Visit Portugal: 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Portugal

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The Best & Worst of Visiting Portugal
Hate #1. The Eating Times: Portuguese restaurants close their kitchens from 3PM until 7 or 8PM each day. That means if you get peckish for Porco Preto or salivating for Sardines at 5 or 6PM you are out of luck. You can get small snacks and the fast food joints are open, but the traditional fair is not available. This will really upset you traveling while you are in Portugal especially if you have kids with early bed times.
Hate#2. Paying for Bread and Olives: This is just an annoyance you may notice on paying your bill at a restaurant. The tasty looking bread, olives, BUTTER, sardine paste, cheese, ham, etc You have to pay for each of them separately. Yes, that means that pad of butter your dad wants to eat costs him something more. And if you are looking at the cheese and ham realize that they will cost more than your actual meal.
Hate#3. Drug Dealers in Lisbon: This is something even the locales hate. Drug dealers on the pedestrian streets and in the bar districts asking everyone and anyone to buy hashish or worse. They come up regardless of the time of day or people you are with. I have been asked for drugs while I was pushing my son around in his stroller (he was 3 at the time), and my mom (grandma) was offered drugs as well. Just say no and be forceful with it as they will follow you and ask you again and again.
Hate #4. Portuguese Drivers: My Portuguese friends like to tell me there is a little rally driver in each Portuguese. The problem is that means the roads are quite dangerous and that includes the sidewalk. Walk around Porto or Lisbon and you will see. Especially scary for parents with small children.
Hate # 5. Service: Now, not all service is bad in Portugal, if you find a family run restaurant (tasca) or store you will be pleasantly surprised. But the chain stores and restaurants have service that will turn you off of shopping. So, be prepared. The minimum wage is only about 450 euros per month, so that may explain a bit.
And then there are things you will love about Portugal.
Love #1. It is Cheap!! Comparing to any other western and some eastern European countries Portugal is extremely affordable. Whether it is eating out, public transport or drinking your wallet will love your visit to Portugal almost as much as you will!
Love #2. Wine and Food. Portuguese wine is amazing and affordable, if you want to learn how to love wine Portugal has them all, great reds and whites, their green wine (young white) is to die for and of course the world famous Port Wine from Porto. The food here is great as well, whether it is the great selection of seafood or pork or sweets Portuguese food is dang tasty!
Love #3. Nice People: Portugal has amazing people and when you get to know them they become even more affable and friendly. They will invite you to their home or even their grandmas village just to show you a good time in their country. They will let you know the best restaurants and are glad to share. Amazing people.
Love #4. They Speak English. Portuguese are great at English, not only do a majority of the youth (under 40) speak it, they speak it well. And even over 40 you will find a lot of older people that tourist will be in contact with will speak at least workable English. This is helpful regardless of where you are from as English is the international language.
Love #5. The Country. You will love the sites, the history, the everything about Portugal. There is so much to see and do and I just do not have enough space here to write or time on video to explain, but believe me whether it is surfing in Sagres, hiking in the Serra da Estrela, Celebrating Santos in Lisbon, Portugal will be a great trip you will remember forever.
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[@samirods]

I'm portuguese, and I agree for the most part. BUT: The video is 5 years old now and... Times have changed, for the BETTER! Hate #3: It's better, the police solved that problem in most places; Hate #4: Portuguese drivers are now MUCH better: police and regulations improved. We have much better traffic now, and the mortality rates are much lower now. HATE #5: AVOID tourist cafes, the tourist restaurants, or the big international chains (like McDonalds). PREFER the traditional small shops, go for the places where the locals go. You will have better service. Be welcome!

[@preetkamli4041]

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[@clarkewebb4757]

Sam Rodrigues i

[@nelsonkaiowa4347]

They still drive like mad compaired to many other European countries and people will almost shit themselves in taxis. And now you have tuktuks all over the place to join the madness and pollution.

[@woltersworld]

I loved living in Portugal, 5 great years there. Glad to hear you liked the video too! thanks for watching and commenting! abraco!

