Never To Old To Do It! Moving Abroad in Your Golden Years | Madeira Portugal |

Dotty is proving to us all that age is just a number. If you are thinking about moving abroad but are worried you are too old or that you can not make this kind of change by yourself. Then you need to meet Dotty. She is here to prove to you that since she has once again hit the age of 40 you are never too old to follow your dreams. (if you really want to know her age, think mid 70's and amazing)
She has created the second part of her retirement here on the Island of Madeira in Portugal. Come on! Let's go. It'll Be fun!
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About us: We are from the USA and have moved to the beautiful Island of Madeira in Portugal. We are very grateful to have this opportunity. We have put together this channel to talk about our journey. We hope to help you with yours.
Have you ever thought about giving up on the American Dream? Well we finally decided to do just that. We chose to downsize our life into one we could afford in retirement. And that has taken us across the world.
Are you thinking about moving abroad, becoming expats or immigrating? Or maybe you are moving to Portugal or Madeira Portugal. Each week we talk about our journey to retirement, in moving to Portugal, moving to the Island of Madeira and our new experiences. We also answer questions from our viewers!
In case you do not know, the Madeira Islands are in the Atlantic Ocean about 325 miles west of Morocco and 625 SW of Lisbon.
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[@ItllBeFun]

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[@santos181271]

dear ItllBeFun I'm another member of your channel I'm going to endify myself I'm Portuguese from the island of Madeira... Council of Ponta do Sol Sitio Canhas , but at the moment I've been living in England City of London for 22 years I just have to thank you and other Americans and other nationalities for choosing the island of Madeira to live, as we all know that changing country is not easy, different languages and cultures, but when we have a goal we have to know how to deal with it the changes in our lives. in reality it is not easy, we just need to go ahead and believe that we are going to make our dreams come true ---eu duarte santos -- you can call me santos very year go to madeira island to visit may parents and friends and at the same time walk around the island in the mountains and levadas walking and camping I would like to talk to you in a coffe or another place when I visit the island in July and August if you agree we will go into more details

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Santos, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. And for your kind words. Look us up when you come next Summer. Obrigado Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@gardeningwithleslieandalan1544]

Good Job Wolf! Can't wait for the new computer.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Gardening, Obrigado

[@LivingWalks]

Thanks for another good insight our lovely friends! Look forward to seeing you shortly. Thank you too Dotty for sharing your experience, and happy birthday, hope to say hello to you someday.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Living Walks, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 We'll see you soon. We tell Dotty you wished her well. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@anamaria2053]

Helpful story. Cute dog. She’s the first Madeira transplant I’ve heard say that a car is “absolutely” necessary. Another consideration. I’d love to hear from a single woman who has purchased a home. Thank you!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Ana Maria, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. When we meet a single lady who has, we will. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@lifehealthcoaches5422]

Fabulous job Dotty! Thanks for sharing! We are glad Lacy made it through.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Life, Obrigado

[@jeffward4343]

another great video miss you dotty!!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Jeff, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@ericbuckner8182]

Thank you Dotti

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Eric, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@leslieplantlady]

We didn't tell you about the new restaurant Sushi Bites! We really like it and recommend it.

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado

[@ArtHealsTheSoul]

Hi guys I’m currently living in BC Canada but I am a Swiss citizen as well,as I immigrated to Canada 25 years ago via marriage,and raising our family here. But because of the weather, freezing and long winters and now fires 🔥 almost every summer I was researching to move back to Europe especially to a warmer country in Europe.Which brought me to Portugal because of all the pros that we all appreciated. I was really loving all the videos and blogs about Madeira and decided to tack a vacation trip to the island.Two years later after the world was some what back to normal I went last month for a week,while in Switzerland visiting my mother. I was very surprised how touristy it is ,yes I know it was high season but I heard that from other people visiting during other times of the year. Also found it very noisy and densely populated ! 1st Question : When you were researching places to move to why didn’t you consider living on the mainland of Portugal? 2nd Question don’t you find Madeira very touristy,noisy and over populated, especially Funchal? I would love your perspective an this. Thanks 🙏 from BC Canada.

[@admindesk2760]

Hello and if I can add one viewers humble opinion, I think you're onto something. I've lived in Hawaii, Key West, the Caribbean, with seasonal residences on the Vineyard and Bar Harbour. Islands are indeed special places and tourists find them. I do worry that Madeira has been discovered. How do they maintain the local culture when swarms of outsiders move in? It's a difficult balance at best. In time, unless something is done, it will become "Paradise Lost." And please don't shoot the messenger 🙂

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Natalie, We did consider mainland Portugal. We also looked at Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica. We have videos discussing our details here are the links in case you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3mypYpsl7CIb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKqWfnRvaNdqrNk We live on the edge of Funchal and tend to love the North side of the Island. We feel there is someplace for everyone and we each must figure out what is best for ourselves. We recommend that as you are searching for your next place to do scouting trips. It sounds like you are doing this and will therefore find a place you love! Let us know where you end up! Have a great day Leslie

[@admindesk2760]

While on a tear about islands I neglected to mention the one we're living on currently--- the island of Manhattan!!! An island that recently saw an end to its "Golden Age" only to descend into a dystopian nightmare of disfunction, depravity and utter lawlessness. For centuries it was a city that welcomed everyone but these days. diversity, hate and a lack of common respect for decency has brought about societal breakdown. It's a fate I pray Madeira avoids. A culture it seems, needs to agree on on certain values for it to flourish.

