Moving to Portugal from the UK | Why I Left London for Lisbon!

[@TalktheStreets]

What's your dream destination in Portugal? Tell me about your plans to visit and relocate!

[@AxeDharme]

1) Braga 2) Porto 3) Setúbal .. 50) Lisboa

[@TalktheStreets]

@@AxeDharme Hahahahaha so many dreams, but why is Lisbon so far down the list?!

[@CynthiaAva]

Cascais.

[@christianlepage2144]

Viana do Castelo, uma cidade realmente tão bonita

[@kathyw9439]

Visited southern Europe many times, and finally Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Duoro) in 2016. Been keeping an eye on Portugal since and now that we are within a 3 year time horizon, we're kicking the planning into gear! Flights booked to see the southern region (Algarve, Alentejo) this fall - not sure where we're ultimately want to settle but willing to keep visiting until we figure it out! Recently found your channel via your Expats Everywhere interview - looking forward to digging into the language! Obrigada!

[@pmrbrito]

Your enchantment with Portugal, the way you talk about my country, my people and our way of life touches me deeply. I hope you continue to be very happy around here.

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@miguelluissousadias1371]

@@TalktheStreets if every foreigner was so helpful! Talk the streets, keep up the good work.

[@mattwilmshurst8456]

Great comment!

[@cikowalski]

I am originally from Venezuela and have been living in Aveiro for the past two years after living in the US for the previous 20 years! I love Portugal. It is such a beautiful country, nice people, awesome weather!

[@TalktheStreets]

Agreed!!

[@JTURNER042]

I moved last year to Fundao from London - I love it here - the quality of life is so much better and being able to work remotely makes it even easier. Just need to learn Portuguese now and make some friends!

[@TalktheStreets]

Well that's where I can help, haha! Head to the list of free resources in the description of this video, you will make a great start!! I recommend starting with my pronunciation guide: www.talkthestreets.com/pronunciation-guide

[@Diversusmilitary]

You and your partner look Portuguese. If you haven’t mentioned I thought you were at least half Portuguese and half Brit. You are very welcome to my country. I am Portuguese and I have been living in the Uk, Bristol, for 21 years and did enjoyed for most of those years but since brexit, I don’t feel welcome anymore therefore I have been planing my permanent return to Portugal…. Not just brits, Canadians, American etc rely on your amazing channel to gain more information, I do it as well. Keep that great smile, and wish you all the best that Portugal can offer you… Best regards

[@TalktheStreets]

Thats so nice to hear thank you! I didnt think of that!

[@Solo50plus]

@@TalktheStreets I alway assumed you part Portuguese as well. Being mixed race I totally get that where are you from thing. But as soon as you are out of the UK it's easy to say London. And then you have that identify...but only when you are not there.

[@pcpr80]

You really look Portuguese and your Portuguese is really good (like a Portuguese person)

[@kamenkokasikovic2499]

Querida Liz, o seu sorriso, a sua vitalidade e o ambiente que espalha à sua volta merecem toda a luz e beleza de Portugal. E Portugal também te merece. Fique do jeito que está, e o tempo apreciará sua gentileza e certamente cuidará de você

[@TalktheStreets]

Que comentário lindo! Obrigada, Kamenko!

[@kingjames2226]

@@TalktheStreets Liz é encantadora !!

[@jaredp2598]

I was just in Lisbon two weeks ago and I feel completely in love with the place. People felt welcoming and open to just talking to whoever, I speak some Portuguese so people were wiling to go the extra mile for me and it made feel so special. As a New Yorker I have the same struggles you faced in London, namely cost of living and it really made me consider what the world could offer me if I left. People feel so closed off and antisocial back home but in Portugal it doesn't matter if you drive a Mercedes or a bicycle people still treat you as an equal, I admire the way people just let go of materialism and enjoy life. Can't wait to see what other videos you cook up for us.

[@x64]

And u found a man! Daaaaannngg! That's what's up! Crazy how changing locations makes such a big difference!

[@TalktheStreets]

Hell yeah! Change up that energy!

