I've moved to Portugal in my mid sixties! Age does not matter when you set goals.😊

@j.e.7028

22 күн бұрын

Thats reassuring...Im considering do the same,alone,Im 60 just feel I need a complete change.Thanks for sharing

I moved to 🇵🇹Portugal from the 🇬🇧UK at the age of 52 without knowing a single person, not speaking the language and had never even been to the country. Makes no difference where I am because being half German half Nigerian I don't fit in any where either. Portugal is a country of such variation 😊

@lenndookun847

8 ай бұрын

Well done 👏👏👏 This is encouraging me to also move out of Mauritius 🇲🇺 as I am half Indo-Mauritian and half Finnish 🤪 don’t fit in either lol 😂

@roblloyd1879

8 ай бұрын

You fit in everywhere, your choice.

@paolavergara5302

8 ай бұрын

Wow I really admire you, I want to do it takes a whole lot of courage being alone .😊

@Solo50plus

8 ай бұрын

@@paolavergara5302 The regret if you don't is worse!!

@bhavikashah8221

8 ай бұрын

Wow

When I turned 58 years old I packed up my 2 suitcases, give up my business and moved to Spain. It was an adventure, I was so fearful but excited at the same time. I have now lived like a vagabond for 9 years, the world is your oyster and u lived only once. It is an amazing journey and seeing for myself to what is going on rather then the lying news!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Wow Judy, well done

Very nice video. I'm 64 and through my life I moved from Sweden where I'm born to England, Germany, US, back to Germany and then back to Sweden. Then I unfortunately divorced after 28y marriage. Decided to pack up, bought a boat and took of to sail around the world. After 8 years now the boat is sold and I'm in the phase of moving to Valencia. Life is an adventure. There been some ups and downs, but have overall a tremendous and wonderful experience. Good luck and you seem level headed standing with both feet on the ground as we way in Sweden, and I think you well have a great adventure looking forward.

@MeM-df5lh

8 ай бұрын

How is Valencia? I am thinking of moving there from California but not sure of the quality of life? I'm also an EU passport holder.

I can relate! I am 56 and I just moved to Portugal also. I am originally from Denmark but lived in Northern California for many years. A lot of what you talked about really resonated with me. The friendly Portuguese, the beautiful countryside, the beaches and the proximity to easily explore the rest of Europe. I too feel so safe walking alone really anywhere I've been. It was a big move, but one I am happy I made. You do reach a point at a certain age for me at least where I was more afraid not to do it than to do it. The time for adventure is now for sure!

@Daphna.

9 ай бұрын

More afraid not to do it than to do it. I love this and I totally agree. And once you take the leap you feel like your life has grown and expanded, don’t you?

@gailalbers1430

8 ай бұрын

I eould like to hear more from you _ maybe Daphna could do sn interview with you !

@PenelopePitstop888

8 ай бұрын

Yes, love it! I'm gonna check Portugal out too.

@dr_corrupt1014

8 ай бұрын

@@Daphna.hi i’m glad your enjoying your stay are your husband and your kids over aswell ? and how are they finding the experience ?

@robertmcfarlane4151

8 ай бұрын

Having visited Portugal for the first time in my mid-50s with a buddy back in May, I can echo the sentiments about the cities and sites in Portugal. The Algarve is a gorgeous area. I commend anyone with the spirit to venture alone to these places and set up a new life. It certainly is a thought for this Canadian as well, and I am glad to see that others take the leap of faith and go forth. There is part of me that expects to meet other similar people but it would require efforts and time (including learning a new language). All the best with your adventure.

I am in my 50 and moved recently from San Francisco to Porto by myself as well. I am loving it so much here. People in Portugal are the most welcoming and peaceful people I ever encounter. Thank you for making me feel like home here.

@wicklawalker9495

8 ай бұрын

👏🏻 you are fantastic ❤

@KF-qj2rn

8 ай бұрын

moving from seattle to Israel would def. be an upgrade for me, I agree with her sentiment times 1000. But probably the reverse politics, everything too expensive and socialistically destroyed such as homeless/drugs/crime....

@user4name

5 ай бұрын

but how the expats still working can survive in porto without a good salary and rent ratio in 2024 despite upcoming more taxes?

@JPinPortugal

5 ай бұрын

We moved to northern Portugal early in 2023 as well. N

I’m European living in the US for the last 18 years. As I aged (42 now) I became disconnected with the culture in the US and more connected with my European roots. I now hope to move back to Europe. I don’t have kids. But I have rabbits, dogs and a blind possums I’ve rescued. They’re the only ones keeping me here, although I’m trying to figure it out how to take them with me. This video resonates with my feelings currently.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Good luck and bless your heart for saving animals

@birdlover7776

8 ай бұрын

I feel the same way! I have six pet birds that are rescued that are family. I would love to leave the US but can’t leave my birds behind

@attaist

8 ай бұрын

I have a dog ( German Shepherd/lab mix) and I’m totally disconnected to the US and desperately want to leave. I can’t because she can’t take the warm climate and I want to live in Thailand.

