How Living on Madeira Island Has Completely Changed our Life!

[@joenandamalie]

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[@debraemilligan]

@@joenandamalie I really want to travel to Madeira and the Azores. I've been learning about Portugal for several years now. A good friend retired to Tomar too, so BTW her and your videos and a few others I've been learning so much. I will get your guide as soon as I'm heading your way. I love you all so much!!! Mahalo 🌺 thank you in Hawaiian. Your humor, honesty, courage, talents, etc etc etc are so wonderful. Thank you again for sharing your lives with us! Tchau ✨

[@thepeacefulpack]

One of the best things about social media or KZbin is watching the transition of individuals as they grow. How priorities change, how the mind and body matures with experience and how the choices of the past leads to the present unfolding moment. Truly fascinating! So if you will allow me to share the wisdom of being older and more experienced :) you have entered the building of roots phase, creating a place called home and the desire to be free and unattached is no longer the driving force...now replaced with a need to nurture and help others grow...normally this would be children, only community and gardens will fill this need to be responsible. Only don't let my words worry you because before you know it 18 years will pass and you'll be ready to shake things up and begin the adventure again. Just make sure you take care of your future self by eating well, moving well and being well. Otherwise the next big adventure phase will be filled with health related priorities. So make food your medicine or medicine will become your food. Thank you so much for sharing and for what it's worth...I think parenthood would bring you great joy.

[@kevg69]

Really enjoyed this video. I came back from my fourth visit to Madeira last week. I miss it already! People ask me why I love the place so much, and my last visit finally hit it home with me. The Madeira people are great, the island is incredible, the hikes are just one incredible view after another. The food is great, the beer, poncha, rum are brilliant…..but I realised as soon as I came home last week….its the speed of life and how peaceful I feel when I’m there. It’s such an amazing thing to experience in the hectic world we live in. On the day I was to fly out I genuinely contemplated not going to the airport and would just figure out how to live there. It’s definitely something I’m trying to figure out. You are both living what has become my dream. I’m glad Madeira has had such a profound effect on you both and look forward to seeing what the future brings.

[@joenandamalie]

Hey Kev! Thanks for your insights. I know exactly what you mean. I hope you are able to pursue your dream of living here one day. Honestly it's a good youtube channel you could make simply by moving to a new place without having the means to actually do it, haha. :) Big hugs

[@oliaye]

Exactly what I feel as well coming to this island. Like you my last time was my fourth time in Madeira, which already is more than 2 month ago npw and with every day I don't forget it more, I miss it more! Isn't it crazy? At me it was in plans to live there constantly within the next 4-5 years, but I think I'll be too impatient, it must happen before😅

[@hugovieira7261]

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[@kevg69]

@@oliaye I wish you luck in getting to live in Madeira in 5 years….or less 😏 Until I figure out how I’m going to manage it, my couple of trips a year will need to suffice. Going back at the end of December to bring in the new year and enjoy the celebrations. Think it will be a positive start to a year 😁

[@kimvenezia6903]

The nature is full of messages from its Creator of truth, love, and beauty, that is why you love it.

[@JacobBragg]

This is the first video (VLOG) I have seen where the man and woman seem real. Your little "arguments" and sarcastic comments are refreshing. It's a good energy. Keep it up.

[@brancacosta2358]

You guys are maturing & settling down. You live in a beautiful place, you have a gorgeous home, your health, a partner, & brains. Count your blessings & enjoy! As a 64 yr old, I can tell you, time flys by her older you get. ENJOY IT !

[@varditpeer7188]

You 2 are so cute and amazing. Love your new home and how you have matured spiritually. I am close to twice your age and only began understanding what is really important in life in the last 10 years. But this is a journey that never ends. We visit Madeira often and have been thinking of moving there. During our visits we saw you a few times but never had the nerve to approach you. Maybe next time😃. Enjoy your life❤🧡💛

[@susanaribeiro997]

Love the video, love the vibes. Thank you for taking me back to Madeira, I love that island. Greetings from Switzerland 😊

[@joenandamalie]

Thanks so much! 😊 ❤️

[@clivewbrown]

Hi Joen and Amelia, I enjoy your videos and life reflections......duscivered you both when prepping for visit to Lisbon, June 2023. Went back and watch your previous and followed ever since. Love your innocence, honesty and expression of heart felt desire. I follow along with your joys and frustrations and miss your posts when they don't arrive weekly. Always hoping for the best for you guys.👍

[@craigmiddleton5935]

Great Video, We have been to Madeira 5 times over the last 10 years. We love the island and its cultures. Watching this video almost gives us the urge to move there. Keep up the great work.