[@woltersworld]

@MrSkaramanga Well, I did not mention striking all the time like in Greece ;) though i am planning on a greece trip this summer to film so watch for those and the loves and hates about greece are a bit different (though the crazy drivers will make a come back :) thanks for watching and commenting

[@___David__]

I have good news for you (and anyone reading this): 1 - You don't have to pay for the bread etc IF you don't eat it. And you can ask the waiter to take those back because you don't want them. Most of us nationals do eat those things before the meal that's why they bring to everyone. If you don't eat anything and they try to charge you for it, complain and they'll correct the bill. 2 - Drug dealers have almost entirely disappeared now, as the Government started to act precisely to improve the tourism quality. The only time where you may encounter them is at night in the old part of Lisbon and Porto where the bars and nightclubs are but that you'll find in every European country anyway. 3 - Employees at fast food restaurants and major chain stores are rude. And you pointed out the precise reason: they're miserable in their jobs. However, honestly, if you're a tourist and you go eat at McDonalds or BurgerKing, well that's your problem lol That said, there is a significant difference between the service in the South and in the North of the country. In the North of Portugal waiters etc are way way more friendly, even in small bigger restaurants. So the trick is to try to stay away from fast food and big restaurants. You'll get great service that way and in the North, going to a small restaurant you'll be treated as if you were part of the owners family. That's something tourists generally greatly appreciate. I, as a Portuguese though, hate it. lol I won't comment on eating times because that's really a cultural thing. We have times for eating. Still, it's not THAT bad. In Vienna, for example, everything is closed by 8:30pm. And as for the driving...yeah we do suffer from the Fittipaldi-syndrome. Still, again...not as bad as in Italy. We do tend to speed though. Now for the bad news: Forget the "cheap". We're living with Northern prices here now. Things in Germany are actually CHEAPER than they are in Portugal. Mainly because VAT here is now 23% as opposed to 19% in Germany. But also because of increasing Government taxes.

[@dalielsalvador6548]

the drug dealers are still there

[@lusoverse8710]

Yeah you'll get offered cannabis in some of the more touristy areas of Lisbon, but in my experience they push off if you firmly tell them to. Usually a firm "não!" does the trick. Portugal has decriminalised drugs (at least small amounts) so the dealers take advantage of this for any mug who might believe that what they're selling is the real thing.

[@abeirabaixa]

These "false-drug" dealling in Lisbon goes back at least to the 1980's... long before any drug decriminalization... I was a teen at that time and it happened to me... As you say, a clear "No" was enough.

[@lusoverse8710]

Those guys are still an irritation for the tourists though. I live in Portugal (near Coimbra) and visit Lisboa often. It's one of Europe's most beautiful cities and it's sad that visitors get bothered by these fake dealers when they're walking around the baixas. Portugal's approach to the contraband drug problem is sensible and progressive, and it's a shame that these idiots try to take advantage of it.

[@bertobat]

Thanks for the point number 1. Good to know as i plan to visit Portugal soon .

[@stephan2you]

i just came back from portugal,been there 10 days. visited lisbon,porto,ericeira,peniche and nazare. people are super nice,almost all speaks english, the cheapest country in europe, exellent food, amazing sights,lovely weather,best spots to surf,outbreaking historical sights,gr8 highways to drive,fitness centers in the big cities,lots of vintage shops and modern shops,gr8 coffee and custard cakes(the best) viva portugal

[@antoniolopes8776]

An Armenian «converted» to surf? That's great, man.

[@ritadpt]

Most Portuguese people hate being followed around or asked every minute if they want help or if everything is alright in a shop or restaurant. Hence the "bad service". I avoid small shops where they do that, actually. I guess it's just cultural. (: People will be nice, they will just respond to how you talk to them, in case you don't want to be bothered. But usually if you do start a conversation, you can be friends with anyone in customer service.

[@joaop.madeira2808]

Rita Portugal thats soo true I live in a small town and the one shop they follow me is the one shop i wont go to, but if you ask for help the staff will provide

[@himesilva]

That’s such a relief, I hate that kind of North American fake-kindness. It’s annoying to me, and soul-crushing for them lol

[@gyarreto]

Hi Rita, could you help me with some insight? I'm indonesian but I have been studying in the Netherlands and I'am considering going for a Masters in NOVA IMS Lisbon, could you tell me if the universities in Portugal are reputable? or specifically NOVA IMS. Or how's the education prospect in Portugal, It would be nice to get insight directly from a portugese, Cheers :).

