Living the Simple Life in Greece

For the first-time visitor Greece is a heavenly destination due to its natural beauty, ideal climate and happy summer atmosphere. Even from looking at pictures alone some people dream of one day living in Greece permanently to get away from the busy routine life they live in their country. In the end, for most people this remains a dream. There are those, however, who are bold enough to make the move risking to set everything out of balance and start from scratch. How can this brave action be done?

First off, by seeking the simple life, I assume most people mean living in a quiet but beautiful area, within their means and with the basics in a cozy house with friendly neighbors and a garden. If you're planning on moving to Greece looking for the simple life in major cities such as Athens or Thessaloniki, there really is no point in doing so. Finding a job is quite difficult, especially anywhere outside Athens, whereas even if you do find a job, the working hours will be so long that you'll find yourself reliving your old life in a foreign country.

The only reason worth moving to Greece (again, to live a simpler life) is if you live in a small town or island where everyone knows each other by their first name and instead of cars, you hear birds chirping in the morning. If you're kind to the locals and they take a liking at you, they will definitely help you in any way they can. You must, first of all, have an open mind. Don't expect people to know your native language. Make an effort to learn Greek and try not to demand of others to follow your guidelines of courtesy and manners. (For the rest visit www.allthegreeks.com)

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