I loved your inspirational story. My husband 75 and me 69 are doing the same, leaving Australia for a new life in Thailand. We’ve decided not to sit around in comfort but to continue exploring while we still have the energy and strong minds to do so. We’ve already purchased a small house and about ready to go and renovate it to our taste. It’s overwhelming and exciting.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Way to go! Best of luck

@Johannastairwellstudio

8 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic I’m aussie too and thinking of doing similar Where in Thailand are you ? Best of luck

@user-ws4ws2qg2z

8 ай бұрын

@@Johannastairwellstudio decided on phuket for the interim, but that might change with time. And you?

@Johannastairwellstudio

8 ай бұрын

@@user-ws4ws2qg2z thinking samui perhaps !

@leopoldbourne8444

8 ай бұрын

I am 74 and moved from Adelaide to Chiang Mai 15 years ago. Have never regretted it and dread having to go back to Australia when I get very old.

You will never regret that. I did in French Polynesia : sold everything: house, car, furniture and move with my 2 kids. I am in Portugal right and love it

I am 55 years old, just renewed my long-expired passport and are preparing to explore parts unknown to me, while the world apparently falls apart all around me. Good to see others are doing the same and enjoying it.

@philjohnson3829

8 ай бұрын

I'm 69 and just spent a week in Sardinia & it was fantastic , give it a go ! No tv or internet for a week just lovely people and weather

@captaingenerica6351

8 ай бұрын

@@philjohnson3829 Sounds intriguing

@kathieleece

8 ай бұрын

I am a senior Canadian female, and I am heading to Nicaragua at the end of September. I will be sharing my experience on KZread. Best wishes ❤️

@captaingenerica6351

8 ай бұрын

@@kathieleece Nicaragua is high on my list as is Ecuador and Uraguay

@RozaDuke

8 ай бұрын

So cool and brave!i wish i had the money to travel.enjoy.

I retrained as a legal clerk and moved to France in my 50s. I assist people from all over the world with the legal aspect of buying property in France. All of my clients are aged 40 plus and many in their 60s. None are fluent in French. They all seem to think that it is better to fulfill their dreams because time is running out. That's the reason I also moved to France.

@PhilippeOrlando

8 ай бұрын

Yes, time is not on our side.

@ildico1

8 ай бұрын

I am looking into buying a property and move to France too. I am 56 and after losing my mother, I feel I need to start over, even at my age. Everything is harder to do for me because I am alone and as a middle-aged woman, I know this world is not made for the likes of me.

@TheJimbo1791

8 ай бұрын

@@ildico1 So sorry for your loss. Mothers are hugely important persons in our lives, usually. I know mine is. Nowadays 50´s -60´s is not that old. I wish you the best in beautiful France. I know how it is at 50+, not at all easy but I try my best, little by little.

@ildico1

8 ай бұрын

@@TheJimbo1791 Thank you! Yes, mothers are very important, and mine was so wonderful and special. It's been nine months and I am struggling to come to terms with this terrible loss. I've been wanting to move to France for years; it's not going to be easy but I will do my best to make this transition from where I am now - unhappy and with no future - to possibly somewhere better where I can fulfil my dreams

@kenrehill8775

8 ай бұрын

@@TheJimbo1791fathers are equally important.

It's funny how we meet people around the world having the same feeling... I think people are starting to notice that having peace, tranquility and feel safe is more important than money... I'm Brazilian, lived in Japan for about 21 years, now I'm back to Brasil and living here made me feel unsafe... after 12 years here I felt that Portugal/Spain is one of the most safest places in the world specially if you choose to live in the country side... I'm 53 now and I'm planning to the end of 2024 to live in Europe to rest of my life... I really don't feel like I fit in Brasil anymore... Brasil is good, but the violence is too much for me...

@judymckee5992

8 ай бұрын

Check Valencia,alicante and small towns there, it is beautiful and I met my English husband there. The best husband that one could ever had.

@violetasuarezcapri4258

8 ай бұрын

​@@judymckee5992 I think Spain is incredible but after so many years surrounded by the amazing good things of England (politeness , empathy etc ) i wonder if the Spanish might feel a little intolerant . Its a feeling I hope is wrong . ITS different world , with both the good and the bad

@anafernandes8644

8 ай бұрын

I feel the same way!

@judymckee5992

8 ай бұрын

@@violetasuarezcapri4258 , Yes the spanish are very envious of the brits, I have since move to UK.

@investimentossamurai

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I will visit those places too, I just want a secure and peaceful place to live @@judymckee5992

I feel so happy & inspired stumbling upon your tiktok which led me here. I am a single 47 year old planning a future change. Thank u for this.

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

Best of luck sweetheart

@desiree2654

8 ай бұрын

So great and encouraging to read your comment, as I'm the same age with the same ambition! ******also, as yourself, I am so grateful to have come across this video! ****** All the best to the both of you! 🌞

@SirHargreeves

8 ай бұрын

No husband? No children? Where did it all go wrong?

@anjinsan537

8 ай бұрын

@@SirHargreeves maybe it all went right exactly as it should have happened. But why are you investing your time and energy spewing your bitterness on other people’s KZread? Don’t you have anything else to do? Please do not answer as I will not reply. Get a ✨Life✨!

@DF-dd5nf

8 ай бұрын

​@@SirHargreeves, oh it is a huge shame that this life is filled with such as toxic types of people whom takes a pleasure out of putting others down. You must be a Narcissist. Because of toxic people like yourself this world is also so toxic. I am honestly sorry for you.