[@x64]

I'm here now and i love it! I was in Paris last week and between the two, I like the vibe of Portugal more. It's bright and beautiful, So close and yes SOO MUCH CHEAPER!

[@TalktheStreets]

Yaaaaaaas keep living that good life!

[@jennifermestre1606]

Love this! I'm contemplating a move to Portugal from Canada. I have Portuguese citizenship already through my parents and I've always dreamed of living in Europe. I'm in my 30s, single, and living here in Toronto is becoming increasingly unaffordable so I'm looking to make a big change and this seems like the right time to take the leap. My Portuguese needs a lot of work though so I'm really happy to have found your channel. Your videos have been so helpful and inspiring!

[@TalktheStreets]

Love this Jennifer! It's definitely a good time to throw the rulebook out of the window and just DO YOU! Hope you find the channel helpful & that you check out the free resources in the description!

[@kingjames2226]

@@TalktheStreets Nice video ! I wonder what more affordable cities in Portugal you would recommend that aren' t too far from Lisbon.

[@joaoandre7488]

Hi Jennifer. I am Portuguese and I lived in Portugal for 20 years. Think about it. Moving to Portugal in these days is not easy. Because of pandemic things has changed for the worse. I am not scare you, but you have to understand that Portugal is not seems as it seems. The cost of living is low good news, but the salary is also low. The food is amazing and cheap. There is lack of jobs everywhere is extremely difficult to find a job in Portugal. Cost of living is low as I mentioned earlier on but houses is cheaper than London for example where I am living but the problem is job and will be more difficult for someone who doesn’t speak Portuguese. Many companies closed. The weather is amazing, three months of summer which is incredible. You must learn Portuguese if you want find job there, or I don’t know your background but think carefully before you give this step. And the taxes are very high you must be aware of this. Think twice before moving. Do the math before moving. I have to admit that if you go on holiday it will be fine but living there these days it’s a bit complicated.

[@robertlee6479]

This is a hell of a lot cheaper to live here, especially the big bills. like buying a house is way cheaper and rates or government tax is ridiculously cheap, don't wait, move now and a lot warmer here, sometimes too warm.

[@rosaluxbg]

I'm living in Lagos since 2018, but I have been about 20 years every year in Portugal for holidays. I had have the great luck to have portuguese friends near Lisbon, in whose house I passed my holidays. And we made many trips throughout the country with their camper. My mother lived here in Lagos too for ten years, but she returned to Germany. My brother moved the same year as I (some months earlier) to Lagos. I am very happy to live here and never regretted my decision.

[@DanteVelasquez]

This is a wonderful story. Meeting your husband in only 4 days shows how it was meant to be most definitely :-)

[@SarieNibbles]

Hi! My wife is also half Indian… we moved to the Douro Vallet three years ago….and we love it!

[@michealubochi3135]

I am relocating to Lisbon soon, your stories has motivated me the more

[@georgematengu2628]

Definitely considering moving to Portugal too, i love adventures

[@TalktheStreets]

Yesssssss outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens!

[@davesylvia1162]

Oh Liz, what a wonderful video! Thanks for sharing. The unexpected twist at the end of the video was so wonderful. You are as sunny as Lisboa! Your husband to be is beautiful and he's a very lucky man. You make the perfect couple, boa sorte para voces!

[@marie-eve8863]

I’m from Belgium and am actually planning to study at Uporto next year. I really can’t thank you enough for this video cause you’ve actually convinced me to make this step!!

[@TalktheStreets]

Omg Maeve I love this! Good luck with it, stay in touch and tell me how you get on!!

[@dudanunesbleff]

Uporto doen't exist, sorry. It's Porto.

[@marie-eve8863]

@@dudanunesbleff i was talking about The university of Porto :)

[@GamingMermaid]

I’m halfway through your course and just booked my trip for later this year! Wow you met your future husband in 4 days? I need to get there ASAP 😂 Thank you for sharing your story!

[@JorgeMiguelFerros]

My daughter also met someone quite soon after moving to Lisboa. But apparently he is a 'not boyfriend' 😂. Still, much like Liz, she decided that Lisbon a is far better option for building a life than London and is about to buy an apartment there.

