I´m from Lisbon, but living near Leiria. Lisbon and Porto are very beautiful, but before choosing, I must see several cities around the country. For instance, Leiria and Viseu are located in the center of Portugal, are much less expensive and have the best qualitiy of life in the country and are near ( 2hours max) from Lisbon and Porto. You should also start trying some of the portuguese foods and wines. The portuguese cuisine is one of the best in the world and is very much underrated. Stay safe and... BE HAPPY!!!!
Was born and raised in Porto. If you think people are nice in the south, Porto or other northen areas will blow you away. We're not living in Portugal now, but when we were, and we'd visit Lisbon, people there would immediately recognize us for being from Porto. xD Weather is surprisingly cold up there in the north tho, specially in the winter months, the humidity makes the cold pretty unpleasant there, so keep that in mind, center and southern Portugal tends to be a little less rainy and more moderate in terms of temps, but in terms of culture and food I don't think nothing tops Porto, but hey... admittedly, I am biased. But do look around outside Lisbon guys, it is a beautiful city but it became such a big hub with so much tourism, I feel if really want to see the real Portugal you gotta go north or inland a little bit. Cheers from a Portuguese in California! PS. Oh, a tip from a portuguese, usually, the dodgier a restaurant looks, the better the service will be and the better the food will taste.
You will find high end clothes in Lisbon, really high end, Hugo Boss type in Avenida da Liberdade. I'm assuming you are looking more for Macys or Nordstrom. You might look at Colombo, Vasco da Gama and Amoreiras shopping centers in Lisbon. You might also check El Corte Ingles in Lisbon. It's been many years since I visited El Corte Ingles so I'm not sure what they have now. You will find everything in Lisbon but cost of living is higher, rents higher. Porto is nice but cold and rainy in the winter... Funchal is great if want to live in an island. Madeira is the Portuguese equivalent of Hawaii.
@@HoneymoonAlways I guess David Martins nailed it! In regard to El Corte Ingles, it's a good place to start. You've everything together in one place. But it's not the cheapest. I'd say, the prices are more on the upper side of the medium price range, sometimes even on the high price side. But it's a nice place, I'd advise to pay a visit. As David wrote, I think the best choice in Lisbon, are the Colombo, Vasco the Gama or Amoreiras shopping malls. It's worth it to try cheaper places around Lisbon, like in Vila Franca de Xira or Setúbal. Leiria, Coimbra or Viseu, is not only worth a trip, but you'll be able to make bargain as well. All the best for you!
I lived in the US, and that comment made absolutely no sense to me. Even high end clothing companies in the US are "cheap" and badly made when compared to the normal in Europe. No to speak about the fashion sense of the population there which is appalling. Well if you are looking for t-shirts, snickers and sandals, its not something we associate with quality here in Europe. You just have to look around and see how we dress, or used to dress... Its even worse in home decor, much worse... Never met an American with a full set of plates or glaces in their houses, no towels in the tables, no napkins, no crystal bomboniers and all those weird expensive bibelots Portuguese women love. Interesting how perception works. One of my most vivid memories was when my girlfriend came to visit how outraged she was because of the absence of curtains in the houses and having to drink from re-used jars.
Madeira? The "equivalent"to Hawaii is São Miguel in the Açores archipelago and is considered by many the most beautiful island in Europe ua-cam.com/video/SrSoehSnndo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=IntAffair
I'm reminded of a nice dinner we had in Lisbon. We had all the appetizers and lots of bread (I couldn't control myself), steak, jumbo prawns, potatoes, and dessert, and I felt fine afterwards. If I'd eaten the same thing here, I would've felt bloated and awful. It's the difference between Europe's fresh food and all the preservatives in American food.
Last time I was in Lisbon, my host recommended searching for restaurants in Portuguese - as in, use the Portuguese word for the kind of food / restaurant you are looking for. It helped! Also, not entering anything and zooming in on the area I was in seemed to produce more results because nothing was being filtered out. Congrats on the move! I’m working on moving to Lisbon in November:)
You should consider the South Margin of the river. Almada, Setúbal, Caparica, Palmela, etc. You get the best of all worlds, better prices, huge quality of life improvement, beach, breathtaking scenery and you get to be a 40 minute drive away from Lisbon. Tour the South Margin , you won't regret it
- where I'm from is Coimbra and is a good place for English immigrants to live, its high in English speaking people, its a combo of rural and modern area, which can make you guys feel more like at home its also a place where you can see a lot of historical monuments, and its a good place to be close to other places too. there's good public transportation although I do recommend a car, im sure it won't be difficult. - For groceries lol "continente" grocery store is like target or even Walmart you can find anything, for food its more common to cook at home, although any restaurant they cook anything. a lot of Portuguese don't see immigrants as Portuguese or people living in portugal, bc its not really a thing ig, a lot of Portuguese actually migrate to US, Canada or other places, so its hard for native Portuguese people identify you guys as Portuguese people, once you start speaking the language then they'll def change perspectives. -Portuguese people aren't really anti people to things, lol although as a Portuguese ik some old people will not like things about immigrants which its a sad thing but that's everywhere in a world. -Hope you guys love my country I miss it so much, haven't been there since I moved to the States since I need my citizenship lol. - also for dogs lol, most of the poop are from stray dogs, portugal doesn't really have much policy for street animals like the states which sucks but its not a really problem.
Can you clarify about Coimbra being good for English immigrants? Do you mean English or English-speaking? I ask because I know that before Brexit there were many people from England that were settling in Portugal - mainly in the Algarve region.
@@bklyntraveler9705 Just like Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra is another famous region of portugal with a lot of UK immigrants and its an underrated place too. There's a lot of UK immigrants there that the media doesn't catch up on, so yes I mean both native English(immigrants) and English speakers. Lisbon is definitely the best choice to move in don't doubt your choice, I just wanted to recommend a place that's underrated and similar to the cities you've mentioned. To compare portugal with the US I would say Lisbon is like NYC, Porto is like Chicago Algarve is like Miami, and Coimbra is like San Francisco. Definitely check out Coimbra when you have time, and the best of luck in Portugal (:
As some one who grew up in Portugal pre-EU or at the initial stages of the EU it’s a great country. If and when I go back I’ll be able to communicate in Portuguese being fluent. Late 80s early 90s the malls and hyper markets became more relevant. We weren’t allowed to speak English in public growing up. But that was a long time ago.. Saudades
If you try a few words of Portuguese, even if it is not the best accent, you will find that it will work miracles and people will warm up a lot easier to you. Yes, we do speak english but it is always nice to see that someone coming to live in our country is trying to fit in, instead of assuming that the effort will be all on our side.
