MY FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO 🥳 - Why I left the UK for PORTUGAL

In this first video I tell my story, explaining a little about why I came to PORTUGAL from the UK, our journey to Portugal during a pandemic, our OFF-GRID PROPERTY IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL & why we want to be ON-GRID in the future, amongst other things.
I hope you get to know me a little in the process 😊 & please LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed it.
SUBSCRIBE if you want to see more!
Also SAY HI in the comments, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Ricky x
#firstyoutubevideo #portugal #offgrid

[@theindieprojects]

Brilliant first video! Excited to follow your KZbin journey 😁

[@LifebyLiving]

That comment means so much coming from you guys! ❤️ You're one of my biggest inspirations & reasons I'm living this life & documenting it on KZbin 😊

[@danaking9276]

I do believe I will ENJOY your channel. You are very easy to listen to. Pleasant voice! Wish you THE BEST!

[@milagrosrodriguez7670]

I wish you the best of luck on your new vlog and on your first video. They are a follower of The Indie Projects and now yours. Good luck and many blessings in your new project.

[@geillis8248]

@@LifebyLiving lol...

[@jimford9873]

Yep brilliant volg I follow a lot of French volgs yours is definitely up there so we'll done look forward to your journey thanks for sharing

[@lavignemorte]

This brought back memories of our experience when we decided to leave Ireland to move to France. In 2019 We fell in love with the first house we viewed after using a strict criteria to eliminate properties that didn't meet our needs. The purchase completed in early March 2020 and we returned to Ireland and one of then strictest lockdowns in Europe. It took almost two years before we were able to make the move. Enjoy the ride. I look forward to following your adventures.

[@Aethuviel]

May I ask why you left Ireland? 🙂 I'm Swedish, living in Norway and Ireland is one of the countries we are considering for some time, but the housing crisis is crazy and may make it impossible. Otherwise, (northern) Spain is most likely our goal, but they have other issues.

[@lavignemorte]

@Aethuviel Hi, there were a few reasons altogether. Although I have Irish nationality I was born in England and had spent half my life there. When we moved back to Ireland in 2014 we were never really accepted. Getting work is extremely difficult and salaries are dreadful even with 20 years of IT experience. The weather was also a huge factor because I have horses. 6 months of the year my horses lived in bog-like conditions and just managing them was getting tiresome. This is the west of Ireland so although beautiful it is wet, very wet. Another factor was also there was nowhere to ride horses apart from the road. They don't have any bridleways or accessible riding routes. Getting permission to ride in the government owned forests is impossible. Don't get me started on health care either. France had more to offer for our lifestyle.

[@Aethuviel]

@@lavignemorte Thank you, very useful information, and I'm glad you found a better place to live. 🙂

[@ColinGeddes-n8e]

@Aethuviel I'm wondering why would anyone want to leave Norway? I live in Scotland - but I fell in love with Norway in the 1980s (didn't find a way to get to stay there). Is it just that some of dream of living elsewhere - and some of us get to make it "over there" - perhaps - and maybe some of us don't! Good luck to everyone and a guid Ne'er fae bonnie Scotland... tae Norrowa o'er the faem: the ballad o Sir Patrick Spens

[@robertleigh559]

I watch all these "pioneer" vlogs fr Portugal and I think this one will be a beauty. Great attitude and good clear speech and organization. I'm 92, now retired in northern Florida USA, and I love to watch these life stories develop as I'm pretty much stuck at home. Good luck to you both and looking forward to getting to know you better as your adventure unfolds. t

[@elisabeterodrigues8054]

Sejam bem vindos a Portugal, que os vossos sonhos se criem na beleza dessa terra fertil. Very good 1st video congratelations

[@havasaladful]

For a new KZbinr you certainly know how to make a good clip - short, to the point, different angles, informative with no faffing about and so on. Cheers! I am dreaming of living in Portugal and you are an inspiration. Thank you!