[@TalktheStreets]

Hey Arielle! So glad to hear you are progressing well through the course! Hahahaha yeah I guess I was VERY luck, right place, right time..!!

[@TalktheStreets]

There must be something in the water...

[@mattosborn9672]

@@TalktheStreets Did your husband work for mimic method? I think I recognize him from there. I was student for several years. Small world 😂

[@TheSockdologer]

@@mattosborn9672 Yep, can confirm that he did work for Mimic Method. Small world, right? ;)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Congratulations on everything, Liz. The engagement, the pending citizenship confirmation next year, the 25k and growing students, and putting your story out there. - Josh & Kalie

[@TalktheStreets]

You guys rock thank you for being in my corner and great collab buddies!

[@朱絹真由貴]

Hi! Liz. I'm from Japan. I've ever been to Portugal.Namely,Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto. My best memories of the trip that I saw the sunset from Miradouro da Graça.Needles to say,the view is really beautiful. Then, I'm into Portugal so much!! Still now. Coimbra and Porto also fascinate cities for me,so I would love to move to Portugal in my future. That's why I've just started to study portuguese,and I find out your Channel on KZbin! Thank you for talking about your reason moving there. I 'm gonna keep on checking your videos. Thanks😊

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Portugaru suki des ka ? Arigatou gozaimasu Saionara

[@valentinofael]

I don’t get it … I’m Brazilian, I speak Portuguese as a native, perhaps your videos are so sweet that I can’t stop watching … do not stop your brilliant work ! I love your content … valeu demais ♡

[@growdigital9989]

What a great story! I am glad that you told the truth about London. I moved there in 2003 and now it is a completely different city. It has lost its cool&unique vibe and became too commercial. Lots of talented people leave London. I want to move to Portugal soon as well. I wish you all the best.

[@delwyn3172]

This was super helpful planning my move for later this year, I fell in love with Lisbon years ago! I'm also from London facing the exact same issues you faced living here!

[@hannahwalmer1124]

You've inspired me so much to head to Portugal. If I ever go, I'd love to grab lunch or something with ya as buds!

[@TalktheStreets]

I'm so glad!! You will LOVE it if you come. Stay in touch & subscribe to the channel to get tips on the language!

[@nelo62pt]

Tens um sorriso como a luz que Lisboa irradia .....bem vinda , muitas felicidades neste jardim à beira-mar...😊❤️🇵🇹

[@dereksmitt6529]

Está visto! Obrigado por partilhar a tua história! Parabéns por tudo o que fizeste e boa sorte para o futuro! Daqui a 8 anos, 9 meses, e 16 dias mudamos para lá...oxalá!

[@TalktheStreets]

Pouco tempo!! (tá visto omg lol)

[@dereksmitt6529]

@@TalktheStreets ando a ver os seus vídeos…de novo! 🤣

[@rodericksibelius8472]

I'm glad that you have found your Passion in Life, Professora!!!... God Bless.

[@GiuNobil]

Amazing! Dear Liz, I'm so glad to hear, first hand, about your reasons why. God continue giving you life and health for you to share with us perspectives and important tips. Thanks for encouraging us and giving us strength. My Best Wishes (both of you) for your plans!

[@ClaireHawkins]

This is such a helpful video! I just posted a similar one talking about my tips for what people should know before moving to Lisbon. It's a really amazing city, but doing your research first is never a bad idea!

[@Solo50plus]

Great video it was lovely to hear your story. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@jmurphy4975]

What a wonderful story, Liz! I cannot wait to move to Portugal over the next few years.

[@ronaldallen9978]

Olá Liz. Good video. My dream destination is Aveiro. I hope to be there by spring 2023. Maybe sooner.

