HOW WE SEE PORTUGAL (2 Years After Moving Here From UK)
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- We're Ricky & Victoria - we're slowly bringing an abandoned off grid farm back to life & transforming it into a beautiful homestead.
2 years ago we sold our house, left the UK & moved to Portugal with the dream of enjoying a life in the sun. After 2 years of living here, we reflect on our experiences (the good & the bad) & ask ourselves, "if we could do it all again, would we still move to Portugal?".
Please LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoy it & SUBSCRIBE if you want to follow our journey as we bring this farm back to life! Also say hi in the comments! We'd love to hear from you 😊
Ricky & Victoria x
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:05 - The Portuguese people
1:58 - Crime & safety
3:58 - Cost of living
5:38 - Wildlife & animal welfare
8:08 - The weather & climate
10:12 - The National Health Service (NHS)
10:56 - Speaking the language
12:47 - Slow pace of life
13:29 - The natural landscape
14:53 - Would we still move to Portugal?
15:54 - Do you agree or disagree?
#portugal #expatlife #moveabroad
Dear Rick and Vicky, thank you for your video and kindness. As a Portuguese, I am humbled by your honest view of my country. God knows we are far from perfect, and many things in Portugal 🇵🇹 need to improve, however, which country is perfect?! We are trying, and will never give up trying for this country needs to continue alive. Still we know we need to change in many ways, and hopefully, the arrival of new residents such as yourselves, will help us make this little/big country better for all. Hence, why it is so important you learn Portuguese. Not just to improve your daily comings and goings, but to teach many other things, such as instill in some the fact that animals should not be chained all day! 🙈😩 . To be honest, some do it to protect other lives as maybe the animal is aggressive or anti social, but so are many humans, yet we not chain them, do we? 😱 As for the insanely hot weather in Summer, yeah, I hate it too, but the key is to enjoy the many local fluvial rivers and take a break in the afternoon. To take it easy here means exactly that, so stay away from the sun from 1pm to 3pm, have a leisure lunch, get a snooze and it will get better. As for shopping, well... it has gotten expensive and variety here is limited but for a 10 million big (give or take) nation, there can only be so much diversity in products, or businesses just go under with unsold inventory. For celiac issues, I would attempt buying appropriate products online, or by shopping at a larger nearby town once a month, and also buying in bulk. Thank you for having chosen 🇵🇹. We hope we never let you down. 🙏🤗❤️🇵🇹
Lovely feedback❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. It’s reassuring to hear a native person say they struggle with the summer weather too! 😁 No river beach near us unfortunately but we do have a big water tank to dip in 💦 Tenha uma semana fantástica! ❤️
Thanks for being welcoming. It goes a long way to making the world better.
What a wonderful post. You can tell the OP has a love for her country and welcomes and appreciates people moving there--a very non-prejudiced thing to say, don’t you think?
I dream of seeing Portugal
I've worked with 4 Portuguese ppl in my life. So kind, so polite.. lovely humans.
Yeah very human. You can tell that by how they hide the slavery period and how they treat black people there.
@@MBRTBT2023 2 of the Portuguese people I mention are of African heritage ❤️
From a Portuguese living in the UK, thank you for honestly sharing your experiences. Made me nostalgic and home sick. Maybe it's time to move back.
And earn less than the cost of rent? It's not all ponies and rainbows over here. Many of us would like to stay but we don't have the salary to do so.
Concerteza que as pessoas teem acompanhado a seca severa que existe em Portugal por varios anos...
E possivelmente nao Vai melhorar
NAO so em Portugal mas noutros paises a Volta do Mediterraneo estao em seca severa.
Preocupo- me em alertar as pessoas para Este assunto....
O verao de 2022 Foi o maior desastre em fogos da nossa historia....
Casas, pessoas,e animais morreram queimados ou intoxicados com o fumo.
Calcula- se que varios milhoes de pessoas vao comecar a NAO ter agua para beber em poucos anos.
Be wise.
Get informed.
Same here! :)
Much better than live in UK.
@@AgrippaMaxentius get a better job? I'm portuguese living in the UK as well. You cant really rent on your own in the UK as well if you're just doing a minimum wage job like working restaurants or cleaning. If you want a better life you need to make more money - study, improve yourself, make yourself worth something. That's the same everywhere in the world.
