'It causes serious trouble!' Expats in Greece share the biggest regrets when moving
Expats in Greece share the biggest regrets when moving
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Many people dream of living in another country and European countries prove popular as they are close to home and often have warm weather.
Before relocating, however, a couple shared some common expat regrets and advised how to best prepare for a move.
Sorting out your finances is an important task to do before moving abroad, expats said on YouTube channel SUNPIRE.
They explained you must ensure you know where your income will come from before you move.
Greece is popular with tourists and expats
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"Relying on the local economy, not being financially prepared or not having a backup plan can cause serious trouble," the expats explained.
"Make sure to sort out your finances before making a big decision.
"It is worth keeping in mind that what you plan before moving here might not be what actually happens when you're here. Have a backup plan, have some savings."
Lining up a job or waiting until you have a sufficient sum of money saved is wise before committing to living in another country.
If moving to Greece specifically, they said the weather can be one of the biggest culture shocks - but not always in the way you think.
Summers can be extremely hot and temperatures tipped above 40°C this year. But what many don't realise is that winters can be "wet and cold".
This can be made worse as central heating is not necessarily installed in all accommodations.
The expats added: "If you expect Greece to be hot and sunny all year round, let me tell you, it's not going to happen.
"Winters can be mild compared to other countries, but it can get chilly so you definitely need some sort of [heating device].
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They warned against extreme weather
GETTY"Don't have the false impression that it's always 30°C. In the winter, it is not. It will be cold and you need to be prepared for that."
This comes as an expat living in Italy shares a cautionary tale about moving to the European hotspot.
Natalia Romashko claimed that living in Italy has many drawbacks, including the Italian bureaucracy.
She said it was difficult for her to figure out documents, despite being about to "speak Italian quite well".