I’ve lived in Portugal for 35 years and I found it incredible that I got a family doctor before my Portuguese partner. Once in the system, setting up appointments is much easier but still the wait time can be weeks. Fortunately, all prescriptions are digital. I’ve just retired on a Portuguese pension and money is very tight. I am still better off than most pensioners. Natalie I think it’s very useful to share these realities. After all this time my Portuguese is hilarious.
@liveyourbestlifeover503 күн бұрын
@@lisacraig4585 thanks so much for your comment and support, good to hear I’m not the only one that has a realistic view of Portugal 🇵🇹. Every country as it’s good and bad it just depends what you personally can live with and if the positives way with the negatives.
@johnpierce23904 күн бұрын
Ola’Natalie just take it one day at a time you will get there can you do some art work in your videos I like to see some of your art work maybe it can be for more content maybe start your video with a sunrise painting just a suggestion that will get you some more views just trying to help I will see you in your next video 👍✌️🤙❤️🇵🇹❤️
@liveyourbestlifeover504 күн бұрын
@@johnpierce2390 thanks I have an art channel full of art making videos 😎👇 youtube.com/@arthealsthesoul?si=7kg8Hs5AcyMjADZR And yes I’m taking it one day at the time for 4 years now lol . This is just to keep me accountable 😁
@antoniocarvalho61605 күн бұрын
WHY DON’T PEOPLE HIT FOLLOW? IT'S SIMPLE, THERE IS NO COST AND YOU RECEIVE THE VIDEOS! LIKE IS ALSO FREE.
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
When women become mothers their identity stalls while they turn into multitaskers to raise and protect their children. It can be difficult to return to being yourself after being absent as your individual self while so busy raising a family. Becoming and being a parent should be part of the education system by those who live it...pros and cons 😊
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@user-tm2vc6fj8q yes absolutely, unfortunately we have to learn it the hard way , my husband was also not conscious on any level. He also didn’t know what to do with himself when the kids grew up, but there also were other issues even before we got married, which I didn’t see , well live and learn. There’s no way back only the way in front of us into the future.
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 i agree... you really need to remain a best friends couple and keep time to also grow that relationship seperate while raising kids... it is THE hardest job in the world... people go into parenthood blind...no rule books... nowadays i think people should spend longer times just being a best friend couple for more years travelling and adventuring together and maybe have 1-2 kids age 33 - 38 as the costs - school seasons and general busy life with kids takes a toll on any couple but especially younger ones.. budgets and school life limits how much you can travel....always exceptions but you know what i mean in general... i have 3 grown up daughters and 1 teen still at home...ive told them all not to have kids young and they all agree why as i explained above and they listen thank god...they are happy 🫠
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
Any chance you could tell us what Tomar is like at Christmas...if restaurants etc are open etc
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@user-tm2vc6fj8q I made actually I video about Tomar at Christmas, but more about the decorations and lights. The restaurants are pretty much all open during Christmas. I was very happily surprised by the enthusiasm for Christmas😁.
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
Does your family from Canada visit you in Portugal ? Would you have room for them to stay?
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@user-tm2vc6fj8q I had my daughter planned coming, but unfortunately, she couldn’t make it but my son should be able to come later this year in November before Christmas. my mother might also come at the same time
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@user-tm2vc6fj8q yes my daughter she supposed to come this summer, but unfortunately that didn’t work out but my oldest son and maybe even my mother will be able to come in November before the year ends and we’ll figure it out how the sleeping arrangements will go.
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
I think you may be limiting your target audience by your channel name...how many women at 50 plus are going to move to Portugal. Perhaps lose the age part as its just a number and focus on the actual living in Portugal...daily life...whats where... cover all areas of Portugal and the differences especially cost of living and climate etc etc... to gain traction you prob need to lose the age factor. Talking to the screen is less enticing than walking and talking and showing outdoors ...best of luck ❤
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@user-tm2vc6fj8q that’s that’s not really true. There’s a Facebook group woman over 50 moving to Portugal with over 14 k members. and yes, of course more active videos are better which I do as well. Just wasn’t out and about as much and had dark to do as I don’t have a car. It’s hard to show other places in Portugal. I will do. I actually abort a birthday one as I’m going to be outside tomorrow and probably also go to the coast by the end of the month so there will be videos from there as well. There is a whole bunch on my channel already watch at least around Central Portugal and some of the coast. I haven’t covered the Algarve or the north as I haven’t got the time or finances to got here. I do have videos on this channel talking about the costs and the problems living in Portugal. You just go check out my playlist. Thanks for your comment much appreciated.