Hi😅!! Thank you so much for the compliments about Portuguese people and our country. I feel honoured to have you living here. I hope we will always meet your expectations !!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Hi Madalena! 😊 it's a pleasure to be here in Portugal. I'm already loving my time here 🇵🇹🌟

I am moving to Central Portugal at 65! Now is the time for me too! I am following my heart and also treating it as an experiment too. I am glad to find a kindred heart in giving ourselves the same support that we give our children as they pursue their dreams.

@Johannastairwellstudio

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic Which town in Portugal? I am considering doing the same and to leave australia

@cathythomas2692

8 ай бұрын

@@Johannastairwellstudio Fundão!

@patriciamoreno3832

3 ай бұрын

I am 68 and thinking about moving to Portugal also.

You are correct -- I have been here over a year and acts of kindness are amazing. I lived in Coimbra and one day I was crossing the street when an elderly woman fell. I went to pick her up and five people surrounded me also helping. We helped across the street and the people working in the Cafe opened a table for her and had a glass of water waiting on the table.

@Daphna.

7 ай бұрын

Lovely story. Thanks for sharing 🙏 I too noticed they treat elderly very kindly and patiently

Moving alone in my 70s! Loving it!

@debrapeebles1

8 ай бұрын

Of course, I'm in good physical, spiritual and emotional shape. 70 is the new 50 :)

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Way to go!!! Best of luck💕

Welcome to the “old people “ on this planet who start over in the 50’s. Left Germany in 2005, moving to Canada. In November 2019, I decided to stay 5 months in Panama. The pandemic had something different for me in the box. I couldn’t return to Canada for 2 years with travel restrictions in place. So I just had enough. Sold everything in Canada. Stayed in Panama. Love the warm weather and starting at zero again. This year, I am already 4 years in Panama. Started to build my house myself. Nothing else to do. 😊 BTW. Just turned 60.

@Daphna.

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story

I'm 28 and your story completely inspired me! I was smiling through this whole video. Wishing you a beautiful and fulfilling journey x

I am Dutch and fet up with my country. I 'm really jealous about your great story and am thinking about migration also.

@aoikaze416

8 ай бұрын

Im Dutch too and was already fed up with the Netherlands at 20. I went to Thailand at 21 without any proper plans or proper savings. Lived there for a year and half, was able to find some jobs. Moved around the area like vietnam laos Cambodia. Then I went to the Philippines and met the mother of my son. Finding work was very easy there, finding a house is easy abroad too, easier than in the Netherlands. Last year I lived in greece and now I'm thinking to go to Croatia Italy or Portugal. Im kind of weighing the pros and cons work and cost of living wise plus location. I'm back in the Netherlands now for 2 months and already sick of it wanna leave again asap, im 33 now. Been doing this for over 10 years now. Netherlands is a good country I guess for a lot of people especially foreigners, but I never liked it here either.

@user-rr7bv6my4e

3 ай бұрын

If that's the mindset you propbably end up fed up elsewhere 2. Because paradise don't exist in reality and you bring your mindset with you

I visited Portugal several years ago and cycled the Camino Portuguese. What you’ve said about the Portuguese is 100%. They are the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. Always welcoming and went out of their way to help. Always felt safe and at home there. I left my heart in Portugal. ❤ I support you decision to move there. The quality of life is so important. If I could I would. I just found, liked and subscribed 🎉

Hope you enjoy, and welcome to Portugal ❤❤ and thank you for your kind words about our country and people ❤

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your warm wishes. Its heart-warmimg

@abeach5420

8 ай бұрын

@@Daphna. Hi Daphna . . .you just came up on my feed. Wanted to share that if you do not know about Bee and Theo The Indie Projects . . .they have been there along time now and know so much critical info. Also they have 3 various properties so who knows maybe they have opportunities for others to join them. I feel they have always needed more help like a co-op even.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I actually didn’t know them and now I’m a follower thanks to you😘

@abeach5420

8 ай бұрын

@@Daphna. Ohhh wow... hope they can be of use. They are Brits. Congrars on the spring chicken age and traveling to live abroad.

What you’ve just shown me, is that it’s NEVER too late to do what is best for you 😊👍🏾. I’m aiming (after my surgeries next year), to move from the U.K. I’m born and raised in London, lives here all my life, but I love to travel.❤ I have travelled solo, and my best solo trip was to Phuket in Thailand last year. Next year, I’m aiming to go to Bali, Indonesia. However, I was looking at the possibility of wanting to move to KL in Malaysia, but now I’m resettling on the idea of going to Bangkok, Thailand instead. I have many reasons for this. I just turned 44, and divorced, WFH , live my immediate family, which is fine!😂 however, I need my space and my time to do what feels is driving me. I no longer feel the love for my own country (England) due to politics, and how cost of living is just ridiculous here. Plus other things. I’m being realistic, and practical and not wanting to have my head in the clouds. It’s a big step to make to want to settle in another new place. Scary too! But it doesn’t matter what your age is, you’ve had the courage to make what you wanted possible 💪🏾

Born in the Hungarian part of Romania, moved to Israel for 16 years at the age of 10, in my mid 20s moved to the US and now in my 60s I moved to Portugal (2 plus years ago). Was going to move my mom too but she passed recently so I am moving alone. I live in a small vilege by Tomar and absolutely love it!! I do spend part time in the US. Never really connected with the Israeli culture, but enjoyed my time there.

