7 GOOD Reasons Why We Moved to Portugal | Country Living

Are you thinking about moving to Portugal?
At the end of 2020, we moved to Portugal from the UK.
We share 7 reasons why we moved from England to a village in Central Portugal.
People
Property Prices
Climate
Food
Language
Fuel
Surprise!
Six months later, after we moved, we bought an abandoned property with 1.75 acres of land and a schist stone house to restore.
How we found our house in Portugal - • We Bought a House in P...
Tour of the house - • We Bought a 150 Year O...
We're Meraid and Dan, and we love growing things. We're restoring the terraced land and using as many of the materials that are already on the land.
Restoring Vine Terraces • Restoring 150 year old...
Rebuilding Stone wall • Building Garden Beds i...
If you're thinking of moving to Portugal, then hop on to our channel and see what we found.
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Thank you.
Meraid and Dan
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#portugal #farmlife #property #relocatingtoportugal
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Property Prices
1:55 Food & Drink
4:13 Climate
6:13 People
8:58 Language
9:45 Fuel Supply
10:46 Surprise Reason

[@Alfablue227]

Hi guys, welcome to my little/big Portugal. I am humbled by your kindness. God knows we/our country are not perfect, but we would like to think we have a few perfect things that make life, well... delightful. Our land is blessed and there isn't much that doesn't grow here. Our climate, despite climate change is awesome, our sea provides us with so much beauty and bountyness, our history and people teach us all kindness, simplicity and tolerance . We are a peaceful, pretty, and politically stable country. I hope you are happy here, and that you stay for a long, long time.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are very happy in Portugal and plan to stay here for good. Thank you.

[@user-qb7ms6vs7s]

I can see why they say Portuguese people are so friendly that was a very nice comment

[@Alfablue227]

@@user-qb7ms6vs7s Thank you so much. The majority is, although we also have some grouchy ones too🙈

[@LuisC7]

@@NearbyVeggies you will enjoy!!!

[@taynguyen3939]

I am vietnamese, but i know alitle about Portugal, Ronaldo's Country, he is very tailen,

[@carlosagm73]

In Portugal we have a saying "seja bem vindo quem vier por bem". Welcome

[@NearbyVeggies]

It's a great saying. Obrigado.

[@Cdnguy703]

I'm watching from Western Canada (British Columbia), and this touched my heart. I'm 51 now with a wife and teenage kids, and we yearn to go back to the basics like you have. We are searching for a place like this, which is affordable, temperate, beautiful, and has a slower pace of life. Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonders of Portugal 🇵🇹

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Portugal is indeed a beautiful place. 😊

[@Radioham-cf7ft]

Hello. Im frim Ukraine snd now we are with my teenage son in England timely but we have visas in Canada already and think about moving in BC.canada. As i supposed war will too long time..and now I understand we will need to start our life in Canada from zero again. I dont know what life in BC now, could you tell us about life in BC.? What is with work,rent,prices and so on? Can we think that people help us to start new life in Canada? Thanks a lot

[@Nielson941]

@@Radioham-cf7ft , BC is a very big province, Vancounver and near by suburbs is very expensive to live, a single house about 100m2 costs more than 1,5 million$ CND(1,2m USD), rent is about 2500$/ 2 bedroom apartment. Job is depends on your educational background and experience, but most professionals immigrants can not find job in their career because Canada does not recognized their education/degree. Life in BC is good, the weather is not that cold, its clean and safe, but too expensive ,Canadian government has financial assistance to refugees but not independent immigrants. But most newly immigrant can live a good life here

[@lindamorgan2678]

@@Radioham-cf7ft Vancouver is rainy and crazy expensive forget it.Think of Alberta ( Province )Canada in the Edmonton area. I am half ukrainian and there are many many here they started this province a long time ago biggest Ukrainian % of people in Canada. They came here as this province reminded them of home ( farming ) we even have a UKrainian Village with the history and buildings of the people who broke land in this province. Vegreville is the hub around "Kalyna Country" google it beautiful rolling hills and cheaper real estate and old Ukrainian barns and homesteads are still standing Vegreville has the worlds largest Psanka ( painted easter egg ) You will love Alberta lots of orthodox churches and more Conservative in politics than B.C . I will find links and send it to you. Oh and we have a tour of many many churches in that area from the settlers . WE are proud of our Ukrainian heritage here. Very proud and we have a radio station that is all Ukrainian on sunday nights speaking and music . Come to Alberta! if you come to Canada. BUT warning we are turning like Communists with our Globalist prime minister. I know alot about Communism and the Holodomor from My grandmother who fled Ukraine in 1928 Lucky and smart her and my grandfather ). People here for the majority do not see the communism coming as they are clueless. But the polish and Chzecks who left their communist countries can see it and do NOT like it here anymore as much as they did. Message me and I will give you more info OK ? Hopefully the war will be over soon but as long as NATO is involved they want war and have for before 2014 it is sad that Ukraine is being used and this is even happening. Trust this half Ukrainian you will be welcomed in this area with open arms. P.S. RadioHam ? I love shortwave radio can never pick up Ukraine though Tibet and middle east no problem ;-)

