After years of research Kalamata would have to be of my top three choices. This recent video provides a n excellent overview. You tick all of the boxes from a retirement perspective. Thank you!
Your timing is impeccable. I am headed to Kalamata tomorrow. I was planning 5 days in Patras and 5 days in Kalamata. Its a short bus drive from Sarande where I am at now.
@@6789uiop Was there in 2023. No beach chairs, no umbrellas, no take away food stores. You must bring everything yourself and take it with you when you leave. Not many people and swimming in the water is like swimming in a glass of water. Highly recommend.
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Love that you put the lower costs and middle costs in your estimates! Not everybody lives as frugally as you two do so it’s nice to know how much more the average traveler or expat may spend per month. Great job, great video! Kalamata looks awesome!👍
Great Video, but the supermarket is pronounced „Leedle“ (like needle), not „little“ or „(l)idol“. 😂 Regarding the furnished apartment: normally these are only available through the off season (sometimes also shoulder season). So if you want something permanent, you should look for unfurnished.
You obviously know nothing about Greece which is famous for its stray dogs/cats, especially these last years because of the crisis. I did my studies there, I lived and speak Greek very well and still go each to this country year, so about stray animals things became worse, yes even in Kalamata where I was last month.
I love Greece but it is pretty dead in the winter. The Peleponese has many sites to visit like Sparta, Corinth, Olympia Mycenae, and Argo. Sorry for the spelling. Also Patras is close which has many supermarkets and shops.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. That looks like a wonderful place, if not full-time ,definitely for at least a few months..?at a time? More places to visit a stay awhile, than I Think I have years left or will be Allowed to travel freely? Thanks to you, I'm more confused with soooo many choices ! 😊 Aloha from Maui !😊 unfortunately not on Any list for inexpensive retirement, nor even travel, outside of camping. 😊
How much is nursing home and health insurance or major medical expenses. Who wants to take care of old people except maybe your own kids. Aside from meager SS, everyone needs extra savings or income of at least $500K for emergency and to live comfortably for the last decade or so of your life.
"And never felt a hint of trouble". The more a person t travela around the world, the more he or she realizes that getting out of the US automatically improves personal safety. It shows just how screwed up the US is.
Hi Dan - I've watched a few of your videos now and appreciate the low and medium finance breakdowns that offer. When it comes to rent, what kind of lease terms have you found to be the norm in most of these countries for the rates you are showing? 3, 6, 12 months? Do I have to have a particular kind of VISA to sign into a lease agreement? Or, is it case by case for each country? The reason I ask is that I would like to take advantage of the lowest rent possible for the shortest duration most of the time because I plan to travel through different countries, not retire. I'm sure anything is negotiable to a point, but would like to have all options avaiable. For example, the wife and I talked doing a 3-6 month rental in Turkey using Istanbul as a home base, then take 3-4days trips from there because travel in Turkey is relatively modest. Is there a specific webite you use for searching rentals that work in most countries, or do you search for rentals within each country? Thank you for the great content.
@garrickdries3115, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Is this what you mean? If not, maybe I should do anither video on this? Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips: vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/ What would my next video add to this? Thanks, Dan
What about any immigrant problems I heard about, both there and the EU in general ? And if you can, comparison with Italy, or even if better for you yourselves, since I kinda know your taste from watching Almost All your videos, which are absolutely Awesome ! Thanks again.
I must have missed you because I was there last month also. As a French, I'll retire in Greece, having studied there and worked there. Greece is a great country, of course far from perfect, especially with the local corruption of the health system. It's famous among Greeks the "Edwsa ena fakelo"... Also a side note : Foreigners are NOT allowed to buy evrywhere in Greece. It depends if you're part of the EU or not, some districts are restricted for non-EU residents for buying properties.
Private health care system is far better than those in northern Europe. I have many examples from friends and other people who live in countries like uk Denmark holland Germany who had urgent health problems and the way the system works there was awful beyond imagination (!!!) they don't even give the basic antibiotics (!!!!!!) almost all of them got manage to escape death by a hinch.
If you need an appointment with a doctor you don't need to wait 100 months. The Doc's here especially in small towns like kalamata will book you an appointment the next day.