Que vídeos maravilhosos! Eu pretendo muda-me para Portugal em dezembro. Suas experiências vão fazer o processo bem mais fácil com certeza! Obrigada por ter compartilharem
Portuguese living in the US here. I hope you all like Portugal. It has some many hidden and not so hidden gems. As far as clothing stores go, here are some of my not-low-quality favorites: Massimo Dutti, Quebramar, Salsa (high quality jeans in their “basics” wall), sacoor, globe. Maybe you’ll like one of those. Feel free to reach out to me if you ever want some tips on places to go and such. And if you decide to travel around, make sure you visit Madeira at some point. It is my absolute favorite place in the world. ⛰🏝 so much to do, so much to eat!
And Porto is fantastic. Cheaper, and very walkable. Still lots of culture and history and amazing food. I lived there for 4 years and had a great time. The weather is colder and more humid than Lisboa. And the vibe is more relaxed. Less high heels, more 👟
Two tips, if u are used to American Express, will be very rare that any restaurant (or even other business) accept it. About the clothes u may need some time to start to know the good brands (some are unknow in US) in all case after a while you will start to know them. I can easly found a 100% cotton t-shirt in any city. But just try to search for EU brands with quality, and you will get it fast.
The reason why most of the stores at malls have only cheaper clothing, is because portuguese people have, generally, low wages, so they do not have the money to buy higher quality and more expensive clothing. So the stores are adapted to the consumer type, which is mainly people living with less than 1000€ per month.
Thanks for the update! I love hearing your initial impressions. I know another new expat couple that booked a month of AirBnB to help them take the pressure off before signing a year lease. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Hey! Loved your video. I'm really happy that you're enjoying Portugal so far. About the restaurants and how to find them, you can always download apps like Zomato or Tripadvisor, they usually have a lot more information about the nearby restaurants, even the menu and pictures, and I'm sure it will be better than google maps haha. Ps. Porto is also such a lovely city to live in, you should really give it a try next. In my opinion, people in Porto, and in the north of Portugal in general, are usually more caring and nicer in a way I actually can't really describe. Anyways, keep up with the videos and enjoy your stay here!
We felt the people become much warmer the farther north we traveled from Lisbon, and certainly in Coimbra and Porto. Those in Lisbon were not *Rude, just not as open and warm, but our experience is super limited. I guess that is typical for most all big cities.
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Welcome to Portugal! Before deciding where to live, try to visit some places. For big city vibe (except Lisbon): Porto is great, Vila Nova de Gaia also. Here I would also go to Vila do Conde since transportation is really good and goes through the airport also, so it’s really easy. All these are close or in the beach front. Going inland I recommend Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra. Remember that the weather is always a bit colder up north, and a bit rainier, but that also has a charm to it, since you can really feel the seasons change. For the Algarve, honestly I only recommend to go for some vacations on the sun…too touristy. Remember, Lisbon area has a tighter COVID restriction right now, so I recommend start from the north. Stay safe!
Go visit Setubal, only 30 miles south of Lisbon, with one of the most beautiful bays in the world, beautiful beaches, a river with dolphins, delicious food and many many more...
We Love Porto. But while you’re in Lisbon be sure to go to Ramiro Seafood restaurant if you can. Outstanding. For Lisbon neighborhood, look at Saldanha...very easy to get around, easy shopping and beautiful.
Before you settle anywhere consider your preferences - coast v countryside, warmer v cooler... Then consider your budget: Ex $5,000 v $2,000 per month, Cascais v Setubal, both are close to Lisbon with great art, on the water with great beaches, and surrounded by nature. Cascais is more expensive than Setubal... Porto is too cold for me, nice to visit but not to live there. Algarve is more expensive and warmer, but if you enjoy the theater, concerts, art galleries, you may want to choose a place closer to the big cities. Good luck.
Congrats on your move. That certainly took some courage!! You have definitely inspired me and I am impressed at your UA-cam numbers. Growing so fast!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
If you still in Algarve you should go to a good fish specialized restaurant and try some grilled one with "molho de manteiga" near the beach, at the sunset... and when you come Lisbon you should come visit Sintra, and as you like food, I recommend "travesseiros da piriquita" and "queijadas" for a snack ;) lots of history also to be learnt! Have a good staying
If you really want cooler than Austin, Porto is a good choice…Lisbon and the Algarve will be hot in July and August especially. Though Porto is cold and rainy in the winter. I’m still in the States, but will be in Porto visiting at the end of July, with a few days in Lisbon as well and about a week in the Duoro. Oh, and Devour Tours does a great food tour in Lisbon that might give you some good hints at places to eat. The last time I spent any time in Lisbon was 2018, so not sure if my specific restaurant recommendations are still good.
Hello, welcome to Portugal. In Portugal there are many good places to live, but I highly recommend Cascais or Oeiras, on the outskirts of Lisbon. Good weather (in Porto the weather is not very pleasant), the best cultural events in the country, Sintra right next door, and Lisbon 20 minutes away by train or car. Definitely the best choice.
About Clothes, the best place to find anything is Colombo. From cheaper to the highest quality. The metro station to take you guys there is call Colégio Militar / Luz (close of the biggest Stadium in Portugal and the best private hospital call "Hospital da Luz" in all Portugal). You in that big shopping mall have everything. I remember some american base clothes stores like, GAP, Nike, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfinger, Hollister, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, Levi’s, Brand Melville... There are the best international brands there from all over the world, if you dont find it in Colombo, you need for sure to buy online. But prepare yourself you need almost a entire day to see everything in that shopping mall.
Welcome to Portugal. Considering the recent restrictions in the Lisbon area, which you can't leave for now, take the opportunity to know the Lisbon region. Use the public transportation system, it works well.
Welcome to Portugal. Becarful with the portuguese food, because if don't you will no need higher end fabrics. You will higher clothes sizes... it's very easy to get a little beat "large" with portuguese food :) Bem vindos a Portugal!!
about the clothes. most of the fabrik to big brands are made in north of portugal, but a lot of it is exported. And you should know that people in Algarve are waaaay different than people in other places. The title should be "Living in Algarve", because it is way different from other regions.
Relax and enjoy the adventure. Explore and be open and you'll LOVE it! I will share that yes, in Lisboa, many people speak English and same in the cities and towns in the Algarve that thrive with Expats and tourists...Porto as well... however you won't find that to be the case all over Portugal. And why should they? Their language is Portuguese. And, because you already are familiar with the language you are a big step ahead of so many. Portuguese people will appreciate the efforts, always.
