⚠ To clarify, this video is not based on our opinion. This resulted from extensive research and talking to foreigners who had lived in Portugal and had decided to leave for those reasons. We understand that some of the things discussed in the video may upset viewers, but it's essential to describe how those who left felt in Portugal. We recognize that no place is perfect, and Portugal is no exception. While we like it here (that's why we live here), we also agree that those who don't feel at home should consider leaving. However, it's important to respect everyone's opinion. Our channel is not here to paint Portugal as a perfect place but to inform those who have never been here about what it's like. This means sharing our perspective and those of others who have lived here and described their experiences too. Thank you for understanding.
As an American that lived in Portugal, I knew that people were pumping Portugal up to be something it's not. It is a beautiful country, but UA-camrs make it out to be " heaven on earth". I was working in a hotel in San Francisco. and I was amazed at how many people were uprooting their family to live in a place they have never visited before. Also, I don't believe that Portugal is not being honest about their crime rate. Although Portuguese people seem nice on the surface, but it's hard to make true Portuguese friends. Also, I don't believe that Americans are willing to learn Portuguese. I learned Portuguese in a few months. I think people should learn the language before moving to a country where they speak a different language.
I have lived in 2 countries I have never visited for school and work. Sometimes it can work. Right now I live in honestly the best country in Europe. Switzerland. But it's hard to make friends here and I speak the damn language ! Every country, especially after a certain age, is difficult to make friends. Unfortunately I moved here single and that makes things harder. But Switzerland is so organised and easy when comes to paperwork. It is basically the second Portugal, this is where all the Portuguese run too. But personally as soon as I finish my job obligations....I am not so sure I would want to live here and that probably sounds blasphemous to most people. Everyone has to find what works for them. Everyone is different.
All true, perfectly delivered. I can say it after 2 and half years living and working there. If you are rich and retired could be ok, as many EU eldery people that making hop on/hop off the country 6 months: but just 2hrs flight and no shocking culture, more or less. For American could be painful. And yes, it is not a paradise also for youngers travellers, digital nomads paid with very low salary, problematic bureaucrazy and health care system. Grocery, rent and bills going crazy out of control; then politics, energy issue, corruption, unsafety and immigration all true troubles. Thats why many PT guys leave also the country for better salary abroad, isn't it? Now, for many PT properties owners the tourism golden era will surely drop down, despite their assumptions, arguments and fake news. As usual, there is no paradise in life: you just need to choose your preferred purgatory! Ciao 😉
You are kind of wrong when you say 'no shocking culture for other Europeans' I am French and I really find the Portuguese culture very shocking. First of all, waiting in lines for everything, staff extremely slow, boring culture, totally disrespectful of their neighbors as 90% of Portuguese are extremely loud and go to bed very late. Nothing interesting to do once you have visited the small country. You can never swim as the Atlantic is constantly cold all year long despite the beautiful beaches. It rains a lot or it's grey almost like in London Uk (contrarily as what the propaganda videos want you to believe) and restaurants won't serve you before noon sharp (stupid). They still don't want to adjust to the tourists and continue to do it their 'inefficient way', in short they don't want to progress. Men are so uninteresting and primitive for the most part and they drive so badly, killing all the poor pigeons on the way. So sad but real. So when people tell you 'oh Portuguese are so nice', yes when they want to sell you something but very few are very nice indeed.
@@Carolinapetroska I'm from Rome Italy. Well, I agree with you for 90% of what you said, the same vision I have of Portugal after 2 years "lost" there working. But what you say is the daily aspect of their life and how you see the country: which, in fact, you may like or not. My reference was to EU retired who, however with various differences, they should know and understand, more or less, the PT lifestyle. Which you may like or not.Then it's easier with less bureaucracy, they don't have to live all year round, and so on. Of course if they like! For an American it's very different and completely new, if he doesn't get fooled by YT videos just about milk and honey, or PTs who just want to sell him a house! Then clashing with daily reality, the inefficiency of services and the backwardness of many other things. Ciao
@@Carolinapetroska You were used to the Portuguese concierge opening the door for Madame, you always liked to make fun of the Portuguese children who came from Bidonville but that's over, they have to understand that the Portuguese are fed up with the Barbarians and Vandals who come from the North, You came in winter and you were expecting it to be 40 degrees and without rain (don't forget to say eye to eye to an Iberian from the south that rains a lot),It should rain three times as much, because I've seen that you don't understand anything, the peninsula has serious problems with lack of water and when it rains it's a blessing, yes this year, thank God it rained a lot! Worry about crime and problematic neighborhoods in your country, which seems to have the same level of crime as a 3rd World country, Now vote for your Godmother of the Rassemblement national.In France and Spain, restaurants also close after lunch. Oh my God, the French girl who listens to Taylor Swift with 6 inch fake eyelashes saw a pigeon being killed, ehw disgusting!! The Portuguese were nice, you were the ones who made them lose patience with tourists. Do us all a favor and create a channel criticizing PT or tell your friends and family. Next time it's better to go to Morocco (it definitely doesn't rain there) or to any other country to be destroyed just as you destroyed Portugal, as for you it's all the same thing, Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccans are all the same thing, don't consider the Portuguese Europeans. Leave Portugal alone! Primitive is your Father. Nobody likes the French!!! This girl is from an Eastern country and now has French nationality and thinks she is the greatest!!