[@woltersworld]

Exato :) Thanks for watching and commenting! Abracos!

[@woltersworld]

@arikohen Glad you liked the video :) and thanks for commenting and watching! please subscribe! also i have a bunch of learn portuguese videos on here from all over portugal :) can have your friends learn portuguese :)

[@josephlewis1860]

service in portugal is amazing! friendly, genuine and polite! never had bad service.

[@woltersworld]

Loved Portugal. I am actually taking a group of students there this winter to show them around. And I think the drug dealers ONLY bother tourists :) so dont worry. I may not look portuguese enough to sneak by them ;) Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you will like the video and subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

@sarvsf I think in the restaurants the service is not bad. Its more in the shops that I had problems. Glad you like the video and muito obrigado for the comment and watching! please subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

@vascoribeiro69 Thanks! I am glad you like it. Lived there for 5 years and loved it. Just trying to share some ideas for tourists. Thank you watching and commenting! please subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

@lmpaf I am having a great time. been here for awhile. I teach in Lisbon at Nova. Its funny though, everytime I go home to the US and tell people that i live in Portugal they say, oh great so you can speak spanish there... after counting to 3 i tell them nicely that i do speak spanish but in portugal we speak "portuguese" then most people feel a bit stupid and realize there is a difference. Let's hope the videos help :) thanks for the comments!

[@ruimpinho]

Agree with you in most points. However, good news: - At restaurants, just tell the waiter you don't want appetizers, I do it every time - The drug problem in my opinion is much smaller nowadays - Driving and traffic is nowhere near as bad as Italy or France! - Another reason to love Portugal, when compared to most of nothern europe is the weather.

[@larsfromaustria]

I was in Lisbon for 3 days and I got asked literally 42 times if I wanna buy drugs. Never had that ever in another city, so there is that.

[@greuve]

Damn! I was in Lisbon, Porto and all over the Algarve and nobody ever offered me anything. Where did I go wrong?

[@preetkamli4041]

RMP1 Hi dear frds i need ur help plzzzz My bro live in purtgal. But he have no visa no any docoments he is very sick Someone agent giving the visa to purtgal 10,000pound. The agent was said. Purtgul is vry fast giving the residency giving the red passport. But now 1 year no work no mony we have only one brother Plz help me. My English not good but i just explain. I very upset. I have no mony can u help me to my brother the reach uk plzzzz 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 plzzzzzZZZZ PPZZZZZ PLZZZZ PLZZZZ PLZZZ PLZZ I GIVING DA MONY FOR TICKET IF U WANT EXTRA MONY I GIVING. PLZZZZ. MY BROTHER VERY Sick very week. He said m go back to India but my father is before to too much sick and my mother someone house is the work plzzz plzzz plzzz contact me plzzzz

[@woltersworld]

@fruitarian Thanks. That is why I started the "5 Things You Will Love and Hate" videos. I got tired of hearing how every town/city/country/whatever was the Paris of the North/South/East/West and how they made every town seem like "the next Prague". Thank you for enjoying the videos (I have quite a few more love/hate videos on here) adn thank you for commenting. Please subscribe and have a great day!

[@woltersworld]

@Ttinytino1 yeah, after 5 years living in portugal i kind of "forgot" that the weather is so good :) but then again i think that is the most obvious love so i needed to give a few more :) thanks for watchinga nd commenting! abracos!

[@billmorgan6588]

I have just been to faro and the driving was ok, restaurant service good, did not see any drugs,and there was a bread etc as a starter but the total cost was fair

[@woltersworld]

The drug thing is in lisbon. Not the south. And yes the costs are fair but the majority of my viewers are from the usa where all things laid on the table are free. So trying to let them know that they will be paying so they aren't shocked. Still a great place to visit. I lived in Portugal for 5 years and loved it.

[@ali.e.2053]

+woltersworld I am a guy from middle east and want to immigrate to Portugal by buying real estate. I was wondering if you please tell me what are general opinions of Portuguese people about people of middle east and esp. immigrants? Be frank, please! Thanks.