The money pay thing is not because of a 'disconnect' with people, it is more because moneythinking, is not a focus of the culture, whereas in the US, chasing money, is a big part of the culture ( it seems ) as well as, it is more common people just pay with cash
Look into Porto. I am Portuguese , reside in Maryland .i do go to Portugal every year , i am from Lisbon but love the north of Portugal. A euro is really nice
Welcome to Portugal and to the metric system ;-) Lots of restaurants have, usually by the door, a bunch of stickers with the accepted payment methods. Besides money, which everyone accepts, the second best method is, debit card. But some smaller places don't accept, cause of tax per transaction they need to pay. Zomato app / site, is a good way to find places and their reviews. For transportation, use public transportation if you can. You can buy a monthly pass, which is the most cost effective way. If not, and you're in major cities, use Uber or Bolt. Bureaucracy, yeah, we have that, the trick is, you need to find the right person or office, or else it can be a nightmare. As for living, City is good, but also expensive. I would consider check places within 45m drive, it can be a lot cheaper and way better life quality. Clothing, we have from low budget up to top tier, but on malls you most likely only find low to medium budget. North of Portugal is known for producing cloth for high end brands.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I've been researching on Portugal too lately. Two things I'm curious to find out if they're true: 1) you pay tax on grocery, including produce? If true, does that apply if you buy them at places like farmers' market, anywhere that's not in a store? 2) Inside their homes, it's very hot in the summer and cold in the winter (more so to cities in the north, less in the south) and they don't really use heater since the elctricity is expensive? Thank you.
Hi JC S, you do pay tax on everything, it’s included, the price you see it’s the price you pay, including farmer’s markets :) and yes, portuguese houses are just like that 😂 cold on the winter and warm in the summer, they are not very well thought. And yes,we do use heaters in the winter, even when our country pays the highest electricity bills in Europe.
Congrats on your big start in Lisbon and yes you might want to visit Porto before deciding. Coimbra is a cute and quaint historic city only you'll probably prefer the two bigger cities. I look forward to seeing your rental options/prices in Lisbon. Happy Searching
Loved the video, I'm excited with you and so looking forward to experiencing your new home with you. Did you have your accommodation pre booked before arriving?
We did have accommodations before we arrived, but have changed them a lot since we have been here. Now we are looking for someplace for a 6-month lease.
Following your fantastic journey here from Murphy (suburb of Plano), TX. We’re about a year behind y’all with our D7 retirement. Btw, I hear there are a few places serving Port-Mex (not Tex-Mex), that’ll spice it up if you let them know you can handle it.
I love your videos! I def want to move to Portugal, I'm from the US. Quick question, what made you choose to rent an apartment instead of buying a house? I know the down payment would be at least 20%, but are there other reasons why you chose to rent instead in Portugal? Thanks!
In Europe we had a vaccination delay because the production "$lided" to ... guess where? Anyway, Portugal is keeping a vaccination rate 5% higher than the rest of EU.
Welcome to Portugal! You are right: you just haven’t quite found the right spots to buy your dresses. Give yourself a little more time and you will find them. They are out there. If you want to spend some money in good and super quality clothes go to, for instance, Avenida de Liberdade, in Lisbon. Walk slowly and enter those international and national brands shops. You will also find what you want and need in the Malls (Commercials centers, Forums, etc...). And just When the cops start fining dog owners as is legislated, dog crap disappears from the streets. Just enforce the law. Help the country by filing a complaint with the Lisbon City Council. Thank you very much.
Thank you! We have been lucky finding some quality clothes at the malls and noticed the dog crap issues vary from neighborhood to neighborhood it seems.
If you are looking to buy an apartment our landlord is selling in Sao Martino do Porto! 10 minute walk to the ocean, train station, shops, gated community. No need for a car!
My husband and I are relocating to Porto later this year (fingers crossed that D7 is issued timely). I’m curious how you are able to travel around when the visa application requires you to submit a 6 month lease for approval. Would love to hear how you got around that. Thanks.
We had multiple reservations and a lease through flatio that we could cancel up to 30 days before arriving. This was approved through the DC consulate.
Thank you friends for sharing this great video. Have you seen the most beautiful place in the world by helicopter and walking? Full support see you always friends 💐🍀👍💯🗺️🏖️🎁🚁
The irony here is that Lisbon is filled with traditional clothing stores (family owned stores) that use high quality material to make clothes. You just have to make the effort to find them.
@@HoneymoonAlways I'm assuming that shipping your car is not cost-effective? I only ask because I know that buying a car in Portugal is very expensive!
In Lisbon i dont know, but one the best neighbors that is in the border of the city, with a lot young couples and very grow right now, will be a good investment to buy a house there. The city mayor is very progressive and going to win again for the 5 time next elections.With big tech companies there, we call the Oeiras Valley. Even the best university (Nova School of Business and Economics) is there right now and companies like Cisco, HP, Google, Outsytems, PHC, MSD, Pfizer, Nokia, Novartis and many others. Very green spaces more cheap housing compared to city center of Lisbon, great public transportation (but without metro). Oeiras is amazing to the ones that want to live close (almost inside) of Lisbon.
I would get a private health insurance, I'm mid 30's and healthy. I used to pay Last year when I was there $72 / month for full health care service. Company was multicare you can find other companies as well, do not rely on public health care, it's good , but the difference in price not worth it...
@@HoneymoonAlways Hello. Wellcome to our little european corner. Hope you like your new life here. For expats private healthcare is the best option but dont forget to apply for public healthcare access too. If you need an emergency in the interior and center Portugal the private clinics and hospitals are more scarce. The private healthcare network is good but only covers the main coastal cities. In the interior, like deep Alentejo, Beira Baixa, Beira Alta, Beira Interior, Trás-os-Montes, (Some of our Administrative Regions, look it up ;-) ) you have less private options.
In Europe, the countries that speak English are, Portugal, Netherlands and UK. Spain, France and Germany, they don’t won’t speak English in their country.
I think you just need to get used to how things things are done in Portugal and do away with what you are used to in the US. People are very friendly, helpful and food is great!!
It's better a lesson learnt and remembered by an ignorant and loud arrogant couple , than advise given so kindly with humble intentions, to be ignored and trampled and being called backwards.. let this type of priveleged intellectuals get their asses handed to them, experience the full storm in all its ferociousness. Go back already fodis
The people at the Lisbon airport were not very helpful, they have the stinkiest bathroom and the airport personal turn what could be a wonderful trip into a complete nightmare. We are fluent in Portuguese but that is a place that we will never go back.
