Why We Chose Portugal ... The Truth

[@8milesfromhome]

We chose Portugal as our home over 2 years ago now and the time has really flown by! We think living here has been a great start for family life and Story's early years. We've always wondered if Portugal might become a bit of a digital nomad hub in the future, like Chiang Mai in Thailand used to be. Enticing other work online types to come and work and live here. What do you think?

[@diogo.dacosta]

Portugal already is a bit of a digital nomad hub. Well.. not entire Portugal of course but Lisbon for sure. In Lisbon you can find plenty of co-working spaces full of international people :)

[@tramagacity]

Eight Miles from Home Portugal has very good internet service with higher speeds, compared to UK. Tell me another country where you can do so much at an ATM with your debit card.?You can withraw money from any ATM via an app without a card at any Multibanco and it offers over 60 services, it is one of the most sophisticated ATM services in the world

[@kilxler]

I've been here for almost a month already and everything that is said in this video is absolutely true. I don't miss the USA at all right now. Luckily I'm here for a little while longer and hope to bump into your beautiful family.

[@VitorMadeira]

21:00 Wooooo!!! That made me go into tears...!!! Story speaking my mother tongue with such perfection... How come that? You guys have got to say something about that! She is becoming polyglot! That is AMAZING! MARVELLOUS! WONDERFUL! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@rotate14]

I think it's about time for you all to speak the language of poets, navigators, explorers and scientists.

[@huntrrams]

My dream is to have a place in Portugal. It has the same atmosphere as California and so much cheaper than getting a house in LA or San Francisco. I really love the food, language and the culture there!

[@wewanttolive1786]

@Fishing Men & Fish! that's racist. We are all Portuguese now!

[@sunshiner9204]

Been to Lisbon and Porto but your videos make me wanna go back and visit so much more. You have chosen a beautiful country to live in. 🌞

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

Portugal has loads to offer not just Porto , Lisbon and faro . Next time you visit Portugal, rent a car and visit other towns or villages ( feel free to come to my town,Aveiro )

[@sunshiner9204]

@@DiogoSilva-lf2oc The car is definately a good idea. I love to discover beautiful little villages, they are often hidden gems.

[@JenTylerHooksnTales]

I spent 9 months in Portugal in the 80's. It was the last country I visited before returning to South Africa after 10 years of travelling in Europe and the Middle-East as a single Mum with my then 4-year-old son. I'm sorry now I never spent more time in Portugal and I've longed to return. For some odd reason, I feel strongly connected to Portugal and recently find myself hankering to return. I have an online "job" and could very easily become a digital nomad! I'm looking into moving to Portugal ( not sure how that would be possible from South Africa ) but luckily I'm a bit of a fatalist, so que sera is my motto. :-) Until then I live vicariously through your WONDERFUL Vlog almost daily playing in the background as I design. Thank you for all you do! :-)

[@MervinPearce]

Portugal is the place to go from SA... many South Africans are moving over. There is a Facebook group with lots of support. South Africans in Portugal helping South Africans.

[@JenTylerHooksnTales]

@@MervinPearce ... I'm on all the South African " Portugal " Groups and I started one as well called Let's Get To Portugal ( South Africa ). I'm determined to make this happen. :-)

[@ziinlighting2876]

Great choice as we now live between California, Hong Kong and Philippines but looking to settle in Portugal Madeira to be exact in the near future. Keep up the great times with your Family there! Ed

[@richardgonzalez7418]

Another awesome video! We've also been so impressed by how the Portuguese value family connections and spend quality time together. Story is blossoming into such a special girl! Love, T and R

[@Cheryl1965]

The music when at the monastery was absolutely gorgeous. ❤️❤️

[@didielenanzih6883]

Love watching how all the family is so close.Hope one day your dream will come through to have a big piece of land and the family together God bless you

[@lunaedge7565]

Wow Story counting in Portuguese is very impressive! Very fluent especially when she got to "seis" glad she is also learning Portuguese well done xx

[@joseeduardorodrigues]

Beautiful family. I'm very happy to know how much happy you feel living in my country. I like very much to have in my country different nationalities families living. My country rest more rich culturaly with the changes of experiences of different nationalities. Thanks and congratulations for your beautiful family.

[@unfinishedfootsteps1404]

Yes the daily vlogging was nice, but I’m Loving the effort you guys are able to put into your videos once again now you’ve gone down to once a week. Been a subscriber of yours for a few years, glad to see you back on top form. Lovely family. And very talented, keep up the good work!