As a native Portuguese living in my country, it’s wonderful to watch a video like this one. It’s true that we have many issues to face and change, but it really is a beautiful and fantastic country. It’s lovely to see people like you coming here and wanting to help us fix some real problems and enjoy our country. We are a proudfull people, very welcoming in general, but especially to those wanting to integrate in our culture and participate in bettering our country. And good for you for choosing a rural area, they really need more young people to be able to go and stay there. I hope that, at the time of your viewing this comment, you are still enjoying living here. I will be checking some more of your videos.
Gente como vosotros es la que a mi me gustaría que viniera a España . Es verdad , los portugueses son gente muy amable . Cada vez conozco más gente que debido al desastroso gobierno de España , se va a Portugal . Me ha encantado el vídeo 😍
@@markuslucidus siento profundamente la imagen que tienes de mi país . No sé dónde vives o has vivido pero me parece injusto que generalices a todos los españoles o su gran parte . Yo soy ese Madrid y pasó largas temporadas en Galicia, tierra de mis abuelos . Te aseguro que en Madrid tratamos a los extranjeros igual que a cualquier español que venga de otras comunidades , es más , mi relación diaria con personas es del 80%con gente que no es española y nunca he tenido ningún problema. Con respecto al maltrato animal , siento que digas que la mayoría disfrutan torturando , me apena mucho que des esa imagen nuestra . Yo colaboro con varias protectoras y los dos perros que tengo son adoptados , la gran mayoría de los españoles estamos en contra del maltrato animal y se acaba de sacar una ley bastante restrictiva, junto con las que había anteriormente. La verdad es que no sé con que clase de personas te has relacionado pero te aseguro que la gran parte de los españoles no somos así . Espero que en Portugal seas más feliz de lo que has sido en España , mucha suerte .
@@patriciapoyanestebanez408 não te preocupes Patricia, nós sabemos perfeitamente que a grande maioria dos Espanhóis são boa gente e gostam muito de animais.
Tal como em Portugal, muitos Espanhóis são contra as touradas e a violência contra animais.
O que esse Markus escreveu diz muito mais sobre ele do que sobre os Espanhóis! Espero que ele não venha para Portugal com essa atitude... nós somos pacíficos, mas não temos sangue de barata.
@@Quidproquo1143 . What utter garbage you have written. Are you sure you are not Spanish, pretending to be Portuguese. Was there any need for such insults as written in your reply. Whilst my comment was critical, it was not insulting, and certainly not "personally insulting" towards anyone, as your comment was towards me. Fortunately for me you do not control who can or can not move to Portugal, and quite frankly I would not be mixing with people of your calibre anyway. I also suggest that rather than playing the keyboard warrior, if you feel the need to insult people on a personal level, you do so face to face!
@@markuslucidus I didn't insult you, to tell the truth, I think I was very moderate...
If you think you've found a country where you can insult or discredit anyone without a problem, think again! And you feel so brave, I have no problem meeting you face to face, and yes, I'm Portuguese.
Come to Setúbal and send me a message.
@@Quidproquo1143 rather than debunk my original message as false, or even inaccurate, your comments have demonstrated exactly that what I have stated is both true and accurate. I was critical of the abundant and "severe" animal cruelty that goes on in Spain, and the fact that when that criticism is voiced, it will often be met by insults and the statement, "that if you don't like it here go back to your own country". How was your comment different to that? You made personal insults against me (maybe you should read your original reply again, or at least refer to the English translation version which was indeed insulting) and you also stated that "you hope I do not move to Portugal", thus you presented an actual "real life" demonstration that my criticism and statements are in fact true. Have you even considered that instead of burying your head in the sand, if people stopped living in denial, they might have a remote chance of finding a solution to what is one of the ugliest and most shameful aspects (animal cruelty) regarding Spain "and possibly Portugal". Incidentally Spain "allegedly" also has the extra embarrassment of a severe domestic violence problem. At this stage I can not comment with any authority on the situation regarding domestic violence in Portugal. Sticking to the topic of animal cruelty; there is no excuse for deliberate animal cruelty in any country claiming to be civilised! Regarding the rest of the garbage you wrote; one of us is clearly out of mind. I advised you to cease being a keyboard warrior, however rather than heed my advise, you not only continue your absurd behaviour, but intensify it. Do you really expect me to go running to where ever you state you are??? I am guessing from what you have written that you are either very young, or of low intelligence, or both. If you really have such a problem with me, I will oblige you, however if that is your desire, you come to me. Is that really what you want??? There is a saying in English "Be careful what you wish for!" Having said that; I do not see any point in continuing such a ridiculous conversation. Period!