[@dougb100]

As a newly married couple my wife & I moved from the NE of England to Vancouver Island where we still reside today 50+ years later, I guess you could say your never too young!

[@ItllBeFun]

You have a thing for islands.

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

I am so looking forward to going to Madeira Island,.Hopefully in another 3 to 4 years. I actually think I will buy a Vespa scooter, I don"t think I need a car. I am originally from The Netherlands and I am used to small roads. It will be not so hard I think for me to get around on a Vespa. I am 72 right now, when I will move I will be 77, still, I think I can do it. (hopefully) 🤩. In the meantime, I will follow your video's on the foot so to say. Thanks again Alan and Leslie and Wolf for another fine video.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Bernadette, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Sounds like a good plan. Too bad you can not come now and not wait. Good luck on your journey. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@ItllBeFun]

We hope you will subscribe to our channel today! If you are already part of our crew. Thank you very much! We truly appreciate it!

[@Megnartgorsuch]

Hi Grandpa No! -Bailey🙂❤

[@admindesk2760]

We have been missing the three of you! Happy Hours have become a bit predictable without your cinematic gifts of joy, humor, wisdom and beauty. We hope you'll return to the KZbin airwaves soon! 🍻 Cheers!!!

[@therocknrollcook]

Excellent info and views !(You’re very diplomatic about the guests stated age) x

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá therocknrollcook, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Who am I to judge 🤔 Alan

[@madeirauntold]

Great video, we love Dotty.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Guys, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 We love her, too. And we love you two! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@sheilajoseph9953]

I love Madeira, have visited twice, but in the first visit knew it was the place for me to retire to.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Sheila, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. We felt the same way. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@lucianaperez6690]

Hi there! Glad Dotty found her happy place! I also liked very much her idea of getting a book to remember the names of all her new friends. Her little dog is so cute!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Luciana, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. They are both cute! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@lucianaperez6690]

@@ItllBeFun Indeed you are! I am not entirely sure but it seems that the paper work etc for bringing a dog to a EU country is more or less the same for the member countries. If so, I remember that in Spain we had our dog registered and every year the local vet would stamp his vaccine card (actually it was more like a passport that contained his micro chip number), and as long as he never had an overdue shot he could travel back and forth without all the paperwork hassle. Might be worth checking that. Also if the dog is registered in the city hall they take care of him when he deceases.

[@niratlasvegas]

Another great video!! Thank you for sharing.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Nirat S Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@gwenevans8687]

Happy Birthday Dottie🎉🎈🎁

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Gwen, Thank you for you kinds wishes. We will let Dotty know. Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@serpenth616]

Nice, Jardim de Santa Luzia. I live across the street 😄

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Ser Penth, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 That's a great little park. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@villagemedialab]

I would love to see a video interview of your son, and get a youngster perspective of Madeira

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Fábio, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Good suggestion I'll discuss with the team. Obrigado, Alan

[@bluredwhitesishkebab]

Nice and relaxing music

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Mircea, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@nathalienurse3336]

Another fascinating video. Dottie is a brave woman who has a list for life BRAVO for her. Thanks for showing us how we can really enjoy our retirement……..🤗🇨🇦

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Nathalie, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Dotty is awesome Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mariahohalloran9423]

Great video! Love watching wolf's cinematography skills grow with each video. Keep up the good work you guys!!👍🙂

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Mariah, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for your kind words to Wolf. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@cleaningtime8156]

Absolutely great Video as always thanks Alan for sharing.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Cleaning Time, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado, Alan and Leslie

[@lauras8674]

Loved the video! So beautiful there! Your content is always helpful! 😊

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Laura S, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@dmatmor]

Watched some of your videos & others on this beautiful place. Am now here for 2 weeks ending on the 29th. As much as it’s so beautiful and not too expensive I wonder how /if retirees manage to walk the pavements on this hilly space …? Unless you live in a rare flat space here… I didn’t here anyone mention that. I walk my dog daily for quite a bit , and here I’m just out of breath in short time.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Doron, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. The more you walk, the easier it gets. We knew coming here required lots of exercise. Funchal is very walkable. You learn to pace yourself. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@angelap.8856]

How lovely to see people pursuing their dreams no matter what their age is but especially as a mature person the challenges are enormous. Well done Dotti👏. And also to you Alan and Lesley ! You are both amazing and doing a great job as a family to share your journey and informative content.I’ve been watching your videos for a while.What can I say , you can take a girl out of Madeira but you can’t take Madeira out of a girl 😅. Enjoy your journey and if I bump into you on my visits I will come say Hi!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Angela P. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for your kind words of encouragement ❤ Maybe we will see you sometime. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@desertdweller8520]