[@PeggyLeeSebeni]

I'm always delighted to see how couples like yourselves strike out in brave new ways to both simplify their lives & expand their self-reliant. Portugal has suffered in the past from decreased population in the rural communities in favor of urban life &/or immigration to other countries in EAU & UK. On KZbin I follow several couples who have not only made a similar transaction from the UK to Portugal, but they are also rejuvenating abandoned properties & discovering a Homestead Agricultural lifestyle. I eagerly await your next vlog, & look forward to meet you mate & your trusted fur-baby. Blessings abundant to you all.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

What a delightful introduction to your wonderful channel! 😊 Thank you for sharing your lives in beautiful Portugal with us all. How exciting! 🤗 I'm a 64 year old man, born and raised in London, where I have lived my whole life. But strangely, I have never felt "British!" A big surprise was about to greet me! I very recently discovered I am of Portuguese origin and that I have an enormous amount of Portuguese ancestry. Interestingly, when I visited Portugal in 2018, I immediately felt at home therein. I'm of very limited means, and have a few significant health issues, but regardless, in late November 2023, I applied for Portuguese Citizenship through the Portuguese Sephardic Descent route. Having said that, in January, new, far more demanding laws were introduced in Portugal putting my application in jeopardy unfortunately. But let's see! Life has shown me to expect the unexpected! For such is this Mystery! Such is this utterly wondrous Mystery! 🤗 The very loveliest of blessings to you, your partner and your beautiful dog, today, each day forever and always.

[@moyaking8961]

Nice to meet you Ricky. Thank you to Bea and Theo for the introduction to your channel. Will you still be doing filming for them?

[@LifebyLiving]

Hi Moya, nice to meet you too! 😊 Yep I’ll still be filming with Theo & Bee & then working/documenting my journey in the evenings & weekends

[@moyaking8961]

@@LifebyLiving I'm a English expat living in Cyprus with similar temperatures to you. Looking forward to watching your videos. 😊

[@curjan1]

Hello from Canada! Looking forward to watching your channel. Best of luck in your future endeavours I love watching people jump out of the box to create new lives for themselves. Gives me the courage to get out and do it for myself

[@PeterEntwistle]

Incredible first video Ricky! Congratulations on the move to Portugal! Really looking forward to your future videos. I hope one day to make a similar move from the UK to southern Europe.

[@abcd.2317]

I've subscribed and watched your videos for a couple of months, but I'm now retracing my steps and watching the start of the channel. I find your videos very relaxing and in this busy, loud world they're an island of calmness.

[@this-is-now]

Oh we are totally here for it!!! Our neighbours are in the process of buying our house as well as we plan on moving to Peru. I really want to vlog our experience as well and your video has actually given me ideas on where to start. Thanks for sharing your bravery my brother, we are personally grateful for people like yourself ❤️

[@JoaoVianaRocha]

Bem-vindos! Hope all your projects and dreams can come true on this underrated country. I will stay tuned for more videos. All the best and keep motivated! Cheers

[@natashamason3328]

Hi. It’s nice to know a bit more about you after seeing you on Bee and Theo’s channel. I can’t wait to follow your journey too x

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Natasha 😊

[@maple2grace]

Hello Ricky! Love your first video and I can't wait to see your upcoming videos about your house/land project and your life here in Portugal! Welcome!!!

[@rickycarter471]

Having just come back from a couple of short breaks on the Algarve to escape the last (hopefully) of the Scottish winter months I could definitely see myself living between Scotland and Portugal! I’m 48 and felt have compelled to experience this for the last 10 years but not been in a position to do so up until possibly now. Good luck and thanks for the inspiration. Cheers Ricky from another Ricky.

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

I grew up in the UK. Now living in south Italy. My son and I have open debates on what motivates young people to such extreme choices . Lucking forward to understand, from somebody who Is directly experiencing, the barn Is beautiful, and so is your dog, wishing you and your girl friend all the best.

[@zantelion1052]

Ciao Patrizia, having lived in the south of Italy, I know what it’s like and cannot wait to get back there! I think younger people want a different way of living than what’s being offered to them now. Let me know what you think.

[@LifebyLiving]

Hi Patrizia! For us, we simply wanted a different pace of life & to live somewhere that felt safe. The UK is a hectic place & moves at a pace that I’ve always struggled to keep up with. I’m sure you understand having lived there yourself. Thanks for the kind words of support 😊

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

@@LifebyLiving To breath fresh air , to listen to the sound of nature, to touch the texture of stones, to express your creativity with friends,(we have seen your skills) I totally understand and am sure you will be happy. I have happy English chilhood memories, but could never live there now. Will follow your journey.

