5 Essentials I could not have moved abroad alone without

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Starting a new life alone abroad, especially over 50, in a new country where you don’t know anyone and can’t speak the language is not easy. In this video, I share five essential things that helped me start my new life in Portugal. These were crucial for making my journey that little bit easier. Join me as I offer insights and advice for anyone looking to start a new life in a foreign country.
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Komentáře • 59

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 Před 17 dny +4

    That's what I always say, a network is more important than money...of course, a good attitude to make friends as well.

  • @moniquebiesaart7801
    @moniquebiesaart7801 Před 6 hodinami

    Very useful , articulate and entertaining, as allways, Thank you!

  • @OKportugal
    @OKportugal Před 14 dny +1

    Hey thanks for the mention... glad your car got sorted! :)

  • @NicolaCairncross
    @NicolaCairncross Před 17 dny +3

    Great info thanks! Especially loved the convo on fear and fear of regret! Something to think about as I am a scaredy cat!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      Definitely worth working on.... it's freeing! 😊

  • @jamesmagee890
    @jamesmagee890 Před 16 dny +2

    Hi long time no see. Glad you are OK.

  • @AnnaAdventuring
    @AnnaAdventuring Před 17 dny +3

    I do love your videos Luise 😄
    Your journey has encouraged me to start with the housesitting route and see how I like the reality of everyday life in Portugal.
    It’s a no-brainer really, isn’t it 🏡 🐕 🐈 🏠 🐶 🐱💚

  • @TheUnretirees
    @TheUnretirees Před 17 dny +1

    I love this video and how it feels like I'm just sitting down talking with a friend. Great info, too. Thanks for the shoutout in the comments as well! We look forward to following along with your story. Hopefully we can meet up in Portugal in person one day soon!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      I just found your channel from Raquel... love the channel name and your ethos! Sure our paths will cross at some point 😊

  • @christines5430
    @christines5430 Před 13 dny

    Your videos are always so lovely, and this one is no exception. Helpful and informative, road trips or animal centric. Always excellent ❤

  • @estherderbyshire1947
    @estherderbyshire1947 Před 16 dny +1

    This video has been very insightful. Thank you so much. ❤

  • @Carpe-Diem
    @Carpe-Diem Před 17 dny +3

    All really good points. I know we moved as a couple, and most of your points are relevant to couples too 😉. You probably influence a lot of folk to be brave and just do it (You did for us x). It has been a brilliant journey to watch. Keep up the great updates and we hope to see you soon. X

    • @AnnaAdventuring
      @AnnaAdventuring Před 17 dny

      Congratulations on finally moving into your fabulous new home! 🥂🍾🥂
      I watched your latest video last night 😊

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      I can't wait to get down to your neck of the woods and see your place :)

    • @Carpe-Diem
      @Carpe-Diem Před 17 dny

      @@Solo50plus ♥️

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 Před 17 dny +1

    I've always used Airbnbs for several years, but next month I will pay for the membership in Housesitting to start getting weekends stays to build my profile...ready for that next level this year!

    • @AnnaAdventuring
      @AnnaAdventuring Před 17 dny +1

      That’s what I’ve just started doing 😊 Local short sits to get the recommendations before applying for sits in Portugal 👍🏻

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny +1

      Be sure to get you discount with my referral link... and if not mine use someones. Never any point paying full price! 🤑

  • @cryptolatino9220
    @cryptolatino9220 Před 17 dny

    That's true, I was traveling to a nearby city the other day, when I came into my city I felt like stopping at a mall just to get a sandwich, which I could just made home, but I wanted the experience to sit in Subway so I bought it with a drink.

  • @evelinedebakker61248
    @evelinedebakker61248 Před 13 dny

    ery helpfull thank you well done Louise, I found you through Cindy, thanks again very impressed this from a dutch lady in scotland whi wants to move to portugal:)

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 10 dny

      Thanks for stopping by the channel :)

  • @pedrapioan4201
    @pedrapioan4201 Před 16 dny

    76 years of age still trying to move to Portugal with my dogs, thanks for sharing Luise 🙂❤

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 15 dny

      Still trying?…. Now I’m curious as to what’s holding you back! 😊

  • @madeleinescola6100
    @madeleinescola6100 Před 17 dny +1

    So much helpful information for me because I hope to be there in a few months. Thank you, Luise 💖

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      I'm so pleased you found it helpful. 😊

  • @lesleysmith8300
    @lesleysmith8300 Před 17 dny

    I enjoy connecting with others. I enjoy Meetup for this reason and l follow a few You Tube Channels re Portugal. Thanks for sharing and it was lovely to see the happy boys as always. ❤😊❤

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      Meetup is great for sure. Not much options here though out of the big cities in the interior. Good resource though 😊

  • @user-dh1rd9gh8d
    @user-dh1rd9gh8d Před 3 dny

    Always informative! We've saved a lot of your past videos to help us with our move this year (car matriculation, utilities etc.). Can you put the location where you filmed this please? Beautiful! Just a suggestion - please add more of the surroundings with your talking, just to add variety (hubby gets a bit bored 😂, sorry!).