Welcome to my beautiful Portugal but guys really 🤔? The Algarve? What do you expect to be cool 😂😂 it’s the southern of Portugal it’s hotter than the most of the country and by the way guys most of Portuguese people like 80% we are very friendly the problem Is you guys went to live in the south well because of all the British tourists coming in to the Algarve so people they can be a little 🤨 less friendly maybe because they get use to the way the British they act in public 🤷♂️ so I guess because of that environment they become like the British I guess😜 but hope you guys enjoy living there because I’m originally from the Azores which is part of Portugal another hidden gems from Portugal, well welcome again and remember you’re in a different country so obviously it’s not going to be like the US but again we welcome everyone don’t hear anyone who says that we don’t see you guys like citizens because it’s not true 👍❤️🇵🇹🇺🇸
Hi Joe, thanks for the warm welcome! It was actually Lisbon that had a heatwave. We started there and are now in the Algarve, but will be staying in Lisbon. The Algarve weather has been perfect! We are hoping to go the the Azores soon! Which island should we fly to?
@@HoneymoonAlways you’re welcome 👍 well all the islands are beautiful if you like nature but the island where I’m from São Miguel the biggest has more stuff to offer no offense to my other neighbor islands 😁 the village of vila Franca do campo where I’m from which was the first capital until a massive earthquake happen and destroyed half of the city because of the volcano of lagoa do fogo, so we actually have the miradouro da nossa senhora da paz ( translation it’s a chapel of our lady of peace which is located on the top of a mountain and you can see a beautiful 3 view angle of the town and we also have a small island called ilhéu da vila franca which you can take a boat and spend the day there and what’s amazing is that when it’s low tide it has a small nature made beach inside the island and that’s where they do the-international Red Bull cliff diving for the past 5-8 years if not mistaking lol. And we offer whale watching and dolphins and of course you can’t leave the town without trying our amazing pastries I know in Lisbon Portugal it’s the pastéis de natas well here it’s as queijadas da vila well known all over the island, and we also have a rich history since we’re a historic town because since vila Franca was the first capital so we have a lot of importance monuments in honor of the Portuguese navigators like for example an image of Goncalo Velho Cabral, prince Henry de navigator and others but anyway all the other islands it has an important historic event since the French and the Spanish wanted to invade our islands but we were smarter and a powerful nation for a small country 🤔? That’s why I’m blessed to be born in a peaceful place with freedom and so rich in our roots of our history, culture and traditions no offense I love all the other countries in Europe even tho I never visited 😂😜 but like in my Portugal, Azores and Madeira islands there is no other in this 🌎 it’s just to bad that we don’t get paid every week and we don’t have all these manufacturing jobs opportunities like in the USA because if it wasn’t for that?? I believe 100% that we wouldn’t immigrate to other countries because we have it all expect for high jobs opportunities with high pay but in this 🌎 I guess you can’t have it all 🤷♂️. Anyway my fellow Americans our doors are open come to Atlantis and explore our islands so much to see and explore ❤️😘👍🇵🇹🇺🇸
Thanks to languages like French and others, English has evolved into a rich and versatile global language. So why do some people say ‘pardon my French’, which may come across as somewhat insulting? The phrase was originally used in England when someone used a French word when speaking to a person who may not have understood French. Due to the history of conflict between France and England, ‘pardon my French’ came to be a dig against the French. But rather than using a phrase like ‘pardon my French’ perhaps we should be saying merci for adding so many rich words to our language. www.concisewriting.com.au/blog/why-do-people-say-pardon-my-french/
That you would move to a foreign country and have issues with citizens not being able to communicate with you because YOU DO NOT SPEAK Portuguese is exactly why Americans have a bad rep around the world.
I am not sure what you are referring to, we didn't say anything about citizens not being able to communicate with us. We said that when I do try to speak Portuguese they respond in English anyway.
@baveld - were you just *looking for something bad to say? Your comment is completely random and nonsense to this post. She was *praising the ease of communication there, and highlighting the language hospitality of the Portuguese, not in any way complaining about communicating. It is super distracting to the good vibes here, to have someone hating on Americans and trying to get fit in an insult where it makes no sense. What is your culture? Shall we highlight the bad reputation your rudeness is conveying?
I´m from Lisbon, but living near Leiria. Lisbon and Porto are very beautiful, but before choosing, I must see several cities around the country. For instance, Leiria and Viseu are located in the center of Portugal, are much less expensive and have the best qualitiy of life in the country and are near ( 2hours max) from Lisbon and Porto. You should also start trying some of the portuguese foods and wines. The portuguese cuisine is one of the best in the world and is very much underrated. Stay safe and... BE HAPPY!!!!
Obrigado Jaime! You are right, we do need to eat some more Portuguese food!
Was born and raised in Porto.
If you think people are nice in the south, Porto or other northen areas will blow you away. We're not living in Portugal now, but when we were, and we'd visit Lisbon, people there would immediately recognize us for being from Porto. xD
Weather is surprisingly cold up there in the north tho, specially in the winter months, the humidity makes the cold pretty unpleasant there, so keep that in mind, center and southern Portugal tends to be a little less rainy and more moderate in terms of temps, but in terms of culture and food I don't think nothing tops Porto, but hey... admittedly, I am biased.
But do look around outside Lisbon guys, it is a beautiful city but it became such a big hub with so much tourism, I feel if really want to see the real Portugal you gotta go north or inland a little bit.
Cheers from a Portuguese in California!
PS. Oh, a tip from a portuguese, usually, the dodgier a restaurant looks, the better the service will be and the better the food will taste.
Thanks, we have a lot of exploring to do!
We found people in Porto to be friendlier, too!
You will find high end clothes in Lisbon, really high end, Hugo Boss type in Avenida da Liberdade. I'm assuming you are looking more for Macys or Nordstrom. You might look at Colombo, Vasco da Gama and Amoreiras shopping centers in Lisbon. You might also check El Corte Ingles in Lisbon. It's been many years since I visited El Corte Ingles so I'm not sure what they have now. You will find everything in Lisbon but cost of living is higher, rents higher. Porto is nice but cold and rainy in the winter... Funchal is great if want to live in an island. Madeira is the Portuguese equivalent of Hawaii.
Thanks, we will check those places out!
@@HoneymoonAlways I guess David Martins nailed it!
In regard to El Corte Ingles, it's a good place to start. You've everything together in one place. But it's not the cheapest. I'd say, the prices are more on the upper side of the medium price range, sometimes even on the high price side. But it's a nice place, I'd advise to pay a visit.
As David wrote, I think the best choice in Lisbon, are the Colombo, Vasco the Gama or Amoreiras shopping malls.
It's worth it to try cheaper places around Lisbon, like in Vila Franca de Xira or Setúbal. Leiria, Coimbra or Viseu, is not only worth a trip, but you'll be able to make bargain as well.
All the best for you!
@@carlossaraiva8382 We made it to El Corte Ingles and Amoreiras and found some great options! Now we will try to dive deeper for cheaper options.
I lived in the US, and that comment made absolutely no sense to me. Even high end clothing companies in the US are "cheap" and badly made when compared to the normal in Europe. No to speak about the fashion sense of the population there which is appalling. Well if you are looking for t-shirts, snickers and sandals, its not something we associate with quality here in Europe. You just have to look around and see how we dress, or used to dress...