[@lindamorgan2678]

@@Radioham-cf7ft Alberta is MUCH better than England

[@serpente300]

I moved to algarve,. Portugal 4 years ago and I'M LOVING IT!!! This is paradise! I'm vegan and started my permaculture plantations. Also discovering a lot of amazing spontaneous edible herbs! My tiny farms just became a big supermarket full of amazing food 😁😄♥️ I'll never go back to the cities!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Fabulous. Enjoy your garden.🙂

[@suryakumari2487]

Your loving your country This is a heavenly feeling And I am feeling so happy for you to listen to know about your tiny farms You are sharing lovely opinions With love from india We all belong to this wonderful planet called Earth I don’t want to lose contact with you dear

[@dantechersi6056]

Im vegan what abut vacination rules Portugise takee covid injection 100% wich no have fruit inside ??? Are you welcome if you prefer natural medicine and only take natural medicine no pharma product

[@serpente300]

@@suryakumari2487 and I love India! ☺️🌞🌿 Amazing people too 🥰

[@serpente300]

@@dantechersi6056 no vaccination for me!! No remedies either. Only good food, the sea, the nature and the sun ☀ 🌿🌊🌞🌳🌳🌺

[@Nagolobo2023]

Welcome to Portugal. My husband and I moved here from the USA and it was the best decision. Beautiful country/people/weather/best quality of life, we loved it here. Wishing you all the best. 😘

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@brunachiaradia4691]

Obrigado por este vídeo. I am Italian, I am in my mid 40 and I got married with a Brazilian woman about 20 years ago when I first came to Brazil. I used to travel a lot until I settled down in Florianópolis, BR. I always thought the paradise was far away from my mother land, but now with more years on my back and more life’s experience I can see I wasn’t completely right. A few months ago we purchased 2 hectares of land in Sardegna to prepare ourselves for the next move. I am in love with Portugal and I agree completely with you guys and the reasons why you moved there. Please keep up your contagious energy, you two are very genuine and brilliant human beings ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigado. Grazie and thank you.😊 Hope everything goes well with your move.

[@peacockpaula4723]

Hi Bruna, interesting what you say and I wonder if you know about Campinas, SaoPaolo in Brasil. Is it true that Brazil is dangerous especially for ladies? Thank you. One learns a lot watching and reading comments. Bless you.

[@wcoastwilderman]

My goodness, what a touching story about the neighbours with the ladder that watered you balcony pots! What a breath of warmth for a Canadian pining to escape the culturally, climatically and politically frigid wasteland of Canada. I’m moving, just a question of where and when!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We will always remember the neighbour’s kindness. Good luck with your plans. 😊

[@daryl9799]

Yep im also Canadian im tired of it

[@bluesky7226]

You are absolutely correct about the people of Portugal. We spent some time in Fatima and were overwhelmed by people's kindness and generosity. Portugal is a beautiful place.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It sure is. Thank you 😊

[@dantechersi6056]

why portugis e then take 100% population vacine inside body in Bosnia only 13 % people get vacine shoot they dont belive in bigpharma mafia

[@ianworley8169]

We moved to Alto Alentejo in 2002, buying our home in 2003. Amazing to hear how similar your path has been to ours, even down to moving from Southern England and renting a small house in the village whilst our purchase and renovations went through. Everything you've said about life here, especially the people, even loving the rain and temperate seasons, is absolutely true. Incomparably better than retiring to anywhere on the Costas. I would not move from our little mountain home if we won the EuroMillions. Hardly likely since I've never bought a lottery ticket.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great story. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@rhonaanderson3820]

I'm from Scotland and have lived here for 15 years and couldn't agree with you more in every respect. The people, the climate, how the vegetables grow. Every thing here in this country is wonderful, except maybe all the red tape, but we enjoy the slower lifestyle. We have to accept that everything else moves slower too. 😊 You talked about your pick up. I have had the same car here for 15 years and it's 23 years old and still going, with few repairs. We are truly blessed to live here. 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Hi Rhona. We came because of the slower pace too and with that come the slow paced admin. As you say, we have to appreciate and accept those things too. Things get fixed, not thrown in the bin.

