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  1. "Greeks don't hate other Greeks". Oh boy you are in for a surprise when you learn Greek šŸ˜‚šŸ˜­.
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  2. In Greece private hospitals are of easy things and show off. If you have something serious they refer you to a public hospital.
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  3. The US is extremely boring. The people are shallow. Itā€™s a big world out there. Go enjoy it. You only live once.
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  4. It's great to live abroad with an American income. Try living abroad with locally earned money.
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  5. I was diagnosed 1year ago with cancer. I live in Crete and was in need of immediate care. I had to undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy at a public hospital in Heraclion Crete. I was amazed by the fact that despite the incredible amount of people waiting for chemo, the staff was so well organised and so willing to provide care to everyone. Everything i needed, and still need, prescriptions, doctors notices, i just call them and get the prescription on my phone. I really wish to say that despite the many problems of the health system, the staff works very hard to provide care for the people in need, and they succeed. I wish to thank them for their hard work and kindness.
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  6. I recently sold my home, cars and moved overseas. Tired living in a country were you have to pay a fee to pay a fee. They call it convenience.
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  7. For me, I think it's down to mainly three reasons: 1) Democracy: Turkey has had Erdogan for 20 years. After a military coup against his government, he solidified his grasp and gave himself more powers even destroying the position of Prime Minister. In Greece there hasn't been a coup since the junta fell in 1974. The country has changed countless governments and the Prime Minister can hardly do something if his ministers aren't on board. The opposition can vote on important decisions and block government initiatives. It's important that power is more decentralized. 2) Safety: Turkey is the victim of many terrorist attacks and an active participant in military conflicts. In contrast, Greece is much more peaceful, there is no terrorism here and the country's military doesn't find itself away from its borders, except for NATO missions. 3) Society: In Turkey nationalism is abundant, religion takes root in many aspects of life and social progress is limited. In Greece, religion is also an important part of society but the government isn't controlled by it. One example, is how Greece legalized same-sex marriage this year despite church opposition. Compare this with Erdogan wanting to remove the theory of evolution from school books.
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  8. Hey,i am greek living in Athens, the reality is that if you are a tourist or a western expat you may get preferential treatment. I've seen it happen. You can see how it can be frustrating. People who abuse the system are all the illegal immigrants who pay zero taxes including gypsies who have made a fortune off the government benefits and every illegal activity imaginable. This is where the greeks' frustration comes from
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  9. FAMOUS QUOTES ABOUT THE GREEKS IN WWII: Adolf Hitler: "For the sake of historical truth I must verify that only the Greeks, of all the adversaries who confronted us, fought with bold courage and highest disregard of death.. " (From speech he delivered to Reichstag on 4 May 1941) Winston Churchill: "The word heroism I am afraid does not render the least of those acts of self-sacrifice of the Greeks, which were the defining factor in the victorious outcome of the common struggle of the nations, during WWII, for the human freedom and dignity. If it were not for the bravery of the Greeks and their courage, the outcome of WWII would be undetermined." (Paraphrased from one of his speeches to the British Parliament on 24 April 1941) "Until now we used to say that the Greeks fight like heroes. Now we shall say: The heroes fight like Greeks." (From a speech he delivered from the BBC in the first days of the Greco-Italian war) Joseph Vissarionovich Tzougasvili Stalin: "I am sorry because I am getting old and I shall not live long to thank the Greek People, whose resistance decided WWII." (From a speech of his broadcast by the Moscow radio station on 31 January 1943 after the victory of Stalingrad and the capitulation of marshal Paulus) Charles de Gaul: "I am unable to give the proper breadth of gratitude I feel for the heroic resistance of the People and the leaders of Greece." (From a speech of his to the French Parliament after the end of WWII) Maurice Schumann Minister of the exterior of France 1969-1973, member of the French Academy 1974: "Greece is the symbol of the tortured, bloodied but live Europe.. Never a defeat was so honorable for those who suffered it." (From a message of his he addressed from the BBC of London to the enslaved peoples of Europe on 28 April 1941, the day Hitler occupied Athens after Greece fought a 6-month war) Moscow, Radio Station to Greece: "You fought unarmed and won, small against big. We owe you gratitude, because you gave us time to defend ourselves. As Russians and as people we thank you." (When Hitler attacked the U.S.S.R.) Georgy Constantinovich Zhoucov 1896-1974 Marshal of the Soviet Army: "If the Russian people managed to raise resistance at the doors of Moscow, to halt and reverse the German torrent, they owe it to the Greek People, who delayed the German divisions during the time they could bring us to our knees." (Quote from his memoirs on WWII) Benito Mussolini: "The war with Greece proved that nothing is firm in the military and that surprises always await us." (From speech he delivered on 10/5/1941) Sir Robert Antony Eden, Minister of War and the Exterior of Britain 1940-1945, Prime Minister of Britain 1955-1957: "Regardless of what the future historians shall say, what we can say now, is that Greece gave Mussolini an unforgettable lesson, that she was the motive for the revolution in Yugoslavia, that she held the Germans in the mainland and in Crete for six weeks, that she upset the chronological order of all German High Command's plans and thus brought a general reversal of the entire course of the war and we won." (Paraphrased from a speech of his to the British parliament on 24/09/1942) Sir Harold Leofric George Alexander, British Marshal during WWII: "It would not be an exaggeration to say that Greece upset the plans of Germany in their entirety forcing her to postpone the attack on Russia for six weeks. We wonder what would have been Soviet Union's position without Greece." (Paraphrased from a speech of his to the British parliament on 28 October 1941) George VI, King of Great Britain 1936-1952: "The magnificent struggle of Greece, was the first big turn of WWII" (Paraphrased from a speech of his to the parliament in May 1945) Franklin Roosevelt, President of the United States of America: "On the 28th of October 1940 Greece was given a deadline of three hours to decide on war or peace but even if a three day or three week or three year were given, the response would have been the same. The Greeks taught dignity throughout the centuries. When the entire world had lost all hope, the Greek people dared to question the invincibility of the German monster raising against it the proud spirit of freedom." (Paraphrased from speech he delivered on 10/6/1943) "The heroic struggle of the Greek people... against Germany 's attack, after she so thunderously defeated the Italians in their attempt to invade the Greek soil, filled the hearts of the American people with enthusiasm and moved their compassion." (Paraphrased from a speech of his on 25/04/1941) NOTES: On 10 April 1941, after the capitulation to Germany, the northern forts of Greece surrender. The Germans express their admirations to Greek soldiers, declare that they were honored and proud to have as their adversary such an army and request that the Greek commandant inspect the German army in a demonstration of honor and recognition! The German flag is raised only after the complete withdrawal of the Greek army. A German officer of the air force declared to the commander of the Greek Eastern Macedonia division group, lieutenant general Dedes that the Greek army was the first army on which the stuka fighter planes did not cause panic. "Your soldiers" he said, "instead of fleeing frantically, as they did in France and Poland, were shooting at us from their positions." The Greeks originally surrendered to the Germans only (which makes sense). Mussolini learned about it and got pissed, demanding that the Greek Army surrender to the Italians as well. He ordered additional attacks against the Greeks who were then in the process of surrendering to Germany. The Greeks resisted, and defeated the Italians once more. After the embarrassment to Mussolini, Hitler relented and had General Dietrich convince General Georgios Tsolakoglou to include Italy as well in the surrender. And here's a very old quote from ancient times: AESCHYLUS: "BECAUSE ONLY WE (THE GREEKS), CONTRARY TO THE BARBARIANS, NEVER COUNT THE ENEMY IN BATTLE" Here's a little history lesson on the Greeks in WWII. The Greeks resisted longer than any other country before being occupied by the Nazis. DURATION OF RESISTANCE (in days): Greece 219 Norway 61 France 43 (The superpower at the time) Poland 30 Belgium 18 Holland 4 Yugoslavia 3 Denmark 0 (The Danes surrendered to Hitler's motorcyclist who was conveying Hitler's request to the Danish king for the crossing of the Nazi armies. The Danish king indicating submission surrendered his crown to the motorcyclist) Czechoslovakia 0 Luxenburg 0 TOTAL GREEK CASUALTIES IN WWII BY COUNTRY: Albanians killed 1,165 Greeks Italians killed 8,000 Greeks Bulgarians killed 25,000 Greeks Germans killed 50,000 Greeks TOTAL LOSES IN POPULATION PERCENTAGES: Greece 10% Soviet Union 2.8% Holland 2.2% France 2% (The superpower at the time) Poland 1.8% Yugoslavia 1.7% Belgium 1.5%
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  10. I am an American outcast. I have very little to my name. Iā€™m not buying in to this American dream lie in 2024. Thanks for your observation on this.
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  11. I am Greek. As a 19 year old I had a motorcycle accident in Crete which messed up my vacation badly and I dislocated my collar bone. I went to the hospital in Heraklion and on the spot they put it back in. wrapped me up and I was on my way. I am 64 now and it has never caused me any problems. I went to the US as a tourist 14 years later and while I was mowing a friend's yard a small rock hit my left eye. They took me to the doctor and I paid 1500$ US for an eye patch and a few eye drops due to lack of US insurance. Enjoy Hellas my friend and thank you for your good words.
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  12. Im in my late 40's and I'm putting all my ducks in a row to go live and retire overseas. You're my age. We know its only going to continue to decline. No way can I afford to retire here in the states now let alone 20 years from now. Realistically Im gonna use America like the rest of the world does. I'm gonna make all the money here and retire like a human being in another country!
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  13. Hello I am a Cretan /Dutch thank you for the nice videos. A friend of mine went to a private hospital here in Crete Greece for a serious operation he would pay thousands of euros but finally he ended up in a public hospital doing the operation because they had better equipment
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  14. As a professional nurse in public hospital for 20 years. Doctors and the medical staff in general in Greece are among the best!!!
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  15. Right before covid i bought raw land in Mexico, a couple weeks ago i finished building the roof on the second story. It was a really long journey but it feels so good to get it done without a single loan, just brick by brick. People see my house and ask me how i can afford it and when i tell them i lived in my car for over a year to do it they say nevermind. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
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  16. We moved to Mexico and it was one of the best decisions ever. You are correct that more traditional cultures are more sociable. Weā€™ve noticed the same thing. Every country has its pros and cons and right now in the US the cons are outweighing the pros whereas in emerging countries the pros are beginning to outweigh the cons.
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  17. Thank you for your kind words, you are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay in Greece. It is true what you say that the Greeks are proud of themselves and that, not without reason. They carry a great culture. They walk on the ground where Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Leonidas, Alexander the Great and so many others walked... Moreover, for hundreds of years until today, they are threatened by neighboring peoples who want to seize their homeland. They were once conquered, but managed to break free. And because of their love for freedom, their struggles went down in history.. That's why they are proud.. Because they never hesitated for a country so small in size to mess with empires... Thank you again.
