How We Retired Early & Moved to Fuerteventura - ❓Q&A Video❓

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  • All the questions you wanted us to answer in a big Q&A video!
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    00:00 Q&A Video
    00:33 Favourite month in Fuerteventura?
    01:46 Have you got children?
    02:01 Have you met JPinFuerteventura?
    03:33 Favourite place in Fuerteventura?
    04:40 Do you get homesick for UK?
    05:35 What is public transport like?
    06:20 Best place to go shopping in Fuerteventura?
    07:17 Corralejo vs Caleta de Fuste?
    09:40 Best place for property rentals/sales?
    11:15 Is CZcams difficult?
    12:00 Do you both edit the vlogs?
    13:48 Did you get married in UK or Spain?
    13:50 How are 2 30-somethings retired?
    15:01 What were your jobs in UK?
    17:35 How did you meet?
    19:10 Tell us about the USA trip you have planned
    24:03 Will you stay on the island for good or move back to UK?
    25:53 Are property prices any lower due to pandemic?
    27:00 Did you rent or buy property?
    27:50 Best way to permanently move to Canary Islands?
    29:20 Have you made friends on the island?
    31:26 Are you learning Spanish?
    34:28 What do you miss about the UK?
    36:56 What are long term rental prices like?
    38:33 What don't you like about Fuerteventura?
    40:15 How long have you been living there?
    40:33 Where on the island do you live?
    41:33 Can you still buy property there post Brexit?
    42:20 How old are you?
    42:33 Favourite city you've visited?
    45:55 What camera & editing software do you use?
    46:57 Favourite place to travel to?
    48:10 How do you make a living in Fuerteventura?
    49:30 How did you retire early and move to Fuerteventura?
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Komentáře • 228

  • @AmeliaBolger
    @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +37

    Thanks for submitting your questions. We tried to answer as many as possible so this is a longer video than usual 😀👍

    • @petewilliams2363
      @petewilliams2363 Před 3 lety

      thank u for q&a me and my miss would to meet u when we can get over we now the ceo gold aces as we get tickett to go to the place in the sun rls reply

    • @hendersonjp
      @hendersonjp Před 3 lety +1

      Have been watching a number of your videos and JP's. Really enjoyed watching right to the end , and finally subscribed.I would say I am more of a Lanzarote fan ,but can't wait to get back to the canaries .John ,Thanks again.

    • @dazza4345
      @dazza4345 Před 3 lety

      Im 49 from Ireland and hope to spend 6 months of the year in the Canarys when i retire.

  • @JPinFuerteventura
    @JPinFuerteventura Před 3 lety +15

    Great and honest Q&A. Thanks for the shout out. It is time we met up again. BTW we will be getting 600mbps fibre optic internet within the next week! So expect it to get very cold as I always said that Hell would freeze over before I got it.

    • @sarahbolgerBolgy
      @sarahbolgerBolgy Před 3 lety +3

      I’ll believe it when I see it 😉

    • @iankwhite
      @iankwhite Před 3 lety

      @@sarahbolgerBolgy Lol oh yea of little faith, 🙂 lol " always look on the bright side of life, dee dum dee dum dee dum dee dum dee dum" . Ian x

  • @markroberts1896
    @markroberts1896 Před 3 lety +9

    Yes ladies we are all nosey and were desperate to know how you’ve done it so young. Thanks for being so open about your experiences really interesting x

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for answering all the questions, including the one I sent to you. You both appear to have a good life and be happy. I hope you get to see America again later this year. I look forward to the next film, take care, regards, Chris.

  • @cathharrison6071
    @cathharrison6071 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks so much for answering my questions. Love listening to all questions and answers and how it all started with you both. We love the island so so much can’t wait to get back to normality and visit the island again. Looking forward to your next video. 👌🏻

  • @johnkenny1640
    @johnkenny1640 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Sarah (IT Guru) and Amelia for a very informative and relaxed video. Great to see you both so happy and happy to share your knowledge and experiences. A great help. Keep them up. Myself and my wife Mary really look forward to them. Great questions and answers. Fair play to ye both for working so hard and focused to get what you wanted.