[@estherwatson-wynyard4234]

The watering by the neighbours has made me cry. How lovely.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We were a bit overwhelmed by the kindness of our neighbours and we appreciate that so much 😊

[@auana3]

Welcome to my country and thank you for all the nice things said about it, and our people. Not everything is perfect there, and not everybody is grandiose in Portugal but the majority is, and that is what matters to make Portugal a beautiful place. You seem two wonderful people, living a simple life, and taking all the fruits you can out of your land. You certainly are very welcome to Portugal! Everybody should have a garden, especially in a so productive land. One important detail of our culture is patience and tolerance. You are going to need a lot of that as the pace there is much slower. Everything will still get done but as its own time. 🤭 I am a Portuguese in love by Portugal since I can remember myself, although I left it because of LOVE, but there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about returning. My dream is to do what you just did, buy a house there with a piece of land, go live there, and go back to the basics, grow my fruits and vegetables like my grandparents did there for years and years. May you have joy and happiness for many years to come in my little loving Portugal, and a LOT of bounty too. Take care!❣️

[@NearbyVeggies]

We had already learned the value of patience, but Portugal is teaching us a new level. We still love it. 😊

[@Fred-uf7bl]

It brought tears to my eyes when you described the people here. Remember: It takes one to know one, and that's why you're so welcome here. You are a lovely couple. All the best to you! Fred Lisboa

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much. That's heartwarming.

[@maryhauser6523]

Portugal was once such a powerful country, it was perhaps the major force in discovering the world by sea, but after the earthquake of 1855, slowly lost its status on the world stage. I live in Canada and most people in North America don't even know where Portugal is on the map, sad !!!!! Your video made me cry of how you describe the Portuguese people, they are a lovely Happy bunch, and I can hardly wait to return. I also agree with you about the prices of property, here in Canada the prices of housing are just insane, if I was to buy my house "today" I could not afford it, but thank God , to of my Portuguese background/way of thinking it is paid off.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Oh I hope they were tears of saudade. 😊

[@CClarinet123]

1755*

[@sofiareisbraga]

Earthquake of 1755, 1November1755!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Well spotted 👍

[@joseantoniocastro1486]

Spain was the major force, not Portugal.

[@vitorgonzaga515]

Y'all are right, amazing video. I'm Portuguese and it's all true, my neighbours bring me many kilos of vegetables throughout the year and don't ask for even a thank you. I've eaten so many free apples that I'm now fit

[@NearbyVeggies]

That's awesome!😊

[@stanleyif7988]

Portugal was one among strong Nations till few centuries ago.May God bless both of you and also your children.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@petersterling5334]

I've spent many months in Portugal although I'm originally from Hawaii. I totally agree what a Beautiful Country Portugal is for All the reasons you mentioned. Additionally Portugal has some of the Best Surf and Surfers in the World which is added Bonus!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Absolutely.

[@jorgepino6901]

Absolutely, Nazaré is the place with the biggest waves for surfing.

[@OhMrLee-zr5jv]

Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA! Thank you for such a simple but beautiful video. I had the opportunity to spend 10 days to see Porto, Portugal while visiting a friend. You are absolutely right about how friendly the people are and how beautiful the country is. I love planting vegetables every year in my backyard and I take comfort watching you working in your vegetable garden. I hope I will be able to follow your footsteps soon perhaps all the way to beautiful Portugal. ❤️ to you both.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊 All the best with your plans.

[@stephanie9651]

Excellent reasons, that i alreadt have on my list of why I want to retire early to Portugal. Your stories about the kindness of the people really warms my heart. Beautiful, just simply beautiful

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s wonderful to share our stories with you. Thank you 😊

[@nmac3903]

Essa casa era de um familiar meu...a quinta em frente é minha! fico muito feliz que estejam a gostar de Portugal

[@NearbyVeggies]

Diga olá da próxima vez que passar por aqui.

[@nmac3903]

@@NearbyVeggies claro que sim, e posso mostrar os sitios bonitos á volta da nossa terra!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Fantástico. Estamos ansiosos por ver tudo. Obrigado 😊

[@DanSousa86]

Hello guys! I was born in Portugal, raised in Brazil and I have been in the UK for the last 20 years... I'm considering to move back to Portugal in the near future! I wish you guys all the best!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much and best of luck with your plans. 😊

[@arab_preppers]

Portugal and Tunisia have so many things in common..some people underestimate us because we're geographically small countries,but those who chose to move to live among us know that these countries are way more better than famous big countries and cities. People,food and climate is wonderful here 🇹🇳🇵🇹

[@timmotion6494]

I agree. I have spent much time in TUnisia and have dear friends there. Time for another visit.