[@drewsworld]

Love You Liz and Thank You for ALL you do for myself and others!!! Great videos, just discovered you virtually on videos yesterday! Have watched several and have subscribed as well ;) Moving from Santa Monica, Ca in the states and should be visiting next year to "get my feet wet" in Lisboa. Have lived all over the world, Oz, Liverpool, NYC, Miami, Spain, Hawaii, and of course many places in between..... Traveled to all seven continents from 2009 to 2012 but Portugal will be my grand adventure. Signed up and started Memrise yesterday for Euro Portugese ;) Thanks for all You do and keep up the AWESOME vids!!!! I will be aiming at becoming a citizen in the five year mark and should have the language well in hand by then as I practice daily . Saw the vid on washer/dryer, AC/Heating and warm towel rack. Very SMART!! I HATE the cold so these will be necessary and I really enjoy a solid eight hours of sleep as I'm a health nut and sleep is essential. Hope I don't come across the noisy neighbors or dogs and I have had three in the past!, so that was good advice as well!!! Maybe you or your husband could enlighten me on gyms or what you do for exercise,? (run the beach for example). Boa Sorte!! Tchau!!

[@soylulaherrero]

I´m from Argentina, trying to learn portuguese and I love English. Happy that I found your channel. Lovely story ❤️️

[@TalktheStreets]

Welcome!

[@the_anthonymarino]

Great to hear your story Liz! Very happy you now live in your Happy Place...life's too short for anything otherwise.

[@aldoromerodelatorre437]

Hi Liz, love your content! I’m Mexican and my wife is from London, we currently live in the US but have also lived in London and Mexico. We are leaving tomorrow to visit our son who lives in Carcavelos. We visited a few years ago and loved it. Your videos have really been informative and helped with our Portuguese…. Look forward to maybe running into you on the streets of Lisbon😊muito obrigado, Aldo y Debbie

[@TalktheStreets]

Hey Aldo! Amazing, have a great time on your trip! We love the coastline there!

[@dane2145]

Hi Liz! I've been a follower since the early days. I personally love these kind of videos where we get to know you a bit more. I know what it's like to feel like you don't know where you belong because my father is from Madeira and my mother is Venezuelan, I live here in Venezuela (was raised in South Africa) but my life dream is to travel to Portugal/Madeira and connect with that side of me. That's why I started following your channel, and you've helped me so much with my portuguese, thank you.

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you so much for sharing your story too! I'm so glad this channel is helping you to connect to your family roots!

[@BBrandtPDX]

Spent three months in Lisbon early this year. Fell in love with it - people & city. Another seven weeks coming up in 2024; hope to make the move USA to PT (Lisbon) in 2025. LOVE your work on Talk the Streets. So helpful and engaging. Thank you.

[@TalktheStreets]

Sounds great! Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy the channel! I actually have an online beginners program aimed at people who are relocating to Portugal, if you're interested in learning more about it you can watch my free lesson for beginners here: www.talkthestreets.com/speak-portuguese-like-a-pro ☺️

[@jorgetrincheira2120]

Wow i'm speechless with your portuguese accent. You're doing great! congratulations. Bemvinda.

[@salomeydraws]

This is such a lovely video. So glad things are so much more positive for you now living in Portugal. Its great to learn about the person behind the language videos (muito obrigada for the language videos!!)

[@Ana_crusis]

The obvious question is we all need a job. Or most of us do. How did you manage to move to Lisbon and find a good job? What do you do?

[@aliceoconnor7191]

Just found you skimming through my KZbin videos... so glad l did 🙏 l am from Wirral, UK but currently living in Turkey. I feel its time now for a change and Portugal seems to be calling me. I'm finally getting back to UK in August for a long overdue visit with my family and friends, may just pop to Portugal for a visit... because l can, Covid allowing 😏 I'm 64 and so love travelling and new adventures... I'll be following from now on... May even dabble with the language top, its only right l at least try... Lisbon or Central Portugal... that's my dilemma 🇵🇹❤️

[@hhschrader8067]

On and off I toyed with the idea of possibly moving to Portugal or maybe Southern Italy or Galicia or or or... always knowing it would never happen. You radiate happiness and that is such a nice thing to see. You seem to have found your place in a foreign country that you can embrace and were you even speak the language well. If - if - I ever buy or rent a (2nd) home in Portugal I'm already looking forward to learning some Portuguese from you!