@Daphna.

9 ай бұрын

Wow! What an incredible journey you've had 🌍 I’m curious what it is you enjoy in Tomar and generally in Portugal. Would love to hear. Thank you for sharing a snippet of your life's story 🌟

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352

8 ай бұрын

Hungarian part of Romania.....what??? Give your head a wobble boyo!

@nerolowell2320

8 ай бұрын

he probably see himself as hungarian and not romanain could be the effect of the large hungarian community in this region @@maratonlegendelenemirei3352

@Arginne

8 ай бұрын

@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352totally unnecessary to harass this woman. Be gone troll. The romanian trolls never fail to come out of the woodwork do you. No matter how much you oppress Hungarian minorities they will never back down!

@mihaelafilipescu5818

8 ай бұрын

You are from Transilvania, i was born in Brașov Transilvania, and I emigrated to the UK in 1986. Still living in the UK. I heard Portugal is a beautiful country. Here in the UK I have Portuguese friends. Probably one day I will visit Portugal.

Similar story! Born in Ecuador, Italian immigrant parents, grew up in the US. Have always felt like a "fish out of water." I hold an Italian passport, so my experiment is 6 months in Italy this coming year. I spent my 60th birthday in Spain ;)

Hi Daphne, we just came back from Spain and loved the country and culture and food. Being from Canada we are done with winters and looking for a retirement country to move to. You are brave ,but you only live once and I say go for it . Good luck to you.🎉

Hi Daphna, I'm so happy I found your channel. My name is Roberta. I'm exactly your age and I moved from Brazil to Coimbra with my teenage daughter in 2022. I agree and feel everything you said. We Brazilians inherited all this human warmth from the Portuguese and from a wonderful mix of people, multiplied by 10. I really adapted to this wonderful country and I still have a lot to discover. I watched your video with subtitles in Portuguese, I'm dedicating myself to English, but I haven't mastered the language yet. I would love to meet you, if you pass by Coimbra let's arrange a coffee. Sorry for the google translation errors.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Hello Roberta, thank you for following. You've done a great job moving to a new country to create a better life for you and your daughter. I haven't been to Coimbra yet, but I hope to visit it someday. Take care and good luck

@matthewmccarthy2406

8 ай бұрын

Hi Roberta. I moved to Penacova from the US. I used to be an English Teacher many years ago. My Portuguese is very basic. I could really use some help with it. Would you be willing to exchange English for Portuguese and Portuguese for English. Reply to me and maybe we can meet up someday. Obrigado Mateus

@patriciaobrien2775

8 ай бұрын

Hi Roberta, afteroving from Rio to the US many years ago, I now live in PT and have a weekend Xisto House on the outskirts of wonderful Coimbra. Maybe we can grab coffee one of these days.

@patriciaobrien2775

8 ай бұрын

​@@matthewmccarthy2406Benvindo Mateus🇵🇹

@matthewmccarthy2406

8 ай бұрын

Bom Dia Partrica Como Estas?@@patriciaobrien2775

You are so inspirational! I was just perusing KZread and ran across this video. It's amazing how many women today are creating their own adventures and taking control of their lives. I'm from the US and in a similar situation, not liking what's going on in this country. I'm in my 60s and feel like I belong in Thailand. I'll be moving there permanently in 8 months. I'm so happy you're able to go on this adventure and enjoy life the way it was meant to be enjoyed. I wish you all the best in your journey! 🥰

Welcome to Portugal, Daphna. You will find some portuguese places with strong ties with Israel like Belmonte. Portugal is the oldest country in Europe with defined and stable borders: almost nine hundred years. This country is the result of a heritage from european, arab and jewish cultures that stayed here for many centuries. That mix has given us a curious combination of patience, negociation and a language with many inherited words. The portuguese language is the official language of 9 countries and spoken by 236 million people around the world.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

You actually mentioned something that I'm fascinated about - that mix of european, arab and jewish cultures. Thank you for bringing it up

Here’s me, in my 30s, wanting to move to Spain to badly. I’m ready to go but have to stay a few more years to sort things out where I am. I’ve been feeling so bad about this, your story helped me put things into perspective. So much can change and there’s always time and a way, just need to learn to be patient. Thank you, look forward to seeing your story develop.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

It took me years to get to this point too. Keep building towards it. Best of luck

Like other people here, i too relate to you Daphna. I'ma Canadian woman looking to purchase a property after visiting for the first time in May and felt so at home in Portugal. Way to go and thank you for sharing your experience.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Best of luck Michele, and I hope you find the perfect place to call home

Apart from the beauty of those European countries, what can I say, blessed are those who can can retire in your 50s, the world is your oyster wherever you go!

Congratulations on your captivating video. Across the annals of time, the Portuguese had roamed the world, guided by an insatiable curiosity, seeking hidden treasures in a world yet undiscovered. Today, we joyfully extend our open arms to all, without prejudice, who embark on a voyage to uncover the abundant cultural and gastronomic marvels in our cherished country. However, it is the immense hearts of the people of this humble nation that truly define the greatness of the Portuguese, transforming them into a grand and noble nation.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you. Portugal wouldnt have been so attractive without the lovely warm welcome of the local people

I feel a 100% like she felt when deciding to move. Living in the USA and no longer enjoying the environment at many levels. What is keeping me on the fence: being far away from my only child and aging parents. Other than that, I have a foot somewhere else. Great content!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I totally understand the emotional dilemma of going on a new adventure and leaving the family behind. How do you plan to go about it?