I appreciate your effort for learning portuguese. Many English-speaking people do not attempt to speak the language of the country in which they live. Thanks for sharing your view and experiences!
Yeah typical Anglo arrogance.
@@AxeDharme More English than Anglo Arrogance to be honest is what I see after living 20 years here. ☮❤
@@marieO07 true although Yankees do that a lot too so I went with a broader 'Anglo' description.
@@AxeDharme When you say Yankees are you referring to New Yorkers or All Americans?
To be honest, I believe it comes from when people don't hear so much of another language and they have many inhibitions to sound silly when they try to hear it. Also to give these ' only English' speaking people , they haven't grown up hearing another language in their movies, music etc to influence them so much as the English language is you the Portuguese, they've heard it all their lives, the day I lived here 20 years ago was the first time my ear ever heard such a sound. Sending much love though xx
@@marieO07 all USians irrespective of their location.
Them and the English seem to commonly share these tendencies to a great extent.
The way Poppy looked at her.
damn it, you made me release several tears hearing so many goods things about my country.
glad you feel welcomed here. and thank you for making an effort to learn our language. we feel incredible happy every time some foreigner honor us by speaking our language, even if just a couple of words.
We should be happy to welcome turists.
But after vacation is Good to go back home...
Portugal is a small country with limited sources and we can't accept massive immigration.
Also the severe drought continues for several years already...
Not only Portugal but also other countries around the Mediterranean..
2022 summer fires were a huge desastre..
Homes burn down, animals,and people died intoxicated.
ALL this nobody is telling the public...
But it's true the situation is not going to get better..but worse...
Be wise , don't move in.
No water ...no life.
An interesting and insightful view of moving to Portugal. Sometimes I suspect that there is an underground campaign among the stray dogs to adopt a foreign couple who move there, all the while making them believe that the people adopted the dog and not vice versa.
😂
Keep that campaign flourishing.
So funny! Animals have a keen sense of energy😉
The number of injuries from dog bites has been increasing. Between 1998 and 2018, hospital admissions for dog-related injuries doubled in England, with about 8,000 people admitted each year. At Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, the number of children attending A&E for dog bites tripled during the first Covid lockdown.
More alarmingly, this year will be the worst for dog-related deaths!So the last thing we want in Portugal is to take your advise about how to take care of dogs or other animals!I absolutely agreed with what you said in this vlog but on the other hand I'm not saying that we are perfect here Portugal far from it, your love for animals well been in UK is death wish!Very sad to comprehend how many more baby's and humans need to die for your government to put a End to this madness!Just any observation from a Portuguese who absolutely loves UK!
Spot on Ricky and Victoria. As a Portuguese living in the Uk I agree with your observations. Uk is great but the levels of littering and antisocial behaviour are disappointing and disheartening. Enjoy the weather and the country 😊
I have been to Portugal twice. I enjoyed both of my visits. I agree with you on how friendly and kind the people are in Portugal. I hope to return and visit there again.
Such a generous nation of people
Ricky i'm Brazilian and i live in Brazil. I really enjoyed seeing you speaking portuguese. Despite the accent, i can understand you very well, congratulations. I wish you all the best in Portugal.
Como vê nao somos os diabos que alguns brasileiros pintam!!! Sou emigrante nunca caguei onde comi... 200 milhões .. sao muitos comentários negativos que estao a ter um efeito nefasto nesse jardim à beira mar plantado. .
It is a pleasure to listen to you! You know why you will make it in Portugal? You have the "brandos costumes", this special kind of politeness the Potuguese people are known for. Greatings from Mafra/ Portugal from an expat from Germany
Gosto muito dos vossos videos.
