“Tell me, how long does tomorrow last?”
“Eternity or a day”
- Theo Angelopoulos “Eternity and a Day”

Watching again the classic epic blockbuster "Troy" in a lazy afternoon, the speed, strategy, power, anger and love make people unable to get tired of. Brad Pitt's strong physique and deep blue eyes make people impossible to not fall in love with him again. Yes, it's the pair of blue eyes, like the brilliant blue of the Aegean Sea, which lingers in my heart.

When I first lay by the Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean sun kissed my skin and soul without restraint. The first thought came to my mind is wow! I finally found the key to happiness. If I feel depressed and negative in Shanghai next time, the easiest way is to buy a ticket to Greece. Before God's generous sunshine and crystal clear water, no matter how depressed your heart is, it will not sink.

Greece never disappoints. There are fascinating relics, newly salvaged fishing line, charming elegant music and soft beach like brown sugar. All of which make people immersed and unable to extricate themselves. Let’s play back the wonderful moment in Greece with Angela. Here are a hundred reasons why you are reluctant to leave.

The elegant Acropolis of Athens which stands on the top of the mountain is a classic landmark of Western civilization. You can see people at the foot of the mountain enjoying their dinner under the brilliant light terrace.

The first newest five-star hotel in Athens, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, is a 30 minute drive from the world historical center.

Let’s first nourish your stomach. You can choose from a variety of foods freely, drink a glass of ice Rosé, and fill your eyes with the Aegean blue.

Mercato Italian Restaurant

(The same brand restaurant on the 6th floor of No. 3 Bund, SH)

Matsuhisa Athens(The Japanese restaurant of the famous Nobu Group. Next time introducing LA, I will talk about the famous Malibu Nobu) — Matsuhisa Athens
(The Japanese restaurant of the famous Nobu Group. Next time introducing LA, I will talk about the famous Malibu Nobu)

Then watch a performance under the stars in a theater of the third century B.C.

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It's inevitable to visit the eye-catching ancient city of Olympia and the birthplace of the Olympic Games;

Lingering in the ancient town of Rhode, and fantasizing about the bravery of the former knights;

Eating olives and goat cheese on the slow sailing deck;

Swimming in the deep blue Aegean Sea until the salt crumbs is all over my body;

Meeting the celebrities during sunbathing;

Learning how to dance like a Greek in the joyous atmosphere of the restaurant;

Drinking Ouzo with the locals who became familiar at first sight;

Finally, watching the sunset in the breathtaking Santorini, the afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the house, together with the orange and red light on the cliff forms a truly magnificent picture.

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Canaves Oia Epitome, No. 1 Resort Hotel in Europe

I like to buy the new released handbags at the Louis Vuitton boutique in white brick walls;

In the steak house on the mountain, Salt Bae will salt and cut your 24K gold wrapped steak;

Purchase the original Kismet by Milka jewelry loved by celebrities.

Here, you can experience the real night life of Mykonos, huddled on a bench with your favourite superstar in Astra bar (of course, you have to stay excited until 2:00A.M, the night has just begun)

Experience the warm hospitality of Greeks and the world's healthiest Mediterranean diet. Awake your taste buds by natural olive oil, green vegetables and protein.

Fish, fish, and all kinds of fish, olives and the best tomatoes I've ever eaten…

Music, music, music, beach, beach, interesting crowd, beautiful sunset.

Fill your eyes with blue sky, white cloud and volcanic rock;

Listen to the tinkling bells in the distant valley;

Deeply inhale the aromas of oregano, thyme, marjoram and other wild plants;

Watch the world's most contented cat nap in the shade;

Gaze at the Aegean Sea from the shade of the olive tree;

Time stood still, and began to dance again and again.

Don't miss a stroll among the mysterious Minos sites; feel grateful for the precipitation of history.

Here used to be the capital of Crete during the Minoan period. The relic of the palace of Knossos is the place where the king of Minos used to keep Minotaurus. The first palace of Knossos was built around 1900 B.C. and was destroyed in an earthquake. Later, it was built more magnificent and exquisite than before.