@donnydoit7678

8 ай бұрын

Can you take them with you ?

@ivearies4187

8 ай бұрын

@@donnydoit7678 Wish I could. My mom will turn 89 in December and my son is married 😀😂. He is my only child though. Technically, I can make it work. Thanks for asking.

@Ari-vc2dt

8 ай бұрын

Im the same i felt like i dont belong in my country.. it never was my country really even tho im born here its just not for me the environment, the lack of nature, the boringness, the high cost of living and life in general over there.. i hate my country (The Netherlands) im 30 and for the last few years ive tried alot to break free ive screwed alot of things up.. i was stuck in a 3 year long burnout and lost my savings multiple times.. its time to build up my life somewhere else.. i dont have a future here.. especially with my autism the normal life is not for me, i cant have a job i just cant, i gotta build something myself

@ivearies4187

8 ай бұрын

@@Ari-vc2dt What country seems attractive to you? Hope you find your niche and way of living.

I applaud you 👏🏼. I am 50 and have also thought about moving to Portugal on a digital nomad visa. Good to hear your impressions about the country. Good luck on your new chapter of life.

You made me not want to move out of Portugal! I’m a traveller at Heart, also in my 50s, been around the block, and I’ve always felt out of place in Portugal, like you in Israel. I’m an uncharacteristic Portuguese in all aspects - physically (1m92/6’2”), mentally and spiritually - always having felt a foreigner in my own country, not belonging here despite having an immense l🤩ve for this gem of a country. I feel like the mountain is coming to Muhammad from this astonishing 🌊wave of people from all over the 🌍World moving to Portugal. I’d like to talk to you about this more in private but I don’t know how to go about it. Anyway, welcome to Portugal, I believe you are needed here, that there’s a higher reason for this to be happening 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate your warm welcome and yes, there is always a higher reason

Hello Daphna! I'm 44 and watching content made by people who - 'later in life' - create new opportunities, brings me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you and all the best!

Hi Daphna, very balanced video well done. My husband and I have chosen Portugal as our retirement choice for much the same reasons you have. We’re South Africans that have been living in Mozambique for the past 20 years. We’ve just bought a plot in Seixal and will begin constructing our new home soon. As an interior designer I’ll be documenting this process online 😬. If you haven’t already found them, Kalie and Josh from @expatseverywhere have been a good resource for us. Good luck, keep in touch, maybe in the not too distant future we can meet in Lisbon for a glass of delicious Portuguese wine 😊

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to see you documenting your journey online

@colettevandermerwe8609

8 ай бұрын

I don't know if Portuguese wine beats our wine here in South Africa 😂... I hope you building a guest room 😅

@999carlosjorge

6 ай бұрын

@@colettevandermerwe8609 your joking right???hehehe

@colettevandermerwe8609

6 ай бұрын

@@999carlosjorge hahahaaa SA Wines are greaaaaaatttt🤣😍

@colettevandermerwe8609

6 ай бұрын

@999carlosjorge and my father lives in the Algarve so I'm not biased 😊

I love this video. It resonated on many levels, especially the part of never really feeling connected to your born-into culture. I'm 3rd-generation American but never felt at home, something was always off and I always felt like an outsider. When I spent a semester in France as an undergrad I felt more at home than I ever had before. Always knew I would return to Europe and (finally) last year I returned, moving to Portugal. Your attitude is so inspiring and I will enjoy following your journey. Boa sorte!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I think the connection to Europe is in our genes Stephen. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.

@spkaiser1

8 ай бұрын

@@Daphna. I think you're right. It's like some sort of genetic memory. So many generations before having lived on this continent. It's just feels right to be back home. All the best.

My dear lady, that was a very inspiring video. I didn't move to Portugal, but did the same thing in my 50s, and left my home country (a feeling of not belonging). I have absolutely no regrets. I wish you all the best and much bliss.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

🙏

Very happy to hear you are living your best life. Regardless of your age, we have to squeeze every drop out of it, since life doesn't come with a warranty. For me travel has become the most life-enhancing, most eye-opening way to find my own humanity and connect it to the rest of the world. My best wishes on your journey from a Latino-Canadian who is half the year away somewhere:)

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right, life is a precious gift. Wishing you joy in your adventures

Wow. Everything you said I understand completely and is exactly what I’m going through right now. Currently in the process of making a huge move. Nobody knows, neither friend or family. I just know I can’t stay in the UK for the rest of my life. I’m fortunate enough to have lived for many years in Thailand & Singapore. I should never have come back to the UK because I feel so different now. Thanks for your video. Looking forward to seeing the next stage of your life in Portugal!

My wife and I just returned from a holiday in Lisbon Portugal. We had not been there before. I just want to reiterate what you said about the Portuguese people. We found the Portuguese to be very friendly, patient and eager to help. Aside from the great food, vistas, and history it is the people themselves that I/we will always remember when it comes to Portugal. For what it's worth you have made a wise decision to choose Portugal as your new home.

Go for it girl! I am 62 and sold all I had 6 months ago. Travelling and working online now and free like a bird! Looking for a place by the sea to stay for longer. The best is yet to come!❤

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Way to go girl!!