Its even worse in home decor, much worse... Never met an American with a full set of plates or glaces in their houses, no towels in the tables, no napkins, no crystal bomboniers and all those weird expensive bibelots Portuguese women love. Interesting how perception works.
One of my most vivid memories was when my girlfriend came to visit how outraged she was because of the absence of curtains in the houses and having to drink from re-used jars.
Madeira? The "equivalent"to Hawaii is São Miguel in the Açores archipelago and is considered by many the most beautiful island in Europe ua-cam.com/video/SrSoehSnndo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=IntAffair
Everyone speaking English, that's hospitality, they are trying to make you comfortable.
And they are doing a great job! :)
They are good at smiling when taking your money !
As you speak portuguese or whatever at your country, always the colonialist attitude
Then once you comfortable, be ready to be consoled for loss of all funds
I'm reminded of a nice dinner we had in Lisbon. We had all the appetizers and lots of bread (I couldn't control myself), steak, jumbo prawns, potatoes, and dessert, and I felt fine afterwards. If I'd eaten the same thing here, I would've felt bloated and awful. It's the difference between Europe's fresh food and all the preservatives in American food.
So true, we had a great meal last night and I was worried about how I would sleep, but no problems!
This is soooo true! We had the same experience! My husband has digestive issues in the States, but not Portugal.
Last time I was in Lisbon, my host recommended searching for restaurants in Portuguese - as in, use the Portuguese word for the kind of food / restaurant you are looking for. It helped! Also, not entering anything and zooming in on the area I was in seemed to produce more results because nothing was being filtered out. Congrats on the move! I’m working on moving to Lisbon in November:)
I’ll give that a try, thanks!
You should consider the South Margin of the river. Almada, Setúbal, Caparica, Palmela, etc. You get the best of all worlds, better prices, huge quality of life improvement, beach, breathtaking scenery and you get to be a 40 minute drive away from Lisbon. Tour the South Margin , you won't regret it
- where I'm from is Coimbra and is a good place for English immigrants to live, its high in English speaking people, its a combo of rural and modern area, which can make you guys feel more like at home its also a place where you can see a lot of historical monuments, and its a good place to be close to other places too. there's good public transportation although I do recommend a car, im sure it won't be difficult.
- For groceries lol "continente" grocery store is like target or even Walmart you can find anything, for food its more common to cook at home, although any restaurant they cook anything.
a lot of Portuguese don't see immigrants as Portuguese or people living in portugal, bc its not really a thing ig, a lot of Portuguese actually migrate to US, Canada or other places, so its hard for native Portuguese people identify you guys as Portuguese people, once you start speaking the language then they'll def change perspectives.
-Portuguese people aren't really anti people to things, lol although as a Portuguese ik some old people will not like things about immigrants which its a sad thing but that's everywhere in a world.
-Hope you guys love my country I miss it so much, haven't been there since I moved to the States since I need my citizenship lol.
- also for dogs lol, most of the poop are from stray dogs, portugal doesn't really have much policy for street animals like the states which sucks but its not a really problem.
Can you clarify about Coimbra being good for English immigrants? Do you mean English or English-speaking? I ask because I know that before Brexit there were many people from England that were settling in Portugal - mainly in the Algarve region.
@@bklyntraveler9705 Just like Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra is another famous region of portugal with a lot of UK immigrants and its an underrated place too. There's a lot of UK immigrants there that the media doesn't catch up on, so yes I mean both native English(immigrants) and English speakers. Lisbon is definitely the best choice to move in don't doubt your choice, I just wanted to recommend a place that's underrated and similar to the cities you've mentioned. To compare portugal with the US I would say Lisbon is like NYC, Porto is like Chicago Algarve is like Miami, and Coimbra is like San Francisco. Definitely check out Coimbra when you have time, and the best of luck in Portugal (:
As some one who grew up in Portugal pre-EU or at the initial stages of the EU it’s a great country.
If and when I go back I’ll be able to communicate in Portuguese being fluent. Late 80s early 90s the malls and hyper markets became more relevant. We weren’t allowed to speak English in public growing up. But that was a long time ago..
Saudades
If you try a few words of Portuguese, even if it is not the best accent, you will find that it will work miracles and people will warm up a lot easier to you. Yes, we do speak english but it is always nice to see that someone coming to live in our country is trying to fit in, instead of assuming that the effort will be all on our side.
Thanks for all of your great videos!
Que vídeos maravilhosos! Eu pretendo muda-me para Portugal em dezembro. Suas experiências vão fazer o processo bem mais fácil com certeza! Obrigada por ter compartilharem
Portuguese living in the US here.
I hope you all like Portugal. It has some many hidden and not so hidden gems.
As far as clothing stores go, here are some of my not-low-quality favorites:
Massimo Dutti, Quebramar, Salsa (high quality jeans in their “basics” wall), sacoor, globe. Maybe you’ll like one of those.
Feel free to reach out to me if you ever want some tips on places to go and such. And if you decide to travel around, make sure you visit Madeira at some point. It is my absolute favorite place in the world. ⛰🏝 so much to do, so much to eat!
And Porto is fantastic. Cheaper, and very walkable. Still lots of culture and history and amazing food. I lived there for 4 years and had a great time. The weather is colder and more humid than Lisboa. And the vibe is more relaxed. Less high heels, more 👟
TripAdvisor is great to look for food. Just choose your settings and look at pictures of the food. 👍🏼
Lagos is where I'm moving because of the surfing and outdoor lifestyle plus all the beautiful scenery
Its a great choice, we are there now and surfing tomorrow.
Porto weather is a lot more colder in the winter months, make sure u find a place with heating system
Two tips, if u are used to American Express, will be very rare that any restaurant (or even other business) accept it. About the clothes u may need some time to start to know the good brands (some are unknow in US) in all case after a while you will start to know them. I can easly found a 100% cotton t-shirt in any city. But just try to search for EU brands with quality, and you will get it fast.
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the update!
The reason why most of the stores at malls have only cheaper clothing, is because portuguese people have, generally, low wages, so they do not have the money to buy higher quality and more expensive clothing. So the stores are adapted to the consumer type, which is mainly people living with less than 1000€ per month.
Thanks for the update! I love hearing your initial impressions. I know another new expat couple that booked a month of AirBnB to help them take the pressure off before signing a year lease. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Thats a great way to do it.
Hey!
Loved your video. I'm really happy that you're enjoying Portugal so far.
About the restaurants and how to find them, you can always download apps like Zomato or Tripadvisor, they usually have a lot more information about the nearby restaurants, even the menu and pictures, and I'm sure it will be better than google maps haha.