The palace of Knossos is indeed a "labyrinth". Although it has been damaged and rebuilt several times, its internal space still shows its mystery. The corridors and stairs in the palace are zigzag and circuitous. People are really dazzled by the staggering height of the upper and lower floors. The first time people enter the palace, it's like entering a maze. People turn back to the place they just passed for several times since it's hard to follow the same path. No wonder the mythical Princess Ariadne will worry about Theseus getting lost. Hence, she gave him a ball of thread, asked him to tie one end of the thread to the entrance before going deep into the "maze".

It can be seen that the relic of the palace of Knossos may be the political and cultural center of the whole civilization.

A Taste of Greece

The traditional Mediterranean diet is regarded as the most healthy and balanced diet model in the world. As a gourmet country, Greece is one of the important representatives of Mediterranean diet. What is a Mediterranean diet? Let's learn from the Greek food culture.

Cereals, beans, fruits, honey and vegetables are a daily must-have for Greeks. Every ton of food is matched with high-quality of dairy products. For meat intake, people often eat fish, and there are thousands of ways of cooking them. They rarely eat meat with heavy fat. Olive oil is the main part of Mediterranean cuisine. All dishes can be paired with delicious wine. These form a light and healthy diet.

Greek food culture tradition is not only reflected in the cooking of dishes, but also in the customs they value - cooking at home, enjoying with family and friends, or sharing delicious food in pubs. A Greek word "Symposium" can vividly illustrate this tradition, which literally means "drinking with friends". This kind of dining atmosphere is simple, relaxed, casual and easy to increase people's appetite.

Recommended：Scorpios Mykonos

This is an "experimental" restaurant by the Aegean Sea. There are not only exquisite food, but also other clothes and ornaments for sale. The most important thing is that they have also started a new party lifestyle for the young people in Greek, and gathered a group of like-minded friends. They learn yoga, party together, invent new dishes together, and provide creative ideas for the design of the shop, which is beyond envy.

Scorpios Mykonos advocates the healthy eating concept of "WE ARE WHAT WE EAT ". All the ingredients in the store are the freshest seafood and vegetables in the local area, cooked by top chefs. I believe that eating delicious food made by Scorpios Mykonos and drinking the specially prepared cocktails on the sunset island of Mykonos, whether it's going to a party with them or reading a book quietly with the sea breeze is an unparalleled enjoyment.

The travelers who have been to Greece will never forget its romantic charm, and how am I not! Seeing this, you can't help but ask if such a life is only for people who have achieved financial freedom.

The answer is obviously “NO!”

Let's look beyond a few popular islands to Crete. Located in the eastern Mediterranean, it is the largest island of Greece, known as the "crown of the Aegean Sea". It is the birthplace of many Greek myths, the cradle of Greek culture and Western civilization in the past, and now it is a beautiful resort. Therefore, she enjoys a lot of "mistress aura" such as: 3rd place of "top 10 best travel destinations in continental Europe" of American Time magazine in 2018, 5th place in the list of top 10 destinations in 2018, five-star tourist destination for Australian tourists, 1st place of top ten best tourist destinations in Greece, and the reputation of "garden on the sea" and “longevity island". It is the world's top olive oil producer, especially Koroneiki, the most precious "king oil among the nobles", is also produced here.

The main archaeological sites on the island are Knossos Palace, the Faistos Palace, and the remains of Gortyn. Although there are not many written records left by the Minoan civilization, it left a large number of exquisite palaces, houses, murals and sculptures which shine the light of civilization. The island has the tenderness of the Mediterranean Sea, and the ancient mythological remains add a bit of mystery to the island. Knossos Palace, originated from Homer's epic “Odyssey”, attracts more than 95,000 global tourists to visit the European center of civilization, politics and culture every year. The Pink Beach of Elafonisi also makes me linger. Tourists will not want to miss this healthy journey with natural landscape at the Europe's longest natural and miraculous Samaria Canyon.