[@YISHRAELi]

*Simply Carthage* *The Proud CARTHAGE*

[@matc54able]

I’d opt for Portugal anytime….

[@rosemkini719]

I would like to spend some tome in portugal but dont know how to begin

[@mrodrigues3127]

What a beautiful way of describing Portugal and its people. Good luck in this (my) small country that has everything one needs to be happy.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It certainly does 😊

[@stevensarson482]

I moved here for work more than 20 years ago and it was never my intention to stay. I thought that when I retired it would be a signal to return home. I’m still here , and it is, as you say, the people, the food and drink, and the climate . It is also the news from home that helps me to appreciate the quality of life in Portugal.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s been such a beautiful experience. We’re delighted we moved. 😊

[@appstratum9747]

Seconded. I came here to work in 1997. Didn't intend to stay. Married a Portuguese girl after we moved back to the UK for a few years. Ended up back in Portugal and couldn't imagine living anywhere else for all of the same reasons. Food, drink, climate, friends, community and quality of life. Particularly if you want to have a bit of land and grow your own food.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Lovely story. Thank you.

[@stjbananas]

I fell in love with the Portugese people during my Trans Atlantic sailing trips. Aside from being the most beautiful place in the World and virtually crime free, the Azores were top on my list to move to, but I decided to start an organic banana farm in the Caribbean instead.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story. 👍

[@diogor420]

Welcome to my country! 🇵🇹 ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@LuisC7]

Loved the video!!! Very well produced and I'm happy you're enjoying your stay

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@dianadealencar8564]

Im so happy to have found your channel!!! I’m really excited o learn more about your story and learn from what you have to teach!❤️❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Welcome. We hope you continue to enjoy our journey together 😊

[@poosmate]

So glad I found your channel and am so excited to be following your journey. Your videos have an air of innocence and beauty, sharing with us your real lives. Hope your well is filling up now. Yeah I binge watched your videos when I found you a few weeks ago, glad I did and an well and truly hooked now. Take care, Poo

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re delighted you’re enjoying the videos. Thank you so much 😊 It’s lovely that you binge watched our channel. Can’t believe we can say that! Amazing 🤩. The small well is going great and once the olives are harvested we’ll check again on the big well.

[@lesleysluyters2165]

I’ve just found your channel and have been catching up with your Portuguese adventure…I’m loving every minute of your videos. Just watching as your homestead grows and matures is such a delight….looking forward to more. Much love from Kent 🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Wonderful. Delighted to have you join us on this adventure. 😊👍

[@1300Chuckie]

Thanks for sharing so openly and eloquently. Will no doubt see you in passing in the future.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@elisekuby2009]

What a wonderful adventure you two are having. I am so envious.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s a wonderful adventure indeed. Thank you 😊

[@jbyrd2516]

Lovely! Great to see you two enjoying your move. Very interesting to watch your progress. 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re as happy as can be here. 😊

[@pavlos7409]

Love watching you two; thanks for sharing your journey with us 😉

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for sharing your enjoyment. 😊

[@debbieparker3691]

It's just so beautiful there and I'm glad you decided to share that beauty . Looking forward to your next visit!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. 😊

[@marcoswelker132]

Great job guys! Thank you for the hard work to put on a video like that. We all appreciate it very much and are delighted to watch.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@andreabalderstone4272]

I’ve just discovered your channel and I very interested in Portugal and the life out there. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

There are many lifestyles to enjoy in Portugal. Good luck with your discovery 😊

[@maggiemorgan8422]

You make me smile😊 Thanks for another great glimpse into your lives. New hat, Dan? Xx

[@NearbyVeggies]

The new ‘going out’ hat. The working hat was sopping wet. 😊

[@marioandrade5976]

Such a beautiful video! And hearing about the people watering the plants was really beautiful! Greetings from Sweden 🙂🙂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Still makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when I think of it. 😊

[@tonyfernandes3557]

I very much appreciate your nice and sincere words! I'm Portuguese, live in Canada for many years, and very much love my country! I intend to return soon to enjoy my family there, nice neighbours, and the great climate! Those are big and enviable pluses! About the language you learn it by practising it! Parabéns pela vossa escolha com desejos do melhor para vocês no nosso Portugal!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Muito obrigado.