[@anthonybutler3157]

Great video. Retired from nyc to rural portugal. Love your channel and find it very helpful

[@mattmorgan-moriarty4445]

I'm going to visit next year to look at land and just take a break abroad for the first time in years. Looking at the price of land to build on in Central or Southern Portugal, it seems like a no brainer. The place I'm renting now is valued at £180,000 and that's just a small studio flat...I could get a few acres and build a house from scratch for around a quarter of that in Portugal! I could farm the land a little, have some animals. My work is digital so I think I can make the visa. The weather looks amazing but the people and the pace of life sound even better! It sounds so so friendly and inviting! I hate what's happening in the UK, health and social care are being destroyed by the Tories (along with everything else) and it's definitely affecting the way people treat each other. I've already spoken to some other English people who immigrated to Portugal and some Portuguese people in the areas I like the sound of and am totally blown away by how friendly and welcoming they are. I've just started learning Português (like a week ago) and this channel has been my favourite for picking up all sorts of useful phrases and words!

[@wendywhitton6561]

Thanks for your videos. Me and my husband moved to Lagos in 2019. Brexit was such a shock to us too, even though we're older. I can't stand how the UK is going these days. Love Portugal.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

That's an incredible story, and will be more interesting for what you are telling. Congratulations for your upcoming new life, hope you find Portugal all the happiness you need.

[@rangamurali7667]

Awe there you go, striking cupid, dang said one commenter lol. Very lively personality and lot to share, your dream helps us guide to, and learn a bit of Portuguese, its culture. Great charming people, great country, thanks for joyful vlog journey!

[@csar_art]

Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️ Fico rendida ao ouvir-te falar de coração cheio e brilho no olhar sobre o meu País, nosso ❤️

[@kerrym8495]

Thanks for sharing and being so honest, Liz. I'm lucky enough to have dual EU parentage, so I don't have to feel 'excommunicated' by my UK childhood & passport! Portugal is a lovely relaxed culture, especially compared to UK. In the year I've been here I've felt more 'at home' here than I did in almost 3 years living in France. Not met the love of my life yet, though, so maybe a video of tips on that is in order? 😉

[@keanancupido]

This is an absolutely beautiful video Liz!!! This inspired me so much to make decisions to improve my life and to have it the way that makes me enjoy everything! Going to Portugal was always a must but now I might consider moving there one day😍❤️❤️❤️

[@TalktheStreets]

I love this Keanan!!

[@MrPaulOfield]

Eu achando que você era portuguesa com perfeito inglês, logo inglesa com perfeito português e agora já não sei. Também não importa, você fala perfeito tudo, um exemplo a seguir.

[@rodriguesmarcelo3216]

Cool! I will be in Lisbon tomorrow! Beautiful video!

[@kierancarberry7601]

lovely lovely story and I hope you will be happy in lisbon for many many more years.

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you Kieran!!

[@Watchman_A]

Hi Liz

[@TalktheStreets]

Andy, I'm so glad you found somewhere that could take good care of your precious daughter. It must be extremely difficult to fit Portuguese in. In the description of this video, I have pronunciation guide that I think will help you. Also check out this video for Spanish speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTKdWpnbKaKn7c The most important thing for you is listening, which you could do passively whilst doing other things. This podcast with stories for children could be a good idea: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1171766211 Wishing you lots of luck with it, please stay in touch!

[@manfredneilmann4305]

When I read your comment about moving to Olhão in the Algarve, it reminded me of my 2-week stay in Olhão with my first wife some time during the 1980s. We stayed at the home of a Portuguese friend of my wife's whom she had met a few years earlier at an Arabic language school in Tunis. We enjoyed the short time very much travelling also to Faro and Tavira. Beautiful memories of those days! In 2010 we travelled to Portugal again, this time staying in Lisbon and visiting Coimbra and Sintra.