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  18. As an African dude in Houston Texas, I understand exactly what youā€™re saying. The emptiness of the streets was killing me when i landed in Texas. Man there is no life in America thatā€™s why depression kicks in fast, you need to visit Africa, you will see the real definition of social life and happiness.
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  19. Nobody stole any food from anyone. The recipes were of the land. Which, sure, used to be originally Greek/Armenian/Kurdish, now Turkish. That's why all the different nationalities that were once part of the Persian, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman empires share so many dishes. But because the last to put their names on the dishes were the Ottomans, every turk thinks they are Turkish. When historically, the Turks were even being made fun by scholars as "having no culture other than archery and meat jerky" But i preffer the Turkish culture surrounding bread. It should be just a vessel for something meaty and greasy. Who cares about bakeries! :P As for baklava, and other syrup/phyllo deserts, you should try the "Lebanese style". More crunchy, less sweet. More perfect. Ah yes, Ataturk. Mustafa Kemal, as is his name. Progressive by turkish standards, a true hero for them. A monster for the original inhabitants of the conquered lands which he desperately wanted to "turn turkish", as in, genocides and pogroms. I still cannot comprehend how one can be so patriotic, when everything around them shows that this land is someone else's homeland for millennia, and all you did was put minarets on stuff and called it yours.
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  20. Home ownership is a thing of the past for most. Only the rich and privileged have this option now. So much for America having a future when the vast majority cannot afford a place to exist.
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  21. 1:15 What you say is part of the Greek collective memory We have always wanted to be free and independent , from the Persian wars , all the way to 1821 and even in WW2, we have fought for our freedom Our national motto is "Ī•Ī»ĪµĻ…ĪøĪµĻĪÆĪ± Ī® Ī˜Ī¬Ī½Ī±Ļ„ĪæĻ‚" (= Freedom or Death) And our national anthem is literally titled as "Hymn to Liberty" I am sure that you, as an American , can appreciate that šŸ˜…
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  22. As a Polish individual who resided in the USA for over 35 years, I experienced a gradual decline in quality of life each year since my arrival. Four years ago, the tipping point was reached, prompting my family's return to Poland. We now reside happily in Warsaw, enjoying its safety and cleanliness. Our daughter, born in California, Orange County refuses to entertain the thought of returning. This decision ranks among the best in my life. It's not solely a California issue; the entire country is crumbling while its elites prioritize excessive spending on endless wars and undocumented immigrants.
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  23. "Anything is better than Starbucks in Greece"šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
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  24. America stands for work at any cost to your health, to hobbies, to fun, and to family. Work produces taxes, consumers, insurers, and happy bankers. Without time to think, reflect, and plan, itā€™s difficult to see beyond the ā€œfree cheeseā€ and know that one is in a big trap. I left three decades ago, and firstly it isnā€™t easy, so donā€™t ever convince yourself that it will be. But, in time youā€™ll be happy that you didnā€™t stay when you intuitively knew that thereā€™s something wrong in our country and the few who are benefiting from it do not live in your neighborhood ā€” they donā€™t even live in the upper-middle class neighborhood. Thirty-five years ago 250,000 Americans were leaving our for other countries ā€” this gave me strength to know that I wasnā€™t alone. Today, this figure must be near 600,000 per year. America has out-priced Americans from our own country. And, it is depressing to drive through neighborhoods where no one sees people because theyā€™re all working or resting from work and who have zero community with one another. As members of a social species, this is absolutely clinically way off. Finally, consider how far down the road the strangeness in our country has gone for it to cause some its citizens to get up and leave everyone they know and the only place that they have known. This isnā€™t typical of our species is we bond to people and places alike. However, when the water in the pot weā€™re sitting in continues to get hotter, itā€™s our survival instincts that are pushing us out of the pot. Think about that for a moment ā€” that itā€™s an existential matter as opposed to a casual off-the-wall thought.
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  25. People dont want to be a friend anymore !
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  26. The great military parade of October 28 takes place every year in Thessaloniki and the March 25 parade in Athens. It's worth watching them closely to feel the vibe. Thank you for the very beautiful video, Īšalimera from Sparta, Greece
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  27. thank you mate for caring
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  28. Kudos for being a patriot, it is the natural human condition and there's no need to conceal or hide it. Shows you're a decent man who respects values like culture and roots. And my hometown Piraeus can surely use more patriots
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  29. American here, living in Athens. My 100% private insurance in Greece is circa $220/month. And I can usually get an appointment the same day, or the next day. I don't miss much about healthcare in the US.
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  30. I'm a well educated U.S. citizen that has lived here for decades working in technology but I'm formulating a plan to leave. There is a new saying floating around that the "new" American dream is to leave. The property TAXES I pay currently would easily cover a residence in other parts of the world not to mention the savings from exorbitant home insurance, and car insurance. The biggest benefit will be the increase in peace of mind to not be in such a divided country that has lost its way. The people in this country don't want to be good to each other anymore. I rather go to a place where ppl are happy as you mentioned. Life is too short...
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  31. Nothing wrong with tourism and tourists. The problem with Greece is that while it is a relatively wealthy country GDP per capita around 25.000$ (46th globally), the wealth is not shared with justice... Therefore, you see a lot of people living with 600$ per month (7.200$ per year) and then, some others living with 500.000$ per year. This is the inequality factor which worsens with time... It is roughly the same everywhere in the west, in the USA too... Of course we are in a much worse situation...
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  32. Well done for seeing behind the glamorous image Greece has on Instagram and social media which is for tourists over 40 mainly from central and northern Europe, America and Australia! Locals do struggle a lot! What you said is absolutely true! Greek government is focusing only on real estate and tourism while salaries and pensions for Greeks are practically a joke! Thank you for empathizing with us locals! It means a lot!
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  33. Call me crazy but I loved driving there itā€™s like a go cart track everywhere and people donā€™t get emotional and think you are trying to kill them when cutting into traffic as opposed to America where everyone has a victim mentality on the road thatā€™s why they end up violent
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  34. Watching American movies from childhood i got the idea that Americans look like Germans or Scandinavians but inside they are quite Greek. I cannot explain it but their sense of humor, mentality even their egoism remind me of ancient Greeks rather than Northern Europeans. And by ancient Greeks i do not mean the scientists or the philosophers but everyday simple people as pictured by Aristophanes.
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  35. I am a istanbullian woman at the age of 23 I don't wanna waste my time in TĆ¼rkiye bcuz i don't wanna live just for buying a house and a car. I hundred percent agree all the things you have said Being cat in istanbul is safer than being woman in istanbul
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  36. My Greek grandfather born in 1915 used to spend months for his business in Istanbul every year throughout the 40s the 50s and up to 1965-6. Then he visited Istanbul again in 1995 or so just few years before he died. He was so impressed with how much Turkey has changed and how similar Turkey and Turks had become to Greece and Greek people. One think that impressed him a lot was how much music has changed and how similar it had become to Greek music and the other think that somehow impressed him was that he saw some houses with balconies lol
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  37. You're a good person, I'd like to know you some day. Keep having joy in your life.
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  38. Most people just want to be left alone to live their lives peacefully but thatā€™s impossible to do In the U.S.
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  39. Anything is better than Starbucks!!!!!! Greeks give it to you straight LOL.....
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  40. As a local, it has to be noted, that despite having just 3 lines for now, it's incredibly efficient, and connects all places. Like the line you rode takes directly to the Airport, without having to even change lines. That's something that very few cities have.
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  41. While in popular culture Metaxas said ā€œĪŸĪ§Iā€ ie NO, the historical fact is that he said in French ā€œAlors , c 'est la guerreā€ ie ā€œWar it is thenā€ ā€¦ Which I claim is way more bad ass of a comeback.
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  42. My town Larissa , have so many cofee bars that can all population get in that places. 1.150 for 150.000 people. daily consumption 9 tonsšŸ˜„
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  43. My friend I hope you and your turkish girlfriend have a wonderful time as long as you live in Greece.šŸ‡¬šŸ‡·šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡²šŸ‡¹šŸ‡·šŸ‘
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  44. I was born and raised in Istanbul, and I completely agree with everything youā€™ve said. Because of this government, young people are leaving the country despite their deep love for it.
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  45. Doctors/nurses trained in Greek hospitals and universities are top level. The issue is that they are short stuffed, the infrastructure (e.g hospitals) is not good and there are times that they lack of medicines, consumables and tools (e.g MRI machines, in some cases X-ray machines, CT scanners, etc..). I have to say in general, these people are incredibly good scientists and the fact that they do what they do under these circumstances, it really displays what human minds can do. I am happy that you do better! Cheers!
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  46. Exactly, itā€™s not just 5 minutes and out you go. I went to a doctor in Greece and he had his patients in for 20 and 40 minutes. A doctor who tried to educate his patients how to have better health. The doctors here in the States are most of them employees and can be fired if they donā€™t follow directions. Or, the pharmaceutical companies would go after them if they tried anything other drug pushing.
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  47. Weā€™re going through a rough time. Becoming eastern Eastern Orthodox has given me the power and motive to put my shoes on in the morning, get out of the house, and deal with whatever comes my way. No wonder our community is growing. ICXC ā˜¦ļø NIKA
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  48. Dude came to Turkey and became Turkish immediately šŸ˜­ But on a serious note, all the problems you mentioned are real, and we talk about them EVERY DAY, trying to figure out how to change things. The stray dog issue will be solved eventually. The tax situation is stupid because, if you want people to buy things and pay taxes, you need to tax them fairly to maximize revenue. I'm sure the Ministry of Treasury and Finance runs all these kinds of calculations, but I still find it frustrating. And driving... it's just miserable. All we can do is keep having these conversations, make our voices louder, and push politicians to act. And don't even say "Politics in Turkey doesn't care about the people's will." That Erdogan guy has been elected for over 20 years. That says something about Turkey...
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  49. You understood the meaning of no. It is Man's resistance to anything that undermines human qualities. The first condition of human existence is freedom. Here there is no negotiation at least from the real Greek, or the real man anywhere on earth..Thank you because you belong to this category, you are one of us!!
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  50. thank you for making this video :) as greek cant be more proud hearing these words from an American. Both my grandfathers fought during WW2
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  51. Greek from Greece living in the US for the past 7 years and currently working in American healthcare. The only thing that sucks about my country at this time is the economy. Other than that, itā€™s a paradise and many Greeks who have traveled a lot probably have come to that realization. There is something so authentic about Greece. People have not lost contact with their souls. They have different priorities, i.e. family, friends, socializing, relationships. Again, travel to other places in the world and see for yourself what that means. Also donā€™t expect to find a better climate anywhere in the world. America is a great country too, with opportunities, meritocracy, and very nice people. However, the societyā€™s priority is work. Thatā€™s why itā€™s the number one superpower and the place where most humanityā€™s advancements come from. But perhaps living in a society like this wears you down with time. I am very appreciative of the things this place gave me though and the people Iā€™ve met.
