vietnam in 2015 and the toilet on the train was that hole in the carriage in a small restroom, with the movement of the train it made it quiet the challenge

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonygraham8838]

γεια Daniel.. Firstly many thanks for the content so far, absolutely loving it. My wife and I started visiting the Greek islands together about 12 years ago and have fell in love with the People, the Culture and the Food. 1 x Kos, 1 x Zakynthos, 2 x Crete, 1 x Corfu, 6 x Kefalonia & Naxos planned for later this year. Everytime something goes wrong here in the North of England I say to the Wife 'Thats it, were moving to Greece' However I think that it will never happen so we will just have to keep visiting. Really want to do the Mainland, and get to know the 'Real Greece' as opposed to 'Tourist Greece' We both retire in a few years at 55 and keep joking the kids that we are moving to Greece and leaving them to fend for themselves (they are both grown up with their own kids) and there will be no inheritance for them. Also trying to learn to speak Greek (also by listening to radio) and practice where I can on friends who have a Greek Restaurant in town. Anyway less of my chatting on, looking forward to future videos and 'efcharistó gia óli ti sklirí douleiá sas, eínai ypérocho pou ektimísate'

[@topebin3287]

Love your videos. My girlfriend and soon to be wife love Greece and want to eventually move there. Our climate and way of life here does not agree with us. How much money would you recommend saving up before moving? Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Good question, but a generic one. There are so many things that need to be taken into consideration. Feel free to contact me here to jump on a Zoom call: mygreeklifestyle.com/relocate-to-greece/

[@garbagecanfpv9901]

Nice Video . very informative

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks a lot💙🇬🇷🙏

[@Nic-kers138]

Great content - btw where's your wedding ring? I thought you were married?💍

[@paco9713]

At the Karatona beach, right now. Will be glad to see you and have a chat with you!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

I was very close just now recording my latest video 😀Hope to see you next time!

[@paco9713]

@MyGreekLifestyle I am with my wife with our camper. Will be tonight at the Nafplio peer, then the next couple of days will be searching for a plot of land in the Tolo area ( Agia Kiriaki, Asini, Drepano...) Any suggestions? Real estate company?

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Go to Errikos Real Estate in Nafplio and ask for Ms. Gogo Dimopoulou

[@NIKOLASINGLESSIS]

in the sixties and seventies there was a break for all working people during miday throughout the week due to heat (no aircondition at that time ) !!!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Intresting🇬🇷

[@raypantelides5673]

Great advise for people who have never been to Greece before!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 🙏🇬🇷🧿💙

[@raypantelides5673]

@@MovingForwardLifestyle by the way how long is that walk one way

[@razisn]

Lol, if you stay in Lesvos island for a while you will soon learn to drink ouzo with everything, charcoal grilled lamb chops included.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Wow, didn't know that. 🇬🇷💙

[@RiReZe1]

Great video ! Could you talk about healthcare and superior education in one of you future videos please and thank you very much. Saludos desde Chile.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Absolutely my friend. Saludos desde Grecia amigo. Aqui estoy a la orden🇬🇷💙🙏

[@munkiesyeah]

I absolutely agree with you about the fact that it’s the immigrant who needs to adapt to their chosen country. Ok, so I’m from Britain and it’s crazy how many people I know in France (where I live) who, despite being here for 30 odd years, have not bothered too much to learn French. They’re in their little English speaking bubble. It’s weird! I’m hearing impaired and I’ve managed an upper-intermediate level of French. I don’t have any English speaking friends. All my interactions outside of my home are in French. We’ve integrated extremely well. The reason why your videos are being recommended to me is because I’m going on holiday to Corfu and I want to learn some Greek for my stay. I’m not someone who expects others to speak English. I want to be able to be polite and express thanks to people in their language and in their country. … and watching your videos, Greece looks stunning! I’m wondering if I chose the right country to relocate to. Although, I love France and my buddies here. By the way, I heard that between Spanish and Greek, there are many shared pronunciations. Does this make Greek pronunciation easier for you seeing as you speak Spanish? Thanks for your videos, they’re super interesting 😊

[@Lisimachos]

Greek is totally different from Spanish language and more difficult than Spanish….If you speak Fr is easier to learn Spanish ..but if you are interested and take your time being able to speak to other Greek people without fear for your grammatical mistakes you will learn it probably in 2-3 years …good luck ..