[@Watchman_A]

@@TalktheStreets many thanks for your kind words in your reply, yes lets keep in touch and thank you for the great links you have sent to help me improve with learning Portuguese 🙏🏻❤️

[@Watchman_A]

@@manfredneilmann4305 fabulous story Manfred, thanks for Sharing, all the very best to you 🙏🏻

[@josegabrielsanchez8683]

What a lovely accent! Transtlantic! non-rhotic but with a degree of American colouring, kudos!!! Boa sorte to you too!!! A gente se ve

[@manuelmarques100]

Thank you so much for that love for my country Portugal . really enjoyed your video

[@michalj811]

When listening to you I just saw I had exactly same situation. My friends moved into their lives in different direction, I was running a company for 10 years and got tired, Polish government is on the same collision course with the EU. Now after 2 years I'm totally into Portugal, finishing my day with a glass of wine on the beach with my fiance, learning to surf and most importantly living quality life instead of living mostly to work. It's great to hear more stories like this. Abraços!

[@TalktheStreets]

Love it!!!

[@brunotorres7332]

Hope you stay for a long time. I moved to Nottingham but miss timeless Portugal where I feel at home and no rush to live. Love your vibe by the way😀

[@TalktheStreets]

What a beautiful way to put it! That is what it is like!

[@Adrianamountainview]

I'm definitely on the fence and I'm so happy that I found your channel❤

[@Arqadeshadow]

You are always welcome to Portugal I hope you enjoy my country in 2 years I will be back home too. 🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@charlotte6660]

Love the way you described Brexit! I have the exact same thoughts about it, being someone with mixed heritage too!

[@alfs3]

First time here, lovely video and pondering moving from London to Lisbon too!

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you! Woop exciting :)

[@alfs3]

@@TalktheStreets London's no longer the wanderlust it used to be unfortunately...

[@nesitbotica5919]

Great topic and thank you for sharing your personal story. Congrats on your relationship!

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you!!

[@michaelrossi6733]

Interesting story! I'm Scottish, living in London (for more than 20 years), and my wife is Portuguese. I don't think we'll move to Portugal anytime soon due to our jobs, however longer term it's something definitely on the cards. E felizmente tenho (desde Abril este ano) a cidadania portuguesa.

[@TalktheStreets]

Great stuff!!

[@HyperlapsePro]

I moved to Portugal from Ukraine when the war started. And now I'm learning Portuguese by apps on my phone and by videos on KZbin. It seems my progress is very slow, but I'm keep going

[@kimjenkins7524]

Thank you for sharing Liz 🥰 Very interesting to hear your story ... I made the move to central Portugal 3 years ago .. 😍

[@redgree1645]

Hello from Seattle Wa. I’m new to your channel and I absolutely love what you do, thank you. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptial; the best to you.

[@TalktheStreets]

Thanks so much!! How are you finding Portuguese learning so far?

[@Horhne]

Like you we had been planning a move to Portugal before the referendum but when the result came in we decided we just needed to get on with it. We moved to the Algarve in 2017. My husband is Portuguese so I could apply for citizenship after three years. It took 2 years to be processed! So good luck with that!!

[@lisamariahiergeist1446]

Thank you for sharing your story. It definitely gives me courage to go through with my plans :)

[@wgwg8536]

Shocked me when you said Struggling to saving money and friend are moving on in Life I was like that’s me too that and the rain is getting me down. Been thinking to leave the UK for awhile now thinking of a new start in life never cross my mind Portugal before just booked my holiday to see what life in Portugal is like fingers crossed.

[@OShaughnessyC]

Very impressive, Liz. And so honest!

[@TalktheStreets]

😘 thank you for watching Christina

[@pedritu147]

Welcome! We all hope you are very happy in the lands of Portugal. We love brits, we don’t fully understand the Brexit decision but hey… it’s a free world. You make such a nice couple!! Please do us a favor and BE VERY HAPPY in our lovely country. You already know the language and that’s more than half the way. Cheers!

[@TalktheStreets]

Obrigada Pedro!!

[@CFC_44]

Fantastic channel. Your doing an amazing job of adapting considering the support I have had since moving to Portugal (financial, Portuguese partner etc) I am miles behind you! Congratulations :)

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you that means a lot!