[@8milesfromhome]

Thank you so much. We are really enjoying being able to create something meaningful again. We know the daily videos also had meaning but these kind of videos are where our original passion for KZbin and film making came from. Of course it's much harder to create these weekly videos but the challenge is also part of the drive to keep publishing ;-)

[@MattStopaDev]

Wow they dropped down to once a week? That's great. I had been asking them repeatedly for fewer videos (just my preference). I stopped watching because it was just too much content for me each week. This is great

[@matthewfalkenstein6668]

You guys make visually stunning videos, that's for sure!

[@Lenasantana1]

Guys, one of the best videos you've ever made. Wow, the music was... Divine. Epic. Speechless. All the best.

[@gyroscopicme]

Thank you so much for making this video, and for sharing it! Your camera work, choice of music, heartfelt words, and joyful daughter (who rightfully steals every scene!) made this a gem of a video. I really enjoyed it, and I'm hoping to visit Portugal someday, soon, to see all this beauty for myself! Cheers!

[@Alfablue227]

Beautiful video! Concentrate on Portuguese culture too... There is so much history in Portugal. Next pls see Alcobaça and Mafra. FYI, Pipa of Lancaster became Queen of Portugal when she married to our King John I. They were quite devoted to each other and had many children, including Prince Henry the Navigator. They are buried in Batalha, and I hope you did not miss them! .

[@alvafaleiro]

E para terminar o Convento de Cristo em Tomar.

[@Alfablue227]

@@alvafaleiro Sem dúvida... Lindo demais!

[@plakakganern4303]

Love watching these old uploads. Very cinematic and Portugal is quite stunning as well. Story super cute as always. Hope Eden can reunite with the family soon.

[@jorgegomez524]

Mosteiro da Batalha, it symbolizes the link between the british with our royal family. The wife of D. Joao I, a lancaster, was english. English troops fought with the portuguese, side by side, against the spanish.

[@Jesuscger]

....and the french....

[@JC-uf8ym]

@Álvaro Silva Quite right.

[@djtleitho7689]

That is a wonderful video. Story is such a happy child and it is lovely watching her grow. You made the right choice in Portugal. Beautiful country and people.

[@Chaarroz26]

The story being delivered is phenomenal

[@takebanee]

Missed watching you guys videos..Portugal is so beautiful!! Story is so happy in her new home. Hope to visit Lisbon one day, God continue to bless you guys. 😊👍🏾

[@lunafamily5086]

What a beautiful video hope to visit Portugal one day feel si inspired. Currently working hard on my financial freedom so I can give my family a great life

[@Chaarroz26]

The editing in this video is really beautiful.

[@joyful8072]

Such a beautifully shot and edited video. I haven't visited this vlog space for awhile so I was glad to see you are still in Portugal with thoughts of more family members perhaps joining you there. That would be awesome. It was also great to see Story again and see how she has grown.

[@saram.5808]

❤️😭 You make me miss my country sooooo much! Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🤞🏻

[@Luckyamor]

Saudades!!

[@oquefazer2625]

Volta Sara! Vamos esperar por ti...

[@markal3113]

@@oquefazer2625 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janette282]

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[@diannenurse518]

A beautiful old country,i visited in 2017 since then I have been enchanted by it.🇹🇹It reminds me a lot of my Caribbean island.

[@vitorl.828]

This young couple of English, one day is already beginning to communicate in Portuguese and this is something like understanding the writing or speaking in German or Greek or Spanish. Then it causes a lot of admiration to his countrymen. The Portuguese know that the English people have always enjoyed living here, and even defending this land. They even took over the country when D. João VI fled to Brazil during the Napoleonic invasions. This British preference comes from the time of D. Filipa de Lencastre who was English, and a queen who changed Portugal. But there are more important English people here, for example William Beckford in Monserrate (Sintra) and Francis Cook, and those families linked to Port wine, etc.

[@PauloSilva-wg1rv]

You just made me cry... amazing music...

[@jordy46682]

Just beautiful! We've been wanting to go to Baleal! No more excuses! :)

[@8milesfromhome]

Make sure you check out Kirana cafe, it's only open during the high season :-)

[@juiceboxleal6254]

When i move to Portugal i plan on living in the same area. My family is from Nadadouro. All the places in PT I’ve been, that is my favorite. You get the quiet village life, 5 minutes from the beautiful beach of Foz do Arelho, and 5 minutes from a small city Caldas da Rainha. Best of both worlds.