@@Carolinapetroska You were used to the Portuguese concierge opening the door for Madame, you always liked to make fun of the Portuguese children who came from Bidonville but that's over, they have to understand that the Portuguese are fed up with the Barbarians and Vandals who come from the North, You came in winter and you were expecting it to be 40 degrees and without rain (don't forget to say eye to eye to an Iberian from the south that rains a lot),It should rain three times as much, because I've seen that you don't understand anything, the peninsula has serious problems with lack of water and when it rains it's a blessing, yes this year, thank God it rained a lot! Worry about crime and problematic neighborhoods in your country, which seems to have the same level of crime as a 3rd World country, Now vote for your Godmother of the Rassemblement national.In France and Spain, restaurants also close after lunch. Oh my God, the French girl who listens to Taylor Swift with 6 inch fake eyelashes saw a pigeon being killed, ehw disgusting!! The Portuguese were nice, you were the ones who made them lose patience with tourists. Do us all a favor and create a channel criticizing PT or tell your friends and family. Next time it's better to go to Morocco (it definitely doesn't rain there) or to any other country to be destroyed just as you destroyed Portugal, as for you it's all the same thing, Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccans are all the same thing, don't consider the Portuguese Europeans. Leave Portugal alone! Primitive is your Father. Nobody likes the French!!! This girl is from an Eastern country and now has French nationality and thinks she is the greatest!!
Olá Charlton, thank you for very much for your feedback. As a video editor based in Portugal, you have an excellent opportunity to work both locally and online. We strongly encourage this type of work. Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavors.
North Americans went to Portugal for a slower pace of life and then gets mad that people take it slow.The things that made them go to Portugal are the same things that are making them leave. The bureaucracy is the same that any citizen of the world goes through when they want to go and live in the USA. I'm absolutely certain that you haven't seen badly treated dogs in Lisbon or Porto, They go to live inland to villages where the inhabitants are old people, people who lived during the dictatorship, people who lived gagged by the regime and are hoping that these people will be like them.
And stupid noisy neighbors who don't give a sh-- about respecting the peace and quiet enjoyment of their place and of course,, nobody ever says anything. So much noise and no insulation, that's for sure.
You really hated Portugal!! What harm did the Portuguese do to you? Why all this hate? I'm sure you've met Brazilian neighbors and yes, they make noise. Stupid??? How rude you are.
She's the one saying that the Portuguese are stupid and I'm the one who said she was rude, that's why my comments are deleted, It's fair. The Portuguese lived much better 6/7 years ago, but all the shit in the world had to invade Portugal, leave Portugal alone
My man, as a Lebanese I can say to you: this is the shittiest food I have ever eaten in my life. If you want to discover REAL and amazing food, please, go to Brasilian restaurants. Those people really know how to make you feel good.
@@paulb9580 The Portuguese will now accept cooking lessons from a Lebanese person who is used to eating rice with his hands! Todos nós sabemos que você é Brasileiro e á mínima oportunidade para criticar ou gozar com Portugal vocês aproveitam logo!
⚠ To clarify, this video is not based on our opinion. This resulted from extensive research and talking to foreigners who had lived in Portugal and had decided to leave for those reasons. We understand that some of the things discussed in the video may upset viewers, but it's essential to describe how those who left felt in Portugal. We recognize that no place is perfect, and Portugal is no exception. While we like it here (that's why we live here), we also agree that those who don't feel at home should consider leaving. However, it's important to respect everyone's opinion. Our channel is not here to paint Portugal as a perfect place but to inform those who have never been here about what it's like. This means sharing our perspective and those of others who have lived here and described their experiences too. Thank you for understanding.
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This doesn’t sway me from moving to Portugal. Just look at the U.K. right now as of me writing this!
Only the fools or those who don’t have that chance don’t abandon Portugal.
Truer words were never spoken. No one goes or stays in a place like that if they have a choice - and half a brain left to use.
@@alitoch4876 - That´s not your case, of course !
