5 Essentials I could not have moved abroad alone without

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  • Starting a new life alone abroad, especially over 50, in a new country where you don’t know anyone and can’t speak the language is not easy. In this video, I share five essential things that helped me start my new life in Portugal. These were crucial for making my journey that little bit easier. Join me as I offer insights and advice for anyone looking to start a new life in a foreign country.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 2 місяці тому +4

    That's what I always say, a network is more important than money...of course, a good attitude to make friends as well.

  • @AnnaAdventuring
    @AnnaAdventuring 2 місяці тому +4

    I do love your videos Luise 😄
    Your journey has encouraged me to start with the housesitting route and see how I like the reality of everyday life in Portugal.
    It’s a no-brainer really, isn’t it 🏡 🐕 🐈 🏠 🐶 🐱💚

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      Of course I agree... totally biased! 😊

    • @AnnaAdventuring
      @AnnaAdventuring 2 місяці тому

      @@Solo50plus❤😎

  • @TheUnretirees
    @TheUnretirees 2 місяці тому +2

    I love this video and how it feels like I'm just sitting down talking with a friend. Great info, too. Thanks for the shoutout in the comments as well! We look forward to following along with your story. Hopefully we can meet up in Portugal in person one day soon!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      I just found your channel from Raquel... love the channel name and your ethos! Sure our paths will cross at some point 😊

  • @NicolaCairncross
    @NicolaCairncross 2 місяці тому +3

    Great info thanks! Especially loved the convo on fear and fear of regret! Something to think about as I am a scaredy cat!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Definitely worth working on.... it's freeing! 😊

  • @moniquebiesaart7801
    @moniquebiesaart7801 2 місяці тому

    Very useful , articulate and entertaining, as allways, Thank you!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, glad you found it useful :)

  • @lauras8674
    @lauras8674 2 місяці тому

    I love you sandwich analogy! Your attitude is positive and amazing! 🎉

  • @jamesmagee890
    @jamesmagee890 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi long time no see. Glad you are OK.

  • @estherderbyshire1947
    @estherderbyshire1947 2 місяці тому +1

    This video has been very insightful. Thank you so much. ❤

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, that’s good to hear :)

  • @OKportugal
    @OKportugal 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey thanks for the mention... glad your car got sorted! :)

  • @christines5430
    @christines5430 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are always so lovely, and this one is no exception. Helpful and informative, road trips or animal centric. Always excellent ❤

  • @Carpe-Diem
    @Carpe-Diem 2 місяці тому +3

    All really good points. I know we moved as a couple, and most of your points are relevant to couples too 😉. You probably influence a lot of folk to be brave and just do it (You did for us x). It has been a brilliant journey to watch. Keep up the great updates and we hope to see you soon. X

    • @AnnaAdventuring
      @AnnaAdventuring 2 місяці тому

      Congratulations on finally moving into your fabulous new home! 🥂🍾🥂
      I watched your latest video last night 😊

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      I can't wait to get down to your neck of the woods and see your place :)

    • @Carpe-Diem
      @Carpe-Diem 2 місяці тому

      @@Solo50plus ♥️

  • @madeleinescola6100
    @madeleinescola6100 2 місяці тому +1

    So much helpful information for me because I hope to be there in a few months. Thank you, Luise 💖

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      I'm so pleased you found it helpful. 😊

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 2 місяці тому +1

    I've always used Airbnbs for several years, but next month I will pay for the membership in Housesitting to start getting weekends stays to build my profile...ready for that next level this year!

    • @AnnaAdventuring
      @AnnaAdventuring 2 місяці тому +1

      That’s what I’ve just started doing 😊 Local short sits to get the recommendations before applying for sits in Portugal 👍🏻

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      Be sure to get you discount with my referral link... and if not mine use someones. Never any point paying full price! 🤑

  • @evelinedebakker61248
    @evelinedebakker61248 2 місяці тому

    ery helpfull thank you well done Louise, I found you through Cindy, thanks again very impressed this from a dutch lady in scotland whi wants to move to portugal:)

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for stopping by the channel :)

  • @melaniefrancis2914
    @melaniefrancis2914 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for your helpful advice and chatty style it’s making me feel much more relaxed about the move!💜

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Glad you feel better about it. It's not easy but then getting out of your comfort zone never is. It would not be as exciting otherwise! Not to mention the opportunity to grow :)

  • @pedrapioan4201
    @pedrapioan4201 2 місяці тому

    76 years of age still trying to move to Portugal with my dogs, thanks for sharing Luise 🙂❤

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Still trying?…. Now I’m curious as to what’s holding you back! 😊

  • @63Clocks
    @63Clocks 2 місяці тому

    Great info, thanks Luise!

  • @sculpturegrl1
    @sculpturegrl1 2 місяці тому

    Great video, Louise! Thanks!