Aprecio vos como pessoas corajosas, trabalhadoras e merecedoras de tudo de bom que a vida tem para vos oferecer.
Por tudo isso e também por terem adotado uma pobre cadela portuguesa, desejo vos muitas felicidades.
💖☮️🐶🌱
I am Portuguese, and I live in the US. I miss my country so much. And I am so glad you are happy there and enjoying Portugal and our people. Thank you for the lovely and positive video. Take good care. Big hugs for the pups. Beijinhos. ❤💛💚
Whyd you leave?
Yes same here. My dad moved us out of Portugal to the U.S. I spent a little bit of my childhood in Portugal. Eu tenho saudades de Portugal!!
Good Portuguese pronunciation, very good. It is people like you, who enrich my country planted by the sea, Portugal. 🤗💖😘
What a weird feeling watching this video, as a born and raised Portuguese i can definetly understand the cons and the pros, but for some reason its a really sad feeling that we the youth feel like we have to move out of this amazing country to have a somewhat "fullfilling" life. Im happy people enjoy my country i just wished i could also feel like I could do my own life here, but sadly for me and for alot of the people around my age it just feels like imigration in the hopes of better jobs and quality of life is inevitable.
Sometimes, it's better to stay and fight if you really love your country.
@@teddydavis2339Try to live here. Then tell us about it.
@@JPeeee can you elaborate? Why are younger people leaving? in hopes to find better jobs, like tech and such?
@@teddydavis2339 There's nothing to fight. It's a matter of job opportunities and being able to get ahead. You can't create a different economy out of thin air.
How interesting. I am American but always had wanderlust. I always was looking for a better place to live. It not that I never lived In wonderful places jut all place are missing something aren’t they. I think its human nature maybe.
Really happy for you and glad you would do it all over again. I’ve moved from Portugal to the UK almost 5 years now and it’s great to see the opposite perspective. Portugal is a great country and we’re very fortunate to have people like you that bring energy and change into areas that are somewhat neglected by the government. Hope more people follow your lead and help make Portugal an even better place!
Our British Governments are a disaster leaving the EU has been a downhill road . Much of what made Britain Great Has been lost.
What a lovely tribute to your new country. What I hear from your comments are that the things you appreciate about the Portuguese people, are a reflection of your own values and choices for your lives. It has consistently been a lovely, well paced, peaceful and pleasant time when viewing your videos. You must fit right in with these lovely people.
From Life by Ricky to Life by Living
A great summary of life in Portugal. I moved here (also central) from the UK 9 years ago and love it for all the reasons you've said. Wonderful people, wonderful country, wouldn't change it for the world.
Same for me, still appreciate it every day ..
You two are such a sweet couple and I really look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Your dogs are adorable. Until next time…. Blessings on you both.
Thank you Joyce. That’s so kind of you to say 😊
A good review of Portugal guys. I've been here 5 years and I can't see me ever wanting to leave.
Greetings from northern Indiana, USA. Deep in snow country right now. Boy, I remember seeing your first video and thinking 'This guy is an h0nest person'. Honesty is pretty important to me. And, not surprising, his bride is the same! Have enjoyed your journey so far, you have come a long way since that first video.
That’s kind of you to say. Thank you 🙂
True. Did it for me also.
Thank you for your advice. I'll be retiring soon and moving to Portugal ! 👍😉👍
I love your videos- you are such a happy, positive couple. I came here to Portugal from the U.K. over 40 years ago, things were very different then but I have had a wonderful life here - and I think that you will too. 🤗🤗
Kisses from Portugal.
Fico muito contente em saber que gostam muito do nosso país.
Sejam felizes. Um abraço e beijinhos.
😊
Lovely to hear your honest perspective. It's great to see you guys settling in well, and also learning Portuguese 👏🏽
It's great what you guys are doing, I'm only worried most of the UK will soon follow you, Portugal seems to be the destination now :-)
How do you make a living? It heard jobs are not in abundance.
This couple in the video don’t look like been retired and live on a pension. How do they earn money? Are they living just of. UA-cam?
These are the things that interest me.
@@evelinholmes6401 Just to inform you that jobs in Portugal are in abundance.