[@pamelaw7771]

This was an interesting process to hear as I am in the US. We share the same land projects! My husband and I just purchased land (4+acres) in West Virginia. It’s totally untouched but we have begun to build a wood kiln to dry the wood we will use to build our house. I’m very interested in your water and solar systems because those are our projects for the very near future. Thank you and I look forward to hearing more!

[@LifebyLiving]

Wow I’ve never met anyone who’s built their own wood kiln! Sounds interesting! I’ll be discussing water & solar in a few videos time 😎 Thanks for following Pamela 😊

[@gittanrudvall7697]

Very good first video! Good luck with everything!

[@Kara784]

I have been following you for quite a while but only came this this introductory video now. Delighted to have met you and even though I feel I know you all already! This introductory video of yours is an excellent one and thank you.

[@bluezauza]

Some tips from a Portuguese used to hot temperatures. Ice cubes in the water bowl ( I keep water bottles in the fridge for my dog), a big container with water for doggy to cool himself ( like a little private doggy pool) and wet towels for him to lay down will help your dog. Wet towels on your neck will also help lower the temperature of your body. Keep the house close ( doors and windows) and in the dark during the day and in the evening and early morning open the windows for the cool air to flow and refresh the house for the night. I understand that off-grid it's hard to have ice but right now with the heat it is your best investment. I loved your video.

[@LifebyLiving]

Hi Zauza! We have a freezer & create LOTS of ice everyday. It really is essential here! The wet towel is a good trick too for both us & the dog 😎

[@stevegideon5419]

Hello from Houston, Texas! My wife and I are stoked to follow your adventures!

[@Mike5S]

Thank you for this video! learning so much. We are hopefully buying some land around December time! These videos are really enjoyable to watch, thank you both.

[@L0ve_Liberty]

OMGOSH!! I remember this video being recommended to me... it was the first video I watched and haven't missed any since! Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers!!

[@theoboom363]

Hi Ricky, I never expected to find another man just as nice as Theo. Wish you guys lots of succes, greetings from another Theo.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Theo, that’s so kind. Wishing you lots of success & happiness too 🙂

[@susanpoland5919]

I agree. Wish I could find an older Guy. 16 very lonely years!

[@addiekeen7219]

Found your videos couple months ago. So catching up on all of them enjoy them immensely you two are great.❤️👍🙏🏻

[@troopertravelsadventures1229]

Best wishes on your journey and new adventure. As a US citizen we moved to one of the least populated states in search of the same type of journey back in 2016.

[@tracielatham8415]

I am here and excited to see what you guys do on your property. I live in the US, North Carolina to be specific. We just purchased 10 acres that we will eventually build a home on. For now we have a garden there and are enjoying all the delicious produce we are getting from the garden.

[@denislegault9864]

Great first video...I happen to watch your last one in Jan. 2023...now starting to watch your channel from the beginning you going to Portugal...and enjoy it and will look at as much of your videos until I get to present tim time...good luck on your venture and looking forward to see your channel and what you are doing with the place...I am from canada and an older retired guy and am interested in watch the many people coming to Portugal......take care and enjoy yourselves.

[@kohtime]

Great intro mate! 36/42 couple here… two kids 7/6 looking to move out into central Portugal from Manchester. Got about £60k to spend and hoping for somewhere with a few hectares and a a registered ruin… as far as I can see that’s the min I can get away with for a relatively unchallenged future. I worry with just lands we would be turfed out eventually. What’s your thoughts ? Would love to see it from the perspective of someone like yourself out there doing it. Cheers mate

[@LifebyLiving]

I think it depends on the area tbh. Some councils are more lenient than others. But I think you’re wise to find somewhere with a registered building & with a habitation license exemption certificate that states the building to be pre-1952. That way you know you’re legal & you’re protected. Wishing you & your family the best of luck! Thanks for the support 👍🏼

[@kohtime]

@@LifebyLiving thank you so much, I will be following closely… hopes were to get a ruin and “slowly” rebuild it while building “temporary” accommodation…. Do you see much hassle going this route? Is it likely people access your land to question you…. My hopes were as long as their was a “legal” right to be there ( pre 1951, hab exempt, registered) no one would have any motivation to see our ancillary buildings and question their use… I’d really appreciate your opinion on this