Woohoo! I'm getting excited again! I look forward to be part of the community. D7 Visa paperwork will be finalized with Ei this week! VFS on 9/28. These videos are very helpful.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá DesertDweller, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Your time is very close now. And a slot in reserved in our community. Thanks for your kind words. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@doraioja7798]

It’ll Be Fun, thank you for another informative video. Alan and the team, I like a lot the structure of your production; you are so fortunate to have the most perfect voice for the narration. Just wondering, what is the story with the narrow water channels that seem to be all over the place in Madeira?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Dora, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Thanks for your kind words. As to your question about water channels, they are called Levada. Construction building them started shortly after the island was discovered. There are almost 2200 km In total of them, and were built to move water from the wetter northern areas to the dryer south for irrigation and other uses. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

Hello! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from a Portuguese ❤️

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Viagens, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

@@ItllBeFun thank you ❤️

[@courtcomposer]

Great video Alan. Thanks! I am planning to visit this Summer or next Spring.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Josef, Thanks for the continued support of our channel 😀. Enjoy your journey. Alan

[@admindesk2760]

Thank you!!! Thank you for showing that it's not all sunshine and lollipops. I do think its an especially American perspective to want the freedom that comes with an automobile. I'd probably want one as well. As for pets, ours were micro-chipped for commuting to Amsterdam and believe me, there are bureaucrats that take all this red tape seriously. On a lighter note, we replayed Leslie's "twirl" a number of times. Now there's a lady who's light on her feet. Serena Williams ain't got nothing on that twirl. Yep, that's right.

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Admin Desk, You would have to bring up the twirl. That was Wolf's doing. On another note most Americans can not even imagine life without a car. Other than a few big cities we really do not have great public transportation. So we never learn to use it either. Whenever people ask about pets we tend to tell them that in a way it is harder to get all the documents, doctors appointments and stuff than getting our VISAS together. Love the run on sentence! We got our mic!!! Thanks! Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@admindesk2760]

@@ItllBeFun LOVE. THE. TWIRL. Your Wolf is a directorial GENIUS!!!

[@ItllBeFun]

Don't tell him!

[@markrodgers9527]

Nice to meet you Doty! Another awesome video Allen. Thank you. Is Dotys smart car powerful enough to get up all those hills in Madeira? For that matter are there any roads your VW struggle?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Mark Rodgers, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀. She loves her car, and it gets her around find. I knew my 52 year old car was underpowered when I brought it from USA. Yes, there are a few nasty, steep hills here, and a few require 1st gear and patience. But, it gets the job done fine. Obrigado Alan

[@elizabetesousa174]

😘❤️🌹

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Elisabete, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@elenasekmedina3708]

It is a nice video and a nice city. I just have a feeling that it is look alike a ghost city- where the people?

[@ItllBeFun]

Elena, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Back to school time. And this area is mainly locals, not tourists. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@desertdweller8520]

Best wishes to Dottie.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá DesertDweller, Absolutely will do. Thanks Alan

[@tmiraweinberg-aelion6664]

That's very nice.but what about health insurance. I heard you cannot do it after 74 years old

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Tmira, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Here's the link to our health insurance video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4bNn5SCa7h_l7M Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@alangorsuch6508]

You know you are in trouble when you don't hit like on your own video.

[@ItllBeFun]

Yep

[@itsthegoodstuff]

Dog bite hospital cost 'reasonable'. Can you mention actual prices when talking about stuff. Her 'reasonable' might not be my 'reasonable'. $50 or $500 or $5000 would be numbers some of us have in our mind when we hear that term. Same for other stuff too. Just throw out an actual number. We can do the math to our local currency. I know sometimes prices 'age' so $100 in 2022 might sound weird by someone watching in 2027 but I think we all can still make the relative connection.

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola DG Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Here is the video that talks about the hospital care for Dotty. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3OyeHV6g7popdE Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@killerqueen1148]

Retired at 40????? mmmmkay.. looks a bit older .Why not share her real age...she should be proud of that!!

[@ItllBeFun]

Thanks you for watching and supporting our channel. Have a great day!

[@yolandatubin8126]

No disrespect but you got Dottie’s age wrong she is not 40. Can you share her real age as I think it’s important to show as your title says never too old….40 is not old!

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Yolanda, Dotty is as young or old as she wants to be. And it is not nice to ask a lady's age. However, she is in her 70's. I hope that helps you with your journey. Have a great day Leslie

[@yolandatubin8126]

@@ItllBeFun you we’re the one who mentioned age so I think it’s fair play to ask her correct age.

[@yolandatubin8126]

@@UnCannyValley67 25

[@yolandatubin8126]

@@UnCannyValley67 not as daft as you…I respectfully asked question which has nothing to do with you. So jog on…

[@ericbuckner8182]

@@yolandatubin8126 yolanda my dear, your forgiven. But i think you stepped into that one a little. If something is “ obvious “ then why ask . Dont be such a fault finder .