[@geertstroy]

How naive ...those people will never learn anything from others...they just stroll around and blate some mellifluous anglo tosh...oh ah oooh.....try that " moving " to any fqwqqing anglo shitcountry...they NEVER EVER will provide this space to build your life because anglospheres are analretentitive and parasitic..... houseflippers and xenos....RIGHT and wise to leave analretentive canada where the epitomy of identity is yelling about analretentive icehockey players...yucccc

[@aspalma]

Hi guys, I can only applaud you decision to migrate to Portugal. I am originally from Brazil and have lived my last 30 years in UK more precise in London. But my ultimate dream is do what you guys is doing. And I am planning to in max 4 years be at Portugal ( I love that country so much) and have this amazing quality of life you guys are having right now!! ps. you got a new subscriber

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for subscribing. And I hope you achieve your dreams. You also have a big advantage of speaking Portuguese, even though it’s a bit different 😊

[@robertolang9684]

try that in eucalyptus ha ha , pine ? is easy to split easy to burn ha ha ha

[@NearbyVeggies]

👍

[@andrevilhena4149]

@@NearbyVeggies The Portuguese of Portugal has the differences for the Portuguese of Brazil as the English from England to American English.. Or, by chance, are there no sharp differences d and language and accent between very British English and american english half-cleft, full of giria and new country stuff? Exactly takes place between the Portuguese of Portugal, more vernacular, rigid and the Portuguese of Brazil. Hugs and good luck to everyone!

[@robertolang9684]

@@andrevilhena4149 portuguese , even if they don't understand the language they show interest in understand people , not like amurikons , they are a global human people they know the language of the sign

[@SewFrancine6120]

Thank you for sharing your lives in Portugal, each video is a true adventure learning about your home, land and village. I understand wanting to move to a better climate and life. stay safe, happy and healthy. Be grateful for each other the love you share and the families you've come from and your family. Thinking of you from Peoria, Arizona usa.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We certainly appreciate everything we have. 😊

[@hollowcow]

Thanks for the perspective. And good on you, and your young lass. Happy days.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you!

[@audreyewing7374]

I just found your blog on KZbin. I love your honesty, humbleness, and outlook on hardwork and spending money on fuel for winter. Chopping your own wood does have many benefits as well as keeping both of you in shape. Kudos on a well thought move of why you would want to leave the British coast for a warmer climate. I am in my own home in Tucson az,(southern Arizona), and love to grow veggies and flowers. Love the rain and your irrigating addiction. Our water bills are really high now, so green grass seems to be disappearing. I miss that and having ditches to irrigate from. I'll keep watching you show. I loved the introduction.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much for this beautiful comment. Keep doing what you can to keep growing your veggies and flowers.

[@trevorleak8517]

What a beautiful couple on the same wavelength! I have been here in Northern Portugal for five yearsand absolutely agree...the people are so normal and relaxed ...after twenty years in London my neighbours were strangers. Glad to be here and all the best ...you cannot lose.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for that lovely story. 😊

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

New to your channel.. Was very nice to hear all you positive comments about the Portuguese, we have had some big problems here but the kindness and help we have been given by our Portuguese friends is the reason we stayed, you pointed out all of those reasons perfectly, i really enjoyed it. And good for your for mingling so much, so many dont. I loved it when you said you came here for the sun, with all the rain behind you, lots here but much needed.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Welcome and thank you. Yes, you're right, it's the kindness that keeps up keeping on even when it's not all sunshine roses and lollipops. My mum always said to look for the good things and everything will work out.

[@owenp65]

A lovely update as per usual. That pick up truck is a good 'un. You guys do have a lovely lifestyle. 👍🏼

[@NearbyVeggies]

Easy days, tough working days and a cool purple pickup truck is the secret. 😉

[@mec-am6295]

Como Portuguesa agradeço muito as vossa palavras sobre o meu país e "a minha gente" ( ouçam uma canção cantada pela fadista Mariza "oh gente da minha terra"). Felicidades :)

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigado.

[@mariaf5632]

Como portuguesa não estou de acordo pois sinto que os ingleses são pouco simpáticos com os portugueses quando as situações são ao contrário ,muito encantados com os portugueses porque são eles aí e e muito agradável ter os portugueses como amigos E conviniente

[@sbdiaries]

Hello to you both we admire what you both are doing,and what you have achieved so far. Thanks for your advice and seven reasons about moving to Portugal 🇵🇹. Thank you for sharing and greetings from England Beth and Simon ❤️👍🙋😍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Our pleasure! Thank you.