@user-tm2vc6fj8q7 күн бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 hi Natalie...ive been a subscriber over a year i watch all your content...i enjoy it...i just thought you might be limiting other people becoming subscribed as your title is age specific rather than just the place content...as in if 20--30 yr olds wanted to move there... i have no doubt about the facebook stats...i dont use those platforms...but if your goal is to get monetized by increasing subscribers then it has to appeal to not just 50+ yr olds 🤔
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
My content applies to lots of different age groups as I don’t just talk about being 50+ cost of living and travelling have nothing to do with my age, but I also included it because it’s wildly underserved on KZbin and lots of people actually look for content like that. Thanks for your comment. People usually don’t see the name first they see a video that they’re interested in.
@carpetbaggerface8 күн бұрын
glad you were courageous enough to take a big decision.
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@carpetbaggerface thanks only through change we grow 🙏
@johnpierce23908 күн бұрын
I’m sorry it Thursday that’s a nice home ❤️🇵🇹❤️
@liveyourbestlifeover507 күн бұрын
@@johnpierce2390 yes lol 😂 I was planning on releasing it on Monday but thought it should be out earlier. It was Monday when I filmed it 😁
@johnpierce23905 күн бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50it’s ok sweetheart thank you for being transparent with me see you in your next video 👍✌️🤙❤️🇵🇹❤️
@johnpierce23908 күн бұрын
I’m just like you if people don’t like me it is what it is at my age 50+ I don’t care what people think that’s way I like you we have the same views when it comes to people 👍✌️🤙❤️🇵🇹❤️
@sylviaawori1959 күн бұрын
When a dog wants attention it will indeed demand. It licks you up😂
@sylviaawori1959 күн бұрын
I love them l cannot ignore them❤Very interested in all your talks only that volume is too low for me l strain to hear. Love your gap between teeth and l too have it.
@sylviaawori1959 күн бұрын
Dear can the volume increase abit. Or is your voice just low naturally
@liveyourbestlifeover509 күн бұрын
@@sylviaawori195 I do increase the volume. But can’t go any lower otherwise it will pickup to much background and mic noise I see if it will help if I use a different mic source.
@sylviaawori1959 күн бұрын
I love it that much. I'm now comforted that there are people out there like me. Im living in East Africa (Uganda) how can l come Portugal as well as a volunteer. I too love pet sitting ❤
@liveyourbestlifeover509 күн бұрын
@@sylviaawori195 best thing to do is join some facebook groups. Petsitting Portugal or housesitting Portugal etc . No need to pay apps or website memberships.
@KnowHimKnowPeace813 күн бұрын
Hello Natalie, how are you doing? I have been watching your latest videos today and this is my first time asking how you are doing, my apologies🙂. I would love to see your art channel. I am learning mixed media and it is so relaxing🙂💜
@liveyourbestlifeover509 күн бұрын
No problem 😁I’m doing okay , here is my art channel 👇 youtube.com/@arthealsthesoul?si=y9mHSINsOkoBGYbS
@KnowHimKnowPeace813 күн бұрын
🙂💜
@KnowHimKnowPeace813 күн бұрын
🙂💜
@KnowHimKnowPeace813 күн бұрын
🙂💜
@user-pt-67066G13 күн бұрын
Why just talk about your life? Talk about how others can benefit from your videos.
@KnowHimKnowPeace813 күн бұрын
I like your content and your personality. Traveling is something that I do not do much of so watching channels like yours help me to explore the world. You did a video where you were painting, that was nice to watch. I mainly watch videos pertaining to mix media art. I am not an artist but I love watching individuals take a blank canvas and create beautiful images. Maybe you can do a collab with another content creator who draws and paint. The two of you can come up with a theme such as painting a scenery from the country/area where you both live. Simple everyday cooking is also welcome. One thing that I like to do when I get behind on watching videos from my favorite content creators is to take a day when I am not so busy and devote myself to watching that person’s video. I am glad that I saw this video because now I get a chance to catch up on your other videos. It might take me all day because I am with my family helping out but I will take time to watch🙂💜.