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  52. I am from Eastern Europe and I wouldn't say that our societies are traditional. Everyone all around the world is glued to their screens and they consume more or less the same content so it is easy to rewire values by providing new information to people. Most women in Eastern Europe are just as career oriented as Western women and they are also very picky on who they date. I am a man who is 30 years old and I had many issues with women due to me being more conservative leaning in values. There are no more traditional societies. Everyone has a phone and has internet access. However, the societies outside of the USA do seem better suited for socializing simply due to the fact that other countries are walkable, less emphasis is placed on car culture, countries are higher in trust due to them being more or less homogenous and mono-ethnic which creates greater trust and similarity between people while the USA is a heavily diverse society where social trust in others is very low.
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  53. 6:57 While that is kinda true, if someone trully wants that , moves here and learns the language We are gonna accept that person as part of our family , even if we will still not gonna consider them to be Greek We have a term for such people "Ī¦Ī¹Ī»Ī­Ī»Ī»Ī·Ī½ĪµĻ‚" (transliterated "FilĆ©llines" , and it essentially means "People who love Greece" or "Friends of the Greeks")
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  54. Healthcare in the USA is expensive because of the service provided. The question is do you need top notch latest technology to provide healthcare? Do you need massive campuses with labs etc? It is a race where once you start competing itā€™s never ending. Greece has good quality education and hospitals and they will never be MIT or Mayo Clinic. And thatā€™s fine. People do their best
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  55. I met an American couple with two kids living in Turkey. They mentioned that they have no intention of returning to the U.S. except to visit family and friends.
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  56. GREAT video! In America Is very lonely place to be..
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  57. As for the Greek countryside, it has impressive diversity and beauty, from desert to dense forests and alpine mountains: Vikos Gorge, Zagorohoria, Karpenisi, Proussos, Agrafa, Tzoumerka, Olympus, Pieria mountains, Pelion, Sporades, Parnonas, Taygetos.......apart of course from the well known green Ionian islands and the myriad Aegean desert islands.......and, specifically, the region around Karpenisi is recognized by UNESCO as the most pristine (wrt air, water, soil, pollution, wildlife) region in Europe, and in the top 5 cleanest in the world--if you traveled the Turkish countryside you should definitely do the same in Greece, which will be far easier because that diversity is all squeezed in a country with land area equal to Louisiana, compared to the relative vastness of Turkey (more than 6 times the size of Greece and almost 10 times the population).
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  58. Joined the military in 1997 left America and never looked back. Well traveled and visited over 43 countries total. So many cultures, new things, coffees, bars, fun etc. Its a plethora of choices to live abroad. I live in Seoul and Koreans dont smile and you can tell the debt and pressure to perform is wearing on them. They look beat down to me and I think suicide here is higher than normal. Me on the other hand im happy about the West as it built me and now pays me for life. Yes a sacrifice to join the military but I also have a trucking company and own a few high end duplexes for residual but I don't count on it's a bonus. If you're in the west I promise you its a big big deal to take advantage of the multiple opportunities to make money. Make the money B****tch and cry while doing it BUT once you have succedded and passive is coming in then you say to yourself okay ive grinded let me now think about the future. What I see mostly now is too many younger Americans want to roll before putting in the work to be able to live comfortably. I could go on and on but whatever you do before you leave grind now, have a plan thats a brick, and make it work.
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  59. Young people should take advantage of their talents, build careers without incurring debt through online universities, and seek opportunities in countries that are thriving and eager to grow. Unfortunately, in some places, more people seem to want to see others stumble, not realizing how this hinders the country's progress. There are still good opportunities to explore greatness in other countries. I believe older people, in particular, should consider enjoying their retirement in places with more peace and a lower cost of living, rather than enduring the stress of division and watching groups claim to have solutions while ignoring the populationā€™s needs and focusing only on money or fame at others' expense. As Iā€™ve learned, surround yourself with great people, find peace, and sometimes the best solution is to leave and break free from a destructive cycle.
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  60. It is so moving to see how the sacrifice of our ancestors can inspire people from other cultures. You sound more Greek than some Greeks. Ī•Ļ…Ļ‡Ī±ĻĪ¹ĻƒĻ„ĻŽ.
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  61. Well said. All people in Greece should remember the sacrifice made by the 300,000 lost souls. A day to unite all Greeks putting aside any political differences today.
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  62. Living in Ecuador for five years now. There are many adjustments. One is letting go of a pro (north) American mindset, which has become much easier since November. Living abroad is good for the brain. There's much to learn, and new experiences. In Ecuador there is more sense of community. I like these changes and experiences. They make life more interesting.
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  63. To be fair, Istanbul vs east Turkey is like Europe vs Pakistan. It is like 2 different countries in one. People in Istanbul are closer to Greeks than they are to their Anatolian compatriots. Personal opinion.
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  64. Private hospitals are just better "hotels" than state hospitals.However,that doesn't mean that state hospitals don't need to be improved.
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  65. That defeats the purpose. My kids are grown and I got into traveling and all I do is doordash and work at national Parks through third-party companies making maximum of $18 an hour basically save up a little bit I go to Thailand I go to the Philippines I go back to Thailand. Of course I only go for about a month at a time but still. If I was able to earn money online or learn something like that I could stay overseas and I would. It's so much cheaper. I saw a tiny little house in Thailand behind the big house that was just a one room with a bathroom and a area to cook it had no air conditioning but it was $33 USD a month. The place was very clean compared to the Philippines although there are some nice places there too. I was in Thailand in October of this year and bought a huge plate of food and like a equivalent to 32 oz drink it was $2 USD
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  66. All you really said across nearly 8 minutes is that Greeks are proud to be Greek. There is so much more than that. Greeks are friendly, hospitable, and patient about adversity, dealing with it through incredible humour, and through tightly nit families and communities. But at the same time they have little patience for BS and don't mince their words. It's refreshing as a Brit to see a complete lack of passive aggressive over-politeness you get in the UK. I just returned from Athens to the UK and I speak basic level of Greek. I love it there!
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  67. what you refer as turkish food is othoman food , what that means is a gathering of the whole othoman empire in recipes , recipes from egypt and lybia , greece and bulgaria , turkey and lebanon and armenia are consisting the othoman cuisine , turks , being the turks they are say its all turkish ... thats the truth , the kebab they so call turkish ... well thats persian dish they dont even have a non persian word to describe the kebab ... cheers
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  68. hey you are Greek now ! come back to souvlaki šŸ™‚ wishing the best !
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  69. I'm 86 and my wife of 57 yrs is gone, she died 7 yrs ago. Loneliness, isolation, etc are to be expected if you are human, you cannot escape it. That is why man needs God, because both are spirit. Your greatest asset will be the spiritual strength you create for yourself within yourself. You have no choice. Don't rely on drugs to get you there.
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  70. I lived in Europe for a decade and yes it is here, in my opinion, the death of the "third place" first. Social media feeds that issue. It provides an unrealistic standard for a lifestyle not many can achieve. Then comes the self obsession. Then, the politics. A never ending circle of pure sh**. I live in a smaller town and love the people and go to a cafe where everyone knows me so It depends on the place too. I'm in central Florida
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  71. My father was 14 years old. In the middle of the night, he would risk everything to deliver goods to the freedom fighters and even bring wounded soldiers back to safety. He was 14 years old. He grew up in Kastoria which borders Albania. If he was caught, that would have meant my whole family would be killed. Oh, dad, I love your humble acceptance that it had to be done. He hardly spoke about any of it. We owe so much to your generation. ĪŒĻ‡Ī¹............
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  72. For those who are lost. 1. Education is important, no matter what anyone says. The dogmatic degree is an entry level qualification, so if you're pursuing it, look to get any scholarships or financial grants to get you through high education. 2. If step 1 fails, the military is always a great option to jump start your life. After 3 years of active duty service, you're entitled to so many benefits that most regular people will never get the chance of obtaining. I'd strongly suggest military service. 3. Grinding! Stay out of trouble, be mindful of your spending, live within your means. 4. Exercise, eat well, stay off your phones for a good duration of the day. Read some books and improve on yourself.
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  73. I am Turkish I love Greek people my land lady was Greek. I loved her more than my mom she be came mom to me in NJ. USA. I think Greek people was very hard working people. But not any more I think they Almost give bankruptcy 15 years ago. Angela Mercel Aid so many Auros. But she got all the authorizations off government belonging like trains hospitals even Beaches. I may mistaken still those government properties ruling by Germans I believe. 20 years ago retirement age was 45. When Mr. Chipras try to raise the retirement age,there were huge protest in Athens. There is fact that the Greek population is getting older and without a new generation Greece does not have the strength to bear the burden of retirement expences.
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  74. ā€œWhen you start to walk on the way, the way appears.ā€ - Rumi
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  75. Another great video from you. Must respect.
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  76. Every country has its beauties.
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  77. Tourists/Passengers of the Metro should be very careful for pickpockets. In specific stations where pickpockets operate extensively, relevant announcements can be heard.
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  78. You hit the nail on the head with your observation: "It's not working out for you here in the West because it's not meant to."
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  79. in Greece everything is free and for the uninsured and medicines are cheap, if you want to go to a private doctor you pay at most 30-100 euros. if you want expensive hospitals of course these are for the rich šŸ’™
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  80. You can't just live in these other countries because you choose to. You have to pass visa requirements. Visiting and living there is not the same thing.
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  81. As a Greek , Thank you for supporting Greece !
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  82. We moved to Mexico a couple of years ago and we 100% agree. We only go back to the US once a year to visit family during the holidays and that's it. We don't want to go back because our lives are so much better abroad.
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  83. We lived abroad then came back, to make money. We then moved back permanently , I was so glad to get back to Europe. I could not imagine returning now, especially under it's new management. Never going back again. I feel like a refugee having fled a horrible land
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  84. Go where your treated best! I've been traveling back and forth the last 2 years to the Phillipines and I've decided to pull the plug on the USA, I realized my american dollars go so much further in ph and my lifestyle is so much better and free of the hustle and bustle of the American Dream.
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  85. You are 200% right about taxi scams but like you said there's a simple solution..use uber and free now, they work with star ratings and the drivers have to act right to keep their rating. They are still taxi drivers but they act professionally
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  86. Please share this with more Americans. They need to know that the Europeans have it better.