Go Daphna! I'm 53 and share a very similar story... I moved back to NYC 2 years ago from LA for pretty much the same reasons. It was a 'now or never' situation. No regrets! I will stay tuned to hear more about your journey... it's reassuring! 🙏

I can relate to what you're going through. I'm French, from an Italian father, I do have family in Italy. I moved to the US in 1990 and in 2021 I finally bought a house in the Pyrenees. The plan is to move there definitely, for now it's just a summer house. While living in France I never felt French. I've always had the feeling something was wrong with the place. The first years in the US, I was young, it was different I thought it was great. I had some wonderful years in New England. Since 2006 I'm in Maryland, just outside DC and I hate the area. The country is not going into the right direction, Americans frankly are becoming weirder, no sense of community, nobody gives a shit about anything. But here's the catch, I'm not sure Southern Europe, that includes France, is going to do very well economically and as far as the climate is concerned in the next 5 years. I will keep one foot in the US and start looing again at Vermont. I wish I could speak Norwegian or Swedish, I think I'd go there, unless somebody can tell me why I shouldn't. Please, no weather speech, as I said I've lived in New England, I'm used to snow.

@sdfswords

8 ай бұрын

Scandinavia has become a bit of a woke mess, as well. What were once very safe, immaculate towns in Sweden, are now over run with migrants from the middle east with no intention of ever becoming part of the host culture. There are entire areas the police now consider "no go zones" because of safety issues.

Thank you. It resonated with me as well. 45 years old, immigrated to Canada 20 years ago, worked all this time, built a carrer, but at the cost of health and happiness. I have quite confortable life, but feel it's time to allow myself to live happy. I would love to connect with you when I get to Portugal hopefully soon.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

It's awesome to know that my video struck a chord with you. It sounds like it's time for a new chapter in your book: “Happiness : Portugal Edition”

@Busya-rh9rs

8 ай бұрын

In the same boat as you - couldn’t have put it better myself. Planning to visit Lisbon in May 😊

Originally from Liverpool and moved to Chicago as age 21. Now living in a Scottsdale, AZ, and have concerns around America moving forward and I’m considering Portugal. Now retired I believe myself and my family will have the opportunity to visit Europe where I believe it’s a safer place to live. Too much violence in America and the cost of living is extreme. Great video 👍👍

Congratulations, and welcome to Portugal. Returning myself as I retire after living 20 years aboard. A bit like you, trying to learn and getting to know Portugal once again.

Congratulations on having the courage to live your dream. Most people in our age group, as you stated, like to get cozy, and just settle in. Having just returned from visiting London, Paris and Barcelona I can definitely see myself living in Europe. Portugal is on my list to visit in the next few months, as I like to visit during different seasons to get a better feel of the climate. I look forward to watching your videos and learning from your experience. Thank you for sharing 😊

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in. Sounds like you just came back from an amazing adventure! Here's to many more in the future!

@milfuentes

8 ай бұрын

❤😊,good luck !!! Get going and don't give up...

Thank you. Exactly what I needed to hear. I wish you well.

I love this video. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Proud of you,it takes guts to do the transition,follow your dream, I did. I moved to a different state,work related,I'm buying a house here too,now I have two. But it's more fulfilling, less traffic.less crime and lots of places and things to do,congratulations!!

I’m so happy to find you. It’s like you’re talking about my life. I have lived in US most of my life and never felt that connection and now trying to start a new life in my 50’s. I’m moving to France in 3 month. Will follow your episodes and hear more about your journey. Thanks again for sharing.

Good for you! I wish you happiness and new adventures 😊

I look forward to watching your journey! Best to you.

Thank you for your story and inspiration! I want to let you know I feel the same way ... Traveling and living somewhere other than where you were raised definitely makes me feel more alive. Instead of just surviving, I feel I am thriving! And learning along the way! I'm leaving the US in a couple weeks to start my journey in Thailand, and then who knows from there! I've spent several months in Portugal and loved it. So it is on my bucket list to return. Stay true to who you are, and safe journeys!! Cheers!

Love your channel and so inspirational reading all the comments and seeing how many people are being brave and taking the leap. I've decided to sell my flat in London and relocate. I'm still researching where bit Portugal is looking like a strong contender. Also considering Bulgaria. They're so different but they both offer what I'm after. Good luck to everyone following their dreams and pursuing a new way of life.

Amazing! Good luck and all the best! Make it happen!

Good for You ! ❤

Oh my goodness, I got the chills. I am Italian as well and in my 50's and empty nester. I have a beautiful son whom I adore. My grandparents came her from Italy during the war and I was raised with same Italian heritage and I miss it so much! They fled Italy as well for same reason but to America. My parents are gone now and I am alone in my 50's as well and now want to go back to Europe and am thinking Portugal. I want to visit and see Europe. It is scary, but it is scarier here, and never feel like I belong either, I don't feel happy hear at all and I want to live a quality of life again like my Italian heritage. Oh how I so relate to you of that espresso maker, same one on the stove, and the smell and the homemade pasta diners on Sunday afternoons..My grandmother would roll out the speggetti by hand and the pastafasoli and all the squid, etc..Italian cookies with creme da mint and sambucca . I would love to come there and meet you at expat meet up. I am planning a trip to Portugal and jumping over to Italy to look at both but leaning towards Portugal for now because of cost but not sure. I also like the idea of seeing all of Europe been wanting to go to Mallorca Spain because my father whom I adored always wanted to go there because his favorite tennis player is from there and it is gorgeous. I want to see if I can feel his spirit there. I feel a bit lost in my life right now and I wanted to start a new in a place where I feel at home again and match my values of way of life...kindess, nature, food, peace, flowers, wine, safety as woman, and comfort, etc...Thank you for sharing!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

ong you sent shivers down my spine. My nona would make the pasta by hand too. Italian cookies of course. Feeling a bit lost in life is a great starting poing to a wonderful adventure. Big hug