@@evelinholmes6401 most non-retired people who come to live in Portugal lives out of investment returns, or work from home. its not that we dont have work, unemployment rate is quite low, the problem is the low salary and in an more isolated area like the one they live, its really hard to find jobs for more qualified people like for example engineers cuz there's almost no industry on those rural areas
@@evelinholmes6401you can try remote jobs,working from a uk company or any company in Portugal that needs English speakers.
No space for.more foreign people !!!
Thanks for your summary - it is wonderful to see you happy
Hi guys welcome to Portugal,although I'm Portuguese I've been living in the UK for almost 11 years, and you said the right thing there's negatives and positives but I'm glad you like it there.enjoy and take care🙏
A very appropriate change to your channel name, especially considering the content of this episode. Well done Victoria and Ricky!
We’re leaving south central Canada (hour west of Toronto) for central Portugal for a few reasons similar to yours. The weather is most certainly an overall improvement. We’re so tired of winter snow and cold and ‘things’ are changing in our country as well. We really love the Portuguese culture, cuisine and as you both attest, the best is the friendliness of the people. We’re fortunate in our travels there that we have made some friendships with a number of locals. Lovely people!
Thanks again for another uplifting episode.
Cheers, Bryan
Leaving "Kanada" for a friendlier and safer and warmer and affordable country--who would've guessed. Lucky you, wish you all the best, enjoy life while you can.
@@MrJx4000 Canada is still relatively safe and friendly compared to a lot of nations but I feel in recent years that the mood is starting to change. After visiting in Europe over the years, we instantly appreciated the Portuguese way of life. Thank you for the best wishes.
Canada is a fantastic country. I totally agree about the cold though. -30C in January on the prairies is beginning to wear on me.
@@bobpenner4260 Yeah and out there that doesn’t even include wind chill!
@@bryansarty3821, I heard a statistic recently that, up until 2022, almost a million people have left Kanada permanently since the beginning of the pandemic. I really want to visit the Algarve sometime this year for a couple of months at least, to explore a retirement destination.
Great choice for Victoria to be more and more involved. You two strike a great balance and it works really well. Love the channel and best wishes!
You two are so sincere and honest! Love following your adventures. THX!!
I have never been to Portugal although my father’s parents came from Sao Miguel and as you were describing the people around you I agree with your assessment of how loving friendly and kind they are. I really enjoy your channel and Victoria being involved more now is great. I wonder do you still film for Theo and Bee? I know they are moving. Good luck with all your works. Thanks
São Miguel Portuguese is really different, it sounds like a French person who's learning Portuguese. If you ever heard a french person speaking heavily accented English, it sounds exactly like a Portuguese version of that.
I enjoy getting to know the two of you! I have been watching ever since Theo and bee steered me to Ricky.
Really enjoyed this segment and so pleasing that you never regretted your decision.
First want to say I love the new name! Best way to live life is indeed by living it and you two are doing so brilliantly. Thank you for a very interesting video and including shots of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Trying not to gush here, but you two (you four?) are just delightful. I look forward to each new installment every Sunday. You never disappoint ❤️☮️.
We loved hearing your perspective of Portugal and seeing the beautiful landscapes. Thank you.
I love Portugal as a tourist, and it's great to hear your views on living there permanently. Loving the new channel name as well.
I was delighted to see your video! You guys are honest and forthcoming! I was born in Portugal in 1959 and immigrated in 1974! I was so delighted that you enjoy Portuguese people and their warmth! I try to reflect that in the country I live in, Canada! Although it's not like my home I adapted, but I miss my homeland huge! I can't wait to go back and visit! I know the country from North to South that I traveled in 1979! I know it's different now but I also know the people didn't change because I keep abreast of the news! Anyway guys, I hope you find success, hope and happiness in "our" Portugal! All the best! And you just got yourselves a subscriber! Felicidades e sucesso!
Wow, what stunning landscapes. I’ve never been to Portugal. It’s nice to hear of your experiences and so glad you’re happy and everything is working out very well. Thank you for sharing and have a great week! ❤
It is so nice to see two people who love and care for each other and to see them fulfilling their dreams.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share your experiences!!