@@fernandocosta7784 I left so you can draw your own conclusion from that of your brain is not too fogged out between two superbocks.
As an American that lived in Portugal, I knew that people were pumping Portugal up to be something it's not. It is a beautiful country, but UA-camrs make it out to be " heaven on earth". I was working in a hotel in San Francisco. and I was amazed at how many people were uprooting their family to live in a place they have never visited before. Also, I don't believe that Portugal is not being honest about their crime rate.
Although Portuguese people seem nice on the surface, but it's hard to make true Portuguese friends.
Also, I don't believe that Americans are willing to learn Portuguese. I learned Portuguese in a few months.
I think people should learn the language before moving to a country where they speak a different language.
I have lived in 2 countries I have never visited for school and work. Sometimes it can work. Right now I live in honestly the best country in Europe. Switzerland. But it's hard to make friends here and I speak the damn language ! Every country, especially after a certain age, is difficult to make friends. Unfortunately I moved here single and that makes things harder. But Switzerland is so organised and easy when comes to paperwork. It is basically the second Portugal, this is where all the Portuguese run too. But personally as soon as I finish my job obligations....I am not so sure I would want to live here and that probably sounds blasphemous to most people. Everyone has to find what works for them. Everyone is different.
Portugal won't adapt to you. You have to adapt to Portugal. 😊
it's good some of them are leaving ..too many came ....for the wrong reasons...
That’s definitely true 😬
All true, perfectly delivered. I can say it after 2 and half years living and working there. If you are rich and retired could be ok, as many EU eldery people that making hop on/hop off the country 6 months: but just 2hrs flight and no shocking culture, more or less. For American could be painful. And yes, it is not a paradise also for youngers travellers, digital nomads paid with very low salary, problematic bureaucrazy and health care system. Grocery, rent and bills going crazy out of control; then politics, energy issue, corruption, unsafety and immigration all true troubles. Thats why many PT guys leave also the country for better salary abroad, isn't it? Now, for many PT properties owners the tourism golden era will surely drop down, despite their assumptions, arguments and fake news. As usual, there is no paradise in life: you just need to choose your preferred purgatory! Ciao 😉
Man I'm depressed now 😢
You are kind of wrong when you say 'no shocking culture for other Europeans' I am French and I really find the Portuguese culture very shocking. First of all, waiting in lines for everything, staff extremely slow, boring culture, totally disrespectful of their neighbors as 90% of Portuguese are extremely loud and go to bed very late. Nothing interesting to do once you have visited the small country. You can never swim as the Atlantic is constantly cold all year long despite the beautiful beaches. It rains a lot or it's grey almost like in London Uk (contrarily as what the propaganda videos want you to believe) and restaurants won't serve you before noon sharp (stupid). They still don't want to adjust to the tourists and continue to do it their 'inefficient way', in short they don't want to progress. Men are so uninteresting and primitive for the most part and they drive so badly, killing all the poor pigeons on the way. So sad but real. So when people tell you 'oh Portuguese are so nice', yes when they want to sell you something but very few are very nice indeed.
@@Carolinapetroska I'm from Rome Italy. Well, I agree with you for 90% of what you said, the same vision I have of Portugal after 2 years "lost" there working. But what you say is the daily aspect of their life and how you see the country: which, in fact, you may like or not. My reference was to EU retired who, however with various differences, they should know and understand, more or less, the PT lifestyle. Which you may like or not.Then it's easier with less bureaucracy, they don't have to live all year round, and so on. Of course if they like!
For an American it's very different and completely new, if he doesn't get fooled by YT videos just about milk and honey, or PTs who just want to sell him a house! Then clashing with daily reality, the inefficiency of services and the backwardness of many other things. Ciao
@@Carolinapetroska You were used to the Portuguese concierge opening the door for Madame, you always liked to make fun of the Portuguese children who came from Bidonville but that's over, they have to understand that the Portuguese are fed up with the Barbarians and Vandals who come from the North, You came in winter and you were expecting it to be 40 degrees and without rain (don't forget to say eye to eye to an Iberian from the south that rains a lot),It should rain three times as much, because I've seen that you don't understand anything, the peninsula has serious problems with lack of water and when it rains it's a blessing, yes this year, thank God it rained a lot! Worry about crime and problematic neighborhoods in your country, which seems to have the same level of crime as a 3rd World country, Now vote for your Godmother of the Rassemblement national.In France and Spain, restaurants also close after lunch. Oh my God, the French girl who listens to Taylor Swift with 6 inch fake eyelashes saw a pigeon being killed, ehw disgusting!! The Portuguese were nice, you were the ones who made them lose patience with tourists. Do us all a favor and create a channel criticizing PT or tell your friends and family. Next time it's better to go to Morocco (it definitely doesn't rain there) or to any other country to be destroyed just as you destroyed Portugal, as for you it's all the same thing, Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccans are all the same thing, don't consider the Portuguese Europeans. Leave Portugal alone! Primitive is your Father. Nobody likes the French!!! This girl is from an Eastern country and now has French nationality and thinks she is the greatest!!