@Gullvivas

22 күн бұрын

hi I relate so much to that feeling you are in,and I dream about Sicilia/Italy Ciao!

Good luck and all the best to you Daphna. I'm almost certain to do exactly the same as yourself in my mid 50's in the next couple of years. After a recent holiday to Portugal, it had made me even more determined. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your experiences.

@Daphna.

9 ай бұрын

Hi , It's fantastic to hear that you're feeling inspired to follow a similar path in your mid-50s. Its so worth it. Wonderful and keep going

This hit so close to home...I hope you are flourishing!

Good for you Daphna! What an adventure!

Going to follow this. Went to Portugal first time in 2009 and absolutely loved it - it became may favorite place in Europe during that trip. I quickly thought it'd be a great place to spend part of the year during retirement (I don't envision myself separating from my home fully). Since then, it seems like the floodgates have opened and it seems like finding a place is probably a lot more challenging. But, looking forward to seeing how you fare, and I hope to take some lessons from it.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

It's true that the popularity of Portugal has grown over the years. I don’t see it ending any time soon, and for very good reasons. Yes finding a place is a challenge but its still possible. Good luck with your future plans Steven

Well said, Daphna. I feel almost certain that many, most or all of us in this stage of our lives face each day with the specter of regret prodding us to more carefully weigh each new life decision. Your message resonates with me and surely a much wider audience. I applaud you for your courage to embrace this change. Perhaps this will help me to find my similar path. Your message has found me at the right time of my journey. Thank you and I just became your 950th subscriber. 😊

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you, this phase of life feels like the last opportunity to “fix” any regrets and go for unfulfilled dreams. Thank you for following 🙏😊

@gilliantracy7991

8 ай бұрын

I saw a quote on an Expat FB group that really hit home "If you think the price of winning is too high, wait until you get the bill from regret."

@thibDave

8 ай бұрын

@@gilliantracy7991 oh, how true. 👍🏻

thank you 🙏🏾, this is inspiring and just on time

Good for you! Go for your dreams!!!

Seja bem vinda ao nosso Portugal, que encontre a felicidade!!!

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I'm excited to be here in Portugal, and looking forward to finding happiness in this beautiful country

Very inspirational! I am also looking to move to Portugal alone in my 50s (in a few years). Hope everything goes well. Look forward to following your journey.

@Daphna.

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found my video inspirational. Moving to Portugal in your 50s is a big decision, but it sounds like you're really excited about it. I wish you all the best with your journey!

@Jess-rj3qd

9 ай бұрын

@@Daphna. Thanks for the reply. Have you found an area in PT to settle in? I am strongly considering Madeira.

@VitaD26

9 ай бұрын

@Daphna. I am too. Looking forward but anxious too. Such a big change leaving friends and "home"...so overwhelming

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Not 100% sure yet@@Jess-rj3qd

I felt emotional listening to you. Welcome to Portugal! I wish you the very best!

Thank you Daphna. This was a beautiful video. I visited Lisbon too and I totally had the same feeling about the people there. Very nice and friendly people.

Go for it! 🎉great idea

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Lovely

Good luck to you. I moved to Spain on my own in my 50s and I'm now 68 and still here. Very happy. It's been a lot of work as I bought a fairly derelict cave house and did all the work on it myself. Then I moved and did the same thing all over again. Lots of work. Hope it goes really well for you. My best advice - learn the language and don't buy a place that's too big to maintain by yourself.

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and sharing your remarkable journey Carl😊 Respect for renovating by yourself! Can you share more about living in Spain and what makes it such a happy experience?

@carltaylor4942

8 ай бұрын

@@Daphna.Apart from the weather which is wonderful, I enjoy the fact that I can go out without feeling at all threatened. There's no crime out in the countryside. Some in the cities but not out here. It's peaceful and people are friendly. The food is marvellous.

what a awesome adventure simply amazing thanks for posting Daphna

Thank you for sharing ❤

Portugal is a great country,I wish you good luck!

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

So true! and thanks

I’m 54 divorced and single. Have thought about moving abroad. I will travel first. You are brave and very inspiring ❤

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

It's wonderful that you're planning new adventures. There’s nothing better than being a woman in your 50’s! 🌟

Congrats and good for you! It takes courage to do what you did.

Bravo and thank you for sharing your views

💕Beautiful story . People live longer in Portugal than many other " rich" countries. Something to think about ... ✌️

@Daphna.