[@RODABOMBA]

Good video! Please do more videos like this. I wish that you do a video like explaining the differences between your culture/country and Lisbon/Madeira. Keep the good videos :)

[@hugovieira7261]

I Love PJam and Eddie vedder.. singing is natural family indian feelings.. loved the music in this video. Its obvious.. to raise something glorious

[@paulogarciadesousa]

It’s been beautiful watching you both grow as people and expanding your horizons! Plus, the house is looking absolutely stunning! I know Joen’s still struggling with his penchant for alcohol (and I can relate!), but… bottoms up! 🥂

[@souli3984]

Guys, you're just amazing ❤🙏 Thank you very much for sharing about Madeira Island and your thoughts 🙏 I totally agree with you 😍

[@debraemilligan]

Love you both so much! I live on Maui and many times I feel very isolated but I travel and this helps. I'm retired now and travel 3 months out of the year, just returned after being away 1-1/2 months and it's great to be back. I am considering being a retired nomad though, keeping home based at one of my adult children in Washington state..... I'm going to Europe first time soon..…will be there for my 69th birthday 🎉 I'm mostly raw vegan too about 80% raw fresh uncooked food....so easy living on Maui, Hawaii. I love the lifestyle you're living and learning about. Many Blessings and much Love ❤ 🙏 from me from Hawaii. Spreading Aloha around the world 🌍 there is a great song about this. I will share the link next ❤

[@hugovieira7261]

Work hard in Madeira.. its till.. 22h.. the weather will be good.. so.. be faithfull to that sence of be weel.. hHE is giving you

[@rubenjesus9865]

“No longer about earning a shit ton of money, is more about living life to the fullest”. Reaching the second part of the sentence it’s very difficult… or you are the type of person that has the right mindset and has the ability to disconnect from the concerns about your future (that obviously relates to the financial side of things)… or you are not from Portugal and you are able to achieve the “shit ton of money” that will get you to the “enjoy to the fullest” part. I hope to reach the second part of the sentence ✌️ Keep delivering such incredible and interesting videos 💙

[@pedronunes31]

you guys are really living your best life in Madeira, and that makes me so jeallous, because I would love to be able to live the life that you're living now, but in the end I'm happy for you and I have to hold on to the dream of one day, being able to move to Madeira and spent the rest of my life there along with my other half...

[@joenandamalie]

Make a plan. Follow it. And work hard and disciplined. You'll get there!

[@christobar]

We will be there in 3 weeks! Maybe we will bump into you two wonderful people.

[@celiapereira5223]

Love watching your videos... loving the transition on your new style of life... cudos to you both ❤👏

[@luisv8431]

There's a couple from Canada that planted a food forest on their garden

[@pt5820]

As always another great video guys. Thanks

[@stephaniepelc1618]

You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place!! The views in this video were breathtaking!! I know something that will ground you…..a baby!!😆

[@joenandamalie]

Yeah, daily reminder to never take things for granted! ❤️

[@jennifermello8063]

Great video. I'm hoping travel there soon.

[@biancapetito28]

madeirense here i've only just found out about you guys but i already love your videos expecially the SPORTING one's hahaha

[@TaavP]

Can relate with most things from when I moved to Sagres in Algarve

[@ma121887]

what would be really interesting as a new video Idea would be showing the best olive oil/oils of Portugal, or local ingredients that are health benefiting.

[@aliochafonseca5973]

Love the video ❤ beijinhos .

[@hugovieira7261]

Ok.. all true. Porto Santo? Also a good spot

[@edwin-38]

Good content i do enjoy watching your blog. I decent from the island and have never had the opportunity to live there. Ive always lived in Venezuela or England. It looks amazing

[@rayac6238]

This one was special, thnx for sharing! We’d love to meet u guys (again) one day and maybe we could explore the island together 😊🫶🏼

[@hugovieira7261]

Stay. Classy to the culturing your food.. the most time it consumes you . Later just a drink of an cup aguardente Will BE magestic

[@debraemilligan]

Lol 😂 Social Services 🤪😂😆😆😆 love you all...."call social services" !!!

[@mimidepina9501]

Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@susanyoung6635]

As I travel I Hope to meet many more friends

[@chadcornelius9249]

Another great video! You both are in a great place. Explore God more. Only He could create such a beautiful island such as Madeira !

[@luisv8431]

Love Danish language. Do you have better memories from your stay in Madeira than mainland?

[@WelllDone47]

HEj Guys just a Random Question .. Do you recommend any company to move our stuff from Copenhagen to Madeira ? And Thanks for all yours videos I see the love and energy you guys put on them and also because of that you guys motivate me and my family to move again to Portugal 🇵🇹 Tak ❤

[@sureis4907]

Beijinhos de Sintra ❣

[@joenandamalie]

Beijinhos de Madeira ❤️

[@joaojardim5401]

Aw wonderful

[@hugovieira7261]

True .. so true about the bilionaires

[@ruialves4965]

I love Madeira 🍻

[@luisv8431]

Amalie how is the driving license?

