One Briton's view of the pros and cons of living on the Greek Island of Crete. Having bought her own property on this popular island, Rachael Brand, aged 34, gives an insight into what it is all about. Obsessed with exploring the Greek Islands from a young age, the idea of buying a home and living on Crete had her in its grasp. From the moment she visited Crete for the first time as a child with her mum and dad, Rachael was in love with the place hook, line and sinker. She now has her own small house, high up on a hill overlooking the sea and shares with us her insider thoughts on her life as an expat.
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One Briton's view of the pros and cons of living on the Greek Island of Crete. Having bought her own property on this popular island, Rachael Brand, aged 34, gives an insight into what it is all about. Obsessed with exploring the Greek Islands from a young age, the idea of buying a home and living on Crete had her in its grasp. From the moment she visited Crete for the first time as a child with her mum and dad, Rachael was in love with the place hook, line and sinker. She now has her own small house, high up on a hill overlooking the sea and shares with us her insider thoughts on her life as an expat.Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 05:23 )
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