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  87. Put the point stands... Our healthcare, despite problems is okay , sure it can be improved, but its not as bad as we often make it out to be Sometimes , we the Greeks can be our own harshest critics
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  88. Weimerica
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  89. You might not be greek but you are definitely a philellinas
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  90. ĪšĪ¬Ļ„ĻƒĪµ ĪøĪ± Ļ„Īæ Ī“Ī¹ĪæĻĪøĻŽĻƒĻ‰ Ļ„ĻŽĻĪ± šŸ˜… come my friend to real Greece, to meet warm people! Come to Thessaloniki!
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  91. Well, actually, his negation was phrased in French, and it was: Alors, c'est la guerre.
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  92. Greek baklava although a great dessert was never the most popular dessert in Greece. That is galactoboureko.
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  93. Bro.. visas are not hard to get. I have lived and work in Vietnam for 5 years now. Work visas, TRC'S, tourist visas.. You can make it happen and live such a better life overseas
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  94. Recomend to visit meteora and vikos canyon
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  95. Your video title "greek healthcare is amazing" was so controversial it became viralšŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚Our clown minister of health used your video to "prove" our healthcare is actually good!!
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  96. You mentioned: "If you take a taxi to the city center (from the airport) you are looking at 60 euros" Here are the actual charges: FROM/TO AIRPORT EL. VENIZELOS TO/FROM CITY CENTER (RING) - Fixed rate - All legal charges and tolls are included: EURO 40.00 NIGHT FARE (00:00 - 05:00): EURO 55.00 Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras. So for more than 1 passenger, especially including luggage, taxi to/from the city center is much more convenient, and probably quicker than public transport. Note that the Metro costs 9 euros per person and only has 2 trains per hour to the airport (and not 24-hours)
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  97. Hi! Thanks for your good words about the healthcare system. i live just behind the church next to metro station, and was kinda funny watching my home at your video :)
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  98. Best vid I've watched from you so far.
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  99. The only way this will change is if rent is reduced to $500 a month or $1000 less than it is now so people have more time and money for hobbies and socializing and travel. Affordable tiny houses with no credit check need to be allowed everywhere. šŸ§æ
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  100. As a Turk, I agree with everything you said in this video. I love my country, but when I look back and compare how it was 20-25 years ago, I see that it was a much better place to live (though it wasnā€™t a paradise). Cities have seen significant migration from rural areas, and with an uneducated population moving to urban centers, the culture has deteriorated. Adding to this, the influx of millions of people from underdeveloped countriesā€”Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and various African nations has changed Turkey dramatically. When I realized it was over for Turkey, I decided to leave seven years ago.
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  101. Great content. I'm a new subscriber
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  102. Fact .Greece didn't surrender to Italians but to Germans . But . Because of it Hitler divide his army and sended less army to Soviet Unio and this was one of the reasons he lost .
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  103. Even private hospitals and clinics are 1000 cheaper than in US .
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  104. I find Americans extremely polite and sociable but it's true that they're also a bit anxious in their everyday interactions. Apparently, the more organized a society is the more stressful are its citizens because they have more things to worry about. After living in Germany for a year I started appreciating a little bit more the chaos in Greece. It keeps us cool and laid back šŸ˜‚
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  105. I wish (greek) people could say "No" to several of our government's policies, but I/we are too afraid to be fired from our jobs by our bosses. This should change. Greetings from Athens.
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  106. Interesting. I Have had a similar experience in Greece compared to Australia too. The doctors appear to be on a different level of competence. Good for you.
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  107. Was in Dubai last month and amazed how they are building everything there. In the west everything just feels like it is just declining or stagnant. The better move might be to live in areas that are growing quickly, and just come back to visit.
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  108. Greece is affordable. Here in Oregon, we're up to $4k annual property tax for a townhouse.
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  109. I just wanted to say that find myself looking for towards your videos. I am a Greek American that has had nothing but hostility towards me from Turks in America when they found out I was Greek. In honesty, I gave the hostility right back and I was ready to go. The Turkish Women were a different story. Very sweet women, generally speaking that is. I would like to see Turkey some day, but every cell in by body says don't. lol Do the younger Turks still hate Greeks?
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  110. Itā€™s $2 a bowl šŸ„£ of fish ball noodles there and $12 here in New York. Itā€™s getting harder for me to afford it here
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  111. I am 21, thanks for your wisdom and motivation.
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  112. I served 5 years in the 82nd Airborne. My wife is European and we are retiring to France. I love(d) my country, but I need more than mediocre overpriced healthcare and political discord. We are moving to be whole.
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  113. My mom made the best baklava, not overly sweet somewhat like Turkish baklava. I lost her last month and I miss her so much.
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  114. What a nice weather Greece have . I myself I'm half Greek but I live in the Netherlands and here in The Hague is raining non stop . I was in Greece/Crete a month ago. Some of the best vacation of my life .I missed it already. Lefkada island wait for me next year , I'm coming.
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  115. That's literally the internal monologue that every Greek has in their head. Spot on.
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  116. You mention that if you want better treatment you can go to private hospitals etc... The truth is that if you actually want the best treatment and don't mind the old soviet, as you said šŸ˜„, feeling, you go to public hospitals. These doctors have such a huge experience with the amount of patients they treat daily, they are heros!! It's not uncommon for a private hospital to seek help from the doctors of a public hospital if a case is difficult.
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  117. This because you are from abroad.The things are not so easy for Greeks.
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  118. I was going to fly in from the states just for the festival but work kept me here ! My fav event every year
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  119. By the time i can retire, my retirement money and the passive income I have will we worth much more in other countries like Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand or hell even in some Spain towns. It would be a no brainer for me. I like usa and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities but this country operates like a gigantic corporation. Wake up, work, eat, sleep, repeat. Social life changes dramatically after 30 Iā€™m just trying to save as much as i can. Blessings, be safe.
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  120. Hi I like your vids; Iā€™ve been a Grecophile for many decades, moving to retire end of next year to Crete. You are absolutely right; the new ā€˜Dā€™ visa is obtained via the Greek consulate in your native country, then when arriving in Greece, the application for the initial three year visa should be made; it then means you can stay beyond 3 months as long as the application process takes, although using an immigration lawyer can be quicker. The income route has increased to ā‚¬3,500 per month, increasing by 20% for your partner, OR you can go the savings route, which presently is circa ā‚¬73k, to prove economic stability for the three years and beyond. Once, as you say, your vetting has been done already in your native country, then Greek will be your oyster! There is a serious demographic issue in Greece today; for every two deaths, only one baby is being born. They need immigrants to bolster the population and spend their money there. Makes sense. Best regards KMW
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  121. Just always remember as an expat, everywhere you go, every country , the people there would do anything to get american citizenship and have an opportunity to come build a life in america. Even people in canada and Germany are trying to snag work visas in america. Our universities are flooded with chinese students. For every american expat trying to escape, there are a million more trying to get in. Let's not take that for granted šŸ˜‚
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  122. Hey man, stambled upon your video. I have to say great quality & very informative for newcomers. Here's 2 tips about the Athena Tickets/Cards: They can be reloaded with fares (As seen in machine at 3:14 ) & Can be used in Suburban Railway operated by Hellenic Train, In the sections Koropi - Magoula - Piraeus.
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  123. In an era of 100% rights and 0% obligations looking at the mirror is good advice
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  124. Scandinavia and Italy have become a magnet for American citizens. Scandinavia is for those who like the concept of welfare, and Italy is for those who want to try their luck and rebuild a new and different life, in community with others. The USA is very welcome as long as they leave their colors culture (white & black) here we are all equal and don't give much for something that happened 400 years ago.šŸ˜Š
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  125. Every day, I feel like living in a bubble and lonely, yes. People are not loyal they say one thing and do another.
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  126. Thank you for your video. I'm flying from Hawaii to L.A. in two weeks for my interview with the Greek Consulate and I've been so nervous about it. Your video helped to calm me down. Thank you!
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  127. According to Euro stats Greece is 28th out of 44 countries. Not a bad position after a 10 year economic crisis. But I agree, the struggle is real. In general Europe has many poor countries
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  128. It's not fair to judge an entire country based on the actions of a few dƶner or kebab vendors. TĆ¼rkiye is a large country, eight times bigger than Greece, with a wide range of people and cultures. Focusing on a small part of it doesnā€™t reflect the whole picture. Just like any other country, there are both good and bad aspects, and it's important not to let the actions of a few shape the perception of the entire nation.
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  129. Those days are over of getting an apartment for 400 / closer to 600 now
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  130. It just hit me that I have actually been to a Greek hospital when I was run over by a motorcycle as a 16 year old in Crete. I remember the nurse said I could be her daughter.
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  131. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ šŸ˜„... Enjoy Greece Man, Greeks are Very friendly and beautiful people.
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  132. If have not been to Aigina yet I recommend it! Makes a nice day trip or weekend.
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  133. Just subscribed to your channel. I may be heading over there in October. I was just there in May.
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  134. Yep, I moved to Vietnam, so cheap over here. I'd be great if you earn US income but live in Vietnam, best of both worlds. Even if you retire, best to go to Vietnam. You can live very comfortable with $1K social security, you can't do that in the US.
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  135. Greece has not requested that it be known as Hellas; Turkey has made that special request of the international community.
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  136. Welcome brother have a good life, I am a Greek that lived and did a 4 year Navy service in the US and returned to Greece in 1981 never regret it. Just be prepared for a Greek Turkish war enytime šŸ˜‚ šŸ˜‚ ā¤
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  137. Confession: I find myself looking forward to your videos, Thanks Large Man! (I dig the sincerity)
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  138. point 1: traffic, you're absolutely right, it is dogshit, awful, more than you know. drive defensively and anticipate every time, everywhere. It's like NYC taxi drivers but far worse and everywhere. point 2: taxes, yeah you're right, when I lived in NH, there was no sales tax and in NJ it was 6-7 one of the highest in the US, imagine my surprise. i bought everything and brought it over. point 3: street dogs, not optimal, they can get aggressive and harm each other, people, pets etc. afaik US solution is euthanizing after a time but i don't like it. I wish we could have make something like catch - neuter (reduces aggressiveness) - release program and reduce population that way. point 4: food portions, you're also right, that's called skimpflation, i.e. expanses rise 25% but instead of applying a 25% price increase, they reduce the doner meat and make the price same or a bit higher to fool people.
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  139. You have to learn the language to feel at home at some point bro and i promise you a new world will unfold by interacting with people and new ideas , information and places suggested to you that will change your life even more.
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  140. Haha as a Greek I can't really disagree with that. You're pretty much spot on šŸ˜‚
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  141. It's not all shiny and perfect!šŸ˜¢ But much better than in other countries! Mostly by a great effort overworking doctors and nurses! And of course the greek " Ļ†Ī¹Ī»ĻŒĻ„Ī¹Ī¼Īæ"( philodimo)!!!! Take care of your!! ,šŸ¤—
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  142. Due to my health anxiety, I've been to almost all public hospitals in Athens the previous months. The buildings might be old, but they have the modern equipment and the medical stuff WILL take care of you. I personally have weekly sessions with a psychologist in a primary health clinic which helps a lot. In general, compared to the US, I'm grateful we have public healthcare. Otherwise, I'd be in hundreds of thousands of euros in debt.