[@luisamatos7726]

completely agree

[@danielnascimento9961]

Loved the video. Glad you're loving my country. Can't wait to see you speaking Portuguese. Keep on the good work. THANK YOU

[@csdragonfly]

This one took me back in time... There's a photo of me as a child outside the Mosteiro in a dress almost the same colour as Story's! Thanks for the memories. Story is sooo cute. Can't say that enough. And speaks perfect Portuguese. Well done Story!

[@nelson1953]

That part of Portugal is quite amazing in many ways.

[@jbjay2884]

Your videos are like mini movies. A pleasure to watch.

[@PMRC80]

In case someone is wandering you can actually get married inside the Monastery, my best friend married there several years ago!

[@TheScouser43]

Went to Batalha and stayed in the hotel right opposite it! Loved it. Beautiful place.

[@VitorMadeira]

21:00 Wooooo!!! That made me go into tears...!!! Story speaking my mother tongue with such perfection... How come that? You guys have got to say something about that! She is becoming polyglot! That is AMAZING! MARVELLOUS! WONDERFUL! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@DanielLopes-jt8yl]

Wonderful to watch and sooo relaxing. Story is quite the budding adventurer! Portuguese pastries are some of the best to be found anywhere. Oh, as to going there to live and work that would be a dream, however so much of what I do art wise benefits from established relationships. Should I solidify those (hard fought for) individuals interested in my work. I could consider the move as benefiting me. For example sending work back here from such a place would generate even greater interest in what I do. So you see it is something I think about. Thanks for asking!

Wow! Story’s portuguese accent is impeccable!

[@VitorMadeira]

Sim, sou lamechas, é verdade. Mas fez-me correr uma lágrima. Foi simplesmente LINDO! A Story está a tornar-se numa poliglota.

[@sureis4907]

@@VitorMadeira Em que minuto é? Não vi ainda a Story a falar Português, e não encontro

[@VitorMadeira]

@@sureis4907 ao minuto 21:00

[@lilianmami]

There are no words when I arrive in Porto, by train and see this amazing city. I'm going to work and everybody is just taking pictures of the São Bento station. 2 years ago I was is the same place doing the same thing when we decided to leave our beloved Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I love Portugal with all my heart. I'm so thankful for the life we live here. July 31st begins the Santa Maria da Feira Medieval Journey, my town. It's amazing! You should come, I would be thrilled to meet you.

[@sureis4907]

@@VitorMadeira obrigada

[@joaosaraiva9425]

Perfect video, thanks

[@Hello_Pri]

Such a beautiful country. And you video is very convincing 😉

[@adolfoformoso5043]

Man, you did a very good video about the BATALIA MONASTEIRO.

[@MaverickVersusEverything]

Ok - as a fellow content creator, I'm impressed with your production value. So nice we watched it twice!!!

[@giannefrancoisefernandez100]

Found your vids so interesting about Portugal, i was one of the many Filipinos that eventually loved your Vlogs since you were stranded in Siargao, Portugal is such a stunning place "I THINK" to live in and specially for Story. Such a lovely place.... Keep safe and hugs to Story...

[@foodblogjunky]

Fantastic video thanks for bringing us along , I loved the music too

[@angelc6395]

This is one of your best.....worth the wait.

[@shannonmurray9929]

So envious of your life! I wish I could move to Portugal at least experience living in another country for a period of time my dream is to first travel one day Silver Coast and Madeira where my grandfather is from.

[@carlossaraiva8382]

Great video, fantastic editing work. Thank you for talking so kind about my beloved home country.

[@vandapoljak5094]

Portugal has its good and bad sides, just like any country. Life here is not cheap, but its cheaper then UK. Also, if you dont have an income from something like youtube or something else, its almost impossible to find a job with a decent paycheck - so much so that some people cannot affort to have a child. Just some things to consider.

[@Plantlady2023]

Came for the info, stayed for Story.

[@lilianmami]

She should go to school here. Even preschool, it's amazing how good the school system is here.

[@lilianmami]

@@lisameecher8628 but why? It would be amazing to her. I don't even know if it is legal to homeschool a child here, but she only has to go legally when she turns 6.

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

You are right in Portugal the children start primary school at the age of 6 not 5 like in England .