Ps. Porto is also such a lovely city to live in, you should really give it a try next. In my opinion, people in Porto, and in the north of Portugal in general, are usually more caring and nicer in a way I actually can't really describe.
Anyways, keep up with the videos and enjoy your stay here!
Thank you! We are excited to visit Porto soon.
We felt the people become much warmer the farther north we traveled from Lisbon, and certainly in Coimbra and Porto. Those in Lisbon were not *Rude, just not as open and warm, but our experience is super limited. I guess that is typical for most all big cities.
Welcome to Portugal! Before deciding where to live, try to visit some places.
For big city vibe (except Lisbon):
Porto is great, Vila Nova de Gaia also. Here I would also go to Vila do Conde since transportation is really good and goes through the airport also, so it’s really easy. All these are close or in the beach front.
Going inland I recommend Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra.
Remember that the weather is always a bit colder up north, and a bit rainier, but that also has a charm to it, since you can really feel the seasons change.
For the Algarve, honestly I only recommend to go for some vacations on the sun…too touristy.
Remember, Lisbon area has a tighter COVID restriction right now, so I recommend start from the north.
Stay safe!
the north is cold and bleak ,and grey .no sun
Go visit Setubal, only 30 miles south of Lisbon, with one of the most beautiful bays in the world, beautiful beaches, a river with dolphins, delicious food and many many more...
We are going to go on Friday!
@@HoneymoonAlways Make sure you go nice and early, there's plenty to see, one day won't be enough...
Porto!!! Let’s build an Austin-Porto connection and petition airlines for direct flights
Me and my girlfriend also live in Austin and plan to move there in the next couple of years. A direct flight would be nice!
We Love Porto. But while you’re in Lisbon be sure to go to Ramiro Seafood restaurant if you can. Outstanding. For Lisbon neighborhood, look at Saldanha...very easy to get around, easy shopping and beautiful.
Before you settle anywhere consider your preferences - coast v countryside, warmer v cooler... Then consider your budget: Ex $5,000 v $2,000 per month, Cascais v Setubal, both are close to Lisbon with great art, on the water with great beaches, and surrounded by nature. Cascais is more expensive than Setubal... Porto is too cold for me, nice to visit but not to live there. Algarve is more expensive and warmer, but if you enjoy the theater, concerts, art galleries, you may want to choose a place closer to the big cities. Good luck.
Congrats on your move. That certainly took some courage!! You have definitely inspired me and I am impressed at your UA-cam numbers. Growing so fast!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thanks Frankie, honestly we are surprised too at the growth!
If you still in Algarve you should go to a good fish specialized restaurant and try some grilled one with "molho de manteiga" near the beach, at the sunset... and when you come Lisbon you should come visit Sintra, and as you like food, I recommend "travesseiros da piriquita" and "queijadas" for a snack ;) lots of history also to be learnt! Have a good staying
Welcome to Portugal 🇵🇹 thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you!
If you really want cooler than Austin, Porto is a good choice…Lisbon and the Algarve will be hot in July and August especially. Though Porto is cold and rainy in the winter. I’m still in the States, but will be in Porto visiting at the end of July, with a few days in Lisbon as well and about a week in the Duoro. Oh, and Devour Tours does a great food tour in Lisbon that might give you some good hints at places to eat. The last time I spent any time in Lisbon was 2018, so not sure if my specific restaurant recommendations are still good.
Thank you, we will check Devour Tours out.
Hello, welcome to Portugal. In Portugal there are many good places to live, but I highly recommend Cascais or Oeiras, on the outskirts of Lisbon. Good weather (in Porto the weather is not very pleasant), the best cultural events in the country, Sintra right next door, and Lisbon 20 minutes away by train or car. Definitely the best choice.
We’ve been considering that area, we’ll look into it more.
Nice impact video🎉🎉thanks for sharing it😊🌈Cheers
Obrigado!
About Clothes, the best place to find anything is Colombo. From cheaper to the highest quality.
The metro station to take you guys there is call Colégio Militar / Luz (close of the biggest Stadium in Portugal and the best private hospital call "Hospital da Luz" in all Portugal).
You in that big shopping mall have everything. I remember some american base clothes stores like, GAP, Nike, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfinger, Hollister, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, Levi’s, Brand Melville... There are the best international brands there from all over the world, if you dont find it in Colombo, you need for sure to buy online.
But prepare yourself you need almost a entire day to see everything in that shopping mall.
Obrigado, we will check it out!
The Best CATAPLANA (TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD DISH ) is in Faro ,its called
"Taberna ze ze" nice family food restaurant, just to let you know .❤
Welcome to Portugal. Considering the recent restrictions in the Lisbon area, which you can't leave for now, take the opportunity to know the Lisbon region. Use the public transportation system, it works well.
Welcome to Portugal. Becarful with the portuguese food, because if don't you will no need higher end fabrics. You will higher clothes sizes... it's very easy to get a little beat "large" with portuguese food :) Bem vindos a Portugal!!
Haha true!
about the clothes. most of the fabrik to big brands are made in north of portugal, but a lot of it is exported. And you should know that people in Algarve are waaaay different than people in other places. The title should be "Living in Algarve", because it is way different from other regions.
Relax and enjoy the adventure. Explore and be open and you'll LOVE it! I will share that yes, in Lisboa, many people speak English and same in the cities and towns in the Algarve that thrive with Expats and tourists...Porto as well... however you won't find that to be the case all over Portugal. And why should they? Their language is Portuguese. And, because you already are familiar with the language you are a big step ahead of so many. Portuguese people will appreciate the efforts, always.
I guess I’ll need to go to some small towns to practice Portuguese!
@@HoneymoonAlways Yes, or bigger towns, just further away from tourist areas. :)
@@HoneymoonAlways we got around fine on just English in Coimbra, for what it’s worth.
The money pay thing is not because of a 'disconnect' with people, it is more because moneythinking, is not a focus of the culture, whereas in the US, chasing money, is a big part of the culture ( it seems ) as well as, it is more common people just pay with cash
Look into Porto. I am Portuguese , reside in Maryland .i do go to Portugal every year , i am from Lisbon but love the north of Portugal. A euro is really nice
I mean Aveiro(lol)
Welcome to Portugal and to the metric system ;-)
Lots of restaurants have, usually by the door, a bunch of stickers with the accepted payment methods. Besides money, which everyone accepts, the second best method is, debit card. But some smaller places don't accept, cause of tax per transaction they need to pay. Zomato app / site, is a good way to find places and their reviews.
For transportation, use public transportation if you can. You can buy a monthly pass, which is the most cost effective way. If not, and you're in major cities, use Uber or Bolt.
Bureaucracy, yeah, we have that, the trick is, you need to find the right person or office, or else it can be a nightmare.