@liveyourbestlifeover5013 күн бұрын
@@KnowHimKnowPeace8 thank you so much for commenting, so much good info in it. Thanks for your continued support much appreciated 🙏😊
@antoniocarvalho616013 күн бұрын
HELLO. JUST NOW I SAW THE OTHER CHANNEL! I LIKED AND I HAVE ALREADY SUBSCRIBED, MY PASSION IS WHAT I'M DOING SAO OS (KNOTE. DE SAILOR) NEEDS TO PROMOTE THEIR ART MORE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO REACH MORE PEOPLE. HUGS
@dougposkitt169016 күн бұрын
I moved to Portugal six years ago and love living here. I find the Portuguese people to be friendly and helpful, and I have never seen even one example of ant-social behaviour here. It is as different from the UK as chalk is from cheese. That said, you are spot on about the frustrations caused by accessing the local health center and the bureaucracy here. To other single's over 50/60, you should also be aware that despite their general day-to-day friendliness, it can be difficult to make friendships here. I know a few people, but I spend far more of my time doing things on my own than I had envisaged. Nevertheless, I wouldn't swop living here for anywhere else.
@liveyourbestlifeover5016 күн бұрын
@@dougposkitt1690 thanks for your comment, I think it depends where you live, here in Tomar most people are friendly and I did make a few acquaintances and one or two close friends. No one said something negative about me a foreigner living here. In fact local Portuguese mentioned to me they do need the publication to grow as alot of young people move away. It’s not just 50 and over with no kids moving I see families making the move as well.
@kellymcateer623818 күн бұрын
Hi Natalie, I love your videos, missed a few because it's summer but thank you for these. Awesome!! Take care in you Portugal adventure/home.
@liveyourbestlifeover5017 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! Hope all is well with you in Canada 🇨🇦
@teresabaptista701619 күн бұрын
Hi, Natalie. I know what you're going through... And I am Portuguese! :)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Yap, beaurocracy is no piece of cake for anyone, and Portugal is a beaurocratic nation, unfortunately - it is just a way to enable corruption! Cheers, from Lisbon.
@liveyourbestlifeover5019 күн бұрын
@@teresabaptista7016 thanks for your comment much appreciated, Obrigada 🙏
@antoniocarvalho616021 күн бұрын
IN 1974 BEFORE THE REVOLUTION, THERE WAS 66KM OF ROADS TODAY THERE ARE MORE THAN 3000 THOUSAND THE COUNTRY HAS NO WAR BUT HAS 220 GENERALS! U.S.A. HAS 31, SPAIN 28! THIS GOVERNMENT PLAYS BLAME ON THE PREVIOUS, PROMISED PROMETHEUS AND IS INCREASING POLICE ETC BEYOND POSSIBILITIES, THE MINISTER OF HEALTH IS AT WAR WITH THE MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND THE WORST EVER, THEY CAN'T STAND IT, THE PEOPLE WHO WILL SUFFER WHEN THEY KNOW HOW MUCH THERE WILL BE BE THE INCREASE FOR 2025
@liveyourbestlifeover5021 күн бұрын
😔
@antoniocarvalho616021 күн бұрын
HELLO. CHANGES IN GOVERNMENTS AND THE HUGE AFFLUENCE OF MIGRANTS FROM AFRICA AND BRAZIL HAVE CLOSED SERVICES, INCREASED INCOMES AND INCREASED CRIMINALITY. SPEAKING OF POLITICIANS, OUR PRESIDENT SPENDS TWICE AS MUCH AS THE SPANISH ROYAL FAMILY! WHERE TO LISTEN TO 1 TV CAMERA HE IS THERE, TODAY HE IS IN FRANCE FOR THE OPENING OF J.O. HE ALREADY APPEARED ON TV ALONGSIDE MACROM AND WIFE
@liveyourbestlifeover5021 күн бұрын
Yes that’s why I stay out of politics 😧 .
@nancyesposito87425 күн бұрын
I totally lost my self after marriage and children.. I grew up after my children left my home also it was pretty scary time. It takes time to get everything together.. but it can be done. Thank you for this video..