I did not see anything online about a Health certificate or any vaccinations that are required. What is a health Certificate. Only saw Health Cert. for pets. Where is that in your links please. Thanks
Me thinketh looks like a great place to live with delicious healthy food with most of the European being fit or in other words., not too Western fat and not too.........Asian skinny!@!?😉
Not a very big city. The 2021 census recorded 72,906 inhabitants for the wider Kalamata Municipality, of which 66,135 resided in the municipal unit of Kalamata, and 58,816 in the city proper. I lived in a city of 50,000 and was bored.
After years of research Kalamata would have to be of my top three choices. This recent video provides a n excellent overview. You tick all of the boxes from a retirement perspective. Thank you!
@@AustraliansRetiringOversea-p2j is Kalamata good?
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@BestPlaceTravel Based on my research, I believe it ticks many boxes for retirees.
Your timing is impeccable. I am headed to Kalamata tomorrow. I was planning 5 days in Patras and 5 days in Kalamata. Its a short bus drive from Sarande where I am at now.
thanks
If it is not too late, visit Voidikilia beach. will bow your mind.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Interesting circular shape, sand ok too.
@@6789uiop Was there in 2023. No beach chairs, no umbrellas, no take away food stores. You must bring everything yourself and take it with you when you leave. Not many people and swimming in the water is like swimming in a glass of water. Highly recommend.
Did my military service in Kalamata 31 years ago . Now retired in Krabi, Thailand
Kalamata looks bsolutely beautiful. Thanks, Dan!
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I love the work you do. I moved to Philippines a year and a half ago largely due to your influence 🎉
Did u move from USA ? did u get the retirement visa ? which part of Philippines r u in ? thanks.
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Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/
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@@Amanda_downunder I live in Iloilo. O have a one year visa for being married to a phillipina
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@@VagabondAwake when are you guys coming back to the Philippines??
Kalamata faced a devastated earthquake in 1986 and since then it was rebuilt almost entirely
They did a great job rebuilding. It looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Kalamata Greece looks amazing, i'm leaning to retiring somewhere in the Europe more than SE Asia based on so many videos i have watched all over
Your exploratory visits will help you make your final decision. :-)
Awesome. Greece is the word.
Nice! 😂😂
Its got grove its got meaning.
@@VagabondAwake 😂
Love that you put the lower costs and middle costs in your estimates! Not everybody lives as frugally as you two do so it’s nice to know how much more the average traveler or expat may spend per month. Great job, great video! Kalamata looks awesome!👍
Our pleasure!
Great Video, but the supermarket is pronounced „Leedle“ (like needle), not „little“ or „(l)idol“. 😂 Regarding the furnished apartment: normally these are only available through the off season (sometimes also shoulder season). So if you want something permanent, you should look for unfurnished.
Pretty, clean, no stray dogs, flat sidewalks
You obviously know nothing about Greece which is famous for its stray dogs/cats, especially these last years because of the crisis. I did my studies there, I lived and speak Greek very well and still go each to this country year, so about stray animals things became worse, yes even in Kalamata where I was last month.
Another great informational video Dan
I love Greece but it is pretty dead in the winter. The Peleponese has many sites to visit like Sparta, Corinth, Olympia Mycenae, and Argo. Sorry for the spelling. Also Patras is close which has many supermarkets and shops.
@@somike zero criminality. Peace and quite.
Like most of Europe
You are totally wrong!Kalamata in the winter is pretty alive!!!Is full of restaurants bars. coffee shops and you can find whatever you want!!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. That looks like a wonderful place, if not full-time ,definitely for at least a few months..?at a time? More places to visit a stay awhile, than I Think I have years left or will be Allowed to travel freely? Thanks to you, I'm more confused with soooo many choices ! 😊
Aloha from Maui !😊 unfortunately not on Any list for inexpensive retirement, nor even travel, outside of camping. 😊
How much is nursing home and health insurance or major medical expenses. Who wants to take care of old people except maybe your own kids.
Aside from meager SS, everyone needs extra savings or income of at least $500K for emergency and to live comfortably for the last decade or so of your life.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Can you visit Limassol, Cyprus? And do the same? I will wait for the shock you receive!!!
Maybe next time. We are back in SE Asia now.
Cyprus is more expensive. And it’s lost it’s identity. In Paphos now.