  • @johnwheelhouse6254
    @johnwheelhouse6254 Před 3 lety +6

    Hi Girl's,
    What a lovely reaction to my questions, getting blessings and proposals wow!. You both come across as genuine soul mates and an inspiration for people to follow their dreams.
    Your vlog contents are bang on the button as holidaymakers do love nice meals cocktails,finding bargains and exploring, you are keeping our spirits on a high, till we all get through this and we can all join you on this beautiful island, lol John
    .

  • @jeffdenny1982
    @jeffdenny1982 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed the video. Glad you are enjoying your life in Fuerteventura. Sounds like you thought this through thoroughly and are now reaping the rewards. You would be inundated with friends if all your viewers came over.
    Thanks again. Good watch. Jeff.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Jeff, we certainly don't have any regrets 😀

  • @christinesaunders1392
    @christinesaunders1392 Před 3 lety +1

    Hope we can all get back to Correlejo very soon. A lot of the bars seem to be temporary closed, hope they will be able to continue after these terrible times. 🤗🤗

  • @tangerineemu8421
    @tangerineemu8421 Před 3 lety

    Hi to you both, can’t wait till 2/09/21, being coming to Fuerteventura for 10 years due to the pandemic have not been able to travel for awhile but September here we come, hopefully we run into you but if not you guys have inspired us to explore more xx

  • @nickyfurmage
    @nickyfurmage Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent Q&A, a great insight to your life in Fuerteventura!
    And thanks for answering my question and the shoutout, appreciate it👍👍

  • @johndavis3733
    @johndavis3733 Před 3 lety +1

    A great video - thank you for being so honest and frank. Keep up the good work, its great to be able to keep up with the island until we can get there again.

  • @daveripper
    @daveripper Před 3 lety +3

    Wow what a enthralling vlog loved every second of it, can’t believe that was almost an hour! I thought that was totally honest & you were very open about stuff, hat off to you both 🧢 as I do love honest & sincere ppl. Happy birthday Seirra (51 yeah right, I’m sure you fluffed that up & ment to say 41 surely) take care both of you 😎👍🏻

  • @iankwhite
    @iankwhite Před 3 lety +1

    Good evening ladies I absolutely enjoyed listening to your conversations and responses to the numerous questions you've had submitted.
    You are both so well balanced towards life and what's important and not important it's a breath of fresh air and a big compliment to you both.
    Like minded here to my views, which encompass health, happiness and non materialist are wonderful values and allow us to carry little baggage, in mind body and soul yet allowing for freedom of expression. Long may it continue for you both I wish you well with your life's journey, time has no meaning. As an elder in comparison to both of you I'm pleased with the similarities we have towards life and well being.
    Life can cost little, with the right focused values, it brings a wonderful return to all wellbeing.
    Thank you for your views,ideas,and options which we can all explore when we too are ready to want to make a change to lifestyle 👍. Ian x

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Ian, I know people will often have different ideas on how to do life. Our approach isn’t for everyone but we certainly have no regrets. The biggest change is that we now appreciate the little things a lot more than we would have done 10 years ago 😀

  • @jadefinesy2887
    @jadefinesy2887 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this such a great watch and very informative 😀 talking about the house at the end I would love to see before and afters of all the work you both (and the builders) have done I think that would be a great watch 👍🏻 hopefully me and my family will be over in May 2021 🤞🏻 missing the beautiful island, take care x

  • @colmjackson
    @colmjackson Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video😃
    Thanks for sharing your story and experiences with us👍🏻
    Should be in Corralejo ourselves right now, but good aul Rona messed up that up

  • @TheLasVegasCouple
    @TheLasVegasCouple Před 3 lety +1

    Loved watching, it was great to get to know you better. We love Caleta, so have been watching your videos for some time and of course, we have a mutual love of Las Vegas. Looking forward to seeing that US trip you have planned 😊

  • @transportinterests5371
    @transportinterests5371 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant!!!! Wonderful!!!!! Been watching your stuff for a while , always informative and entertaining. This one was spectacular in that area! Thank you so much. (We too watch JP, he’s ok but, he can be kinda depressing, but don’t tell him whatever you do, wouldn’t want to upset his feelings, if he found out, he may not let us watch him again!) Keep posting the vids!! Thanks!