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know. I wasnt aware if that. I think Portugal's longer life expectancy is thanks to the social connections and the food which is incredibly fresh. What do you think? 🌟

@jamescalifornia2964

9 ай бұрын

@Daphna. / I definitely agree. It seems that some of the smaller countries without much of an economy or " progress" concentrate more on each other, simple pleasures and earning a living. No " rat race ", no class status , nothing pretentious. Hopefully, that will not change. The USA used to be like this when I was growing up in the 1960's . Very different today. ...

@sandrachao72

8 ай бұрын

Portugal is not a poor country!!

Welcome to 🇵🇹, I hope you are happy here🙌

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I'm really excited to be here

@Alfablue227

11 ай бұрын

@@Daphna. Happy for u. Take things with a dose of salt. 🇵🇹 is not easy and far from perfect, but overall, the positives outweigh IMHO. The safety issue is paramound, although we have dropped quite a few places from 3rd most peaceful country. In a way, because of the increased population and new comers, but hopefully this is just a temp glitch. We want all here to be safe. Take good care and enjoy my country. Ciao/ Shalom! 🙂❤️🇵🇹

Hi Daphne, i’m happy i found your channel and wish you a Beautiful and fullfilling journey! We just came back from Germany and France and I could not agree more with you! Portugal is the place we feel Home

beautiful! enjoy your new steps!!!

My sister moved alone to Spain in her late 60's! She now fights bulls! Just kidding on the 2nd part...

@Daphna.

8 ай бұрын

omg I already had the image of her forming in my mind and then I read the last sentence😂

I really enjoyed your story!! I did the same thing and explored Portugal from North to South and all along the Algarve in search of the perfect place. But I'm in my 70's and afraid it's just not going to happen. I'm just curios if you care to share what place you've chosen. Take care and I wish you all the best!

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventurous spirit, even in your 70's! Age is just a number. Dont give up on your dream. Take care and all the best to you too

Loved your video. Portugal is a great place for you. Looking forward to your future videos

I'm new to your channel and look forward to sharing your journey. I'm in my 50s too and want to start being a soloist traveller so your move to Portugal is inspiring. I'm actually planning a trip to Italy and am drawn to Triestre, I'll let you know how that goes. I look forward to watching your vlogs from now on and can see that you will be a source of practical wisdom and encouragement. Keep sharing.

Got to the point where you said that you wanted to make a move because you cannot stand the changes going on where you were from ... oh how that resonated :D. I'm English and my country is wilting before my eyes, largely due to insane levels of unwanted and societally incompatible immigration that for some reason the government has decided it needs. Our culture is being murdered before our eyes and, as I am too old to fight, my only option is to run. I've been pondering Portugal for a few years now but I am caught in the oddest of cleft sticks in that, until I get my pension, I likely will not be able to get the necessary visas - it's quite maddening given that I have the resources on hand to support myself and my missus for the full five years of the D7 process :chuckles:

@Daphna.

11 ай бұрын

I recently had a conversation with my friends from Amsterdam, and they expressed a similar opinion to yours. It seems like this sentiment is growing among Europeans, but on the other hand Europe needs the young immigrants because of the steep decline in population . In that way Portugal has taken a unique approach by inviting wealthier people to come live there through programs like the golden visa and the D7 visa

@Tyiion

8 ай бұрын

So you’re going to protest the immigration in your own country by adding to the number of immigrants in another country? I mean, Portugal sounds lovely and I don’t blame you for wanting to go there but have you seen the videos of Portuguese people complaining of too many immigrants in Portugal?

@dallassukerkin6878

8 ай бұрын

@@Tyiion I am aware of the irony and, yes, I have seen such perfectly justified videos. I have even commented on those and been taken to task by certain folk who want to believe that Portuguese folk don't resent the soft invasion of their land too. At least they are getting useful and wealthy immigrants rather than the criminal wastrels we are letting in. It's not much recompense but at least it might lead to an improvement of Portugal's economic position rather than its demise.

@Tyiion

8 ай бұрын

@@dallassukerkin6878 But the thing about immigration is that every immigrant thinks they are one of the “good ones.” I am from the US so I can’t really rail against immigration since there wouldn’t be any US at all without immigration. We get immigrants of all kinds here. I have noticed that the groups that have the most difficulty transitioning into the country are always the ones that are discriminated against the most. The groups that are excluded from mainstream jobs and treated as if they are very alien are always the ones with the highest crime rates.

@dallassukerkin6878

8 ай бұрын

@@Tyiion The ones that have difficulty acculturating are the ones that chose to not become a part of the culture they move to. Don't try and put the blame on your own culture for the faults of others.

God bless you and your new journey xxxx

May GOD bless you in your journey🙏🏽….thanks for sharing lady👏🏽

I appreciate your decision! Well done.

Wishing you blessed transition to a life of happy new experiences, filled with joy and peace. 🙏🏻

Great video Daphna! Subscribed. Migrated from UK to Sydney 23 years ago and live well. Having spent 2 months in that direction this last Euro summer this topic really resonates with me as it became a life memory. I'll keep watching!

Excited to follow your vlog! Chag sameach!

Thank you for the inspiration.

Just found your channel with this video... recommended to me.. LOVE it! I moved to France from the US in 2006 and soooo happy here! I also LOVEEE Portugal and Spain.. You are making a great choice!!! Good luck to you.

I totally relate to how you feel.. I am more scared to stay where I am I actually feel I am Wilting .. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more of your journey

Well done Daphna, good luck!

I admire your courage to start a new life. Bravo! ❤