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Greek and Spanish are similar, and it’s easier for someone to learn Greek if they speak Spanish. That being said, I know a Chinese person who speaks perfect Greek after living here for only 6 months. It’s all about the hunger for learning the language. But one thing is for sure, there are no shortcuts to learning Greek.

[@munkiesyeah]

@@Lisimachos Ah, that’s interesting. I speak French and I’m using it to learn Spanish instead of English. It’s funny how by knowing French and English gives you many clues to Spanish and Italian. It’s fascinating. Happy learning 😀

[@munkiesyeah]

@@MovingForwardLifestyle Yeah, totally agree that the “why” you’re learning is the biggest factor in making progress. I’m learning a little Greek for a trip to Corfu. I don’t want to take for granted that everyone speaks English. Besides, I find it super interesting learning new languages. Good luck with this KZbin channel, so far, it’s been mega interesting. Thanks 😊

[@kiriakosGR]

I love that you comment on things that we Greeks wouldn't give a damn about. Like the one about toilets and paper or the salad that we have to have in the middle of the table.

[@ChilliCao]

I think there is a lot of interesting and dull things too to fill several videos on food and it's surrounding customs, etiquette etc, not just one!

[@ThanasisChristodoulou]

Sea and Sun first to see ... Welcome

[@fancyAlex1993]

The country is beautiful. I wish to relocate there. How long does it take to learn greek ?

[@KNIGHTTEMPLAR555]

6 months.

[@fancyAlex1993]

@@KNIGHTTEMPLAR555 thank you, did you pick it up in 6 months?

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

It depends, learning any language is hard. But if I can learn it so can you.

[@fancyAlex1993]

@@MovingForwardLifestyle that's inspiring, did you learn it from scratch a and if yes how long did you take to have to have decent level of proficiency over that language

[@donmanolo4875]

Congratulations.... beautiful human being.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Wow, thank you🙏💙🧿🇬🇷

[@donmanolo4875]

Greek.... originally from Montreal. Been in Greece permanently for 7 years. 53 years old, but spent all my summers in Greece. Easy move for me. Also lived in Dominican Republic for 3 years. Learnt Spanish with the chicas. Not on Facebook or Insta. Pasalimani now. Let me know when you around. Will take you for a meze. All the respect to you. God bless you and your family.

[@kapu1ful]

How to share food when travelling alone?

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

You don't🙏🧿💙🇬🇷

[@alexandruszekeres2379]

your videos are really inspiring, thank you and congrats. i hope your channel gets the support and love it deserves, the same love you have for greece. keep up the good work!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you so much! This means a lot🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@VicinumAcademy]

venezolano pensando en escoger grecia como retirement place, sera que podriamos hablar de transition y final place

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Aquí te mando el link para que podamos hablar. mygreeklifestyle.com/relocate-to-greece/

[@stacie7900]

It takes orchestrating skill for hundred or thousand cars to turn a 4 lane highway into a 5 lane driving experience and making it look normal! 😅At least that’s what I saw with my own eyes 20 or so years ago, hopefully things are different now.

[@rhambo5554]

5:57 *looks at France*

[@speedbird8326]

I instantly knew which country he was thinking of as well.

[@dionisisathens7030]

another nice video. thank you

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you🇬🇷💙

[@supporta]

great video

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@GinoNearns]

Μπράβο σας!

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks🇬🇷🧿🙏💙

[@mariabox5938]

How much Time IT takes to learn greek?

[@wizzle89]

any tips or resources for learning greek? I have a book course that is quite good but curious if you have any other tips or resources to learn the language. Thank you!

[@nikosniko7092]

KZbin

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Watch Greek TV show

[@alexuslawns]

Great video ❤

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 🙏🇬🇷💙

[@VickisDiary]

My daughters attended primary and high school in Greece, so I’m very familiar with the Turkish toilets 😂 They are perceived as more hygienic and don’t forget that humans are naturally ment to squat to do their business 😂

[@pablokoz7497]

Yea , I’m from south Florida and the first language there is Spanish

[@livetwiceforyou]

Is covid vaccine still mandatory for residents over 60-year of age ?