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 2 dny

      That format of video takes a lot of time to produce. Unfortunately I can’t do that every time. So hubby will have to be bored, unless he wants to commission a video, then I can take time away from paid work!!

    • @user-dh1rd9gh8d
      @user-dh1rd9gh8d Před 2 dny

      @@Solo50plus apologies, didn't mean to offend. We value your insight. Just a bit of feedback :)

  • @melaniefrancis2914
    @melaniefrancis2914 Před 17 dny

    Thanks for your helpful advice and chatty style it’s making me feel much more relaxed about the move!💜

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      Glad you feel better about it. It's not easy but then getting out of your comfort zone never is. It would not be as exciting otherwise! Not to mention the opportunity to grow :)

  • @adamosman7284
    @adamosman7284 Před 16 dny

    Surely,yes it does!

  • @63Clocks
    @63Clocks Před 17 dny

    Great info, thanks Luise!

  • @sirenda926
    @sirenda926 Před 17 dny

    Love your videos. Such helpful advice that aint easy to find. My wife and I have just got our NIFs through Carls contacts and are working on the other things needed at the moment and hope to be there before October. XxX

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      Glad you like them. Good luck with your move. :)

  • @sculpturegrl1
    @sculpturegrl1 Před 17 dny

    Great video, Louise! Thanks!

  • @filomenamendonsa6671
    @filomenamendonsa6671 Před 17 dny +1

    Hello there, Love this video, thank you! I moved here by myself for retirement but I did sign a lease before I got here! I love it here but the little town is only or mostly vacationers! So find it difficult to make friends maybe we could meet up sometime.

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 15 dny +1

      Ahh that’s a shame. You didn’t say where about a in the country you are.

    • @filomenamendonsa6671
      @filomenamendonsa6671 Před 15 dny

      @@Solo50plus I'm near Figueira de Foz near Coimbra

  • @patrickol4300
    @patrickol4300 Před 17 dny

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea Před 14 dny

    It's been a while since I've come across one of your videos... this made up for all that time :)
    I did wonder if you can share the info for the guy in Peniche :). I think you said he had an AirBnB.
    I think a PDF would be terrific Luise!
    I think you are right... all great resources, but when you are just starting out... CZcams is the best place to start. Carl and his wife Louisa are really lovely people!

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 13 dny +1

      Looks like I'll have to add that PDF to the to-do list! I don't have permission to share that hosts details publicly but I could list the Airbnbs I stayed at in the PDF 😊

    • @JenShea
      @JenShea Před 13 dny

      I can understand that. I can email you to get it or msg you on Instagram. I’m looking for a place for September. :)

  • @GoodMorningPortugal
    @GoodMorningPortugal Před 17 dny

    Fantastic video! Thank you ❤

  • @sammudd1365
    @sammudd1365 Před 17 dny

    Thank you! I too travel alone. I love it and the opportunities it presents . Would you consider dog & house sitting in Terceira, Azores for 1-2 months?

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny

      I am the guardian of two rescue dogs now so unable to house sit at the moment.

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 Před 17 dny

    I've seen several of your video's, sporadically! I watch to much CZcams! 😂 I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It was better than any expat (I don't like that word, I love my Country, but I lived in the Azores many many years ago and fell in love with the people, culture, food, (SUPER BOCK is my favorite beer of all time, ask Ken-OK Portugal), and the way your treated! Like when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s for the most part. But still different. I almost fell of my bed when you said, WAR AND PEACE, BC I'm a talker like you are! I was actually LMAO!!! IT'S GONE! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I agree, CZcams is invaluable! I've made so many friends(they feel like friends and family and I've met 3 different channels from my sailing days! I still watch, getting off track. I'll have to send an email, ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My Dad bought the complete set when I was in Elementary school, then the yearly Editions. That was our GOOGLE/INTERNET, ❤! Anyway, just wanted you to know how much I appreciated this video! Oh I've been looking for mainland properties too! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹⛵🍍☘🤗

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 17 dny +1

      Your comment is so funny. Thanks for your kind words (and all the others) 😂

  • @filomenamendonsa6671
    @filomenamendonsa6671 Před 17 dny

    I don't see your email; grabbing a coffee maybe.

    • @Solo50plus
      @Solo50plus  Před 15 dny +1

      It’s in the description of every video and in the ‘about’ section! :)

    • @janclark1894
      @janclark1894 Před 15 dny

      Thanks for the lovely video Louise. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @auroreboreale6637
    @auroreboreale6637 Před 17 dny

    don't forget to mention @cindy vine portugal !!