[@knoccbyatchh]

+Ali. E. You will be fine man, at least in lisbon! We have people from all cultures. One more thing those guys selling drungs aren't really drug dealers, the just try to sell fake stuff pretending its drugs

[@billmorgan6588]

+woltersworld Hi Wolter so where is the best place to live in Europe? I live in the UK and the winters are too long. Portugal is very nice but is it better than Italy? The French seem to have the nicest houses? I would like somewhere with good weather, pretty and affordable.Any ideas?

[@Ehmeu16]

+Bill Morgan Algarve is not Portugal, if you want to see Portugal go to North.... if you prefer beaches just go to silver coast or to Vicentine Coast... Algarve was transformed in a peace of something that I can't even describe... I'm Portuguese last summer I went to Albufeira and I ask for a coffee the guy was not Portuguese, and I was obliged to speak english in my country, what is that? I imagine as a tourist this is not good, of course everyone (or almost) can speak english but transform your culture just to receive tourist for me is losing our identity...

[@telmo6777]

Porto an amazing city. Nice video.

[@woltersworld]

@snowboardbodyboard its ok, i know you guys are all ralley drivers at heart :) thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@woltersworld]

You are very welcome! we loved living in portugal. and miss it everyday. hope all is well and the economic crisis is not hurting too much! all the best! love from the US

[@knightstemplar6158]

I'm half Portuguese - got to say the bad driving is incredibly annoying. Seen so many bad car crashes. It's so often guys who think they're Formula 1 racing drivers. Idiots.

[@EmigraTuga]

Even as a portuguese I totally can understand all the points you love and hate about Portugal... I guess many portuguese would agree with you too.

[@joanaalmeida2798]

+Patrick Varmar Totally agree :)

[@ali.e.2053]

+Patrick Varmar I am a guy from middle east and want to immigrate to Portugal by buying real estate. I was wondering if you please tell me what are general opinions of Portuguese people about people of middle east and esp. immigrants? Thanks.

[@ali.e.2053]

***** I totally agree. Almost every Iranian even one with a moderate belief hates "brainwashed sharia law lovers" too as the history also shows we are forced to believe Islam [there were completely different regime about 40 years ago].

[@ali.e.2053]

***** Thank you :)

[@joaop.madeira2808]

Im also portuguese but I dont agree with everything said, for exemple you can say no to the bread and olive and you will not pay for it we portuguese just assume everyone wants it simce us natives do want it. About the immigrants, we are open minded and normally you wont find any problems here, the elders might say rude and kinda racist stuff like refering to a black person "o preto" but thats just the way they talk no harm meant

[@woltersworld]

@sweetlovelyable Glad I could. Glad you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting. Please subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

Awesome! glad to hear you liked the videos. i hope they help. have a great trip! and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hugofernandes2930]

I only notice point 5 in Lisbon, people seem more cold and rude there especially in service restaurants/cabs, in Porto everyone treats you as you are part of the family...

[@minecreativeinc3289]

la esta o odio do porto...and you call us cold and rude?

[@preetkamli4041]

Hugo Fernandes Hi dear frds i need ur help plzzzz My bro live in purtgal. But he have no visa no any docoments he is very sick Someone agent giving the visa to purtgal 10,000pound. The agent was said. Purtgul is vry fast giving the residency giving the red passport. But now 1 year no work no mony we have only one brother Plz help me. My English not good but i just explain. I very upset. I have no mony can u help me to my brother the reach uk plzzzz 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 plzzzzzZZZZ PPZZZZZ PLZZZZ PLZZZZ PLZZZ PLZZ I GIVING DA MONY FOR TICKET IF U WANT EXTRA MONY I GIVING. PLZZZZ. MY BROTHER VERY Sick very week. He said m go back to India but my father is before to too much sick and my mother someone house is the work plzzz plzzz plzzz contact me plzzzz

[@TheLexy131313]

I live in the Netherlands and if there is something I really hate here it's dinertime. We eat at 17.30h. What the **** is wrong with us! It's much better to eat at 20.00h. And did you ever try to cross the street in a dutch city. My God, you need to be in the military to survive it. And don't get me started about drugs here... I lived in Portugal for a while and comparing the things we could 'hate' in Portugal, those things are much worse in the Netherlands. Portugal was heaven comparing.