[@moonwalker9266]

On another note about the language... Most English speaking people are mostly in very touristy areas but on the other hand many of the older people still don't have it. Gen X like my husband and Millennials like my self learned English either at schools or private schooling.... Me my son and daughter are self taught (I did get a degree tho lmao) but the most recent years many kids choose to learn multiple languages dunno why (shifting to more academic needed languages or their families) but I've seen quite a few kids learning two or three languages. And in some academic areas languages is really needed for example the field I'm studying which is International Relations... Yes English is enough but other languages are preferred like Italian French Russian etc... Also I don't know how or why but Spanish for Spanish speakers it seems easier to learn the Greek Language than any other like English speakers. They still use the Turkish toilets because it's easier to clean and keep clean than the normal ones. My daughter never goes at school to pee. She's eleven and still refuses to go.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you for sharing 🙏💙🇬🇷

[@carolinaordonez5682]

I’m Latina and trying to find a Greek boyfriend planning my trip next summer to Greece , do Greek men lean to marry only Greek women ? By the way lovely videos amazing content !

[@Brad-tw2vq]

Congratulations on learning more than basic Greek. Learning at a later age is difficult. However participating is more difficult. I understand your attempt but youtube doesn't describe the long term difficulties with the language.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

If you say so. Good luck to you too

[@manoliskoygentakis4305]

❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂Και εμείς σε αγαπάμε πολύ φίλε μας. Να. Είσαι καλά εσύ και η οικογένεια σου. Χερωμε που σου αρέσει ο δικοζμας μικρός κοζμος. Να είσαι καλά ❤❤❤

[@manoliskoygentakis4305]

ΤΟΡΑ πια νομίζω ότι είσαι ελλινας. Εδώ δουλεύουμε για να ζούμε. Δεν ζούμε για να δουλεύουμε... Έχει διαφορά σιμφονης πιστεύω 😂😂😂❤❤❤με υγεία τα παιδιά. Θα σινιθισουν και είμαι σίγουρος ότι θα αγαπισουν αυτόν τον τρόπο που ζούμε σε αυτόν τον ευλογιμενω τόπο. Με χαμόγελα και ευτιχια σου ευχωμαι τιν ζωή σου❤🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thank you 💙🇬🇷🧿🙏

[@jayb1412]

How did you learn the Greek language? Do you also read and write Greek?

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

By immersing myself in the language before I moved to Greece. I watched Greek TV while I was living in the UK and I was studying on my own.

[@stathisphangan]

Monday and Wednesday shops are 9 to 5 . Other than that as a Greek i ran away.And you dont need to talk Greek.It depends your lifestyle.When i was living in Greece i mostly hang out with expats speaking english.It also depends where you are.

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

On Mondays and Wednesday afternoons shops are closed if you are Greek, then you know this very well. This of course is different if you live in Athens or another big city. I have no idea where you ran away, but I am pretty sure that you need to speak the language if you want to integrate into the community as a foreigner.

[@stathisphangan]

@@MovingForwardLifestyle Seems i am wasting my time. Stay in your bubble. I am out.

[@pennybleta2300]

​@@stathisphanganWhat bubble he is correct. Here in Sparti and Skala Lakonias in Monday and Wednesday the shops are only open until the noon. They are closed in the afternoon. Unless they are alisides which is major chain stores,like Kotsovolos. Even Sklavenitis and most supermarkets here are following the local store hours established by the local store unions.

[@pennybleta2300]

​@@MovingForwardLifestyleDon't mind him everything you said in your video is absolutely correct. You need to also make one to warn people who want to move here. Coming for vacations is good but living here is a challenge every day. Most people would have left this country if we could. And don't get me wrong we love our country but the state makes living in it very difficult. And this are going downhill by the day. In general no system works here including the health one where I work and asidosia I don't know how to translate this word in English is what is prevalent here in Greek society. There's no rules and not only in driving. Everything is gone downhill and continues to do so by the day

[@ThESlAcKeR-r5r]

If your friend doesnt want to learn greek its ok....we respect anything and anyone's choices as Greeks as long as respect is in the air...from both sides of course...but one advantage of learning greek is that you can learn easily other languages very fast if you know greek...we speak loud cause we are sentimental too much...we are open to meet ppl...when asked always find a way to help foreigners...of course you will meet bad greeks but you know there are everywhere in the world...so conclusion if you are not ready to adapt in an ORGANIZED CHAOS in Greece better have 2nd thoughts...SPOILER with fish you drink ouzo and with meat you drink tsipouro or wine

[@MovingForwardLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@iamgeminiwilde]

A lot of the toilets in China are like that too. It’s actually better for us, anatomically speaking, but gets a bit risky if you lose your balance 😂😂😂