[@carmenpeters728]

@@lilianmami They don't want her to acclimate. Still trying to get his support system, free babysitting, to move to Portugal.

[@TheThailightZone]

Given that Story was born in Portugal is she a Portuguese citizen? I think you are giving her the most amazing & wonderful upbringing. If you home school her, and given you speak English in the home, I think you'll need to figure out ways to enable her to learn the Portuguese language, particularly why she is young.

[@xicomanel2274]

No. Only if one of the parents were portuguese. But when she makes 18, she can apply for portuguese citizenship and will be given without many questions.

[@TheThailightZone]

@@xicomanel2274 obrigado 😊

[@lilianmami]

If she was born in Portugal and her parents are legally living here for 2 years she can be Portuguese now. The laws for nationality changed recently.

[@sureis4907]

Just beautiful!

[@roshanakmaali6444]

Hi every night after work I Check if you published new videos. I miss story.

[@flappytick2141]

Very underatted channel keep at it eventually your channel will sky rocket, keep at it!

[@TheThailightZone]

Your monastery scenes were amazing and the music added to the sense of grandure and reverence. Your eye for detail & beauty, outstanding talent, and your personalities shine through in these cinema graphic edits.

[@melinda5777]

Your daughter is adorable! 🌹

[@elsacristina9]

Mosteiro da Batalha where one of my favorite King and Queen rest: D. João I and D. Filipa de Lencastre who was english and because of their wedding, Portugal and England sign the Windsor Treaty in 1386, the oldest alliance that still goes on today. And many of you in England don't even know about it.

[@claudiasaudavel5129]

It's so beautiful to see Story counting numbers in portuguese after all she is portuguese born in Portugal. She's a very happy girl and that's what's most important for you guys. Keep doing great videos and having a happy life!

[@JenShea]

Awe, that was simply perfect. I love how long it was too. As everyone else has said, Story's Portuguese accent made me smile. The Monastery is beautiful and you are so right J, it's incredible to think of all that work. Not just there, but that is a great example of the Masters. Portugal is touted as a place to come to for Digital Nomads or those who wish to move to Europe and bring their businesses. Very welcoming and yes, the internet speed (and cost) is very good! Obrigada, that was worth the wait x p.s. Nice to See Uncle and Tia

[@rasputinswalloper475]

Your timing was good, as the Baht is much stronger today than when you were in Thailand, in effect everything would have been 25% more expensive.

[@Alexandre-cr2if]

Really good content and footage/music combination ;)

[@jigsgasataya4573]

Beautiful places!!!

[@mjc816]

Ohhh so funny, Story talking perfectly portuguese ❤️❤️👌👌

[@silvia211171]

You really should get Story to go to preschool, it would be great for her, she would be learning portuguese in no time and you would thank the grownup alone time 😂

[@Bracarensis]

They would get more depressed than a nordic in winter. She is their job.

[@quironwhoknows6491]

I think they still have time to think about that. Starting preschool at four, two years before primary school, may be a very positive option. Maybe they'll find the time and the peace to "order" Story's little brother or sister then... ;)

[@silvia211171]

@@quironwhoknows6491 yes, I agree with going only at 4, it would be wonderful for Story making new friends and learning portuguese 😁

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

Me and my sister are only 3 years apart so it is not late or early to have another child but it can be quite expensive. In Portugal when Story goes to primary school they will have to buy her books etc , the schools don’t offer them like in England.

[@silvia211171]

@@DiogoSilva-lf2oc it has been aproved free books till 12th grade, at least I already enroled to get my youngest daughter that's going to 12th grade this year free books, however she's in arts so it's only one book, I wish they did it while my other daughter was atending school too😉

[@algueiraovelho]

They are not Dead! They have a daughter to raise. I know I miss almost every day of blogging. Loved this wonder outstanding video and the reason's why they chose Portus-Calo. Tremendous production value at a higher standard. I always loved you guy's from the first day you came to Portugal. The effects are great on this video. The timing is great. Loved seeing you guy's this week. Keep up the great work. Big hug from New England Massachusetts.

[@fullstackpedro]

hey! love that transition > 3:13 good job!

[@tfindierock]

Wow :) Story speaking the numbers in portuguese :) So sweet

[@douglashughes]

Nice video again.

[@TheGatheringPlaceGP]

Seems like a nice place!

