Nadine Abela
@Greeklish
Australian expat in Greece
Forum posts
13
Contacts
2
About me
Australian
Lives in Kypseli
Speaks English, little Greek
Registration: 27 September 2015
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Current situation in Athens by PaniBoy
Hello all,hope everyone is well,can I ask what the current situation is in Athens,I'm coming to Greece Athens in four months...thanks in advance
All is fine this end! the weather is warming so bring your bathers and sunnies :cool: Read More
Childrens Birthday Party's by Greeklish
Hi Mummies/Dads, I have only been in Greece for a short period and not long enough to know the usual etiquette for childrens parties. And food? In Australia we would have a themed birthday cake and/or cupcakes, little party pies, fairy bread, ...
Hi Georgina, You are very kind! I was beginning to think I had asked a really silly question. My husband is Greek however we had our child in Australia, and he knows nothing about raising a child in Greece! so we collectively where drawing blanks. ... Read More
Childrens Birthday Party's
Hi Mummies/Dads, I have only been in Greece for a short period and not long enough to know the usual etiquette for childrens parties. And food? In Australia we would have a themed birthday cake and/or cupcakes, little party pies, fairy bread, ... Read More
Current situation in Athens by PaniBoy
Hello all,hope everyone is well,can I ask what the current situation is in Athens,I'm coming to Greece Athens in four months...thanks in advance
Ha ha ha ha so you should be! oh and as far as the farmer thing blocking roads we where house bound for the days it was happening, we had planned to go away for a weekend, we just stayed home instead and saw it all on the news. There are two ... Read More
Current situation in Athens by PaniBoy
Hello all,hope everyone is well,can I ask what the current situation is in Athens,I'm coming to Greece Athens in four months...thanks in advance
Ha ha that is what I thought, that is why I added the bit about coming from little Tassie! so if I can come here from a place where we have no trains for public transport, no trollies just buses and cars. I think just quietly you will romp it in :-) ... Read More
Best areas to live in Athens by pdosiou
Hello, My husband (Greek) and I (Australian) are moving to Athens from America with our 18 month old son in October. We are looking to buy/build a family home/apt (4 bedroom), with the idea that we will be there for some years. My parents in law ...
Nefeli, Kristi and Priscilla, I am also from Australia, I have been here now for 8/9 months, and have only met one other Australian! it is nice to know there are others.... Nadine Read More
Current situation in Athens by PaniBoy
Hello all,hope everyone is well,can I ask what the current situation is in Athens,I'm coming to Greece Athens in four months...thanks in advance
PaniBoy, I am quite new to Greece, and Athens. I come from clean green little laid back Tasmania (it is more like a village compared to here) I have been here since May last year, with my husband and 4 yr old son, and we have been loving it! ... Read More
Essentials to live in Greece by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Greece, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Greece? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Ok....truth be known, I do miss my Australian made buckwheat pillows, Aussie lambswool quilt, a good selection of instant coffee like Maccona (don't crusify me over instant) and Vegemite....But I found Crocs!! Read More
Social care jobs in Greece by PaniBoy
I'm coming to Greece in June 2016 k would love to help the youth of Greece I am social care worker and youth worker,can anyone help me with any links
I might be able to help a little with 'why not' I tried to volunteer at our local child care, I would be able to provide police checks etc. However they said they do not accept volunteers due to government checks....legalities behind workers ... Read More
Living in Athens 2015 by vivianerocha
Currently, it is possible a couple live with 800 euros in Athens, without luxurious? How much is spent to rent and what extra expenses? What are the safest neighborhoods near the center of Athens? How much is spent on food, making food at home?
It would be possible but tight! You might need a little savings just to kick you off, for furniture, power connection, rental bond etc. Roughly €3,000. You could roughly gauge your expenditure by separating the €800 (which I imagine is ... Read More
Anyone in Glyfada? by GuestPoster4554
Hello! Any foreigners/expats in the Glyfada area? I am a 36 year old girl looking to meet people to hang out with in Glyfada. First language English Mostly looking for female friends for a chat and laugh, coffee,, etc
I will join too :) Read More
working in greece by debgraham1404
My husband and I are desperate to come to greece and find work. We both work at the moment in england so would be a big jump for us. Do you think we would find work and cheap accomodation at beginning of season. We would take savings but thats not ...
Hi Debra, I cannot speak from exhaustive experience I have only been here 4 months myself, and we came on a wing and a prayer. I am fortunate my partner is of Greek nationality, I think without prior Greek lesson's ahead of embarking on such a ... Read More