    • @geoff1653
      @geoff1653 Před 3 lety

      Don’t watch him , he hates Caleta

  • @geoff1653
    @geoff1653 Před 3 lety +1

    Great vid girls , 👏👏 really wish you all the best . Love Fuerte, owned my holiday home for 15yrs , I took a risk on buying without ever visiting the island 🤪

  • @garygreen8962
    @garygreen8962 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much Amelia and Sarah for taking the time out to answer all our question . Its great to listen to your open and honest answers😊😊and see the side of living in Fuerteventura as a non tourist. It's something that always been at the back of me and my partners mind. Just need to persuade him now 😂😂

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s a different way of living but we have no regrets at all. A few years of sacrifice has now given us freedom. Good luck persuading him 😀👍

    • @garygreen8962
      @garygreen8962 Před 3 lety

      @@AmeliaBolger It's something that I have always wanted to do and seeing how you both have achieved it and are so happy I need to sit down and see if it will be possible. Thank you ☺☺

  • @kirstywhitter42
    @kirstywhitter42 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this post it was really interesting 😊 thoroughly enjoyed it and thank you for answering my question. You are both an inspiration with your story of how you have been able to do what you do snd live on such a gorgeous island 🏝 . You definitely encourage me to follow my dreams of buying property out there . Even got my husband hooked today with your video. Looking forward to tge next one Kirsty 😀

  • @rogerthornhill2435
    @rogerthornhill2435 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank both of you very much for your questions and answers blog which was very interesting and very different. It was nice to focus on the nice things in life rather than the news we are surrounded with at the moment. All the best for now and the future.

  • @stuartivins7846
    @stuartivins7846 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for being so open and honest... Me and my partner have holidayed half a dozen times on the island (Fuste and Correlejo) and I love beachcombing on the most remote parts of the island, that I've scouted out over the years. Looking forward to our x1 week only in x8 weeks time from Saturday 28th May+ in Correlejo... 😁

  • @martin701
    @martin701 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks ladies! Great video and we’re looking forward to getting back there in November when we’ve had our vaccine. Really would like to see a video on property purchase on the island because we want to buy. What we’ve noticed is that prices haven’t varied much since we were last there (March 2019) but the number of properties for sale seem to have ballooned (no real surprise I suppose given the times we are living in). Stay safe 👍

  • @eskileriksson4457
    @eskileriksson4457 Před 3 lety +2

    When I first came to Fuerte, I thought bloody hell, this is the bright side of the moon! After two or three weeks the sepia landscape, especially the cloud shadows over the mountains became really beautiful. Which is kind of weird, being from the west coast of Sweden, which is all about green nature and the archipelago.

  • @nudgenudgewinkwink3212
    @nudgenudgewinkwink3212 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for doing the q&a very interesting and honest answers i enjoyed listening to them and happy birthday Sarah, All the best to you both.

  • @jonnymoore7937
    @jonnymoore7937 Před 3 lety +4

    That was really enjoyable, thanks for being so open about your life; it's very inspiring. Keep up the good work, and I hope you continue to reap the rewards of life that you so deserve.

  • @LeeOfTheRetired
    @LeeOfTheRetired Před 3 lety +6

    Thankyou both for your thoughts in this video, the wife & I were fascinated, just wish we had your courage to make a move xx

  • @niallgibb5589
    @niallgibb5589 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks. Most interesting. Should have been returning from our usual January fortnight at the Gorriones today but that had to be cancelled. No idea when we'll be able travel again.
    Stay safe.

  • @paulhardy2014
    @paulhardy2014 Před 3 lety

    Great video and thanks for sharing your experiences. Hope to be out there again soon. Loving your personalities also, looking forward to the next update x👍👍

  • @sueg894
    @sueg894 Před 3 lety +10

    Discovered your channel after following JP for a long time. Really glad we found your channel. Always look forward to the weekly catch up. Interesting and informative and a great escape from a cold UK.