As for living, City is good, but also expensive. I would consider check places within 45m drive, it can be a lot cheaper and way better life quality.
Clothing, we have from low budget up to top tier, but on malls you most likely only find low to medium budget. North of Portugal is known for producing cloth for high end brands.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I've been researching on Portugal too lately. Two things I'm curious to find out if they're true: 1) you pay tax on grocery, including produce? If true, does that apply if you buy them at places like farmers' market, anywhere that's not in a store? 2) Inside their homes, it's very hot in the summer and cold in the winter (more so to cities in the north, less in the south) and they don't really use heater since the elctricity is expensive? Thank you.
You do pay taxes on everything, but it is already included in the prices. While AC and heaters are not standard, they are not too hard to find either.
Hi JC S, you do pay tax on everything, it’s included, the price you see it’s the price you pay, including farmer’s markets :) and yes, portuguese houses are just like that 😂 cold on the winter and warm in the summer, they are not very well thought. And yes,we do use heaters in the winter, even when our country pays the highest electricity bills in Europe.
Congrats on your big start in Lisbon and yes you might want to visit Porto before deciding. Coimbra is a cute and quaint historic city only you'll probably prefer the two bigger cities. I look forward to seeing your rental options/prices in Lisbon. Happy Searching
Thanks, Coimbra looks beautiful!
Loved the video, I'm excited with you and so looking forward to experiencing your new home with you. Did you have your accommodation pre booked before arriving?
We did have accommodations before we arrived, but have changed them a lot since we have been here. Now we are looking for someplace for a 6-month lease.
Following your fantastic journey here from Murphy (suburb of Plano), TX. We’re about a year behind y’all with our D7 retirement. Btw, I hear there are a few places serving Port-Mex (not Tex-Mex), that’ll spice it up if you let them know you can handle it.
Awesome, we will have to look into that. We can confirm there are tortillas and tortilla chips here!
Great video! One question...what's with the 'thumbs down' in the thumbnail pic? I didn't see any major negative impressions from either of you.
Negativo,o vestuário?(e é verdade ,não tem comparação)
Nothing specific, just illustrating that there are pros and cons.
I love your videos! I def want to move to Portugal, I'm from the US. Quick question, what made you choose to rent an apartment instead of buying a house? I know the down payment would be at least 20%, but are there other reasons why you chose to rent instead in Portugal? Thanks!
We aren’t quite ready to commit to buying a house yet. We like
It here but that is a bigger commitment than we are ready for.
International food has to be really good in Portugal because it has to compete with portuguese food ;)
In Europe we had a vaccination delay because the production "$lided" to ... guess where? Anyway, Portugal is keeping a vaccination rate 5% higher than the rest of EU.
And now there are more people vaccinated in Portugal than in the USA!
Welcome to Portugal! You are right: you just haven’t quite found the right spots to buy your dresses. Give yourself a little more time and you will find them. They are out there. If you want to spend some money in good and super quality clothes go to, for instance, Avenida de Liberdade, in Lisbon. Walk slowly and enter those international and national brands shops. You will also find what you want and need in the Malls (Commercials centers, Forums, etc...). And just When the cops start fining dog owners as is legislated, dog crap disappears from the streets. Just enforce the law. Help the country by filing a complaint with the Lisbon City Council. Thank you very much.
Thank you! We have been lucky finding some quality clothes at the malls and noticed the dog crap issues vary from neighborhood to neighborhood it seems.
Brazilians say we are too literal, some would even go as far as calling us dumb. What do you think? 🇵🇹
If you are looking to buy an apartment our landlord is selling in Sao Martino do Porto! 10 minute walk to the ocean, train station, shops, gated community. No need for a car!
My husband and I are relocating to Porto later this year (fingers crossed that D7 is issued timely). I’m curious how you are able to travel around when the visa application requires you to submit a 6 month lease for approval. Would love to hear how you got around that. Thanks.
We had multiple reservations and a lease through flatio that we could cancel up to 30 days before arriving. This was approved through the DC consulate.
If it is too hot go north or to the Islands, that aren't so hot
Hey from Austin - following your journey ...
Hey Beth, glad to have you!
Thank you friends for sharing this great video. Have you seen the most beautiful place in the world by helicopter and walking? Full support see you always friends 💐🍀👍💯🗺️🏖️🎁🚁
The irony here is that Lisbon is filled with traditional clothing stores (family owned stores) that use high quality material to make clothes. You just have to make the effort to find them.
We will be on the look for those stores! :)
So just curious and only if can share, how do you plan to support yourselves?
Hi Alex, we earn our income from our travel websites.
Would you recommend to move into an expat or non expat area. Im planning on moving to Portugal lisbon area in January
I think it depends on what you want. We moved into an area that is a good mix.
Anywhere around the touristy areas, the clothing will not be up to par unless you are comfortable with Walmart-type clothing. (Made in China)
Thank you for sharing!
I was wondering, do have any trouble with the custom with bringing 6 luggage? Do have to pay any tax?
No customs issues walked right through. We should not have to pay any tax because of NHR status, we will just have to pay in the US.
There are no issues (at least not at this time) if you are moving with the long term visas. I've seen people bring 12 and 20 suitcases.
What type of transportation are you using? Great video :)
We have been renting a car for now, but will transition to Bus, Metro and Uber
@@HoneymoonAlways Awesome! Thanks for the reply.
@@HoneymoonAlways I'm assuming that shipping your car is not cost-effective? I only ask because I know that buying a car in Portugal is very expensive!
Tuk Tuk
In Lisbon i dont know, but one the best neighbors that is in the border of the city, with a lot young couples and very grow right now, will be a good investment to buy a house there. The city mayor is very progressive and going to win again for the 5 time next elections.With big tech companies there, we call the Oeiras Valley. Even the best university (Nova School of Business and Economics) is there right now and companies like Cisco, HP, Google, Outsytems, PHC, MSD, Pfizer, Nokia, Novartis and many others.
Very green spaces more cheap housing compared to city center of Lisbon, great public transportation (but without metro). Oeiras is amazing to the ones that want to live close (almost inside) of Lisbon.
Did you do PCR? Thanks!
Yes
I always thought SETUBAL was a nice area, away from Lisbon but close too
What is the money that is used there? And the exchange rate? I saw 1.99 for a red pepper...
Its the Euro. The exchange rate is always changing but today 1 Euro = $1.19
Also, keep in mind it is in Kilos not pounds, so those red peppers were about $1/lb
Thank you for sharing lovely couple fullview
Obrigado!
Enjoy your new life in Portugal 💚😊
I'm sure you guys will find the right place to live. 😊 Many beautiful places to choose from 💙
Thank you Ana!
I would get a private health insurance, I'm mid 30's and healthy.