[@ahorus]

I Hope you continue to be happy in my country! Such a warmhearting video! loved it!! ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

That’s wonderful. Thank you 😊

[@luisaleonardi666]

What a real pleasure to follow every single step and reason why you moved to Portugal. I believe that you are so happy and proud of you and what you did all around, meeting people, eating good food, enjoying the sun... I wish you all your dreams may come true day after day. Good things happen to you both because you are good people.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Luisa. You know we really love it here. 😊

[@mickymack1230]

Fantastic video, I arrived in Portugal only 1 year ago and can also confirm how helpful and friendly the people are.The climate is fantastic, its Christmas day and its expected to be 16 degrees today! A very merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. It’s raining heavily today so it’s a day to stay indoors and eat and enjoy good company and good friends.

[@dingusmoped]

Lovely video. Sense your heart, passion, and love for life there. Thank you for sharing!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much for watching and enjoying. Hope you stay for more 😊

[@albertabs]

Glad you have adapted nicely, enjoy and cherish your memories for many years ,

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, we will. 😊

[@SiggySaggy]

Guys, you know how to inspire people! 🥰 Thanks for sharing your wonderful Eden video with us 😇🤗💝 I moved to Portugal 14 years ago, traveled around this beautiful country and quite sure in one day I'll follow to your example 🤠

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Good luck on your journey.

[@arlenethomas8920]

What a wonderful video, loved every moment. I love listening to your voice and you speak so clearly, so much better than most of theNewbies living in Portugal. You were doing such a great job on your gardens. Can’t wait for more.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊 We absolutely love the gardening. It’s starting to take shape.

[@paulpurves484]

Inspiring guys really enjoyed it hope you keep them coming!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much.

[@DukeOfTheYard]

Portuguese are the nicest people I've met anywhere. And the food is FANTASTIC! You can't help loving that country!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s a wonderful country. 😊

[@sherry1674w]

God bless both of you on your Fantastic Journey with your new Homestead in Portugal! Love that you both are working together and that all the neighbors are so so so helpful without expecting anything in return, except maybe Gratitude from you both. Many Blessings. Sherry :)

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much.

[@PensionersinPortugal]

Evening Guys, another interesting and successful video, well done. you are now our favourite Portuguese channel. we have a truck similar to you, although yours in even older and cooler than ours!! we've taken inspiration from you and hope that our garden/horta will one day be as good as yours. keep up the great work, much appreciation Elaine and Darren, also now in Central Portugal

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much. We remember watching you two way back and we’re wondering if you were ever coming back to Portugal .

[@liammurphy2755]

Loved your video thank you for sharing your adventure with us looks really nice.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dsmith9456]

I hope me writing here helps. You two are wonderful people, and like you I hope one day to relocate to somewhere as special as where you are. Thank you for letting all of us have a peek at what you are up to. All the best.

[@NearbyVeggies]

You can do it! Thanks for watching.

[@ValerieDee123]

Wise decision! I adore the Datsun. I used to live in a desert area. You actually love the rain and appreciate it! Can't wait for the next episode, you crazy kids! x from Tennessee.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Welcome back from Tennessee, Valerie. We sure appreciate the rain these days. See you next time. 😊

[@sharonhepburn8966]

Watching from Australia. So lovely to see you both in such a beautiful friendly wholesome place. I loved hearing about the wines and cheeses and seeing you in your garden. All the best for a long and happy future

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Sharon and welcome to the channel. 😊

[@MrSHG66]

Ok, I'm convinced - you've sold it to me hook, line and sinker. It does look amazing and what you are achieving there is inspirational. What would be interesting to know is how you went about finding the property and what drew you to the area where you settled. Really enjoying your channel! 😀

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re planning to do a little video soon that will hopefully answer your questions. Thank you 😊

[@caroljunegeoghegan9596]

Hi guys. Lovely video. Just found your channel. We are in process of moving to Portugal, the Castelo Branco region. My husband like you, is from Western Ireland, Coleraine, I South African, but we live in Coleraine. We will be offgriders. So looking forward, hope to be there in late January. To me the whole country reminds me of South Africa. We spent 3 months there beginning of this year to feel the country out, and I felt home. You don’t say in what region you live, but looks central. Keep the videos coming. So enjoyable, and of course advice so helpful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re in the Coimbra district of Central Portugal. I’m from Donegal. Coleraine is North coast. I hope you have a great move next year. 😊

[@gistus123]

You’re making me want to move to Portugal now! 😂 so lovely to see people so happy, thank you for sharing your wonderful story and life