[@kasiakozera3364]

You are the sweetest family ever it's such a pleasure to watch you and the storytelling is very very good sometimes it's emotional you made me cry couple times but I think it's only good, you represent The quality very rare to find nowadays. You live a very well designed fairytale and you deserve it my husband and I are planning to retire in Portugal for all different reasons including those that you mentioned in your last blog. Thanks to you I feel Like I know Portugal and I am infatuated with the country thank you so much for sharing your story

[@tubinho79]

Your little girl is sooooo cute :) .God bless you guys.

[@annettemcguire2068]

Nice editing!!

Always beautiful videos! Sempre, vídeos muito Belos!

[@ObeCreative]

Excellent part 1. Lovin the use of 360 to drone

[@joyswizz]

what an amazing editing....sooo cinematic.

[@Paulo_Sa_Pereira]

and the music perfectly applied especially when of Mosteiro da Batalha

[@MsElke11]

When is the PORTUGUESE MINISTRY of TOURISM going to HIRE you guys to make their PROMO VIDEOS already?? Nice!

[@carmelternia9381]

I've there twice but to a limited places coz it was a Spiritual Pilgrimage w/ a group of the same Faith. We visited the sanctuaries of the most holy sites & historical places in relation to our Faith. I really love the place especially in Fatima. It enhances our Faith. Good choice to live for long time & maybe for good. Good luck & more blessings to you & to your family.

[@chriswilliams6568]

I have only been to Lisbon, but very much enjoyed it, and the country looks beautiful. Although I find the natural parts of any country, beautiful. The patio on your house worries me, with a young child, there is no safety rail. I do find in some countries their safety regs are not up to par, so be careful. Portugal has much to offer, trouble is by learning the language, it is not too useful around the world, like Spanish would be. I also saw a statistic that they have the worst rate of traffic accidents in Europe, so how do you find the drivers there? The closer family bonds that the Portuguese folk seem to have is also common in other southern European countries, like Spain and Italy.They do more things multi-generationally. Yes the wages there are lower, hence so is the cost of living. They always go hand in hand. Tip-I think one is supposed to have their shoulders covered in a Catholic church. I love your gentle subtle music, so many videos have awful music, that drowns the voices. Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@melinda5777]

What a beautiful monastery! What city is it in? What's the name so I don't have to back up,😁? Thank you🌹

[@MattStopaDev]

Wow I hadnt watched anything in like 5 months. This video is sooooooo amazing. Literally movie quality.

[@MattStopaDev]

I'll definitely start watching again. And now only once a week. Yay!

[@happyhermit2022]

Wonderful cinematography...great editing...Story will thank you forever for her wonderful life, although this is not your point...you have formed her...in my opinion a very engaging movie. Thank you

[@anaferreira7476]

Hi guys! You have to visit Mosteiro de Alcobaça as well!

[@natalialopes719]

Agree

[@reginaldfrancisco9402]

One of the best video I've seen of Portugal, Thank you

[@evelynkabigting7031]

I think so too.portugal is for you.

[@MsLashun]

Where is the monastery located? Headed to Portugal in sept and would love to visit

[@MokkaTeixeira]

Portugal beautiful ❤️🇵🇹

[@louiscaeiroramos8051]

Sao Martinho do Porto is lovely.

[@tiredofidiotz775]

Blueberries grow on bushes.

[@joaosalgado1949]

Wonderful video Guys! That’s the truth about Portugal! Thanks for sharing!

[@nacht98]

I love Batalha, and did you know that there is a connection to england too?

[@TheLexy131313]

How nice. I was at Baleal beach last week!

[@gettingslim186]

Yes The points you outlined freedom, cost of living, midwife, homeschooling, are all valid reasons

[@phthmetaldecting5265]

Inspiring

[@migueloliveira9144]

Hi does any one know what the music used in the Batalha Monastery T the minute 9:40 pls

[@danielmiller8592]

In wich part of Portugal is the landscape in the 4th minute? We are thinking about to start a new life there and we are not sure which part of Portugal would be the best for us. I just really liked the landscape.

[@barrierouse]

where is that beach at 1.04 it looks stunning,please

[@barrierouse]

and at 0734 another stunning beach..

[@surfistadebanheira]

In which part of Portugal are you guys living and what are you guys doing for living, because you mention you work remotely? I am consider to go back to my beautiful country with my family.

[@lourdesgonzales2613]

Great surroundings

[@sofiabundac3973]

Its look so relaxing there in fortugal

[@MauriceFrazer]

Amazing