07/01/23
Também sou inglês e tou a viver em Portugal ha quase 6 anos. Tou a viver no norte, no distrito do Porto. Escolhemos a viver aqui porque não fica tão quente durante o verão enquanto os invernos são toleráveis - a temperatura não desce muito, pelo menos em comparação com Inglaterra. Tivemos apenas dois dias no ano passado, onde a temperatura estava tão alta que nos sentimos desconfortáveis...
Tou a pensar em mudar para um outro distrito onde as casas são mais baratas, e onde tem mais natureza e animais. eu amo a paz da natureza e a vida rural, tas a perceber?
Hi there, can you tell us, how can you write so well in portuguese? 😂
@@meucanal1197 Because I live in Portugal and my wife is from Rio de Janeiro.
Great job on your Portuguese! I know quite a few foreigners who have lived in Portugal for longer than that before they could say a full sentence (let alone write one). You've also (nearly) mastered one of the most difficult aspects of Portuguese, the difference between the verbs "ser" and "estar" (by the way, although we pronounce "'tou bem" and "'tás a ver?", it's written "estou bem" and "estás a ver?"). Now, back to Portuguese. Vi o teu video de apresentação e, como aprendeste português no Brasil, tens naturalmente o sotaque e pronúncia de lá. Que dificuldades tiveste na compreensão do português de Portugal? Eu sei que esse é também um desafio para muitos brasileiros quando cá chegam.
@@jpsilva1971 Obrigado João. Obviamente, foi muito mais fácil para mim, adaptar-me ao português de Portugal, do que seria o caso com a maioria dos britânicos enquanto ja tinha aprendido a falar Português anos atras quando estava no brasil. Então, adaptar-me aos diferenças do vocabulário foi fácil - fiambre, e não presunto, autoclismo e não descarga, autocarro e não ônibus, e assim por diante... nada dificil. Também acostumou-me facilmente a dizer, por exemplo "estou a andar" e não "estou andando".
O maior desafio era, e continua a ser, perceber o que estou a ouvir. Os Portugueses falam rápido, de fato falam tão rápido como se estivessem com tanta pressa que nem tivessem tempo para pronunciar as vogais. As vezes eu pede aos pessoas "repetir mais de vagar, por favor". E, imediatamente, eles percebem que não sou Português e ja começam a falar comigo em inglês, assim a conversa continua em inglês, e eu não aprendo nada.
@@barryinglaterra Quando as pessoas te falam em inglês, explica-lhes que queres melhorar o teu nível em português, e que por favor, te ajudem, falando-te devagar em português.
Tenho a certeza, que muitas pessoas vão ajudar... ❤
You two are very kind and grateful. Hope we won’t disappoint you 🥰
Asking prices have gone bonkers but keep in mind that real estate asking prices have zero correlation to actual selling prices, especially in rural Portugal.
Your channel has grown so fast. Victoria is so soft spoken and sweet. I'm really glad you are both doing the videos. Your content is great.
What a great video. My wife and I have been here for 4 years. I agree with your take on this wonderful country. Your experiences of welcome have been our experience too. We are enjoying small village life a bit south of you. Keep telling your story. FYI love the new name for the channel
Thank you for sharing this informative video. Good to see you are both well and enjoying your life in Portugal. Take care. Best wishes from the UK.
Thank you so much Ricky and Victoria for sharing this video. You both are great people. Very respectful, kind hearted. Lots more. I love you both very much. I like the content that you are sharing. Your perspective of how life is in the rural Portugal. Love and Blessings.
Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘
You are very welcome ♥ There are differences between urban and rural areas but in general you are right. During hot summer go for a few days to somewhere next to the sea. There are amazing beaches here. By the way your kindness to Poppy made me follow your vlog 😉 A big hug from a very sunny Lisbon. Spring is already here 🏵
This so warms my heart! My family emigrated from Portugal when I was young (menina). I miss it so much. Thank you for sharing.
Love the new channel name, it seems to aptly describe your approach.
Thank you for being upfront with your audience about your move to Portugal. You have a great deal of integrity. Keep going and keep the faith!