Because Greece also has a huge tourism market, with the support of the country’s “The Belt and Road” policy, many investors have targeted the property in Greece.

Since the introduction of Greek immigration by investment programs in 2013, the immigration policy has been continuously relaxed. After several revisions and improvements, the ultra-low threshold of 250,000 Euros for Greece real estate immigrants has become one of the investment immigration destinations with the highest cost-effective, the lowest threshold and the fastest process in Europe.

★ Requirements for Citizenship by Real Estate Investment in Greece:

1. Principal applicant is at least 18 years old and has no criminal record;

2. Spouses, parents of the principal applicant and children under the age of 21 may be included in the application;

3. An investment of 250,000 Euros or more in real estate in Greece;

4. Principal applicant and his accompanying family members meet the physical examination requirements;

5. No language, education, business background, and minimum stay requirement; obtain residency permit in just one step.

★ Benefits:

1. Cost-effective: Only 250,000 Euros for real estate investment; obtain residency permit in just one step;

2. No immigration supervision, no residence requirements after obtaining residency permit;

3. No double taxation, consumption level is lower than other European countries;

4. Obtain full ownership of the purchased real estate; able to live or rent out the property with stable income;

5. Low tax rate in Europe: only 3% transaction tax, 0.1-0.7% property tax per year, low house purchase tax in Europe;

6. Low house prices: the market value is 30% lower than before the economic crisis. The economy is recovering, and there is much room for house prices to rise;

7. Quick and simple application: no requirement on education, language, management experience and capital source;

8. Visa-free travel within 26 Schengen countries.

We have carefully selected the following great projects for you:

Filia Estate Project

Higher Positioning--The Hermès of European immigrants

Joint venture with rich families in Europe and America, build by a team of British developers professionals with expertise in designing and planning internationalize architectural.

Higher Quality

- Five star luxury holiday villa, German electrical appliances, Italian furniture and stone materials

- Enjoy luxurious private swimming pool with sea view and rural scenery

- Huge garden, an oasis of serenity amid chaos

Better Location

- Greece's largest island, the birthplace of European Civilization

- Heraklion, capital of Crete

- Only 15 minutes drive from Heraklion International Airport and Aegean Blue Flag beach

Cost-Effective

- A one-time investment of 250,000 Euros on a holiday villas and obtain European green cards for entire three generations

- 5-year lease agreement, expected 5.2% annual return, huge appreciation potential

- Get full ownership of the property, hand down from generation to generation

Luxury Reception

- Owners join the Filia Club automatically

- Free accommodation for 14 days per year

- Dozens of services such as private winery / plantation / yacht / concierge car

I list some practical information for all of you. If you follow the professional, you can’t go wrong.

1. China COSCO Group acquired 67% stake of Piraeus port terminal, the largest port in Greece, with a contract scale of more than 400 million US dollars;

2. China Fosun Group invested 7.9 billion Euros to transform the old airport in Athens, which will become "Las Vegas in Europe" after completion;

3. State Grid Corp of China acquired 24% stake in Greece’s power grid;

4. China’s Shenhua Group acquired 75% stake in four wind farms of Copelouzos Group, one of the largest investment groups in Greece;

5. The Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China signed an agreement of 199 million Euros with the Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator;

6. Alipay integrated into the new payment system of National Bank of Greece;

7. Sinovel Wind Energy Group, Tianhua Sunshine group, China Energy Conservation Investment Corp., Hanergy Holding Group and other Chinese enterprises also invested in Greece.

What's more, Greece is the first country to resume tourism after the epidemic and has returned to the international capital market after eight years of economic assistance. The Greek people's life is nothing to do with bankruptcy, unemployment, poverty and busy life. According to what I have seen and heard and my personal experience, the Greeks still live their own fairy days leisurely and fully enjoy the gifts of heaven.

At this moment, I can't suppress my desire to fly to Mykonos right now and look forward to the unexpected encounter with Brad Pitt!

Angela Bi 毕颖
TCT Arte House, Founder
angelabi@tctandco.com

Written on June 11, 2020
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