"And never felt a hint of trouble". The more a person t travela around the world, the more he or she realizes that getting out of the US automatically improves personal safety. It shows just how screwed up the US is.
A simple truth in my experience.
great points
Hi Dan - I've watched a few of your videos now and appreciate the low and medium finance breakdowns that offer. When it comes to rent, what kind of lease terms have you found to be the norm in most of these countries for the rates you are showing? 3, 6, 12 months? Do I have to have a particular kind of VISA to sign into a lease agreement? Or, is it case by case for each country? The reason I ask is that I would like to take advantage of the lowest rent possible for the shortest duration most of the time because I plan to travel through different countries, not retire. I'm sure anything is negotiable to a point, but would like to have all options avaiable. For example, the wife and I talked doing a 3-6 month rental in Turkey using Istanbul as a home base, then take 3-4days trips from there because travel in Turkey is relatively modest. Is there a specific webite you use for searching rentals that work in most countries, or do you search for rentals within each country? Thank you for the great content.
@garrickdries3115, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Is this what you mean? If not, maybe I should do anither video on this? Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips:
vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/
What would my next video add to this?
Thanks,
Dan
What about any immigrant problems I heard about, both there and the EU in general ? And if you can, comparison with Italy, or even if better for you yourselves, since I kinda know your taste from watching Almost All your videos, which are absolutely Awesome ! Thanks again.
Will report on Italy in about a month.
Wouldn't someone from outside Greece retiring in Greece an immigrant?
I must have missed you because I was there last month also. As a French, I'll retire in Greece, having studied there and worked there. Greece is a great country, of course far from perfect, especially with the local corruption of the health system. It's famous among Greeks the "Edwsa ena fakelo"... Also a side note : Foreigners are NOT allowed to buy evrywhere in Greece. It depends if you're part of the EU or not, some districts are restricted for non-EU residents for buying properties.
Private health care system is far better than those in northern Europe.
I have many examples from friends and other people who live in countries like uk Denmark holland Germany who had urgent health problems and the way the system works there was awful beyond imagination (!!!) they don't even give the basic antibiotics (!!!!!!) almost all of them got manage to escape death by a hinch.
If you need an appointment with a doctor you don't need to wait 100 months. The Doc's here especially in small towns like kalamata will book you an appointment the next day.
Lamb souvlakis are very delicious. I lived at Nea Makri, outside of Athens many years ago and a second time on the island of Crete.
@@Dan-g8o I consider that Arabic food
Lamb souvlaki isn’t really a thing. Pork and chicken reign supreme. Lamb is typically reserved from other dishes.
I did not see anything online about a Health certificate or any vaccinations that are required. What is a health Certificate. Only saw Health Cert. for pets. Where is that in your links please. Thanks
immigrantinvest.com/blog/greece-residence-permits-en/
Did you visit Voidokilias Beach and the Old Navarino Fortress?
No. We just relaxed around the city.
Me thinketh looks like a great place to live with delicious healthy food with most of the European being fit or in other words., not too Western fat and not too.........Asian skinny!@!?😉
What about medical cover?
You mean insurance?
Have you done a video about Cyprus? Foreigners can earn 19500 euros a year tax free. Yanks are outta luck cos Uncle Sam would take a chunk....
Thanks for sharing. I have never been to Cyprus.
Are there any studio options?
Yes. Are you thinking long term or short term?
@@VagabondAwake it would be short term to begin. I thought that you guys stayed mostly in studios to cut the costs down? Love your videos!
What about tax requirements if you move there?
Check to see if your country has a tax treaty with Greece. The U.S. does. This way you don’t get double taxed.
ka la ma ta. not cal mata
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@@nala3038 They are mispronouncing the name.
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Not a very big city. The 2021 census recorded 72,906 inhabitants for the wider Kalamata Municipality, of which 66,135 resided in the municipal unit of Kalamata, and 58,816 in the city proper. I lived in a city of 50,000 and was bored.
That's great, I wouldn't want it to become whatever big city you decide is good. just kidding, right? 😊
Perfect size
Greece is beautiful but I dont like Greek food.
Its good you know what you don't like ....
I think it’s great
@@nala3038 happy for u
@@mrbHanoiI’m sure you’re not
Greek food is some of the cleanest and healthiest for you. Western foods make you bloated and give you cancer.