I'm from Brazil and Portugal is our first land . We love the story these both countries can share
Thank you so much for all your delightful videos, love you both (& the dogs)
Thank you so much for this video. You are such gentle, thoughtful people. We are planning to move to Portugal in a few years and I hope we will get the chance to meet you one day. And your dogs 😊
Ricky & Victoria, we love you! Thank you for your sharing.
A very honest and realistic assessment of your new life, that matches our similar experience of many years living in Italy and before that, France. I applaud your progress with the language - it's vital for experiencing life to the full in your new country.
Hi Rick and Vicky. Thank you for an interesting video. I am enjoying following your journey in settling to life there and making your home.
Myself and my husband are now in our 60s and would not think about moving from the UK. However, I think that if we were younger we would definitely look to Portugal as a country to settle in.
Your video has brought out some great comments from people which are lovely to read. Thank you for bringing your world to ours, so to speak 🙂
Look forward to the next instalment xx
Lovely update guys 👍🇬🇧 Keep ‘em coming.
Cheers Addie 👍🏼
Thank you for giving youre vision of living abroad. You both were very honest and I heard/saw other people who came to Portugal the same words. They all fell in love with the nature and the people of Portugal.I follow the Newbys,who also live in Portugal,the say the same words.
Lovely video! So happy that you are happy!! ❤
Another great vlog, very interesting hearing a bit more of your background too.
Good video. You are enjoying life! That is what it's all about! 🇨🇦
Ohhh, so sweet your vision of Portugal. Muito obrigada!
I genuinely enjoy your videos and your kindness and honesty in talking to your audience. Thank you and may God bless you abundantly 🙏
A refreshing insight into how you view your new home...😊
Lovely genuine couple who were totally honest. Good luck to you and I have subscribed and will enjoy following you both x
Thank you for sharing your experience
Enjoy your low key vids so much. They relax me and make me giggle. I thank you.
Thank you for caring for animals. I volunteer at our local animal shelter! I have two cats adopted from the shelter and a rescue Australian Shepherd. You are my kind of people. I am in Prince George, Virginia USA.
Rick and Vicky, that was a very interesting view on your 2 years there in Portugal and I agree with you that all countries have their pros and cons. I have been watching a few English expats who have moved to Portugal and they say about the same as you do about the community around them, etc etc. Thank you for sharing, I love your channel. Have a lovely evening.
Love watching your videos. You remind us a little of when we first started here 12 years ago, just across the border from Portugal in Extremadura, Spain.
Really helpful 👍 thank you so much. We are coming from The Netherlands, sold everything and coming with our camper/motorhome to look if Portugal is the place we want to live. As Dutchies we know the language will be difficult, but we are trying. Thank you for the nice videos you keep making 😊
Hi H D. I'm Imani from Atlanta and my husband and I are considering coming to Portugal in June to explore and decide if it's someplace we can settle. My husband and I both retired. I've always wanted to have a 5th wheel or RV. How do you feel not knowing the area, language or roads manuvering, getting around in new country in
an RV?
Welkom in Portugal, bem vindo a Portugal, welcome to Portugal. We did the same last year. Living in mid-mid Portugal now (area Côja). Good decision. Wij willen niet meer terug. We will never go back again.
Thanks for replying! I’m always surprised when I hear people comment on how much the like Portugal. What is it about the country that’s so appealing for you guys?
G. Imani Leonard, To be honest it is also the financial independence we have now. It is definitly also a reason we like it here. Prices of the houses in the Netherlands where rising skyhigh. On the best moment we sold our house there and bought a much cheaper house here. We still have to be carefull with money. You never know what can happen. But as it looks now we (59 yrs) can easely live here without working. But when you are younger it's another story I guess. To find work without speaking the language is not easy. You have to have a commercial mindsetting in advance to start your own business. A lot of people simply don't have that commercial instinct (and don't have money on the bank) and find out that they can hardly survive. In our area it's like a lot of foreighners try to earn money with yoga, massage, healing etc. But when everyone is trying to jump into the same business in a small group of potential customers...Some people don't mind to have luxery but at least you have to eat and pay all the basic needs.