  • @adamosman7284
    @adamosman7284 2 місяці тому

    Surely,yes it does!

  • @lesleysmith8300
    @lesleysmith8300 2 місяці тому

    I enjoy connecting with others. I enjoy Meetup for this reason and l follow a few You Tube Channels re Portugal. Thanks for sharing and it was lovely to see the happy boys as always. ❤😊❤

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Meetup is great for sure. Not much options here though out of the big cities in the interior. Good resource though 😊

  • @sarahcampbell-t2g
    @sarahcampbell-t2g 2 місяці тому

    Always informative! We've saved a lot of your past videos to help us with our move this year (car matriculation, utilities etc.). Can you put the location where you filmed this please? Beautiful! Just a suggestion - please add more of the surroundings with your talking, just to add variety (hubby gets a bit bored 😂, sorry!).

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      That format of video takes a lot of time to produce. Unfortunately I can’t do that every time. So hubby will have to be bored, unless he wants to commission a video, then I can take time away from paid work!!

    • @sarahcampbell-t2g
      @sarahcampbell-t2g 2 місяці тому

      @@Solo50plus apologies, didn't mean to offend. We value your insight. Just a bit of feedback :)

  • @sirenda926
    @sirenda926 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos. Such helpful advice that aint easy to find. My wife and I have just got our NIFs through Carls contacts and are working on the other things needed at the moment and hope to be there before October. XxX

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      Glad you like them. Good luck with your move. :)

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 2 місяці тому

    That's true, I was traveling to a nearby city the other day, when I came into my city I felt like stopping at a mall just to get a sandwich, which I could just made home, but I wanted the experience to sit in Subway so I bought it with a drink.

  • @filomenamendonsa6671
    @filomenamendonsa6671 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello there, Love this video, thank you! I moved here by myself for retirement but I did sign a lease before I got here! I love it here but the little town is only or mostly vacationers! So find it difficult to make friends maybe we could meet up sometime.

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      Ahh that’s a shame. You didn’t say where about a in the country you are.

    • @filomenamendonsa6671
      @filomenamendonsa6671 2 місяці тому

      @@Solo50plus I'm near Figueira de Foz near Coimbra

  • @GoodMorningPortugal
    @GoodMorningPortugal 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic video! Thank you ❤

  • @sammudd1365
    @sammudd1365 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! I too travel alone. I love it and the opportunities it presents . Would you consider dog & house sitting in Terceira, Azores for 1-2 months?

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому

      I am the guardian of two rescue dogs now so unable to house sit at the moment.

  • @patrickol4300
    @patrickol4300 2 місяці тому

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea 2 місяці тому

    It's been a while since I've come across one of your videos... this made up for all that time :)
    I did wonder if you can share the info for the guy in Peniche :). I think you said he had an AirBnB.
    I think a PDF would be terrific Luise!
    I think you are right... all great resources, but when you are just starting out... UA-cam is the best place to start. Carl and his wife Louisa are really lovely people!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      Looks like I'll have to add that PDF to the to-do list! I don't have permission to share that hosts details publicly but I could list the Airbnbs I stayed at in the PDF 😊

    • @JenShea
      @JenShea 2 місяці тому

      I can understand that. I can email you to get it or msg you on Instagram. I’m looking for a place for September. :)

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 2 місяці тому

    I've seen several of your video's, sporadically! I watch to much UA-cam! 😂 I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It was better than any expat (I don't like that word, I love my Country, but I lived in the Azores many many years ago and fell in love with the people, culture, food, (SUPER BOCK is my favorite beer of all time, ask Ken-OK Portugal), and the way your treated! Like when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s for the most part. But still different. I almost fell of my bed when you said, WAR AND PEACE, BC I'm a talker like you are! I was actually LMAO!!! IT'S GONE! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I agree, UA-cam is invaluable! I've made so many friends(they feel like friends and family and I've met 3 different channels from my sailing days! I still watch, getting off track. I'll have to send an email, ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My Dad bought the complete set when I was in Elementary school, then the yearly Editions. That was our GOOGLE/INTERNET, ❤! Anyway, just wanted you to know how much I appreciated this video! Oh I've been looking for mainland properties too! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹⛵🍍☘🤗

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      Your comment is so funny. Thanks for your kind words (and all the others) 😂

  • @filomenamendonsa6671
    @filomenamendonsa6671 2 місяці тому

    I don't see your email; grabbing a coffee maybe.

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  2 місяці тому +1

      It’s in the description of every video and in the ‘about’ section! :)

    • @janclark1894
      @janclark1894 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the lovely video Louise. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @auroreboreale6637
    @auroreboreale6637 2 місяці тому

    don't forget to mention @cindy vine portugal !!