I used to pay Last year when I was there $72 / month for full health care service. Company was multicare you can find other companies as well, do not rely on public health care, it's good , but the difference in price not worth it...
That's our plan! We will be getting a plan soon, just using travel insurance for now.
@@HoneymoonAlways Hello. Wellcome to our little european corner. Hope you like your new life here. For expats private healthcare is the best option but dont forget to apply for public healthcare access too. If you need an emergency in the interior and center Portugal the private clinics and hospitals are more scarce. The private healthcare network is good but only covers the main coastal cities. In the interior, like deep Alentejo, Beira Baixa, Beira Alta, Beira Interior, Trás-os-Montes, (Some of our Administrative Regions, look it up ;-) ) you have less private options.
PORTO is the best!!!
That's what we hear!!
In Europe, the countries that speak English are, Portugal, Netherlands and UK. Spain, France and Germany, they don’t won’t speak English in their country.
Portugal doesnt speak English, Portugal speaks Portuguese!
July in the hottest month in the Algarve
I think you just need to get used to how things things are done in Portugal and do away with what you are used to in the US. People are very friendly, helpful and food is great!!
We agree! Just taking it one day at a time till we get there and sharing our process along the way.
It's better a lesson learnt and remembered by an ignorant and loud arrogant couple , than advise given so kindly with humble intentions, to be ignored and trampled and being called backwards.. let this type of priveleged intellectuals get their asses handed to them, experience the full storm in all its ferociousness. Go back already fodis
Try Massimo Dutti and Lanidor for nice quality clothese
I’ve heard good things about Alvalade.
The people at the Lisbon airport were not very helpful, they have the stinkiest bathroom and the airport personal turn what could be a wonderful trip into a complete nightmare.
We are fluent in Portuguese but that is a place that we will never go back.
Welcome to my beautiful Portugal but guys really 🤔? The Algarve? What do you expect to be cool 😂😂 it’s the southern of Portugal it’s hotter than the most of the country and by the way guys most of Portuguese people like 80% we are very friendly the problem Is you guys went to live in the south well because of all the British tourists coming in to the Algarve so people they can be a little 🤨 less friendly maybe because they get use to the way the British they act in public 🤷♂️ so I guess because of that environment they become like the British I guess😜 but hope you guys enjoy living there because I’m originally from the Azores which is part of Portugal another hidden gems from Portugal, well welcome again and remember you’re in a different country so obviously it’s not going to be like the US but again we welcome everyone don’t hear anyone who says that we don’t see you guys like citizens because it’s not true 👍❤️🇵🇹🇺🇸
Hi Joe, thanks for the warm welcome! It was actually Lisbon that had a heatwave. We started there and are now in the Algarve, but will be staying in Lisbon. The Algarve weather has been perfect! We are hoping to go the the Azores soon! Which island should we fly to?
@@HoneymoonAlways you’re welcome 👍 well all the islands are beautiful if you like nature but the island where I’m from São Miguel the biggest has more stuff to offer no offense to my other neighbor islands 😁 the village of vila Franca do campo where I’m from which was the first capital until a massive earthquake happen and destroyed half of the city because of the volcano of lagoa do fogo, so we actually have the miradouro da nossa senhora da paz ( translation it’s a chapel of our lady of peace which is located on the top of a mountain and you can see a beautiful 3 view angle of the town and we also have a small island called ilhéu da vila franca which you can take a boat and spend the day there and what’s amazing is that when it’s low tide it has a small nature made beach inside the island and that’s where they do the-international Red Bull cliff diving for the past 5-8 years if not mistaking lol. And we offer whale watching and dolphins and of course you can’t leave the town without trying our amazing pastries I know in Lisbon Portugal it’s the pastéis de natas well here it’s as queijadas da vila well known all over the island, and we also have a rich history since we’re a historic town because since vila Franca was the first capital so we have a lot of importance monuments in honor of the Portuguese navigators like for example an image of Goncalo Velho Cabral, prince Henry de navigator and others but anyway all the other islands it has an important historic event since the French and the Spanish wanted to invade our islands but we were smarter and a powerful nation for a small country 🤔? That’s why I’m blessed to be born in a peaceful place with freedom and so rich in our roots of our history, culture and traditions no offense I love all the other countries in Europe even tho I never visited 😂😜 but like in my Portugal, Azores and Madeira islands there is no other in this 🌎 it’s just to bad that we don’t get paid every week and we don’t have all these manufacturing jobs opportunities like in the USA because if it wasn’t for that?? I believe 100% that we wouldn’t immigrate to other countries because we have it all expect for high jobs opportunities with high pay but in this 🌎 I guess you can’t have it all 🤷♂️. Anyway my fellow Americans our doors are open come to Atlantis and explore our islands so much to see and explore ❤️😘👍🇵🇹🇺🇸
Like your shirt
Pardon my French
Thank, it actually says Pardon My French Fries :)
coming to Portugal and eat sushi its like a crime against humanity lol :)
I know! But we are getting more accustomed to being local every day.
@@HoneymoonAlways that's the way.. And believe me, food here is amazing
You will need a car eventually if you live in Lagos
Try "Corte Inglês"
Did you realize that the T-shirt Pardon my French is racist?
It actually says Pardon My French Fries, it is just cut off :)
@@HoneymoonAlways Oups
@@mauricebergevin8337 what is racist in "pardon my french"
Because that expression is always used either before or after a swear word.@@Sofia_Monteiro
Thanks to languages like French and others, English has evolved into a rich and versatile global language. So why do some people say ‘pardon my French’, which may come across as somewhat insulting? The phrase was originally used in England when someone used a French word when speaking to a person who may not have understood French. Due to the history of conflict between France and England, ‘pardon my French’ came to be a dig against the French. But rather than using a phrase like ‘pardon my French’ perhaps we should be saying merci for adding so many rich words to our language.
www.concisewriting.com.au/blog/why-do-people-say-pardon-my-french/
There are better quality stores, go to the shopping.
Thank you! We've found some good ones.
@@HoneymoonAlways there are more, this is Europe don't forget, Style it's our thing.
That you would move to a foreign country and have issues with citizens not being able to communicate with you because YOU DO NOT SPEAK Portuguese is exactly why Americans have a bad rep around the world.
I am not sure what you are referring to, we didn't say anything about citizens not being able to communicate with us. We said that when I do try to speak Portuguese they respond in English anyway.
@baveld - were you just *looking for something bad to say? Your comment is completely random and nonsense to this post. She was *praising the ease of communication there, and highlighting the language hospitality of the Portuguese, not in any way complaining about communicating. It is super distracting to the good vibes here, to have someone hating on Americans and trying to get fit in an insult where it makes no sense. What is your culture? Shall we highlight the bad reputation your rudeness is conveying?