@@CoachImaniandCoachKen polite people, caring people, PEACEFUL,3 safest country in the world ,cheap land ,best food n the world ,lots of history, many beautiful Castles,palace's, beaches, amazing countryside and the
Health care is also one of the best in the world, great public hospitals ....anyways I could go on and on
Welcome to one of the most historical ,oldest country in the world PORTUGAL
Absolute brilliant video. We have watched all your videos. Planning on going over next month to start our property search.
Loved your video. As a Portuguese I just can wish You both a very happy life
Enjoyed the vlog - will be watching regularly - thanks
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Very pleasant description.
Nicely presented clear audio great camera work and first rate assessments of Portugal .I live in Canada and love the Portuguese people I always try to live in a portuguese neighbourhood whether in Vancouver or Toronto which have large- mostly from the Azores- communities .In any event I think the two of you would do well anywhere .So thanks and may you prosper.
Great overview. Thank you. See you in a few years over there
Sou de Coimbra e fico contente por gostarem de viver no centro de Portugal!
Love it! Thanks for the insights.
I really enjoyed this video and your realistic view of Portugal 🇵🇹 I grew up in Portugal but am now living in the UK. Please keep being a good example in terms of looking after the animals,a lot of it comes from ignorance. Things have improved a lot and I hope they continue to do so. I’m so glad Poppy has found you.
The issue of anti social behavior is created through the programming device called the TeLievision. Always be conscious of what you’re watching and absorbing. These videos minus the ads are very enjoyable. Ty for sharing your life with us.
You guys are lovely! Thank you for sharing
Great video! Thank you!
Have to say I agree with everything, the weather part is spot on, very hot in the peak of the summer, I don't go to the beach, let alone be under the sun for hours.
I really hope you enjoy the best you can, living of the land, smiles and adventures.
Obrigado pelo vídeo.
Thank you for the lovely words about my beautiful 🇵🇹.
You both are so endearing! 🥰 this video was great, now I have a view of your area and the country. I am half Portuguese and live in south Florida, similar weather, we are very humid in the summers and hot, also have beautiful late fall/springs, I love it. I will say that I am jealous of your terrain and the country side. 🧐 perhaps a trip to Portugal is in the near future.
hey, thanks so much for sharing - very happy to have found your channel. My husband is British as well (I'm German), and we live up North in a remote mountain village with our 3 dogs. Keep up the great work!
In the first video i saw yesterday. I remarked on how I felt your mutual respect, polite, caring personalities. How delightful was the time spent with you both and your loving dogs.
Love your videos! Been watching since your inception to UA-cam.
Enjoy you both so much!
Fiquei impressionado como voces (Ricky/Victoria) , analisaram bem como e viver em Portugal. Concordo plenamente com a visão que voces apresentaram neste video! Felicidades.
Such a kind couple. Poppy is so sweet.,Her beautiful face just swoons when looking at you two❤ Good channel!
Lovely video, you are such a kind couple
I think it is a matter of respect not to mention politeness, to learn the language of the country you choose to live in.
Agreed
It's funny because when Brazilians try to learn your Portuguese you guys don't say that. Actually you make fun of it.
@@MBRTBT2023 Since a Brazilian already speaks Portuguese, I don't see any need for him or her to change his accent, and I guess it should be the same thing for a Portuguese living in Brazil (though Brazilians usually have more difficulty to understand our accent). That being said, I know a few Portuguese that lived many years in Brazil that speak an hybrid accent, the same applying to Brazilians living for a long time in Portugal, guess some people will think it's funny or awkward the mix of accents and make fun of it (in Portugal or in Brazil), when the beauty of this language is the diversity of accents it is spoken.
@@MBRTBT2023 Another thing, don't forget that ppl make fun of accents even towards their countrymen. In Brazil a person from São Paulo will probably joke with the accent from a person born in the Nordeste, and a "carioca" will do the same with someone from Minas Gerais, in Portugal a person from Lisbon will do the same with someone from Oporto, and vice-versa. Personally I'm not a fun of joking with the way a person speaks (either a national or a regional accent), but I acknowledge it to be a pattern you'll find everywhere and I even understand if a Brazilian thinks my accent to be a bit strange for him (something it happened more than once).
Such an insight, thank you so much.
This is amazing, you actually learning Portuguese, and European portuguese on top of that! Incredible and so nice to watch