[@beezybunnzz9686]

But we’re did you get those chairs

[@andrewpiggott5095]

Maturity❤

[@jadedjhypsi]

I have been living in Portugal for 7 years now and at first I was good with the slowing down but now I have a bad case of FOMO and have no idea how to let it go. My dad was military and we moved around a lot and therefore I never had this stagnation of place before.... help??? I am hoping this video can give me some piece of mind tips ;P

[@liveportugal-viagens6507]

Maturity. And you guys don't have everything, trust me, bring a live to this world.

[@dumasdinizable]

Dear friends, where is the viewpoint you are in minute 20? Thanks a lot

[@susanyoung6635]

U both are just getting older and wiser. It happens when u start get tired of partying and realize life goes by Way too fast

[@AlsinoFerreira]

😎

[@martinsulhin7541]

What kind of filter did you use? It seems too "yellow" .

[@antoniocarmelo4183]

Why is the video so yellow and brown?

[@jf6395]

how did you come by such affluence ....did you earn it?.....because when I hear you talk about the slow pace of life it seems as if you really don't equate a life style generationally paced to that place that works ...and hard to make generations of success and has created the landscape that you were drawn to.....L hope you are becoming more open to what you call trickling down.....L live in a very special place which has become rapidly different by newcomers drawn to the beauty....and not understanding what it took to be what they think they see, unable to truly become of our place and , attempting to bring what they left and, frankly try unsuccessfully impose on this....we used to say you cant eat the beauty of our place.....but eating is impossible without that beauty.....translated... that means respect for what the environment is capable of at a minimum of withstanding....better and ultimately to be nourished by ones presence.....and thinking in centuries not even generations.....the influence of your affluence is so impactful....and if you get bored after a few years and move on.....your vanity project is there, what was never again please do right

[@mariodejesus9523]

so I am not sure if you intentionally wrote " ma bois" the way you did, but "ma" like that in Portuguese is bad, and "bois" is Oxen😂, so "bad oxen"

[@jonnytaptap5079]

You guys want your life to be hard so bad, it’s clearly not. I think thankfulness should be at the top of your list.

[@beauripp1456]

Welcome to real life...

[@celestinoafonso777]

Some deep thoughts guys… I think you become too serious … live is serious , maybe what we look into KZbin and other platforms is a more funny and relax way of life… I will always follow, I have been your subscriber for a long time … and I believe I will be for a longer time , but have you guys asked that you are going almost against what you started with… I love you guys , but just some food for thought…

[@afaria6173]

changing is part of life and they have grown while it sounds like you have not. They don't owe you anything. I appreciated how deep they went. It was real. You're trying to control their content.

[@joenandamalie]

Yeah, I guess, we are too serious sometimes, but we just talk about what takes up space in our lives these days, and as we are changing in a lot of different ways, we feel that our videos should also portray that. We used to be all food, drinks, travel, nice hotels and "living the good life", but this is now an old chapter. We want to focus on living life based on a more healthy approach and God knows, we need that also, given how unhealthy we have been for so long 😂. Thanks for your kind words and support! Big hug!

[@hugovieira7261]

Notting compares to u. I think its the Ferrari on the world.. making sence you and your family. Bless

[@formxshape]

Welll.. that’s just like.. your opinion dude 😂

[@joaojardim5401]

The madeirens must leave their homeland to find work only to see the wealthy estrangeiros taking over the island

[@jkl-x7p]

To everyone, as a native, this christian island tells u everything when u far away from heavy chemtrails countries and the rest of the nonsense the rest of the world gives us

[@miguelmelchior986]

In one or two words.. tax haven.

[@joenandamalie]

One word yes: haven

[@healing682]

It's a beautiful place and great for foreigners. Can't stand the mentality of the local people. I had several family members killed at the same hospital over two years by negligence. I wouldn't live there if they were handing out bars of gold on a daily basis.

[@ciprianoneves7246]

I love the four seasons….the same the same gets boring.

[@ciprianoneves7246]

No shade structure for your car yet. The sun will destroy that bmw in no time at all. Hey, my 2021 x3 m40i has not seen salt ( roads) and i park or try to park always in the shade.

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Madeira is epic but i would not wanna live there even if you payed me….and i am portuguese.

[@mondarinvino107]

@ciprianoneves7246 please could you elaborate further, interested to understand the reasons for not wanted to live there

[@ciprianoneves7246]

You want to know the meaning of spirituality and life? Look at your dog Lara sleeping next to you.

[@ciprianoneves7246]

What corny horse…chit… I live 50 miles from NYC and i see more nature here everyday than you will see in Madeira the rest of your lives.