@liveyourbestlifeover5025 күн бұрын
@@nancyesposito874 yes it does take time, but we owe it to ourselves to keep going, life will get better. Thanks for commenting much appreciated.
@lindal327226 күн бұрын
What do you find most challenging about living in Portugal? Keep your videos coming. I really enjoy them. Thank you.
@liveyourbestlifeover5026 күн бұрын
@@lindal3272 I will make another video about this topic but check my channel out I did talk about the pros and cons, the things I don’t like about Portugal. And the things I like so feel free to check it out.
@lindal327226 күн бұрын
Love your videos. Thank you❤️
@liveyourbestlifeover5026 күн бұрын
@@lindal3272 your welcome 🙏
@lindal327226 күн бұрын
Hello, I enjoy your videos, and I am preparing to move from U.S. to Portugal. In my mid 50’s. Can you please give me different ideas and suggestions on how to meet people my age when I get there, for friendship and companionship. Thank you, and I wish you all the best keep making your videos please❤️
@liveyourbestlifeover5026 күн бұрын
@@lindal3272 oh thank you for your lovely Message😊. I made a video about how to make friends while living abroad here’s the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKmi4ODjJqmic0si=egWbFa1Qa_s9WyB8 I hope you get some useful tips . If you have any more questions let me know I can make maybe another video about if necessary.
@luzfelipe296426 күн бұрын
The problem is loosing your self in a relationship that you have to found yourself if it ends, and begin again. Life should continue like as you finished a long journey or college career. What next? Well we keep moving forward with our lives.
@liveyourbestlifeover5026 күн бұрын
@@luzfelipe2964 yes we keep looking forward one day at the time , you’re intuition will tell you what’s next you just need to learn how to listen. 😊
@nancyesposito87426 күн бұрын
Great tips
@liveyourbestlifeover5026 күн бұрын
Thanks 🙏for commenting 😊
@DuoEdwinHelenaАй бұрын
What a beautiful area. I broke up whit my boyfriend. I am 56. It is difficult to start al over again.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@DuoEdwinHelena yes 🤗 put life goes on and what’s meant too be will be 😊
@elizabethchatora5407Ай бұрын
Definitely a time for new beginnings…. 👏❤️
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@elizabethchatora5407 yes ,did you go something similar?
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
Yep. I only know the Convento, but slways thought thf city was perhaps worth exploring…
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@oneworld1160 sure is 😊
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
I am here since 8 years to deal with my depression. That worked. But no friends or contacts at all. You are right that I „should put myself out there“, but I am too anxious. Instead I am renovating my house…
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@oneworld1160 I know it’s not easy, stay strong 🤗
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
I have a meter that I can even read online on my mobile. Are you aware that with a low income you automatically get a much reduced social tarif? So perhaps better to get an own account with EDP. I lived a few years ago just from my savings and got this tariff automatically. For a whole quinta I pay max 60€ in electricity - including the water pumps for irrigation.
@CJArnold-hq3eyАй бұрын
Im in the Club too No big Drama you have a Nice Day Lady , cheers from South Oz 🇦🇺👌
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@CJArnold-hq3ey thanks I guess 🤔 lol
@CJArnold-hq3eyАй бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 all good stay strong 🇦🇺❤️👌
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
Health care here in Portugal is better than in Germany. Free for all residents, but additional insurance is advisable to have shorter waiting times and more choice.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@oneworld1160 yes absolutely thanks for sharing 😊
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
Greetings from Leiria! Much the same here…
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
Super!
@Deadfoot-DanАй бұрын
Portugal looks awsome, lots of us 50+++ people who are single and wanting to move, I'm probably headed to Thailand. Thanks for the video.
@oneworld1160Ай бұрын
Outside Europe was too difficult for me, so I ended up in Portugal. Great health care, simple connections to the rest of Europe and great people!
@ShadeOfGrey23Ай бұрын
Hi from England.. I hope to visit Portugal sometime it looks amazing
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
It sure is , just keep a realistic view, it is not all rainbow and roses 😊
@user-ck9ng1xs3mАй бұрын
Portuguese lady here ! Portugal winters are extremely cold ! Here in Canada we have all the comfort we need ! Lots to keep us busy if we want !