[@woltersworld]

@babydoll209x3 well, I am supposed to be in Spain doing a few videos and seeing Sevilla in a few weeks so if you can wait until the end of September I should have the five things you will love and hate about spain ready for you! thanks for watching!

[@woltersworld]

its a great place. i have been here for 4 years for a reason. its great. i definately recommend stopping by. thanks for the nice comments!

[@darwinmagana4569]

I love Portugal , their history is connected to my country, and their great explorer they were once the envy of Europe.

[@TheLexy131313]

Oh and the service.... don't know what you mean. Even in fastfood/chainrestaurant the people are nicer than nice. All is relative; I'm used to the extreme rudeness of the dutchman so maybe I'm to easily satisfied.

[@woltersworld]

@defacer1980 Muito Obrigado! Estou feliz que gostaste! And thanks for watching and commenting! I hope you will subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

@amandareina I think you misunderstand why I make these videos. I am pointing out 5 things that I found wonderful for visitors & 5 things that visitors should look at for when they travel. It is help prepare them for their trip. I appreciate the differences between cultures and countries and have lived in nine countries throughout my life and have found some things that I love and I hate about each one including my own.

[@jaimedbbs]

I'm Portuguese and everything he said are fair and i agree with them

[@sharacastelli5624]

I live in Portugal for 6 years and no one ever asked me if I wanted drugs and also there are a lot of restaurants open all afternoon.

[@woltersworld]

the restaurant is open but the kitchen is closed (unless you are in the Algarve) the drug pushers are in down town Lisbon pretty much exclusively.

[@joaocalhao4595]

+Shara Castelli Want some Axixe?

[@hhshssin3122]

+João Calhão lol

[@raulmendiola1247]

+Shara Castelli Where do you live? cause if you go downtown Lisbon and you get so many dealers offering you drugs. it happens to me at least once every time i visit downtown.

[@woltersworld]

@MeMrecious i am glad we can both be fully objective in our evaluations of the best of portugal ;) thanks for commenting and watching!

[@woltersworld]

@MsMachado4 sorry... i was too from green wine and super bock to remember while i was filming :) but you are very right on both counts!!! :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JorgeRosa]

- I´m portuguese, and I agree with your bad points... ...And... I´m sure that most of portuguese people will agree too. Great info! :)

[@THEMRblackboy7thst]

I went to portugal last year and hated. everyone looks mexican. why is that? and you guys don't like to work, also you are not very intelegent. why is that?

[@JorgeRosa]

I agree with you in all... And yes... we are not indeed very intelegent, even with guys like you, we still be nice... But no worries, dont be afraid!... We always will be like that!... Be happy! :)

[@THEMRblackboy7thst]

The Netherlands are much better

[@THEMRblackboy7thst]

Jorge Rosa so, what are you doing after this?

[@JorgeRosa]

Well, since we "dont like to work"... I will......... Do nothing!!

[@martinrea8548]

I always found the drug dealers in Porto to be very reasonable people. Much cheaper than my own home country and much better quality too. Great service-in English! Can't go wrong, really.

[@tomaspires9952]

In Portugal and Holand drugs are permited, and because of that Portugal drug addiction drop a lot since 2001, instead USA failed the war on drugs

[@LshowKnows]

Well the consume of drugs is permited but only to a certain extend, if you carry more than X gr then you´ll get arrested, this is so that people can consume small doses of drugs and to not being able to sell and buy in large quantities

[@caseyvee4419]

Do any of them sell real Dianabol, Anavar, Winstrol, or Clenbuterol?

[@COLT-kl1pi]

@@caseyvee4419 yes

[@woltersworld]

@PeteRavenb and i find it funny that I miss on Geography, languages and culture when I have 700 videos promoting learning other langauges, experiencing other cultures and doing more to promote portugal than any portuguese person on KZbin. So I am glad to see that you fit the stereotypes that many foreigners have of Portuguese. I do appreciate the comments and the debates. And thank you for watching

[@woltersworld]

I actually love the queijo fresco that comes with the bread... it is awesome :) I miss it when I am away from Portugal :) thanks for all the nice comments of support by the way.

[@Portucalense1986]

Porto...Best city in Portugal...