[@donnacosta5633]

I'm portuguese born & bred in Central Portugal and I can answer your questions. 1) The laws about the use of land are the same all over the country, but they are implemented by each municipality and some are more strict then others. Each property is different and the right to live on the property depends on several factors. If the property has a ruin that was used as a dweling and is REGISTERED at the Land Registry Office (Consevatoria) as "urban" it is more likely that you can get a licence to renovate the property to be a home. But there are exceptions... because of the high risk of wildfires, some municipalities may not allow the renovation of ruins that are surronded by forest or considered to be in high risk areas, even if they are registered as "urban". The idea is that they are responsible for people's safety. 2) The correct thing to do is to check with the local municipality (Camara Minicipal) what you can do and can't with a specific property. Ask the seller for a copy of the Caderneta Predial of the property and take it to the Camara with you, so that they can give you an answer for that specific property. 3) When you embark on the renovation of any property or ruin, you need to submit a professionally drawn plan to the Camara Municipal, and wait for approval. After approval (planning permission) you ask a "licença de obra" to start building within a timeframe (can be extended multiple times to several years). 4) After finishing your renovation, the camara sends inspectors to check that your renovation has been done to standard and signs off the papers for the all important "licença de habitacao" which is like the ID of the house. 5) The "licença de habitacao" gives you the right to use the house for habitation, for yourself, to rent out, or to sell it as habitation. If you renovate without any approval you cannot sell it and might have to demolish any work already done on top of a heavy fine. 6) Officals will inspect your property at different times: the architect will photograph the land as it is and submit photos with drawings of planned renovation. The council will check the architect's drawings and will make a topographical survey (compulsory, I think). The architect will inspect throughout the works. The council inspectors will visit at least twice, more if they are not happy with what's going on. 7) You may be able to get permission to live in a campervan, tent, or mobile structure if you are doing the work yourself and need to be on site, but that permission is only temporay till your renovation is done. 8) Do not start any renovation work without permission, it could end up a very costly mistake. 9) Portuguese people are very friendly towards newcomers, but they are also very curious. If you don't follow the rules they'll report you. 10) People will say things like, so and so have had no problems... YET... Some Camaras are not very strict at the begining because they know they can apply higher fines to advanced illegal work later. Win, win for them! Portuguese planning laws are similar to UK's. If you can't do something in the UK you probably can't do it in Portugal either. Better be legal and avoid a lot of stress.

[@donnacosta5633]

Suggestion: With £60k you can afford a well located property with an habitable house and some land to grow vegetables, something like 2,000 to 3,000 sq meters. You'd be able to grow enough for a family in such area if you've got plenty of water. WATER is far more important than a big area. Look up "Girl Meets Farm" to see what type of property I mean. There is a lot of abandoned land everywhere in Portugal and should you want / need to farm more, or graze animals, you could ask any owner near you to farm on their land for... FREE! Most would be very glad to have their property maintained at no cost to them.

[@kohtime]

@@donnacosta5633 ty for your well thought out response. I have to query a few things. Isn’t it true that ruin pre 1951 does not require a habitation licence at all? The fact I can go out now and buy a “illegal” non registered building seems to show that a property CAN be sold whether it legal or not. I understand it may not be able to be sold as “a home” and cannot be mortgaged but still they are for sale. My belief was that the building HAS to be registered but it does not have to be previously designated as urban if pre 1951. I also see may others, often in prominent positions completing works themselves that would mean they would not get the habitation licence issued as they are not Portuguese registered builders. I am a builder myself so wouldn’t be needing to hire outside workers. In all honesty Donna I can buy a ruin with that much land in the north of the uk so it doesn’t seem feasible that for 60k gbp all I can have is 3000 sq m in Portugal. I don’t want a “habitable” home as I want a project for myself but importantly want more land. You also say close to people… I think sometimes Portuguese have a different impression of what we want… I live currently surrounded left right and center with people I don’t know and don’t want to live on their lap… we want somewhat isolation from others.

