One Year living in Crete | What it's really like as an expat in Greece

Join Rett & Katina as they embark on their incredible journey from the United States to living in Crete, Greece, navigating the highs and lows of expat life in one of the most beautiful islands in the world. In this video, they share their firsthand experiences of what it's really like moving to Greece and settling into Greek island living. Discover the challenges they faced as expats in Greece, from adjusting to the Greek culture to finding their place in local communities. From their new home in Crete, they speak to you from Loutro while exploring the charming towns of Chania, Agios Nikolaos, and Rethymno, sharing insights into the cost of living, lifestyle differences, and the joys of being a foreigner in Greece. We dive into what makes the food special on Crete specifically as well as share with you our experience of Greek holidays like Pascha and celebrating Panigiris, or Saints Day Celebrations, like the locals. If you're thinking about becoming a digital nomad in Greece, or simply curious about what it's like to live as an expat on a Greek island, this video is full of practical advice, personal stories, and beautiful travel moments from across Greece—including the islands of Rhodes, Symi, Kos, Folegandros and journeys throughout the Cyclades. Subscribe for more videos about expat life in Greece, Greek culture, and moving abroad. Join us on this exciting journey! Watch our Greece Travel DocuSeries here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXlHEJVxuSBVg4BKVxt0ABLRki-GGJZm&si=j7nOZmEUzUQ-Ieyr Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/becoming_greek/ Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becoming.greek/ #ExpatLife #LivingInCrete #MovingToGreece #GreekIslandLiving #DigitalNomadGreece #GreekCulture #CreteExpatLife #GreekIslandLifestyle 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Becoming locals in Crete 01:10 Seasons changing in Crete 02:51 The food in Crete 04:23 Celebrating Katina's 40th birthday 05:02 Pascha in Agios Nikolaos 05:45 Traveling the Greek Islands 08:08 Travel while living in Greece 08:49 Loutro to Marmara beach 09:14 Gorges in Crete 10:01 Things to do in Crete 11:41 Where we are in our Greek process