What’s it like to leave the U.S. and start over in Greece? Paris Picard shares her story of moving from Texas to Chania, Crete — from learning Greek and adapting to local culture, to finding work-life balance and affordable healthcare. Discover the pros and cons of expat life in Greece, the challenges of housing, and why she doesn’t plan to return to America anytime soon.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:46 Life in Chania, Crete
01:08 Work-life balance in Greece
01:47 Shopping local & Greek lifestyle
02:38 Mental health benefits
03:16 Hobbies & slowing down
03:42 Starting a family in Greece
04:21 Digital nomad visa & privilege
05:02 Housing challenges in Chania
05:46 Building a community
06:49 Will Paris ever move back?
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CREDITS
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Robert Richter
Edit: Philipp Czegka
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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