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  143. There is a sinister aspect to the high cost of healthcare in America. The truth of the matter is that most medical innovation originates in the U.S., and healthcare companies rely on the high cost of healthcare in the U.S. to finance their innovation pipeline. It is essentially a situation where Americans, through the high cost of healthcare, finance the low prices of drugs elsewhere in the world. It is a very odd and very unfair situation. But make no mistake- if companies had no financial inducement, innovation would stop. And the capped prices of drugs outside the U.S. mean that the american taxpayer is left with the bill.
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  144. People who do not have a personality and interests cannot connect only.
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  145. Facts! I still want to retire in Greece šŸ˜‚
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  146. Good to see you back Largie. Every one, man or woman, deserves the happiness and peace of a family. It's an absolute priority, but sadly the social conditions in the west have made it look like a russian roulette - at least for men. The situation in Greece is still barely manageable, but re. the US, I've come to know some truly horrendous stories and I really sympathize with the young men there facing these impossible odds.
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  147. Left 12 years ago and was able to get citizenship in two other countries after leaving. Now I have two kids, both born abroad, and they really need the better quality of life that the US can't offer. Will never move back to the US.
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  148. Rent your f house there and come over to Greece. Athens (riviera coast) or islands in the summer. Total freedom. Open a cafe or something and live your life man.
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  149. I just found your channel yesterday. I have watched a few of your videos and really enjoying them. I hope to start traveling full time late 2025 or early 2026 so your videos are very inspiring.
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  150. How long have you been living here? Did you have any culture shocks, like things you found weird or strange here?
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  151. You are not "expats" you're immigrants.
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  152. Thank you for this video I've been really thinking about moving to Athens Greece and I have friends that are from there and they they talk so highly of that government how nice it is.
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  153. It would be nice maybe in a future video to share on how you two met.
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  154. It's hard to talk about this in Greece without involving politics but there is an entire generation that grew up in short-term riches promised and delivered by socialist governments. And now it's time for their kids to pay the bill. Many lessons to be learned here for other Europeans and the American left. Anyway, things are better now than they were a decade ago and would have been even better if it wasn't for the last wave of inflation.
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  155. Wait till you visit Rome...
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  156. Good day, from Kamakura. Japan šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ! I left America back in 1979 on my 19th birthday. I was a broadcast journalist in the United States Air Force. I lived, worked and served in Turkey, the Portuguese, Azores, and then Japan, where Iā€™ve been living for 43 years come January. I did go back to the United States twice: first to Hawaii back in 1985, and then two years later I came back to Japan as a correspondent for ABC News. I left again in 2000, going back to the United States for 5-and-a-half years, first in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then Portland, Oregon and finally, Seattle, Washington. I came back to Japan in 2006 and havenā€™t been on an airplane since then. I have permanent residency here in Japan, a wonderful home, great neighbors, good friends. Iā€™ve never been happier than all in my previous life. Many of your/our ancestors left their homelands for better opportunities. Itā€™s time now for Americans to consider doing the same; leaving home for better opportunities. šŸ‘šŸ¾šŸ¤©šŸ¶šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ
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  157. proud of my country's history ,proud of you my friend Large Man Abroad for telling the historical truth...Actually Ioannis Metaxas said in French " Alors , c ' est la guerre " which means in Greeks "Ī ĻŒĪ»ĪµĪ¼ĪæĻ‚ Ī»ĪæĪ¹Ļ€ĻŒĪ½" which typically means NO
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  158. That museum is amazing isnā€™t it!
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  159. Greetings from a Greek immigrant in the Netherlands! I spent part of my studies in Iowa City, where I met some of the best people in my life. Enjoy the Greek experience and take care!
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  160. A few years ago i read somewhere that Greece has a type of tourism that makes a difference from regular touristm ,it's for in vitro fertilization wich we have supposedly the highest success worldwide and many couples come from US and Europe to conceive a child. I know a couple that only had 4 ovaries in deep freeze due to getting in menstruation condition coming sooner and it was their last chance to have their second child and now she gave birth to a realy beautiful daughter. šŸ˜Š
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  161. Thank god for the VA. Not because its good, but because I could never afford medical insurance on top of it.
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  162. Keep focusing on what you do brother ā€¦ love itā€¦ beautiful girl by the way keep up the good work
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  163. I canā€™t believe I missed it!!!!
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  164. Pizza time, all the time šŸ˜‹ !...You are mine my friendšŸ¤£!
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  165. Just subscribed to your channel. I may be heading over there in October. I was just there in May.
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  166. Asking somebody that comes from a country with no coffee culture about coffee it's a little bit odd.
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  167. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ you might also miss Fredo espresso and Fredo cappuccino also.
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  168. Welcome back brother! Greetings from New York.
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  169. You know your country is in decline when the vast majority cannot afford a basic existence such as owning a home, saving for retirement, or having access to healthcare. I have none of that.
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  170. Couldn't have said it better myself.. God bless
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  171. Great video! Have you been to Belgrade?
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  172. As seen in the comments, the mindset of your Greek followers doesn't seem to align well with your experiences in Greece.
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  173. You is living the dream there re homie
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  174. why did you leave Greece mate?
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  175. good job! thank you for showing our city from such point of view. Most of the greeks who live here want to leave but honestly its not that bad, certainly way better than most places in the world.
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  176. I want to make a correction to the price of taxi from the airport The taxi fare is flat, at 40ā‚¬/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am ā€“ 00:00 am) and 55ā‚¬/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
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  177. Brother, I left the USA 20 years ago, and moved to CHINA! Yeah. the land that everyone warned me against. Shit! Dude, it is AWESOME here. I mean it. You all have no friggin' idea what you all are missing out of. Dead serious and real talk. I love the smiles, the clean air, trees and silent cities. I love how affordable it is. Hell, you can live off of $5 and have three HUGE meals a day. Even the bad days here are so much better than the best days that I had back in PA (Pennsylvania).
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  178. Wish you well man, Greece has many problems (graphiti, chaotic design of cities etc) but also good stuff like this.
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  179. Becoming a doctor at a Greek medical school means you are a very hard working student. It doesn't come easy.
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  180. 5% on a dividend portfolio?? Hope youā€™ll be back soon.
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  181. 61 here (my profile picture is from decades ago) yeah the 1970s for a kid was alright, the 80s were good, the 90s too, after Y2K šŸ’© started going downhill.
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  182. Cheers šŸ«
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  183. STOP telling kids everything is bad!!!! Let them be kids
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  184. no blaming but responsibility is gone
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  185. both sides of my family settled in early america. many forefathers who fought in the revolution and other wars (i am a son of the american revolution). was raised to love my country and to be grateful every day for being american. in middle age, this is an alien country and i can see just how awful the place really is. it wasn't always like this, but americans just did not care enough about it to preserve the best parts while removing the rest. now, it's a very lonely, depressing place to live. one sibling left the country and the few times she's been back for visits, remarked on how ghetto the place is. the rest of the world has moved on in so many areas and the u.s. has nothing left to boast about besides its corporations and wealth inequality. i've never imagined a nation so hostile to its young, from the womb on up. absolutely loath their children and care nothing at all about giving them something they themselves had, like a future with a family and community. it's all transactional. the smarter youth are leaving america behind and that seems to be story of the european peoples -- ruin their own country, then move somewhere else and start all over. mexico and other expat destinations are pushing back though and the option to flee is a window that is closing. digital IDs, gentrification, imperial yankees moving to non-white countries is not going to be tolerated for much longer. mexico is already making it harder to flee the u.s. by increasing monthly income requirements.
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  186. The pride comes of our knowledge of our common and collective history. First there is the language : take any 6 year old that has just learned the alphabet and show him the writing on the marbles from Parthenon and the ancient Agora. They will be able to pronounce all of them correctly (even if many words might not make sense to contemporary Greek). That's 2500 years of continued common language. And there is the religion. Since 50 AD, when Paul visited Athens and spread the Lord's word, greeks have been Christin Orthodox. Though the influence of religion is not as great at it used to be, you can be sure that it was a powerful bond that kept Greeks together as a Nation in the many centuries of foreign occupation. Personally I acknoledge that these are bonds were given to us as inheritance from older generations. Therefore it is not to be compared to where other Nations seek their national identity. But having a National identity is both important and good. Because if the people of a Nation do not care about it, who else is supposed to care?
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  187. gov + mafia = unite = never fails - rules for ever and ever .-
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  188. Helpful stuff. Greece is my fantasy retirement; a hilltop in CentralTexas is my more realistic one. My family lived in Athens for a few years when I was growing up (technically Voula), and I've had my eye on Paros and Lefkada as possible landing spots. Good to know that a minor indiscretion many years ago is not an absolute bar.
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  189. Dude, videos about Greece, made your channel reach to the moon šŸŒ™. You should go to nafplion one day! Very beautiful city šŸŒ†
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  190. Why would any of that matter. Expat or immigrant or whatever. As long as people integrate and are respectful of the culture either is fine. Problem is exploiting and trying to mandate your own culture and values in a foreign place. And from what I see the guy is very respectful and nice so I bet he is more than welcome expat or immigrant.
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  191. Excuse me šŸ¤“ā˜ You can't call TĆ¼rkiye a Muslim country. TĆ¼rkiye is a secular republic that legalized women's suffrage (1930) and same-sex relationships (1858) before most European countries. So, you cannot call TĆ¼rkiye an Islamic country šŸ¤“ (Meanwhile, there are laws about obscenity and blasphemy in Turkey)
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  192. Just flew out this morning and I loved the people but yes from a foreign perspective it is weird. Maybe just misunderstanding. I would come back many times. šŸ§æ
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  193. There is a lot of truth about what you are saying. Many well qualified young people possessing certain skills the market needs, leave. Now, it is a matter of choice - if you decide to study something which is not marketable, whose fault is it? De-industrialization is a huge problem. Brought about largely by the advent of the globalised economy. The over-borrowing to cover deficit budgets. When people decide to vote populist demagogues who caress the voters ears, whose fault is it? Also, do consider that we do not live in a neighborhood of Angels, thus having to spend more than we can afford on the military budget, which still needs much heavier investment. The solution to the problem is the appearance of a Good Shepherd in the political scene. And voters willing to follow him.