  • @widerthanone
    @widerthanone Před 3 lety +2

    Wouldn’t have dared ask some of those questions 🤣 but what an insight!!!
    You two are an inspiration to the likes of me who wouldn’t have the thingys to do what you’ve done.
    Hopefully getting back out in July. We’re booked, but who knows???
    Keep up the good work. 11/10🤘😁👍

  • @patrickstarnes2355
    @patrickstarnes2355 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice blue t-shirt! I wondered if you did any gardening, this was answered towards the end of the video, thanks!

  • @stefanm.1434
    @stefanm.1434 Před 2 lety

    Dear Amelia and Sarah. Happy new year to you! We love your videos about the island and everything whats happening. We are travelling our selves to Fuerte from 22MAR22 - 02APR22 and would love to know, what the weather would be in your opinion during this period (how is rain, average daily temperature during the day and watertemperature? I guess water will be around 20, if we are lucky and temp around 20-25? Is it very windy in this period? We are pleased to hear from you, as long as you finde some time to quickly answer. Greets from germany, Stefan and Oliver...

  • @SirTFiable
    @SirTFiable Před 3 lety +1

    Great vlog ladies! Very open and honest. One comment, then a request. Caleta versus Corralejo - Caleta is much more central, easier for exploring the island, Betancuria or Morro Jable for example. Are you prepared to share some clips of the handiwork in your garden and a glimpse of the views? Nick.

  • @eskileriksson4457
    @eskileriksson4457 Před 3 lety +1

    The buses are brilliant, cheap and air conditioned. But they typically go from city center to city center. What's great is you can bring a bike, which make getting around really easy!

  • @alanfletcher5720
    @alanfletcher5720 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Great post and answer to my question.I think that people tend to really like the island or not.Often referred to as a "marmite" effect.Thus you get a lot of returnees.I return always to Corralejo as it was my first stay.I guess many who first visit C.d.F do the same.Can't believe ages.

  • @fasteddy07
    @fasteddy07 Před 3 lety

    While in Utah, push up to Bryce Canyon. The scenery there is as awe-inspiring as Lake Tahoe is mesmerizing.

  • @adewalekadiri
    @adewalekadiri Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you very much for those fantastic insights into your lives, interests and experiences moving to Fuerteventura. Very interssting and inspiring. I am hoping to be able to move to Spain (mainland) when I retire in a few years, and your story has really encouraged me to hold on to this dream despite the disaster that is Brexit!

  • @smudge8157
    @smudge8157 Před 3 lety +1

    I've stumbled across your channel as I've subscribed to a few others Lanzarote and Fuerteventura related and would just like to say how much I'm enjoying your Vlogs already. I obviously don't know your personalities back in the UK but you always seem calm and content in your videos.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      Thanks John, I’ve always been fairly laid back but there’s no doubt that saying goodbye to the stress of corporate jobs certainly helps. Island life is great! 😀

  • @auwz66
    @auwz66 Před 3 lety +2

    We are hoping to retire in the next couple of years. We started talking about it around 10 years ago but finally made some firm plans about 5 years ago, investing with that goal in mind. I joined Mr Money Mustache forums around the same time and we have been following the "FIRE" lifestyle since then - saving the majority of our income and living frugally. We are not planning to leave the UK for good but we plan to take some long term lets and see how it goes. Its great to hear your story and that it can be done! Until recently its always seemed like a bit of a dream but as we get closer we are getting more serious :) Someone once said to me the only thing you cant buy is time, and as I have passed into middle age that keeps echoing in my mind and makes me more determined to do this. Really pleased for both of you how its worked out and hopefully things continue on the up and up.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      It can definitely be done and it sounds like you are on a very similar path to the one that we took. I found MMM blog several years ago now, they really should teach the power of compound interest in schools and universities! Keep going! 👍😀

  • @timkingscott5316
    @timkingscott5316 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi 👋 ladys, brilliant video thanks for taking time out for this . This was very interesting into your life and lifestyle which am very grateful to you both for this , keep up with your brilliant blogs. Many thanks Tim xx 💐

  • @fredadoyle6588
    @fredadoyle6588 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you. Thank you!
    I'm in my 50's already.... and I want to grow up to be like you guys! To retire early and be able to afford to live comfortably and get a bit of long haul travel in too. Take care, stay safe. Thanks again.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Freda. If we can do it then anyone can 😀

  • @ducktack1
    @ducktack1 Před 3 lety

    I'd say that Caleta is more chilled whereas Corrallejo is a lot more commercialised. I first went to Caleta in about 2005 before the huge building development on the side of the mountain behind the golf course but even now it's still more relaxed and rural. Both nice but depends on what you want. The beauty of living in a warm climate which is often overlooked by the Greenies is the lack of heating and clothing needed. What's not to like about that? If I could afford it, i'd be off like a shot considering the way the UK is going.