[@LshowKnows]

The drug problem is better now, right now theres way less drug dealers than 6 years ago

[@LshowKnows]

Great video btw =D

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Edu! I appreciate the support. I loved living in Portugal. We had our favorite tascas we went to and had great service, but of course they were far from the tourist locations. Thanks for writing! Big hug from the US! PS. my youngest son was born in Lisbon

[@woltersworld]

Many times to the Algarve. I actually really like Lagos especially taking the little boats out to the grottos and caves. That is muito cool :) Thanks for watching adn commenting!

[@LG-88899]

1st: Actually, although you made it sound as if they did, not all Portuguese people speak English, even young people. At least not real fluent English. Most speak well enough to live by, but not to read philosophical books and give conferences for example. So, don't exaggerate and don't get the wrong idea.2nd: As you mentioned it and very truly, Portugal is indeed cheap for foreigners, but very expensive for the actual inhabitants. Of course this varies according to each individual financial situation. But again, if the living cost was even more expensive than already is, most families would die of starvation. There are desperate cases really. Hearing all the time Portugal is cheap makes one want to shoot himself. 3rd: The all "Portuguese people are all nice" thing is a little subjective. Most are polite and nice, but there are several who are the incarnation of rudeness. And those are not very difficult to find! And then, there's the "being a foreigner" factor, which brings up all the Portuguese politeness into the light. You don't want to have a Portuguese person mad at you, believe me. And yes, the people of the north are usually friendlier, at least in a genuine manner. Lisbon people have a fame of being arrogant, which is true to a certain extend, but not entirely. 4th: Most people were never addressed by drug dealers. It's just natural that foreigners end up catching more of their attention. 5th: Thank for not mentioning the beaches because that's just overheard. Really, thank you, I mean it. Yes, Portugal has wonderful beaches, but that's the least wonderful factor of such beautiful country!

[@flavioteixeira704]

+Laurent Grek yeah you're right but most of the kids nowadays speak fluent english.For example i'm 15 and i read english books including philosophical books .

[@LG-88899]

trutas123diretas Yes, but fluency is subjective. Just because you're 15 and already read philosophical books in English, it doesn't mean all people of your age do. Most have a fluent daily-day fluency, not a mesmerizing fluency. And it's only natural that young people are speaking better English earlier and earlier due to the ridiculous amount of English content out there.

[@barvdw]

You have to compare with the other countries, it's much, much better than say France (although it's improving, especially in the bigger cities. On the countryside, not so much), or Germany, or Hungary, or Italy, or even Spain... And even in countries where language proficiency is better on average, you might meet people who aren't good in English. At all. I was in Denmark, some years ago, and 95%, no problem at all. But that one restaurant in Grenaa, or that one in Nykoebing Mors, hardly a single word. Same in the Netherlands, they might think they can speak English, but I have met people who were 'undertakers', i.e. had their own businesses, who really spoke translated Dutch. For southern Europe, I'd say Portugal is on top when it comes to language proficiency in English, and quite often French, too (with the many Portuguese working in France, Belgium and Luxemburg...)

[@jicksaw8]

It's not very expensive for the inhabitants. The cost of living is nice in Portugal.

[@barvdw]

Raul Pinto Depends on what you do for a living, I guess. If you're one of those people relying on menial jobs, like housekeeping, I doubt it's a grand life you're living. Especially if you want to live in the more interesting areas of the country, and of the city.

[@woltersworld]

I agree. I lived there for 5 years and left this past summer and i was shocked at how prices were getting... good luck my friend

[@woltersworld]

@MrCroky123 I think my sodium level is still high from my first trip to Porto when I ate like 15 Francesinhas... They are soooooo good!!!! They have them in Lisbon, but they suck there. You have to get them in Porto or at least the North. Damn it, now i am hungry as hell for a tosta mista and a francesinha! i could never figure out how to make that "molho" they put on the top of the francesinhas.... BUT ONE DAY I WILL GET IT RIGHT! :) Thanks for commenting!