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  194. No youā€™re not wrong, I wish you were. Very good point about ā€œdesperate men create revolutionsā€. In my experience, the Greeks that are left behind have completely given up. Things have definitely gotten a lot worse the last few years, but the problem of the government not caring for its people has been for decades..and so, so many people have lost faith that things are ever going to change. Itā€™s truly sad what is happening to my country and like you said most Greeks canā€™t go vacation at their own islands. Sometimes itā€™s cheaper to travel abroad than go to a greek island šŸ˜¢
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  195. I live in a studio apartment 30sqm with a shared washing machine and without an oven and pay half my monthly wage for rent.
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  196. Run your own race, save, invest, and LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS. Time is a precious commodity that you canā€™t buy or get, so start saving and investing early to secure your future. Compounding interest is the key to financial success. Remember to be kind to others!
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  197. We have a 125.00$ Limit between my spouse and I for Christmas. Keep Christmas pure and simple.
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  198. Respect for some truly righteous shades šŸ•¶ļø šŸ‘
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  199. Welcome to our heaven with hell conditions...
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  200. Bro,i really appreciate your videos. totally different style than the rest of the expats living here. As for the public transportation. Greeks dont like using it and prefere to get stack in traffic. They think is crap (ok sometimes it is) but i find it convenient in this athenian chaos. Thanks for pointing it out , because the good things we have here, we take them for granted. As for the gyros, personally i can hardly find anything that i like nowdays. i tend to eat at taka-taka for the last 35 40 years. Handmade gyros ,different from what you are used to and another one near your place,towards kallipoli again handmade gyros, called taygetos. you can find them both at efood (if you are familiar with the app)
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  201. I left eeuu 2 years ago,no regrets šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ now a going to my state Miami like tourist and oh boy so different my view about eeuu 80% of the people have stress ,a lot with financial problems and unhappy???? And everybody is jealous about me šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
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  202. In 2007 I saw the future that is current year America. Even in 1998 I saw this coming.
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  203. ā¤ you are the best
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  204. I planned my escape from the US since I was in 5th grade! So I studied, stayed out of trouble, took care of my health, networked, and after university executed my plan to live abroad. Only regret is not studying international business and French or studying enough to get into an Ivy League university. I left in 2014 and only went back twice due to setbacks. Now, I'm in Serbia, living my best life. I tell people to leave now, as it will get worse.
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  205. What is better and what is different is the attitude of the people that live there and their outlook on this whole meaning of life. Americans always think that it's about fighting and winning there's no such thing as second place in America with a pat in the back and good job. People all over the world are different and they enjoy themselves through life instead of being greedy and having an insatiable appetite for things and money and power Prove me wrong and I'm not talking obviously about everybody but the majority is like that
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  206. Fan fact: Citizens of Menton, a French town near the French-Italian borders had put signs along the border reading: "Greeks, advance no further- this is French territory."
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  207. Well said but are you sure you donā€™t have any Greek dna somewhere hiding in your lineage? Also itā€™s pronounced Oh Hee not Ahi because otherwise it sounds like a celebration day for the Ahi tuna which possibly might be a holiday in Hawaii , (not that thereā€™s anything wrong with that).
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  208. Ok Ok lets say some truths for greek hospitals. The last year i run in hospitials in pireaus and athens, 1st of all you will take something like 8 hours minimum to finish and in the end most times you wont do nothing, most doctors are low ages so they dont know what they doing till and old man doctor comes after 8 hours that he will come for work and tell them what to do.... 2nd of all and very basic you close an apointment for dentist or for you heart or for whatever , and they says minimum 2 months to 6 months and god bless if they say more, so we pay IKA through our work and we take balls.... Thats the truth and nothing else. I would prefer to have to pay health care and take care me or my woman fast not the next year....
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  209. I am Greek and have lived half of my life in the US and his account is 100% accurate. In the US even when i had the best insurance through my job it wasn't as good as in Greece. In the US the doctor sees you for 3 minutes. In Greece for half an hour. Even if you pay for a private doctor in Greece it's around 50 euros which is really not that much even for Greece. It's a lot less than car repairs. It's what you would pay for a meal for two at a restaurant.
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  210. This is a very true statement. Also Greeks tend to moan about everything that's public services, taxes, health insurance, but what they miss is that in the rest 99% of the world countries, health service is either a lot worst or 10 times more expensive and not as inclusive.
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  211. In a couple weeks I'll be headed to SE Asia for a few months of travel and exploring. Then back to the US to work the summer season in a national park. I can't see going back to the 9-5 world and paying for a crappy overpriced apartment somewhere and insane cost of living. That model seems to be dying for a lot of people. Being a minimalist in today's world opens up a lot of freedom. Enjoyed the video šŸ‘
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  212. Looking forward to the return to Greece.! On $2000/mo you can literally live like a multimillionaire in most of China (outside the tier 1 cities) it is for this reason my Chinese wife and I will retire part time over there. We are renovating a 2 bedroom apartment in a high rise in Jingzhou city in Hubei Province (she inherited ) for 40k which would be easily 200k in USA. We live in Silicon Valley and if we didnā€™t buy our home years ago we would NEVER be able to buy a home here and we are a 2 income household. The rental income in USA goes VERY far in China. I have 10yr (renewable) family visa for China. China now controls the main shipping port In Greece
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  213. Have a Frappe and enjoy the day.
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  214. Coffee is big part of our lifes .The first thing i do whenever i go back in Greece is to drink a coffee. Cold or hot doesn't matter. Thessaloniki especially is my favorite city for coffee ā˜•ļø
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  215. Big man take us to an AEK or Olympiakos match?
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  216. Do you ever catch tge ferry out to the Islands?
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  217. I gotta move back to the States from Japan for tax reasons and it sucks to all hell. I am dreading the day and I don't know how I am going to survive with the screwed up healthcare situation and cost of living. šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­
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  218. honest question: what do you think about having to record this inside a car at a parking lot? I always see people from the US talking from their car and honestly wonder: why not outside or at home? why in a car?
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  219. It's been time to pick up and go for quite a while now...
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  220. I definitely agree with this. Saw the same thing in the Army living in other countries that life was much better. As an example my son was born in Germany for my wifeā€™s stay in the hospital and delivery the bill was $1500. My second son was born in Virginia few years later, delivery alone was $25k. They were angry because she took the ambulance around the corner to the hospital the charge was $1200. Too much corruption.
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  221. @BillyTimes-h9rĀ  big fan of cebu city except for getting food poisoning at sugbo market
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  222. For all tourists: just use the metro or buses to get around. You get 5 day card, and you're literally set. As for transit: you have to make a video about the blue line, specifically for the Airport trains, and how most trains in the blue line DON'T go to the airport. Most tourists seem to not understand it, and they're extremely confused when the train in Line 3 terminates at Doukissis Plakentias.
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  223. In Bangkok taxi drivers don't like useing meter.
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  224. I'm exiting in about six months just trying to finalize some things and look for work abroad. This place just isn't working for me anymore, I'm out.
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  225. I like your thoughts. Have a great day !
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  226. Interesting video, but your Anglo arrogance about refusing to learn Turkish or any languages is kind of strange. Yes English is indeed an international language of the world, but will you have a better and more authentic experience learning even a few phrases and words of the country you're visiting? Undeniably. It's a show of respect as well. Multipolarity is on the rise. The global importance of the anglosphere will still be important in 10,20,30 years from now, but way less than it has been in previous decades - it makes sense to drop the anglo entitlement and embrace 90% of the world that is not western, a good step would be actually humbling yourself and accepting that they speak different languages in different parts of the world.
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  227. Your a legend, well said !!
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  228. Keep walking
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  229. And extending the year long visa by another year is a no brainer?
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  230. Thank you... keep it going
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  231. Helpful thank you.
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  232. Nice !!! Will you move to Turkey ?
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  233. How can your govt (USA) administer 350 Mill. people......very problematic
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  234. "riding like a local" "pays for a ticket"
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  235. Nice video ,well presentedā€¦.until next Time ā€¦.AlexšŸ‡¬šŸ‡·
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  236. Love youe videos dude! I recently found you. Subscribed!
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  237. Iā€™m sure everyone has noticed that Trump is packing his cabinet with multi-BILLIONAIRES. You seriothink theyā€™re going to make policy that benefits the middle class? Nope, theyā€™re going to make policy that benefits the ultra wealthy. They refuse to allow schools to teach basic personal finance skills because banks want you ignorant. A financially educated population will cut into their profits. Itā€™s AMAZING grade schools donā€™t teach this. Iā€™ve taken it upon myself to educate my nieces and nephews at a young age. I canā€™t wait to move to Italy when I retire at 56. Folks, listen to him and invest. Let your money work for you. Pay yourself first, not Gucci. If you have no idea what you want or need, listen to him and join the military.
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  238. the trick in America is you have people who are hard workers, who've only ever tried to do good for themselves and others, and yet still only get shit on, rejected, nowhere financially etc. And what's the American system's response/message to these genuine human beings? Sucks to suck! It's your own fault you weak pathetic person! You got what's coming to you! In other words, taking cover for this totally abusive, inhuman environment that's been built up around us against our interests and without our consent, that only poisons us mentally, physically and spiritually. Telling us we all just need to 'toughen' up, for this, what they tout as the "real" world. No. It's enslavement. It's overt corporate feudalism, anti-natal, anti-human. It has to be stopped one way or another. Thank you for putting this out here. o7
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  239. Viva EspaƱa šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡øšŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ŗšŸ·šŸ·šŸ‘
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  240. I'm arriving tomorrow for three weeks. Can't wait!
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  241. Listening to you is like listening to myself while talking to visitors from abroad the last 20 years that I'm working in tourism industry... Very well said once more! Thank you
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  242. Have you though of living in Turkey with your beautiful wife?
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  243. As a Greek, I was never a fan of oriental desserts. When I was a child, I loved chocolate. I used to eat not only chocolate bars, but also a cake called "pasta sokolatina". They are still available, but I avoid sugar at my age. Nevertheless, when I feel the need to eat something sweet, I usually buy a dessert called "profiterol", which mainly contains chocolate cream and whipped cream. The individual portion costs between 3 and 3.5 euros and is rather small, so that I don't get too many calories. šŸ˜ƒ
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  244. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  Exactly, I am one of those Greeks, and to me, the ancient sites have always been "there" I do want to go one day , but since it is always there , I always procrastinate about going
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  245. Nice video...šŸ˜Š
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  246. Thank you for this video!
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  247. Great videos, you present the info really well. How are you getting on with the greek language?