  • @fraac
    @fraac Před 2 lety

    i stayed at the rio in vegas for 40 days. that was a bit much. but fun! i'd get an airbnb on a good bus route next time

  • @brando6358
    @brando6358 Před 3 lety +1

    So in awe of you guys, being focused and able to put those plans into action is an inspiration. Btw, our (me the Mrs) favourite place on the island is Jandia in the south where we've visited several times, we'd love to make the leap but... maybe we need to put on our ruby slippers, click our heels together 3 x times and site "there's no place like home", as you yourselves said, home is where you make it! :) Oh, and we're both NHS too so hopefully, our pensions might enable us to make that jump? Some day...

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      The lower cost of living certainly helps, we’ll be making a video very soon on the comparisons and roughly what our expenses are living here. Some beautiful beaches in the South 😀

  • @johnwilliamson154
    @johnwilliamson154 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the information we are thinking of renting jan to March soon,and it give us a good idea what to expect,we have been to corral eco a few times and really enjoyed it and it’s where we want to be so thanks again
    Geordiejohn and chris

  • @sandykenuk
    @sandykenuk Před rokem

    Was there last week and went everywhere you showed us, thanks for the info xx

  • @davidspinner6674
    @davidspinner6674 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant video and Thank You for being so honest and open answering all the questions ,
    We love Fuerteventura and have all our flights cancelled last year and this year.
    Rebooted for November hopefuly.
    Stay safe and keep well both of you.
    Blessings.
    Dave👍

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Dave, November sounds like a good plan 👍

  • @welshlad6427
    @welshlad6427 Před 3 lety +1

    Great vlog. Loved my one and only visit to Fuertaventura. Would love to ever have the chance to retire there. Congratulations on achieving this 👏👏

  • @ronjones2595
    @ronjones2595 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Girls,
    Thanks for the reply regarding Weirdos bar and the Riu. Belated birthday wishes to Sarah.
    We loved this latest video especially the nosy Q & A.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      No problem Ron, hope you get back out sometime in the not too distant future 😀

  • @CarPEDiemas
    @CarPEDiemas Před rokem

    Thanks for this. I have just booked my 1 week holiday with my family to Fuerteventura to celebrate my 50th birthday. It's our first time there and we will arrive 24th Feb as are my birthday :-😃 We will stay at Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo hope that's ok 🤔 I booked 3 bungalows for us 6ppl. Take care !

  • @mattsouter3929
    @mattsouter3929 Před 3 lety +1

    New to your channel, and congrats for making your dreams come to true!, we were meant to bring there in October, so hopefully later this year.

  • @Pulpdiction1999
    @Pulpdiction1999 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video ladies, very informative and great to hear your plans are working for you.

  • @garymackem
    @garymackem Před 3 lety +1

    Love Caleta visit there about 2-3 times a year, would like to move there at some point, enjoying watching your chanel

  • @maryleigh2266
    @maryleigh2266 Před 3 lety +1

    Emelia & Sarah thank you so much for your Q&A video. Best wishes for your future together.

  • @thriftyoutdoors
    @thriftyoutdoors Před rokem

    Thanks for your videos, they ve been a great help for us, not been abroad for 30yrs! we re due in fly out in Feb 23 :-)

  • @wrightys1
    @wrightys1 Před 3 lety +1

    Always enjoy the information you give about beautiful Fuerteventura, and now about yourselves. Keep it up ladies

  • @emmadailly7953
    @emmadailly7953 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks so much for your videos. We hope to move to El Cotillo 😍My partner and I have very much the same philosophy as you two, we live very simply and any spare money goes on budget travel. Have you ever walked to the labyrinth at Cotillo? It’s stunning, well worth it. Thanks for showing us the island whilst we can’t visit. Xx