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s been a great move. Thank you. 😊

[@elit3401]

You have been truly blessed to come to that country. Msy God continue to bless you so you can bless others. Thanks for sharing.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@Porscheman1]

I really enjoyed your video! I hope you keep making more. BTW: your Missus is a keeper! Wishing you good health ~ Regards from Toronto.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Delighted. Lots more to see. 😊

[@judithperlin6089]

My husband and I are watching your videos. I’m a gardener but he isn’t. However, he wants to learn how to grow vegetables, we are thinking of selling our home and moving to Portugal. Love your videos. You two are doing your best. Very inspiring.❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great to have you join us. It’s a big decision to up sticks and move. We wish you the very best as you decide. 😊

[@universoALC]

First visit Portugal, stay a while for you make sure that is what you want and case you adapt well, you sell your home!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great advice 👍

[@arturrosa3166]

Welcome! I hope you're very happy here. All the best to you.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊 We love living here.

[@miriamwells35]

Looks beautiful - so glad you are happy there.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Us too! Thank you.

[@masoodrazaq]

Congratulations on your move and well done! Thank you for sharing your adventure. I also have a dream of one day owning a farm/country home, and you guys are an inspiration!

[@NearbyVeggies]

You can do it! Best wishes. 😊

[@sniper10666]

Hi guys ,I was born on the island of Madeira and my parents left the island in 1971 to live in Australia, they had six kids all born there, I didn’t return till 2013 and was raised by The Australian way of growing up.yrs the people there are good but like everywhere there some bad people but your choice of going rural makes it even better and away from the riff raff, I spent 11 days on a tour with my now x wife and was totally enjoyed and yes I went back to the place where I was born the first time in 42 years ,although Australia is where I live but I still call Portugal home and where my heart is.good luck in learning the language as it is difficult and I myself do still speak it but on a broken speech which would be half English and half Portuguese.all the best

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. May your heart always be happy when you think of Portugal. 😊

[@envynone14]

Good to know the people living in cohesion with 🌿🍃nature. Portugal must be a lovely and welcoming country. Good video

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@1951timbo]

You two are brilliant. I love your enthusiasm and I want to wish you every success in Portugal. 🤗

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alexanderbutros9958]

Thanks for the beautiful stories about the amazing neighbors you have met ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you like them!

[@jotakanim]

Portugal is amazing. I just love it. Thank you for sharing this amazing and great video.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We love it. Thank you for watching 😊

[@VladArnoldner]

Thanks. Very insightful

[@NearbyVeggies]

Great 👍

[@paulapaixao4010]

Fico muito feliz que gostei do nosso país. Boa sorte e sejam felizes. Bjnhos

[@NearbyVeggies]

Muito obrigado.

[@seannelson3006]

Great video of your garden and home, thank you!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gabrielxispa7807]

Welcome to Portugal, a sincere and humble hug for you

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@vanhoofwim86]

This is my introduction to your page and I must say that I like it. You 2 are enterprising seniors who are not too lazy to invest energy in living pleasure. Wonderful to see this. Keep it up and everything will be fine.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊 Little by little and it all starts coming together.

[@imwithyou6187]

"who are not too lazy to invest energy in living pleasure" is the best motivation speech👌😁

[@vitolamonica6573]

Hi guys, thank you for sharing a video of your new life in another country . Portugal is amazing😃 Perfect choice. God bless you 🙏👍🤗

[@NearbyVeggies]

Our pleasure! Thank you.

[@lsophial]

Beautiful video. I subscribed and I am upvoting all of your videos. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you very much.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Lucia. 😊

[@patriciaphillips6925]

This is a lovely video. I totally understand how nice it is to have place where you can grow plants, trees and have animals. We had to do that in US. We left Los Angeles and moved to rural state country living where housing and land is cheaper 20 years ago. It has been so rewarding, we have 4 seasons and we love it so much. Is will be nice to learn about the Portuguese culture and your journey.

[@NearbyVeggies]

There is much joy to be had in tending a garden, Patricia. I really appreciate your decision. Thank you 😊

[@pedropinho7070]

Welcome and thank you so much for this video! Sometimes We forget how good is our own country. This country Will always receive good people like you! Be happy!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much.

[@mrsturnbull4698]

My husband and I did the sea change three years ago from mainland Australia to the Island of Tasmania with weather similar to yours and a bit of Irish rain we have four seasons and now retired have the time to grow on our quarter acre more fresh veg we keep two laying hens for eggs and have three greenhouses that grow the vegetables and herbs an outside herb garden fruit trees. We have an old Country House renovated and a cottage garden. Its lovely here and I hope you enjoy your new adventure. You both have a lovely property and the ability to live a better life there..