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  248. Well said! Thank you
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  249. Had to smile when I noticed this is my city of Piraeus. Welcome to the neighborhood! All things aside, thank you for your fair view of the system. Itā€™s much beleaguered but as someone who has traveled a lot abroad, including US (mostly Seattle/ SF) Iā€™ve come to appreciate the ease of access to a lot of services , here in Greece. Even many private services are still way cheaper than elsewhere, even if you have to pay out of pocket. Wishing you the best in your time here (ā€¦ subscribed too, of course šŸ™‚)
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  250. You are talking as somebody that have worked and invested in USA. This mindset doesnā€™t work if you have no savings. If you work and live abroad youā€™re not going to make it. Outside of US is more expensive. Youā€™re talking for example about a dinner 50 euro. You know that most EU countries people make 50 euro or less in A DAY!? It is like if you pay 200$ per person eating out here in US. Appreciate your content. Keep going.
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  251. The more time I spend listening to you the more I want to escape. I have been trapped in the rat race for 20+ years and I look at the cost of everything is insane I want affordable housing and medical coverage and a lifestlye outside of America and it terrifies me because if I leave I wont return.
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  252. I think we are also just not well traveled and when we do get to a different country it's culture shock.
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  253. Thanks!
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  254. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  I hope you liked Istanbul, and I recommend that you explore other regions of TĆ¼rkiye as well i hope peace in world
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  255. the "cream" in greek cappucinos is just whipped milk, its not that unhealthy...
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  256. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  Do you have any info or links about bus transportation to Meteora?
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  257. I've seen other videos like this. But this will be my first comment on this topic i think. First off, shout out to you. I will say, I think, if I move abroad I need to make sure I live off of usd. Which means, I'd need to live in a country where the dollar is strong or decent. I believe we have df takes of why us Americans are leaving our US. Either way, regardless if our takes differ, the end result remains. In my experience/my view, we're an uptight nation. We stay in our bubble. We get creeped out too easily. We freak out too easily. I'll admit. I keep to myself too. Because I'm edgy. Edgy personalities are an outcast in America. I'll give an example of what I mean. Guy finds a girl attractive, but she looks young. The guy is already a bad person if he befriends the female. Not sure of the age until he says hello. But he's already a bad guy, again, because he approached a female who looks young. And unfortunately, age is one of multiple topics that make us uptight. Non western countries have its flaws too. But I grow tired of how uptight we are. Part of me wants to say more but I will leave it at that. Again, shout out to you fellow American!
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  258. Its funny how ppl from the South and China are coming in illegally through the borders and they believe US is the dreamland, while US citizens are clamouring to get out to live in SEA. Chances are, you only get to live well and live big if you earn/bring USD to those places. The locals who earn the local money are not doing that great at all. So, only if you have plenty passive income and SSI, then sure, plenty of places in the world to enjoy your money.
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  259. US vibe when you get off the plane is hard to describe, isn't it. Foreign vibe when you get off the plane is hard to describe, isn't it.
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  260. I met my wife in Thailand in 2012 while working together at a renewable power company. We moved back to the usa for 11 years. Nowwwe are back in Thailand and much better off emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We live a simple life in southern Thailand away from tourists and nonesense.
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  261. The most lonley people are Asians and unfortunately that is the future of american capitalism since it is the most efficient system.
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  262. New Video a new countdown with less days to go šŸ˜…šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£ Yes, unfortunately the good ol days are gone, but not completely... what do I know I live in Greece.. and although it's not perfect, offers a more laid back lifestyle, not so overly political, and Islands (not just 1) to venture out and about during the whole year.. and depending on the island, it's even better in Fall or early spring without the plethora of tourists and better prices too. Keep up the good countdown and you'll be back in Greece with a different perspective. Whether in the states, Greece or wherever in the world, stay positive and keep smiling.. it's food for the soul
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  263. Bro literally same got like 24 months left here, and man. It's like a light at the end of a tunnel, America is just a big churn and burn factory work till you die now. And there's not even a good culture to make it work it. You'd think the richest country would have a rich culture, but that eroded a long time ago. The odds of getting the dream life here are like a lottery now. There's a million better wives and cheaper houses waiting for us overseas
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  264. @LargeManAbroadĀ  soflo is a hot mess. It's where I'm from . I visit and come straight back lol šŸ˜…
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  265. greedy wall street politicians pollutes kids life
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  266. ā€œYou will own nothing and be happyā€œ started with the rise of mortgages, car loans, and credit cards. People were sold the idea that that was their opportunity to own more but in reality they have owned nothing this entire time. They had the illusion of owning something. With the pyramids of Giza, at least that was something that was done by the people, for the people that they could take pride in. They understood how to live in a collective society where the people work to benefit all, which America has never really done. Itā€™s always been about the individual and about the government/media/corporations twisting the facts to keep people helpless and scared while they increase their profit. A lot of people look at history with rose colored glasses. Now for the first time, people are actually seeing it and maybe will soon drop the narrative that itā€™s Democrat versus Republican. Because thatā€™s not the fight.
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  267. What a fantastic video, so revealing of a wider western psyche and almost creepy in its verbal depiction a recent history. Of course everything that stated here it's completely inter-changeable with identical comments that could be made about my own homeland, England. I often reflect with friends as a country we have is not the country we had and as a frequent visitor to the USA throughout my life I have observed with disbelief the way it transformed from the US that I knew in the 70s compare it with the US today. For myself I feel that my own country has already left me, it is now just a case of me leaving my country. As identified in the video, this does not reflect just the USA or the UK, but it is as stated, and affliction of the ā€˜greater Westā€™. Even Russia no has a strange appeal in terms of having some of the old cultural values we once held so dear in the west! Far better now to get away from the serfdom at the greater west to a more sedate existence in quieter backwaters.
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  268. Istanbul is fantastic to visit for upto 5 days. To live in? It's chaotic. In a sense you've just seen New York and think you've seen America. Go to Marmaris and Bodrum or even Izmir.
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  269. Marina Zeas for the win!
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  270. This is surely one way of looking at it. Somebody else though might also say that Greece is the initial family of Western Civ that developed its' own way of life, thinking and dealing with the common. The children of this family certainly carry their parents inheritance but as time goes on and they have their own children and grandchildren and so on they start changing the initial ways of their parents especially as the numbers started to grow in such an extend that the old ways were impractical to be if used in the old manners. So inevitably things change after 2,000 years. That does not mean that today's Greece is not part of that initial family and the same goes for the Italian of the German or the French. Everybody at any given point of time are part of that initial family. And this is the greatness of it!
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  271. I'm both bro!!!! And damn proud of both of us!!!!ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤
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  272. One day you should take the metro from Piraeus and visit some of the western suburbs (Nikaia, Korydallos, Aegaleo, Peristeri). You will find a better quality of life, perhaps cheaper rent and more peace and security.
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  273. Interesting video but disappointing to see the amount of negativity in the comments from the locals.
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  274. Imagine Greece in 2040 with decades of negative demographic growth. What will look like?
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  275. Great video! Semper Fi brotha!!!
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  276. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  I see. Must be a mix of the two. My ancestors are from Caucasus, Georgia mostly. People there have red beards even if they are not redheaded. Thanks for the response.
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  277. Your videos are very informative. The Athens Metro is indeed very safe, clean and straightforward, you can definetely use it as a tourist. I'd rather use it as a tourist than rely on taxis, because you always risk getting ripped off by the driver or driven around in circles. It doesn't run during the night. I've never seen a violent episode, apart from teenagers shoving each other. I've been on the London Tube and the NYC Subway and I felt very uneasy and unsafe, especially at night, not to mention the piss covering every corner. It's true us greeks love our strikes! We say that it's our national sport :P These happen fairly often and the city grinds to a halt. Athenians generally are a bit snobbish regarding public transport, especially buses, which are notoriously late and full of fare dodgers. Most of the city residents own cars and prefer being stuck in traffic and having nowhere to park than using a bus. The Green Line is the oldest (opened in 1869) and sometimes attracts more shabby passengers than the other two, new ones. The area around Attiki is dodgy, I wouldn't go there at night. Graffiti is everywhere in Athens! It's illegal to scribble on other people's property, but no one cares. Your tip about getting off at Thiseio is great, it's a nice area for walking around in the morning and also for an (overpriced) drink outside in the evening. The station at Monastiraki can get extremely crowded in the summer and there are many pickpockets around! Athenians turn their nose up at the touristy taverns in the area, with the guys outside calling to you to come in, however some are good.
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  278. Why do you mirror the image? First, this makes the signs in the background unreadable and, second, it distorts the landscape to the point that even locals can't recognize it. šŸ˜ƒ
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  279. Dude itā€™s Christian Martin. From your old unit. I hope you go to the pyramids in Egypt one day. Iā€™m planning on going there next year. Would like to see what you think
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  280. I was born in Greece, but I left Greece because of the financial struggle. You are an American and you see things from a different perspective. I had been living in Switzerland and after I moved to the United States where I currently live. I love USA, I have my job here, my life, currently pursuing a master in AI. USA was a dream for me came true. The thing about Greece is that the job market is poor and you do not have any opportunities just like the other most advanced western countries. The best decision that I made in my life was to leave from Greece.
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  281. The sentiment of this video resonates with me. The issue at hand is longevity. I'm a single 40 year old American. I don't have any remote skills as of yet. I've contemplated leaving it all behind and trying the English teacher route in Thailand but on the lower end that would only produce a survival based income. I'm genuinely curious if people who take this path can develop online sources of income and skill sets while teaching English abroad, and jump ship eventually ditching the teaching gig to stay indefinitely. Once I make the move I don't intend on returning. No pension, but my 40 SSI credits are fulfilled if that will even mean anything in 25+ years šŸ¤·šŸ» Anyone have advice for my scenario?
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  282. #weimerica
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  283. Thanks for clarifying! I try to see the best in people wherever I go. I have found several of your videos helpful, didnā€™t catch the humor on this one ( my bad!šŸ˜) Living in NYC and looking forward to relocating to Athens myself in a couple years. Keep up the good work and donā€™t let a few bad apples get you down! Theyā€™re all over the place (but Nee Yorkers can be wonderful as well!!) Good luck and enjoy!
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  284. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  their empire became your empire, they're a vassal state these days.
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  285. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  the brits. transferred their empire to you as they were bankrupt after WWII. today britain is a vassal state of the empire and as the empire goes so it goes too.
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  286. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  the british transferred their empire to you as they were bankrupt after WWII. britain is a vassal state in your empire and all the vassal states will sink with you.
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  287. Uhm... what the actual ??? Sure we have corruption in some areas but our justice system is actually pretty fair , its just a bit slow i guess ? Also why would you assume that a marriage would fail and end in divorce ? Also, our divorce laws are pretty similar to most other western coutries ...
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  288. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  did you buy it or are you renting?
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  289. Nice video!!
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  290. Public it's not new and shine. Because it's been undermined last few 15-20 years. In order to push private health care. Due to European politics and corrupted governments which are economically connected with those clinics
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  291. Hello sir. I left a comment and I no longer see it here. No profanity, no inappropriate language whatsoever. Did you delete it or Youtube?