    • @sarahbolgerBolgy
      @sarahbolgerBolgy Před 3 lety

      Hi Emma. We haven’t been to the labyrinth but will check it out at some point, thank you ❤️

  • @eprzepiora
    @eprzepiora Před 3 lety +3

    Have been watching your videos for a while, this one has been very personal. Thank you

  • @DjRysioo
    @DjRysioo Před 3 lety +1

    Great story to be honest! Living on Fuerteventura it's my biggest dream or even goal. I live in Poland and I'm 26 right now so I guess that it will be difficult. But now, tkanks to your great videos I can be a part of the Island remotely 😁😁 can't wait to come back There!

  • @michaeldoolan9570
    @michaeldoolan9570 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi both, we really enjoyed this fascinating vlog. Sandra has been interested or speculating about a move to Fuerteventura so it was great to get an insight how you went about it. The debate on Corralejo v Caleta made sense (we’re in the Corralejo corner) and also your choice to stay out of the resorts. We met an ex-pat in Turkey who told us the hardest thing was to remember you’re not on holiday but living there when we discussed cost of living etc. Having had to rearrange planned visits in November and December it now looks like it’s doubtful our trip in March (13th) will be able to happen but we’ve everything crossed for June (2nd). We miss Fuerteventura so much ☹️ Take care both
    Mike and Sandra

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes it definitely feels different living here vs being on holiday. A lot of people like the idea of retiring to a resort and having one long holiday but there are definitely some downsides to that approach (mainly the liver damage and the higher costs of eating and drinking out all the time!). Hope you manage to get out in June, I’d say that seems a realistic target at the moment 👍

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Před 3 lety +2

    Hiya Ladies, Great Q&A. Very interesting. Thank you for answering my question. Have a great week.

  • @grahamstirzaker5810
    @grahamstirzaker5810 Před 3 lety +3

    Good for you too for making fuerteventura your home i hope to move to caleta in the near future

  • @googlecontrolled
    @googlecontrolled Před 3 lety +1

    So jealous your sat in a tshirt and me and the misses are here stuck in the cold weather of highs of 2 degrees C in North Yorkshire. 🥶 And take it from a plumber,you can't flush 'anything' down the toilet in UK either. Regardless of whether you do or not!

  • @lynnshaw2365
    @lynnshaw2365 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for a great video & telling us how you have managed to live your life as you do at such a young age. Belated birthday wishes to Sarah.

  • @kimsullivan6732
    @kimsullivan6732 Před 3 lety

    Only just discovered your videos love watching them 😍 been visiting this beautiful island for 25 years always hire a car and we've visited all the places in your videos.
    Thanks for sharing expecially as we can visit at the moment 😪
    But will be back as soon as we can.
    A big hello and thanks from wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching! Hope you can visit the island again soon 😀

  • @duncantodhunter6011
    @duncantodhunter6011 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for doing this vlog and thank you for being so open and honest I really loved it. The way is going here in the UK it looks like I won't be coming for my yearly visit to My favourite island but hopefully I'll get there later in the year stay safe and keep up the good work thank you 👍

  • @malcolmaweston
    @malcolmaweston Před 3 lety +1

    El Cotillo is number 1, i agree for the beaches, and because i am living there) . However, Betancuria is also a number 1for your reasons stated. Beautiful place

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      We're very fortunate, there's so many stunning places on the island to visit 😀

  • @danieloaken9485
    @danieloaken9485 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi guys good interesting vid. We are due to arrive in late June for 10 days I know it is guessing at this point but do you think there will be quarantine time frame in place for when we arrive. Or Do you think it will be back to some sort of normality by then. Thankyou.