[@NearbyVeggies]

Hello and welcome. We too grow many herbs. We love it here. May you continue to enjoy your new life in Tasmania.

[@flatearthportugalterraplan1864]

Welcome to Portugal. You both have all it takes to be happy here, for you, deep inside, are a bit portuguese already. The way you feel about us makes you more than welcome to this little corner of paradise. Big hug and a warm welcome.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for the lovely welcome 🤗

[@isabelpetinga470]

Bem vindos a Portugal! Desejo que tenham uma vida tranquila, muito feliz e longa! Espero que aproveitem para aprender a nossa língua e conhecer a nossa história. Bem haja!! Forte abraço

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigados e fortes abraços 🤗

[@man975dog]

Muito obrigado-Quero vivir em Portugal para meu futuro!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigados

[@oleole27]

Somos tão bons e acolhedores,não é??? Será que os Portugueses quando chegam ao país deles, Somos recebidos igualmente??? 🤔🤔 Nos Somos obrigados a imigrar para estrangeiro para podermos comprar uma casa no nosso proprio país 😤😤e esses chegam ca e por uma ninharia de dinheiro para eles, são donos duma propriedade onde em Sunlit Uplands têm que trabalhar uma vida inteira e nem lhes chega, isso é que revolta mais, e depois nem sequer aprendem a língua portuguesa!! Venha para esse país desgraçado e tenta não falar inglês, vai sentir tão docinhos que eles são! Tristeza 😔

[@DanSousa86]

​@@oleole27 moro no Reino Unido há 20 anos cheguei sem falar inglês... sempre me senti acolhido, não tenho razões de queixa! Lógico que se eles tivessem ido morar em uma cidade maior e ter que arrumar um emprego a situação deles seria bem diferente...

[@toddschrocatart]

Our time in Portugal is our most cherished times the people of Ericiera and north are just the best people in the world. They are crazy and say but the people of Porto are even nicer ❤️. The food and breads are unmatched the land is California without the Californians 🙌. The surfing is epic!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Couldn't agree more!

[@marcoscamargo7972]

Keep Californians out of Portugal. They ruin everything they touch.

[@NikiNiki-hc3ex]

Успехи,живот и здраве,поздрав от България.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@julietteisanogle9571]

This was a very enjoyable video. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.

[@lieuwina]

Property is very expensive in England and I am so happy that I have found your channel. Looking forward to watching your journey.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@marcosmarques6654]

Boa tarde. Sou brasileiro de uma pequena cidade, seu nome é Guaxupé. Estou encantado com o trabalho de vocês. Como é bom ver um casal unido e comprometido no cuidado com a terra e na produção de alimentos maravilhosos. Minha esposa e eu já fomos em Portugal por duas vezes, somos apaixonados por esse país, gostaria de morar aí, inclusive fizemos planos para isso, mas, nem sempre conseguimos realizar tudo. Mais um motivo para admirá-los. Sejam eternamente felizes nesse lugar maravilhoso. Estou seguindo vocês em todas as postagens.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Boa tarde. Este é um país maravilhoso. Gostamos de viver aqui. Obrigados 😊

[@carlosmalveiro2068]

Migraçao brasileira continua em alta aqui e deve continuar aumentando.

[@EnriqueLopez-lf8qm]

That old truck is very Portuguese. Great that you are enjoying the life in Portugal.

[@NearbyVeggies]

The truck is the best. Simple mechanics. Fixable. Useful. And so much fun to drive. Makes us feel like we belong here too. 😊

[@thisorthat7626]

@@NearbyVeggies Being able to fix your own vehicle is priceless in today's society. You have the right attitude to be happy and successful with your home and property. Looking forward to more videos! Cheers.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We only fix a few things. Mechanics are wonderful here. 😊

[@thisorthat7626]

@@NearbyVeggies Even better!!

[@paulajensen9181]

I'd get some of those old wine barrels out and use them for rain barrels. Best of luck to you folks.. Thanks for sharing your new adventures with all of us.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 👍

[@womenworthwealth]

Oh this is just so heartwarming! What a life.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much. We’re really happy here. 😊

[@carlosvictor8679]

when chopping firewood do it inside an old car tyre...saves running round picking bits of wood all over the place,lol.

[@NearbyVeggies]

That’s an idea worth trying. Thank you 😊

[@antonio.mineiro]

Warm welcome guys! Hope you enjoy and always be happy with the change.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