[@anamaria2053]

Thank you for sharing! 💕💕💕

[@pauldangel734]

Obrigado por partilhares a tua incrível história! I am torn between relocating to either Funchal or Miranda do Douro, from the US. Could they be more opposite?

[@TalktheStreets]

Oooo great choices, I don't think you'll be disappointed with either!

[@maxiap802]

As much as I like Madeira (and I do!), I'd advise anyone that has not had experience in living in an island (do you?) to not commit to it dramatically right of the bat (most deffo not buying property in the first months of being there - unless you have literally zero restrictions with your money, then whatever). Even tho Miranda do Douro is considered "remote" by Portuguese standards and is way smaller than Funchal as a city, it is very different to be able to drive anywhere. The feeling of being stranded in the Ocean may not leave your mind, particularly when it is around you all the time. Even though Madeira is a large Island compared to the other PT Islands, it may still give you this feeling. In Miranda you are 1h-1h30 drive away from Bragança (PT), Salamanca (ES) and Zamora (ES). They are both bloody gorgeous options anyway, so in a sense they aren't thaaat opposite ;)

[@shanerebelo8754]

videos of your citizenship journey? claro que sim!

[@TTO2023]

superb video and lovely vibe i get from you

[@brunostag9719]

Liz, thank you for sharing your story! It's impressive and encouraging on many levels. Having followed you for a good part of the pandemic for language lessons, it was wonderful to hear your personal story. It seems you are doing spectacularly well. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to more of your great videos! (BTW I'm a compatriot of your husband's LOL)

[@UltimateMoralizer]

Good video. You did the right thing. London is a very toxic city. It’s always been my dream to leave the UK and relocate to Cyprus or Greece. I’m currently studying to become an English teacher abroad even though music is my passion. Since conscious hip-hop music isn’t marketable, I’m doing this purely as a sacrifice to realise my dream. If I manage to get this qualification, I should be able to live wherever I like. Portugal is also a wonderful country. I love how the Portuguese stay up late and have fun unlike people here in the UK. At the moment, I just speak modern Greek and English, but I’m also learning Portuguese (both Brazilian and European Portuguese), Spanish and Japanese. The only people who I’ve ever envied in my entire life are those who’ve managed to leave the UK and live a proper life with good weather, sun, sea and warm people. Seriously, you don’t know how lucky you are. What frustrates me, is that people in Greece and Cyprus including my relatives (I’m British Cypriot), discourage me from leaving the UK, have these fixed ideas that London is the “centre of the world”, Cyprus is a “village”, Greece has no quality of life due to the economic crisis, everyone should structure their life in the country their born and raised in and modernity is the “be all and end all”. As pessoas têm as ideias erradas.

[@POVTours]

As a Lisboner, welcome to Lisbon! 😀I do love London too, though. Lived there for 18 months, a long time ago

[@scentsoftravelmeditation]

The quality of life is 100 times better in Portugal in comparison to the UK. The UK is depressive, stressful, monotonous. Besides the bad weather and poor social relations.

[@shannonhogan7873]

I just moved to Portugal last week and I am determined to learn Portuguese!!! I am so glad I found your channel ☺️

[@TalktheStreets]

Woohoooo love this attitude!! Check out my pronunciation guide to get started!

[@portugueseutopia7039]

Lovely video, as usual. A video on dual naionality would be interesting. I fear as a Brit with a Portuguese home near Castelo Branco, entering retirement I would not be the Portuguese Government's idea candidate. The country is desperate for young blood. My dream is still to spend as much time as I am allowed as a tourist in your beautiful country. Stay safe.