    • @sarahbolgerBolgy
      @sarahbolgerBolgy Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Daniel. It’s hard to know for sure but I would imagine that any need for quarantine will be lifted by then but that proof of a negative test may well be a travel requirement internationally

  • @Tonycardoza1
    @Tonycardoza1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you enjoyed your video you have defiantly got it right and living in one of the best places in the world Lake Tahoe you will find its fantastic great skiing

  • @amandahimsworth7469
    @amandahimsworth7469 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello girls
    Thank you so much for answering my questions on the video. Still have loads I would want to ask you🙊.I watch it all nearly twice ,it went by so quick. I must say I can't believe your 51 Sarah as John said . You both look so young. Love you both even more now we have got to know a little bit more about you. Wonderful vid . You should some more of those in future. Amelia what date is your birthday in feb curious as mine is feb . Happy birthday for yest Sarah 😘. Keep up the good work . Stay safe and well x

  • @EnjoyCanaryIslands
    @EnjoyCanaryIslands Před 3 lety +4

    Very interesting for anyone who wants to come and live their retirement to our wonderful islands

  • @andrewnanson565
    @andrewnanson565 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed your video last night very informitive especially your former work ,we thought Sarah used to be a teacher and Ameila a actress??stay safe regards Andrew&Geralyn

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      An actress sounds much more glamorous 😆

  • @Emma-li8cy
    @Emma-li8cy Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I love Morro Jable and Sotavento not sure why this part of the island is not popular with British tourists

  • @deborahbooth2613
    @deborahbooth2613 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this ladies. Im thinking about buying abroad in the future, very informative. I love New York and Brooklyn of course. 👍😃. Xx

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      Hopefully sometime this year we can have a walk through Prospect Park again 🤞Thanks for watching 😀

    • @deborahbooth2613
      @deborahbooth2613 Před 3 lety

      @@AmeliaBolger awww fingers crossed for you. 🙏. Ive watched some of your other videos now and JP’s too. All fabulous. Im booked to return to Fuerteventura in July, craziness permitting, and hope to explore a little bit more. Thank you. ☺️

  • @sunshine-bs2jx
    @sunshine-bs2jx Před 3 lety +1

    Hi ladies wow I interesting video, well done really admiring you two and your lifestyle xxx much love from Ireland xx

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Sending love back to you in Ireland, it's somewhere we would like to visit in the not too distant future 🤞

  • @djchamberlain5652
    @djchamberlain5652 Před 3 lety

    thank you, great insight into costs and so on...many thanks.

  • @CJBlandford
    @CJBlandford Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant and informative video from a truly genuine couple. Thanks Ladies, long may your adventures continue ! Always visit for a few weeks from the last weekend in August splitting my stay between Fuerte and Lanzarote (where I have a dear expat friend living) so agree entirely with Sarah that September is a great month to visit the Canaries. Keep safe and thanks again

  • @sandralilley6687
    @sandralilley6687 Před 3 lety

    Great informative video, something we are thinking on doing, but initially 3 mths of year not permanent as would get homesick 😁

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      That could work well and you wouldn’t need to apply for residency unless you wanted to make it permanent

  • @stephaniewilson9551
    @stephaniewilson9551 Před 3 lety +3

    What a fantastic video ladies! My God Sarah you look good on 51! Must be living in the sun ☀️ Very informative especially on buying property as we will be doing that once the Lockdown has finally lifted & we all get back to some sort of normality. Thank you I really enjoyed the video. Looking forward to your nxt one xx

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety

      She’ll love that comment Stephanie 😉 All the best with the property hunt

  • @dollydaydream6965
    @dollydaydream6965 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed your blog once again. Thanks.
    I feel for those poor dogs, don’t you have RSPCA or similar in the Canaries

  • @mikeherbert7664
    @mikeherbert7664 Před 3 lety +2

    Fair play to you ladies just as well you’re both not high maintenance. There are probably many people who would like to be in your position but won’t take the risk .well done & stay safe

  • @kayleybaker7581
    @kayleybaker7581 Před 3 lety

    What part of the island do you live and why did you decide on that area?

  • @alyssasmith6393
    @alyssasmith6393 Před 3 lety

    Love how yous answer sooo many questions, so interesting. We want to emigrate to one of the island's where we'd be able to set up a business or get jobs as we don't have savings🤣I hope our holiday to fuerteventura doesn't get cancelled due to the pandemic as we're itching to get out there😎
    Edit, meant to say I've been to the village many times in my youth, always enjoyed going the gay bars with me mates back before I moved upto Scotland

  • @geoffreyphipps4972
    @geoffreyphipps4972 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for this girls. Very interesting and informative

  • @andrewtaylor8625
    @andrewtaylor8625 Před 3 lety +2

    Very open and honest. We all have a story to tell and it was very interesting listening to yours.