[@wandarivera2850]

Hola desde Puerto Rico les deseo mucho éxito en su magnífico proyecto y en su nuevo canal de KZbin. Creo que tienes mucho Carisma para los que escuchan tu voz de paz ahora lo estás descubriendo. Eso es un don, un regalo que recibiste de Dios. Éxito, estaremos atentos a tus vídeos de y desde Portugal.

[@pattibee6000]

So wonderful you just joined KZbin in July and a tiny 5 weeks later you have 22K subscribers. Good on you Bud !!!

[@derpilocks9590]

Enjoyed your video. I haved lived in Ecuador almost 20 years and enjoy watching others experience life in other countries.

[@willaputney3947]

THIS IS SO GREAT TO HAVE ANOTHER FAMILY MOVING TO PORTUGAL, I WILL FOLLOW ALONG AS YOU CREATE YOUR HOMESTEAD

[@gunvormagarity-groves8005]

A lovely first video. Wish you all the good luck, in this new chapter of your lives! Looking forward to your next video.

[@samandjanesbubble3354]

Welcome to you tube looking forward to seeing you grow and enjoy your adventure unfold

[@neilgillam9919]

we are in bournemouth and just about to start this journey. we are in the process of buying a ruin north of loule and going for a second viewing at the end of this month. june 2024. thank you for inspiring us with this first video.

[@miraclemorning5756]

Hey Ricky! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story about how you ended up in pretty Portugal! I'm Australian and my boyfriend Dutch and we are very excited to consider a similar lifestyle in the future. Looking forward to hearing your challenges and successes to learn from your experience. Keep smiling, wiggling and enjoy your adventure! Linda and Bobby

[@milliebanks7209]

Hello Rick! Found your channel and after watching three I subscribed! I love the attitude and energy you both have and put into your homestead. I wish y'all much luck and look forward to seeing more videos. By the way, excellent presentation! Nothing wrong with your delivery Millie in Mississippi, USA

[@interestedobserver9352]

Looking forward to following your adventure and glad to see support from Indie Projects..love their channel as well. You should be very encouraged by the number of subscribers and comments with your first video! Congratulations 👏

[@helenasantos957]

Hi from a Portuguese living in Ireland and hoping to return home next year. When I return to Portugal next year I will be living in my old renovated farmhouse! Am renovating in fits and starts from afar... I will be very interested to see how you solve certain problems which I will almost certainly have to solve too! So good luck, I will be tuning in!

[@mimihb3211]

This is an excellent first video. So happy to see you guys living your dream. Portugal is a beautiful and friendly place to live. Enjoy every minute of your new lifes. Can't way to see more!

[@educationiskeytoallthings6976]

My name is Penny Jones, I live in the Heart of America. I envy you so much, when I was younger, I always wanted to do something like this. I used to do all sorts of renovating ideas everywhere I lived. So, I would never know or be brave enough to tackle this type of move. So I am going to live through you now that I am too old now for this kind of venture. I love it! So nice meeting you. I can't wait to meet your wife.

[@debrandw246]

I absolutely love your channel. I tried to leave comment for your last video but could not find a contact area. I love your Little Poppy and Ted. Please continue your videos. You are a natural. Thank you so much.

[@iriswalzak615]

Yes, interesting!! Your story is educational for me. My mind is following a similar path to what you're already living❤

[@Viaggistefano]

Bravi !! State realizzando i vostri sogni ! Auguri e ...buona vita !

[@janicegame2372]

So pleased to meet you both and dog, we are too old now to be able to have a project like this, but will enjoy watching your progress!!

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks for following Janice! Lovely to meet you too 😊

[@stevenprice776]

My wife & I just stumbled upon your channel this morning . We are currently living in the USA & we've been considering retiring in Portugal. We've subscribed to your channel this morning and are looking forward to your next video . Thanks Ricky . Love & Best Wishes! Steven

[@matheusbadico]

Tks for share your life and your journey, i leave Brazil in 2017 to living in Portugal if my wife and i love it!

[@danimorais9699]

GO for it!!! I wish you all the luck in the world for all the upcoming projects!!! And welcome to this beautiful country! Subscribed☺

[@shaktirising3854]

Hi Ricky! Great move... we did the same and went to the beautifull Romenia last year july.... Espescially in c crazytimes, i feel this is the ultimate solution. I was stunned to feel that i want to never get back.... every day nature is so.... ecstatic. Love to follow your growing....