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  292. How about in a small island do they have a good health care
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  293. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ I agree with you. I studied in Bremen, Germany. But I returned to Greece because I had a business here and the healthcare is cheaper in Greece than in Germany. I mean that it's affordable šŸ˜‰ for a middle class citizen. In Germany, I just got a cold and paid a lot more for paracetamol and for some medical exams from a doctor.
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  294. Im the guy with the red t-shirt in the backšŸ˜šŸ˜ Nice vid, respect brother!! šŸ™šŸ™
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  295. You arr lucky ā€¦..healthcare in Greece itā€™s sit
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  296. This local clinic you spoke about. What is the name exactly and what is its address? It is difficult to make out in the video. Thank you.
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  297. I have a lot of time thinking about leaving my country, at least just for a couple of years, I am from Argentina, i think this country is going to keep falling down for ever, this country will never move forward, i am tired of inflation, corruption, politics and the people, tired of everything, tired of living in a country where is imposible to afford a house, a car, or even food, in this days in Argentina your work not even guarantees you to eat, and i want to live the experience of work and live in another country, i was thinking to go the US, but i have the oportunity to get my italian citizenship, i supose that Italy is the right place to go, 2025 could be the worst year ever to chose the united states
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  298. As a blk guy feeling like i belong is like a empty hole.
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  299. 10:55 šŸ˜‚
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  300. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  I know and I apologize, I didn't use the appropriate phrasing, English is not my first language! The point of my rant is that in general the Greek lifestyle is much more suited for the Americans than for other Westerners, your attitude is not that much different from ours! Maybe it's a different case for people used to living in hectic, fast-paced cities like NYC and LA, but in my experience Americans are pretty chill!
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  301. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  That's a nice quote.
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  302. I really liked this talk. I actually needed to hear this thanks Large Man Abroad šŸ‘
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  303. That coco star cookie seems delicous
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  304. So where will you guys settle after the wedding?
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  305. 7:28 Still havent shaken off the use of Freedom units , I see
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  306. All I want is to hide in PH šŸ‡µšŸ‡­, Thailand šŸ‡¹šŸ‡­, Cambodia šŸ‡°šŸ‡­, Japan šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ and never live in the West again. Itā€™s getting so bad here itā€™s insane.
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  307. I feel you bro. I left New York for Abuja, I aren't never coming back to America. Funny enough I don't miss New York nor America General. Life is easier here, everyone greets each other, both young and old. There's that sense of community, which we don't have in America anymore. If you can make it out of America do it and dont be afraid to make that move
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  308. 7:22 we use to think only NYC and California was pricy. Now itā€™s every place in the U.S. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø. Man oh man. Stagflation horrible.
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  309. Gen Z is the worst hit and hardly anyone of them can afford to raise a family so good luck having a strong nation when the young can't have a future. This country is basically over, or at the minimum it's becoming an irrelevant third world type country.
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  310. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ thatā€™s exactly what Iā€™m graduating Bangkok University next semester, going to work for a few years in the states and bouncing back out
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  311. I love Cleveland. I played ball with the Cleveland Steamers back in 1975.
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  312. It's because they can while taking advantage of a strong dollar. Once the dollar collapses they will be like the rats on a sinking boat.
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  313. BTW I'm retiring overseas in less than 2 years .. mainly for cost of living reasons.
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  314. I'm 43 and quitting teaching this year to farm in hopes that my friends and family will find time to visit me...I have no debt, 300 acres, and this rat race game bores me.
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  315. Our culture has been programmed to atomize. It's a way to control people. Break people into smaller and smaller groups until they are alone. Think about demonic possession/oppression movies. The evil isolates people so they are easier to prey upon.
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  316. I always say the same: The most big problem that humanity has right now, is CAPITALISM. CAPITAL-ism: All spining around the CAPITAL. ''The CAPITAL is the most important thing.'' For this system, you are a disposable sack of bones. They don't give a fuck about your dreams, your feelings, they only want your money and that's it. Money is worth more than dignity, than work, than spirituality, than peace, than family, than you. A system like that is impossible to be consider ''civilized''.
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  317. Force by law collapsing of the natural habitat of the human family
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  318. if we realy love america, we should do our best to help this country of ours like do our best on everything like our jobs family and everything, and we shold not depend to much on handouts from our government which a lot of people is doing, ask handouts but they have nice nails fake eyelashes nice cars and so on, i see that on my own eyes
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  319. i think you are in pireus not in athens:P good video as always
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  320. Il Toto is the best coffee!! how did you know?
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  321. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  > I wasn't trying to portray Greek people as a monolith,[...] as some ideologically homogeneous ethnic group. Oh, I know. Don't worry about that. My comment was not meant to disparage your point, but to make you aware that you are barely scratching the surface. Things in Greece are rarely as they seem. And that is even more true for the people, hence my comment about buttoning your coat. I was not being literal, but metaphorical :) Some of the nice impressions you have about the locals, might end up being harmful for you in the long run. > How many populations that were contemporary to the ancient Greeks are still around that have maintained that identity? Maybe Egypt? In my best of knowledge only three civilisations are known to have maintained their language and, thus, their identities, through almost 3000 years. The Chinese, the Greeks and the Hindu (Sanskrit). Unfortunately the Egyptian language didn't make it through the centuries, especially their hieroglyphics where mostly meant for a very few select people and thus when that society collapsed, they couldn't maintain that knowledge. > More or less, I find it impressive that Greeks, through all that, have maintained a strong cultural identity. Oh, it IS impressive. But there are reasons for it. Where the Chinese and the Hindus managed to maintain their culture and language through their historically vast populations, the Greeks had no such luxuries, especially being right in the middle of the crossroads between Europe and Asia, in the Balkans, the "powder keg of Europe". I'd rather not go into it though.
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  322. You are the best ā¤ love you man
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  323. Pirates šŸ“ā€ā˜ ļø YEAHHHH šŸ¦œ
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  324. Going to Mexico
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  325. Greece is not cheap anymore but it is affordable from a us point of view we found marks and Spencer quite expensive compared to the uk .
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  326. They will only hate you back if you show hate first. Otherwise no one cares. Today's turks want to be friends with everyone and you will be welcome. Whatever happened, it was before us. If you come as a friend, you will be treated like a friend
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  327. wow ty for addressing the issue buddy, Greece is a shithole for us locals, as a father of three i can only tell u that my last 10 years where mostly 7/7 10-14 hours non stop work, not to live a luxurious life but for the barely minimum, the word vacation doesn't exist for most Greeks most of us get a couple of days off and that's it
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  328. Sorry but I forgot, MERRY CHRISTMAS šŸŽšŸŽ„ EVERYONE!
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  329. Some accurate points but you should've also talked about the homeless neighborhoods in the USA, people high on anesthetics in the middle of the streets, blatant racism. cops shooting black people a lot of times for no apparent reason etc.
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  330. 00:40 i disagree with you as a Turk living in the US. I live in Miami. Whenever i go back and drive in Turkey my mom tells me that I drive like crazy. Unfortunately that's how it is. That shit is worse in some parts of US. It's just you haven't lived across the country. Prior living in FL. I also lived in CA. While drivers in the Bay area were OK, the moment you went south things would go south. It's still not as bad as Miami though.
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  331. Ahah going forward do not dine-out or order with a mask in disguise or smth since each and every plate you will have will have and extra something something. LOL
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  332. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  Keep up the good work āœŒ
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  333. it's not that we don't know how to drive per se. it's just that everyone's in a rush and the average blood pressure is around 169/120 in traffic
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  334. Dude I just wanna hug you, like finally someone from not Turkey understands our problems... You just said it how can we buy a car, buy a house starting from bottom?! It's just impossible in this country so we leave Turkey...
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  335. Well you are wrong. My family had nothing so Ive found ways of making big money and become a jigolo. Ive got everything now!
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  336. Found my permanentheaven on the Greekisland of Syros dreamed of Greece Always
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  337. Super useful, but you have your camera mirror imaging.
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  338. Are you filming in mirror image?
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  339. You never mentioned those specific stations, thought trol.
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  340. You have to consider that Athens expensive infrastructure comes with a cost for the rest of the country.
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  341. The bus from the airport is not really bad nor dos it take forever, it gives options too for if you want to get closer to the city center or the beach & southern suburbs which the metro does not get to
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  342. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  And i live in Athens all my life born and razed in this city :) i dont disagree with your video i just say that for tourists in general my proposition for late hours to avoid this 2 areas. If you like we can join for food same day and share stories than i cant type on internet.
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  343. Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ  Appreciate the heads up. One thing u mentioned the New York subway , we get it , its as old as time itself! haha but there's never been any attempt to upgrade it by adding adding lifts or even ramps . Maybe there has but only in certain sections off it ? I mean its a big subway, covers a huge distance. But from watching various travel logs I never seem to have seen any or mention of them. I personally have never been to New York by the way. Again thanx for downloading and sharing your travels, enjoy and keep safe.
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  344. Do they provide amenities for passengers with prams for example and wheelchairs if so how does that work? I would imagine certain platforms would have lifts or a ramp?
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  345. You're not the only former Marine in YouTube to recommend living abroad. Another YouTube channel I watch is a former Marine in Russia! I'm a former Marine who served three out of my four years abroad. I'm ready to pull the plug on this country, I love it however I don't want to spend the rest of my life here. It's a complicated emotional feeling. I'll be in Spain this January for two weeks skiing!ā¤
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  346. Great talk. Thank you so much. Your awesome!
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  347. This is like as if you have lived in a small town all your life and believe itā€™s the best place on earth until one day you take a trip to the big city and then realize what youā€™ve been missing out.
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  348. I feel you on the Mexican food. There is no decent Mexican food in Ohioā€¦.and I stand by that all day.
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  349. Great location and great cast. Whatever you catch out of that lake is going to be tasty. The chicken fingers and Jojos at The Upper Crust in Akron are the BEST. Come. Join me.
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  350. How you speak of where you are is how it is in Aspen. It is gorgeous but everything is priced to keep the rig-raf out which is us, the other 99 percent.
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  351. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø šŸ‡¬šŸ‡· Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.
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  352. Greece? This is the unknown part of beauty... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw7rjm1IPd4&t=466s
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  353. ā€‹Ā @Ī•Ī›Ī•ĪĪ—ĪœĪ‘Ī›Ī‘Ī¦Ī‘ĪĪ¤Ī—Ā  šŸ‡¬šŸ‡·#1
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  354. ā€‹Ā @LargeManAbroadĀ Wow! I had no idea Turkey was that expensive. At last you can enjoy the food and scenery in Turkey. As a Greek American, I would feel so uncomfortable in Turkey. Enjoy your stay and all the best from Texas.
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  355. Bro you are the best love you man
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