@@Carolinapetroska You were used to the Portuguese concierge opening the door for Madame, you always liked to make fun of the Portuguese children who came from Bidonville but that's over, they have to understand that the Portuguese are fed up with the Barbarians and Vandals who come from the North, You came in winter and you were expecting it to be 40 degrees and without rain (don't forget to say eye to eye to an Iberian from the south that rains a lot),It should rain three times as much, because I've seen that you don't understand anything, the peninsula has serious problems with lack of water and when it rains it's a blessing, yes this year, thank God it rained a lot! Worry about crime and problematic neighborhoods in your country, which seems to have the same level of crime as a 3rd World country, Now vote for your Godmother of the Rassemblement national.In France and Spain, restaurants also close after lunch. Oh my God, the French girl who listens to Taylor Swift with 6 inch fake eyelashes saw a pigeon being killed, ehw disgusting!! The Portuguese were nice, you were the ones who made them lose patience with tourists. Do us all a favor and create a channel criticizing PT or tell your friends and family. Next time it's better to go to Morocco (it definitely doesn't rain there) or to any other country to be destroyed just as you destroyed Portugal, as for you it's all the same thing, Portuguese, Spanish and Moroccans are all the same thing, don't consider the Portuguese Europeans. Leave Portugal alone! Primitive is your Father. Nobody likes the French!!! This girl is from an Eastern country and now has French nationality and thinks she is the greatest!!
The Portuguese kitchen is a farmers kitchen. Simple and not refined. It refelects many things.
lol yes the Portuguese themselves, very very not refined, even gross.
Indeed, the American emphasis on the individualistic does allow one to own a gun.
Great more room for me. Research it key!!!
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One word, bureaucracy !
I really enjoy your videos and your topics are helpful. My dream is to move to Portugal and find a job as a video editor.
Olá Charlton, thank you for very much for your feedback. As a video editor based in Portugal, you have an excellent opportunity to work both locally and online. We strongly encourage this type of work. Wishing you the best of luck in your endeavors.
North Americans went to Portugal for a slower pace of life and then gets mad that people take it slow.The things that made them go to Portugal are the same things that are making them leave. The bureaucracy is the same that any citizen of the world goes through when they want to go and live in the USA. I'm absolutely certain that you haven't seen badly treated dogs in Lisbon or Porto, They go to live inland to villages where the inhabitants are old people, people who lived during the dictatorship, people who lived gagged by the regime and are hoping that these people will be like them.
Olá Paulo! Thank you for sharing your valuable perspective. We hope these insights are helpful to anyone who reads them.
100% true.
Some people always think the grass is greener elsewhere. They will be miserable everywhere they go because they are the problem.
And stupid noisy neighbors who don't give a sh-- about respecting the peace and quiet enjoyment of their place and of course,, nobody ever says anything. So much noise and no insulation, that's for sure.
You really hated Portugal!! What harm did the Portuguese do to you? Why all this hate? I'm sure you've met Brazilian neighbors and yes, they make noise. Stupid??? How rude you are.
Já percebi, isto é um perfil falso de um Brasileiro xenófobo e que odeia Portugal.
Stupid??? How rude you are.
She's the one saying that the Portuguese are stupid and I'm the one who said she was rude, that's why my comments are deleted, It's fair. The Portuguese lived much better 6/7 years ago, but all the shit in the world had to invade Portugal, leave Portugal alone
It is unfortunately true
Tadinho, tão compreensivo!
@@fernandocosta7784 tadinho, tão individualista
You don’t like the food 🥘 in Portugal, there is something wrong with you 🤣🤣🤣
Your food is fucking boring and bland, especially compared to pretty much any of your European neighbors.
My man, as a Lebanese I can say to you: this is the shittiest food I have ever eaten in my life. If you want to discover REAL and amazing food, please, go to Brasilian restaurants. Those people really know how to make you feel good.
Your food is bland as f*ck. I agree with Lebanese guy over here, pretty much any cuisine from Brazilian to Thai will assuredly be less boring.
@@paulb9580 The Portuguese will now accept cooking lessons from a Lebanese person who is used to eating rice with his hands! Todos nós sabemos que você é Brasileiro e á mínima oportunidade para criticar ou gozar com Portugal vocês aproveitam logo!
I've visited Portugal many times and I love the food!
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