[@suevanderende8014]

Loved watching your first video! Very interesting, am looking forward to the next one!

[@jillyd2807]

You had me interested straight off. Subscribed. I’m in the UK near Croydon. Film making skills look good to me. Looking forward to your next video!! 👏👏👏 Lovely dog 🐶

[@GrantWRay]

Ricky - thank you for sharing your story with us thus far. Oh and as someone with an MFA in Photography your video and cinematography skills are already on point. Keep up the great work and cant wait to see where your journey goes from here.

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Grant! That comment means a lot. Really appreciate it 👍🏼

[@lordafortyfour2917]

Hello from Hervey Bay Queensland Australia Looking forward to following your journey to a newer and better lifestyle I wish you both well with this project

[@iainthomson8327]

Good luck. Looking forward to seeing it all unfold 👍🏼

[@joycedykes5364]

Wishing you lots of happiness on your Portuguese adventure. We look forward to following your journey.

[@hilarylovelace8778]

Great opening vlog, wishing you good luck on your journey all the way from the Caribbean Islands. 👍🏾🇹🇹

[@junebeuckx6831]

Can't wait to see your journey. You made the video keep my attention, well done.

[@lynettehaupt6506]

Well done brave couple. I will definitely be following you. Good luck with your projects. Enjoy every minute of your labours.

[@kamcheng120]

Excellent intro video! Keep up the good work and kudos to you for making the leap of faith 😃

[@bernardhuneault7805]

Look forward to the journey. Bernie from Canada and follower of several channels from Portugal.

[@simonevashti9511]

Like your first video well done, and what an adventure you are having. I will certainly pop in and see how you are going. I wish you all the very best. 🙂👍

[@brigittesiegenthaler-ritsc3516]

So nice, interresting and friendly… Your first video is so good, it seams as You never have done something else before… I saw this video after the video with Poppy, still touched about Your resque… Greetings from switzerland… Brigitte🐕🇨🇭❣️

[@TofferJ-UK]

I look forward to your journey, great first video! Well done matey👍 🇬🇧

[@dobstaable]

Great choice, go on your adventure while your young and able. Best of luck. Just found your channel today. Heading back to start on Day one.

[@elizabethtoet1113]

Welcome to the world of you tube videos from Portugal. Thanks for letting us come on your journey , many of us will look forward to that.

[@tamandaflynn6090]

My mum and step dad live in castanheira de Pera. I totally see why you chose Portugal, and hope you'll be very happy there.

[@theFury1111]

Hi.... myself and my young family are desperate to get out of the UK. We have a few properties we are trying to sell before the crash hits properly and watching your videos. Keep them up.

[@MaranathaSDAHomestead]

Nice video well done for taking the plunge into into freedom God bless you both on the journey.

[@catherinelogan3255]

Glad to follow you Ricky, im a Bea and Theo fan, now I have a new channel to watch. Best of luck I look forward to your videos.

[@amt17]

Hello from Nova Scotia Canada! Really enjoyed your introductory video and look forward to following along in future!

[@eliassideways2032]

Seriously impressed by the confidence and excellent quality for a first video! 👏

[@LifebyLiving]

Thanks Elias! I feel pretty uncomfortable in front of the camera so I really appreciate your kind comment 🙂

[@eliassideways2032]

@@LifebyLiving doesn't come across like that at all! 😊 To me it seems very natural.

[@fabienne8373]

Can't wait for the next video

[@AnaFastlove]

Subscribed! “Bem-vindos a Portugal” (welcome do Portugal). I found your video by accident. Thank you for choosing Portugal; you’re going to love it here, I do (I’m Portuguese btw). I have already learned something from your video: I had no clue you could take your car with you on a train through the Eurotunnel!! Lol I can’t wait to see your next videos specially the one you’re going to give us a tour of your new place. I wish you the best luck and I hope you’re here to stay. “Até já.”

[@LifebyLiving]

Muito obrigado for your kind comment Ana! 😊 We already love it here. Can't imagine leaving ❤️

[@martieflagg4671]

Ted's a beautiful doggie and seems to have a happy temperament. Subscribed. Look forward to seeing your progress!