[@albertso803]

Liz! Great to hear your back-story. Two years ago, wallowing in the shame brought on by our fellow Americans, we decided to leave the country. Also, we couldn't afford to live there, and certainly could not afford to get sick there. Surprisingly, the English speaking countries, Canada, Australia and New Zealand didn't want us: too old, no sought after skills, not an investing entrepreneur. And, as you mentioned, whatever your former home is called, is too bloody expensive. I told my wife "I am not going to move to a country that does not have English as the primary language." Long story shortened. After living in Matosinhos for just over a year, your Portuguese language course has been instrumental in helping us to better acclimate. People should start studying Portuguese seriously no later than when they decide to move here. Every time we step outside the door here, we are confronted with our lack of language skills. Yes, many Portuguese speak English. But it is with varying degrees of success, and there is often a question of "Did we hear that correctly?" The lack of communication skills quickly becomes downright embarrassing. Continued success to you and your squeeze.

[@TalktheStreets]

So lovely to see you here Mike and to hear this video resonated with you. I'm so glad to hear that Portuguese Pro is helping you feeling more settled! You did a brave thing moving somewhere with a new language to learn. You will get there, keep coming back to class!!

[@luxikuisesti231]

This video has inspired me. Thanks 😍

[@AB-tb7bt]

I’m an expat living in the UK. I came to the UK before the Brexit vote and whereas I feel for the young people who lost the EU passport, I dont think the UK is any less European now than it was before brexit. Many amazing countries like Iceland and Switzerland are not part of the EU, but get less bad rap than the Uk. The EU has its issues, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually falls apart, but hope they keep the free market and free movement of people.

[@papi8659]

Because the Brits are seething with resentment - they know they've made a massive mistake and now want the entire EU to fail and you've bought into the toxic propganda ... whereas Iceland and Switzerland aren't full of pathetic losers . and you're an immigrant not an expat .... .

[@sabby_Saturday]

I can totaly relate to you im planning on moving to lisbon soon

[@LangAmor]

Beautiful story!!

[@DagmarMetzler]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TalktheStreets]

Thanks for watching!

[@CynthiaAva]

Are you living in the city of Lisbon? I'm very interested in retiring to Portugal (Lisbon or Cascais) in the next few years. I found last time I was there the native Portuguese were not that friendly toward us--and a bit intolerant that we did not know the language. Although, we did try our best with all of the greetings, phrases, etc. We were polite, respectful. Maybe they are sick of the tourists and how many people from other places are moving to their country. I really do want to learn the language--or at least the basics before I visit again.

[@gossipswossips6041]

Hey thanks for sharing your experience

[@claireh1089]

Love your story

[@annea.s.7355]

My parents and I live abroad but we always go back during summer or winter back to sintra! Been a while bc of covid!

[@EU-PTJourney]

I loved this video, there are so many reasons here which I agree with as a fellow Londoner. Your story is truly inspiring and your content is helping many learners! :)

[@TalktheStreets]

Thank you Pri!!!! 🙌🏾

[@ronanxzy7670]

you are so right. London housing prices are ridiculous. realistically, i will never be able to afford a house in here or live on my own, so portugal always sounds like a better option.

[@TalktheStreets]

Yes I always lived with housemates and now its such a luxury for us to have a place to ourselves. Like I said I was lucky, I bought my apartment back in 2017 so prices were still kinda reasonable here then. Not so much now. But, your money does go a lot further here for sure!

[@ialeixo84]

Eu sou brasileiro, e o curioso do que você falou sobre perguntarem de onde você é, é que pra mim você poderia facilmente passar por brasileira ou até mesmo portuguesa.

[@stocksmarts_]

Hello! :) may i interview in my channel about living in portugal?

[@ericpereira2569]

Hi Liz, enjoyed your video on why you left Left London for Lisbon. Unfortunately Brexit has caused us ex-pats some problems regarding living in the EU. You are very fortunate and blessed that at least you are able to speak and teach Portuguese. I envy you. Keep up the good work because you are very good at it. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@paolagratsos6201]

Am moving to Estoril/Carcavelos area probs in June. My 30 yr old (!) daughter lives in Lisbon. I’m coming over with my 15 yr old daughter. I’m trying to work out an estimated living costs (excluding rent) but diet so as you seem really clued up, I’d LOVE some practical info like car stuff, energy bills and any hidden local tax etc things! I’m sure you’re so busy but would really appreciate and help!🙂Paola