[@woltersworld]

I enjoyed living there :) i spent 5 years living/studying/working in lisbon and traveled all over the country. it was a great time. my youngest son was born there too

[@woltersworld]

@PeteRavenb Also, I have five love and hates for the US too. I can see the good and the bad within my own country where as it appears you will just point out the bad other places while not looking in the mirror. I do appreciate you watching and commenting. Also, I have lived outside the US for the past 13 years in countries ranging from Brazil to Lithuania so I probably do have a rough idea of culture differences. Anyway thanks for commenting and I look forward to more enlightening posts from U

[@woltersworld]

@7FiguresY Yeah, i did not have really any problems in porto with the drug dealers, just it is sooooo bad in lisbon that i had to make it on the list :) Hope all is well! Have a great weekend and thank you for watching and commenting! Hope you will subscribe!

[@woltersworld]

@grandisisisisimo Reading is the same. Just a few differences. Kind of like US English versus British english. You will have a great time! Thanks for watching!

[@woltersworld]

Obrigado! We love portugal. lived there for 5 years we loved it so much :)

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Obrigado! I make these all over and I really did enjoy living in Portugal for 5 years. (Por causa do crisis eu voltei pra america). I hope you will subscribe and watch more! All the best!

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@rute18 glad you liked them :) thanks for watching and commenting!

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@miltonnn7 yeah, the red bull race is really cool to watch there as the river is in kind of a valley and the planes fly through the bridges and between the bluffs. I saw a bit of it once and it was a cool show. thanks for watching and commenting!

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@arribasdiego you are correct senor arribas. thanks for watching and commenting. have a safe trip!

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@snowwpea yes, the drivers are freaking crazy here :) glad you like the videos. and thanks for the welcome to portugal!

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@teresaguedes96 Obrigado. i am glad to hear it! thanks for watching and commenting and i hope you will subscribe :)

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@MATANUI720 scary isn't it... almost makes me want to make another one just to be less devilish :) Don't worry new videos will come and we will be past the evil 666 times :) thanks for watching and commenting my friend!

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@miguelmail and Porto loves you too! Glad you like the video, hope you enjoy more! thanks for commenting and watching! abraco

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Yes, we have a "5 things you will love and hate about visiting" Italy, rome, venice, Florence, vicneza, lucca (all in Italy). We also have these videos for lots more places in Europe & US. Just type in 5 things you will love and hate and insert the country you are looking for and see what pops up :) glad you like the series! we appreciate all comments & Italy is super, and it is signicantly cheaper to travel and stay in Italy than the UK. For me I was spending about 30% less in Italy than the UK

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@KawaiiHanamii was there in 2005 with some friends. had a great time. i am glad you like the videos! keep watching and thank you so much for the comments!

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You are very welcome. Glad you liked it!

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Obrigado! I loved living in Portugal and traveled all over the country. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words! Mark

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@techsantos I agree. Lots of good stuff and you can tell i have to search for "hates" i mean the drug dealer problem is basically limited to Lisbon so there you go :) and let's hope that better economy comes soon :) Thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe!

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@FreeWebTools Tourists dont know this and in many countries (US/UK/Germany my main viewership) when they put something on the table its for free. So I am just giving the tourists a heads up to only eat what they really want so as not to be surprised on the bill. Thanks for commenting and watching and please subscribe!!

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@rasengan0narutoable glad you liked the video. i love having people comment on these videos especially locals! thanks for watching!!!

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@caseiroportugal Its a fun place. I lived in Portugal for five years and my family and i do miss the late nights, dinners out, and a wallet that did not hurt afterwards. Good times. Thanks for watching and commenting! and please subscribe

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@KanecoPT Love Guimaraes. I have been there quite a few times, even took my family to show it. I recorded a couple videos there for learning portuguese and have some "visit guimaraes" videos on my website. I need to update it a bit but it is started up. Great town! ate so well there too. Thankms for watching adn commenting and please subscribe.

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Thank you for this, I'm hoping to go later this year and this has been a great help, Thanks again.

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My old roommate and her boyfriend live on madeira and they are super nice. also one of my favorite restaurnats in lisbon was a madeira restaurant and I LOVED THE FOOD. so yes i would love to stop by madeira. thanks for watching and commenting!

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@djdrumn glad you like the video and thank you for watching and commenting

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I agree. that is why i have about 80 learning portuguese videos on here so people can learn a bit before they come because the portuguese love when tourists speak a little portuguese. thanks for writing and watching! please subscribe!

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@snowboardbodyboard the north definately have the nicest people in general i think, the center people are good too. Yeah, i have had other people let me know about the "helpfulness" down there. Thank you again for commenting!