[@christine3358]

Looking forward to your videos! Best of luck with your channel

[@NB-gk5rx]

it's all been said already in the comments below 😇 but I too have enjoyed the video and if you wouldn't have said it was the first I would not have noticed it. It's fast enough, good shots, good information and entertaining keep it up! I'm very interested to see what you guys are doing. Me, I'm Dutch and looking for a property in France. Just like you said: viewings and more viewings and most of it doesn't meet the needs 🤣. But it will come...just like you guys wanted a piece of peace ☮️ Good luck with all the adventures! I'm very interested to see more. -9-

[@darwinsfish]

Very interesting- found you via Living the Skye Life, loving the escape from the treadmill. Subscribed.

[@jonlilley2832]

Congratulations on your move to Portugal! I want to move to Italy from the USA, but we'll see how that goes. I'm very curious to see what you decide to do and how you go about it. Good luck on your endeavors and I'll look forward to seeing what happens.

[@Britbabe53]

Watched the last, now the first, now to tackle all those in between! Cheers from Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC!

[@cjohnson4342]

Great videos and so happy for you both. We are doing the same thing, again but at your parents age. We wish you the best!

[@lawrencelaurent4344]

Very interesting first video.. congratulations 👏 looking forward to view the future videos..

[@tonyvanaarle6515]

Great that you share your adventure in Portugal. Also thinking of moving out of the Netherlands but don't know where yet.

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

Your channel just popped up in my feed.... looking forward to our future videos.... have been recently looking at Portugal as another serious relocation option... Warm regards Randolph

[@ironian24]

Excellent first video, look forward to seeing you progress there. Uk is getting evermore expensive, so much so it will soon be cheaper to move to Norway. You will have to let us all know what the prices are like over there.

[@lindarossouw5052]

Love your idea! Good luck to you! Follow your dreams from South Africa!

[@scottdimbleby71]

Great first video, looking forward to seeing you guys next time 😄

[@legrandeileen4863]

Hi Ricky, looking forward to following you both.

[@annetteclarke8502]

This was great for your first video and I'm looking forward to your next one so interesting.

[@lynmaxwell1256]

Congratulations Ricky! You presented yourself very well and you were very informative about your plans Enjoy your journey.. Lyn & Owen Australia

[@clementinechristenson]

watched you pop your roof off and now backtracking to watch from beginning and subscribing...I almost made it to live in Spain but at the last moment something went wrong and I decided as I then lost my house Id picked out to come back and chose Devon I hadn't realised we had two more years...oh well... Im working full time now and Ill watch your videos and live vicariously through them you are much younger than me and I was doing it all alone.. so I took it as a sign from the universe and then covid hit and I realised yes as Im 62 I needed to be in England... yours is the life I was planning though with an on grid house... with land and a luscious pool Surprisingly Devon runner out pretty amazing but my heart is a bit off grid... good 1st video.:) (subscribing)

[@davidmelvin3769]

Dave here from Toronto... interested in your trajectory and looking forward to you improving your mason's skills.

[@goelewellens9187]

Love what you are doing. Good luck with your channel!

[@cdh2328]

Watching from Canada. Looks like you found a gem. Looking forward to seeing how you progress.

[@caroline_guimaraes_889]

Hi, Ricky! Just found this video and this channel! I'm looking forward to the next one!! This is also one of my dreams... I've been living in Portugal, in Porto, for the past 5 years now and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy the countryside with a little yard with flowers, a backyard so I can enjoy the sunny days with my girlfriend, my dog and my cat hahaha I truly wish all the best for you and your lovely family!

[@lindayaya59]

Excited to hear your story. Very exciting. I love the indie project too. Can't wait to see the house your gonna renovate. I'm linda from ohio, u.s.a.

[@fdmello]

I stumbled across your KZbin channel and am so glad I did. I'm a Canadian approaching retirement and seriously considering moving to Portugal. I'm looking forward to watching and learning from your experiences.

[@heatherbruce4496]

Look forward to seeing how you get on and wish you luck

[@stevejanek8072]

Hey man, great job on your 1st post! Looking forward to viewing all your adventures. Liked & subscribed!