Books and Good Reading
- Updated Review.
ISBN 978 9606315602 Publisher: Carol Palioudaki. 2006/7. Price: Source: www.livingincrete.net Living in Crete: The Original Review Updated.
There
is, however, one major advantage a website or electronic book has over a
traditional paper edition of a book, it is that when a new
regulation replaces an existing one, or an important address changes, a
website or e-book can be updated quickly. With the usual form of book,
(hard back, paperback or floppy cover), this does not often happen
quickly. A
major criticism of standard publications ( Carol
is up-front with a bucket of cold water to dampen the enthusiasm of anyone
who may be getting carried away by a perfect holiday, full of blissful
days of hot sunshine. She reminds us that winters on Crete can be cold and
wet with many places closed, permanent jobs are hard to come by and poorly
paid, the cost of living is rising, and health care can be expensive and a
far cry from what one might expect in the UK. Her ‘hot tip’ is that
you should rent somewhere for a few months – preferably including some
winter months – before making a decision to move out permanently. Invaluable
information is provided on learning Greek, buying or renting a property or
land, employment opportunities, red tape, health and medical treatment,
transport, communications, banks, schools, getting married, pets, leisure,
shopping, and a list of emergency telephone numbers and websites for
further information. And as if all this were not enough, there are
appendices too – covering name days, accommodation, renting out your
property, residence permits, tax, national insurance and health cover,
unemployment benefit, private clinics, the Greek pronunciation of medical
specialists, the temporary importation of a car, schools, a list of
lawyers and animal rescue centres. There are also tips on how to pass as a
native and a ‘bluffer’s guide’ to It
must be difficult when compiling a book of advice and information – how
far do you go? When do you know you’ve finished? There will always be
someone who has a question that will not be covered – especially in or
about a
place like But this book is a great place to start your quest, and many people will be extremely grateful to Carol for all her hard work. Reviewer: |