    • @susanwarburton9542
      @susanwarburton9542 Před 3 lety +1

      Belated birthday greetings Sarah, hope you enjoyed your day! Thanks to you both for the Q & A vlog , it was very interesting and lovely to see you relaxed sitting in the sunshine in your garden. If only........
      Susanx

  • @misvickyxx
    @misvickyxx Před 3 lety

    Me and hubby had/have the same relationship with Florida not just Orlando, really thought we would hate it but 7 trips later still in love. One day Vegas and other states/cities. Hope you will be vlogging often

    • @misvickyxx
      @misvickyxx Před 3 lety

      Ps similar age gap between myself and my hubby :)

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      We can’t wait to get back to the US and will definitely be vlogging. Hopefully some time this year 🤞

  • @cash4sellers
    @cash4sellers Před rokem

    This is one of the best Q&A found so far, however just wondering: did you have to pay capital gain tax when you sold your main home in UK? Landlord are not having a great time at present following the inflation crisis. Would you be willing to cover this point?
    Thanks

  • @lovinglifemallorca
    @lovinglifemallorca Před 3 lety +4

    We live in Mallorca and really love it,,, I too made videos, I’ve just found you and subscribed,,

  • @PeteGaryga
    @PeteGaryga Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for a fantastic informative video and the insight into your private lives, so good we watched it twice. Can put the name of the language learning tool you mentioned please? I use Duolingo Mrs G liked the sound of the one you are using Amelia. We managed to buy a house in Parque Holandes last year and have spent quite a bit of time there and hope to make the move and take early retirement next year. Thanks again.

    • @AmeliaBolger
      @AmeliaBolger  Před 3 lety +1

      Congrats on your house purchase! The app I’m using is called Anki. There is a free desktop version and you can pay for a lifetime app licence on your phone (£24). There are shared decks which you can download or you can make your own. I recommend a deck called ‘Spanish/Español for beginners, A1/A/2, IPA, first 500 words’ as a starting point to build vocabulary. There are then other decks you can download to help with verb conjugation. The flash cards use spaced repetition so they won’t show you ones you mark as easy for several days to ensure you really know them.

    • @PeteGaryga
      @PeteGaryga Před 3 lety

      @@AmeliaBolger thank you 👍

  • @paulhathaway630
    @paulhathaway630 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video. Really informative. Just a tip for Sarah here - you can access your NHS pension from age 55 before 2028. It is worth looking at as when I did the sums I would have to live well beyond 85 to benefit the wait until after 60.

  • @inesgauter7575
    @inesgauter7575 Před 3 lety

    Very enjoyable video, thanks for that and happy Valentine’s Day lady’s 💕🏖

  • @maureenhopkinson6060
    @maureenhopkinson6060 Před 3 lety +1

    I have watched a few of your vlogs and I am loving them x

  • @eoindonovan238
    @eoindonovan238 Před 3 lety +1

    No comparison between these ladies videos & jp"s videos...... jp's videos would put yrs on you!! I love caleta de fuste!! Rang up a travel agency 4 yrs ago look 4 a great deal & loved it there been bk 2/3 times a yr since..... wud love 2 mt these ladies 4 a drink & chat when we can visit again 😁😁😁

  • @Emma-li8cy
    @Emma-li8cy Před 3 lety +1

    Such a lovely wedding photo 😻

  • @bevwarren5705
    @bevwarren5705 Před rokem

    Miss you guys, come back x

  • @alvinmorris6975
    @alvinmorris6975 Před rokem

    Hope you two are keeping well, long time no Vlogs and miss your comments and happy smiles. Due to your informative Vlogs have at last booked 12 days at Caleta de Fueste in March 2023 to assist health recovery. Really looking forward to seeing the island and hiring a car for 3 or 4 days. Thank you for all your great Vlogs and please do the odd one again with any updates on the island. Stay safe.

  • @karenmorris10
    @karenmorris10 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this very informative information, my hubby and I have found it very useful.

  • @rustyspannerracing
    @rustyspannerracing Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing personal insight into your life. Really appreciate your honesty.