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@christinemarie007Ай бұрын
I did the same, I moved to Florida on my own. I didn't know anybody, and I had never been in the city where I moved to. I discovered that city on KZbin, went there and bought a house. Here I am...I now call it home, I love it. I forgot to say I am French.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@christinemarie007 okay wow Florida , good for you.
@wildseifenАй бұрын
In Tamera? I guess one of the most beautiful places in Portugal. An austrian permaculturist changed the dry environment into a flowerind water landscaoe. But I think u didnt understand well where you stay. Kind regards, Hedi Gollenbeck from Austria 🇦🇹
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@wildseifen hi i’m not sure what you actually talking about? I didn’t understand well where I stay ? not sure what you mean,care to elaborate.? Du kannst in deutsch antworten. Ich bin aus der Schweiz.
@PeterStefanov-sk8rlАй бұрын
How much is the rent in Austria or Portugal ? In Florida the rent is more then tha salary.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@PeterStefanov-sk8rl like I said watch my video it depends on where you live it’s expensive in Lisbon Porto or the coast and Algarve. but besides that it can be affordable if you do your research, I do not know about Austria as I haven’t lived there in 30+ years..
@wildseifen20 күн бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 ich dachte, du könntest in Tamera Portugal leben. Wo lebst du? So eine schöne Umgebung, mit Wasser ist schon ein Juwel.
@wildseifen20 күн бұрын
@@PeterStefanov-sk8rl in Austria it also depends where. Vienna eg... in the noble areas it easily can be some thousand Euros for a smal flat. But in normal districts it's easily affordable. If you go to countrieside even more. Really cheap there. Smaller cities... also depends...
@KitiwakeАй бұрын
I'm a man. 50s was my best decade.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
Good to hear 😊
@antoniocarvalho6160Ай бұрын
I LIKE YOUR PAINTINGS, YOU MUST CONTINUE AND SHARE THEM. HUGS
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@antoniocarvalho6160 yes thank you 🙏
@PeterStefanov-sk8rlАй бұрын
Why is good? Do you know how much is the rent 2/2 3100.00$
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@PeterStefanov-sk8rl watch my video on my costs , it’s not €3300.
@silverpromidiАй бұрын
You are so talented 😀 I LOVE those paintings behind you, so bright, like Spring. Enjoy your life, you deserve to.
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@silverpromidi oh thank you 🙏
@silverpromidiАй бұрын
*hugs*
@antoniocarvalho6160Ай бұрын
HELLO. I HAVE A MODERN METER, IT READS DIRECTLY, I CHANGED THE NORMAL LIGHT BULBS FOR LEDS, I REDUCED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BATH WATER IT GAVE ME GOOD RESULTS, I ALSO USE GAS, I DON'T USE HEATERS, AND I HAVE FAVORABLE METHODS
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
Is your house well insulated? I live in the historic district of Tomar 400year old house, l do have new windows and entry door. But it gets very damp and cold in the winter months. I would not be able to live without an electric heater. We are not allowed to have wood stoves either. In the historic area.Yes I can check my consumption on my meter but can’t see how much it is in Euros directly have to ask landlord. I know others that pay even more as they use heaters in every room in the apartment not even living in the centre of town like I do . Thanks for charging your tips.
@antoniocarvalho6160Ай бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 MY HOUSE IS VERY OLD, VERY HUMID. I NEVER TURN ON HEATERS! I TRY TO VENTILATE THE HOUSE. TODAY I SAW 1 ARTICLE ABOUT LIME, WALLS WITH LIME ARE MORE HYGIENIC! BUT NOW AND EVERYTHING IS PAINT! LED LAMPS SPEND 4W WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO 1 (NORMAL) 60W! I use it with a yellowish tint, I DON'T LIKE WHITE IT MAKES THE ENVIRONMENT COLDER
@liveyourbestlifeover50Ай бұрын
@@antoniocarvalho6160 oh okay thanks for the tips.
@antoniocarvalho6160Ай бұрын
@@liveyourbestlifeover50 I'M ALWAYS AROUND, EVEN INJURED!
@NajmulShikdar-po6mfАй бұрын
I like your videos very much. But I am disappointed that your videos have very few views. I think your videos don't go in front of people. I believe your videos would get more views if they were in front of people. Do you want your videos to reach more people?