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@nunogrl thanks nunogrl! and you are right though i always forget to mention that on the videos. thanks! and keep writing and watching! obrigado!

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Thanks! I appreciate it! Hope you keep watching, liking and commenting!

[@mzzzmanion4856]

Loved this video. Thanks mate and we are so looking forward to our first time in Portugal x take care

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@luv2dance450 Let me clarify. The restaurants are open yes... but the kitchens are closed for a few hours.

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@bicepsca thanks! i appreciate your comments!

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@MrDanois I and the portuguese economy thank you :) have a great trip! hope the videos help! thanks for watching!

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thanks for the support! obrigado!

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Great Video and very accurate to what I experienced when I was there (Yesterday) Keep up the good work!

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Thanks Michael. I appreciate the support! All the best to you! I always loved how the drug dealers would offer my mom drugs when I said no... she was in her early 60s :)

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@iberiano1981 glad you liked it :) and thank you very much for hte nice compliment and comment

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Economic crisis just made it too hard financially to live there with my family (wife & 2 small kids). We do miss it though. A lot.

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@RitaCP07 2 euro caneca (pint) beer in portugal .... 5 pound pint beer in england... regardless of exchange rate, its still cheeper for a pint in Portugal... hence why we should all visit and have a few super bocks... thanks for watching and commenting!

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De nada. Estou feliz que gostas. Eu adorei o meu tempo em Portugal e vou voltar com 15 alunos o mes que vim para aprevetar mais do teu pais maravilhoso! Abracos!

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@MrCroky123 Can you say TOSTA MISTA!!!! the greatest snack EVER :) We moved back to the US from Portugal and I had to get a TOSTA MISTA MACHINE and everytime I write it or type i do it in all capital letters because I love TOSTAS MISTAS!! Thanks for watching and commenting! And I completely agree about the cafes in the afternoon. Thanks!

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@yezidi11 i figured that one was self evident... but i guess I will need to add that to all my videos incase there are people that cannot get it without having it spelled out for them. thanks for commenting

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I will do that :) let me know your aussie loves/hates and I will try to integrate them into the video (it is a possibility for 2014 trip)

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I love porto, wish i could have worked there (though i did love lisbon too, but porto had amuch more "portugal" feel to it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

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It's so different watching you old stuff, I still love it

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Hey man, this is a great video...I was on the verge of booking a trip to Portugal and this may have put me over the top. The good things are HUGE (love them all) and the bad things aren't a really big deal.

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@808BROTHER808 Heck I have a video on here where a dealer tries to sell me drugs WHILE I AM MAKING A VIDEO. There have even been articles written about the drug dealers there and the lack of police doing anyhing about it. before you write racist and homophobic comments you should think first. Please no longer comment on my videos as you are not the kind of person I am making these videos for. listen to the video as an outsider and you can see the truth.

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especially the metro in lisbon. i was shocked the first time i was in it and asked, is this a new train? really clean public transport... though the dog shit in lisbon can be a bit distressing ;) thanks for commenting and watching!

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I really wish I would have said that it was the drug dealers in Lisbon. I always feel bad about this now because it really is a Lisbon problem. I put it in the Lisbon Love/Hate video. Thanks for watching and commenting and continuosly helping the portuguese economy with your visits! All the best! Mark

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@rnhec yeah, hate is kind of a strong word for some of these, but it sounds better saying love and hate than love and slight annoyances :) and do not worry, i am putting my money in the portuguese economy everyday. i live in lisbon. even pay taxes that are used for... for... something, i just dont know what. Thanks for watching and the comments!

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@CrazyMoonlite crazy i need your help :) i have not been speaking portuguese much lately (i teach in english at nova in lisbon) so my PT e muito mal... mas obrigado pelos teus commentarios. I really appreciate your comments. I like having discussions like this on my youtube channel so people can express their opinions whether i agree with them or not. hope you will subscribe for more! have a great weekend! mark

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Just got back from Portugal. I love it. Especially Porto. Beautiful and good food. Thanks W.

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@pandamonkey12 I was filming a video on lisbon and while i was filming a guy came up and started trying to sell to me and a friend of mine... while we were filming!!! glad you liked the video and thanks for watching and commenting!