Saturday May 22nd 5 PM (Portugal Time) we're having a live Q&A with Kalie and Louisa because of the interest from this video. The ladies will be available to answer your questions. 😁 🇵🇹 Here's the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o951nJB7xKjXp58.html
@jimmyevans61293 жыл бұрын
May 22 is my birthday!
@nandoisme3 жыл бұрын
You little 5 o'clock tea get together and laugh at other cultures, lacks substance and is full of falsidades and prejudice! Shameful
@smilingdog2219 Жыл бұрын
Borax is a very good mold killer because it's alkaline kills the roots. It's cheap and easy to apply.
@softprincess1 Жыл бұрын
Hi: I am from Canada and retired teacher. Thinking of moving to PORTUGAL. I live on my pension now. I like warmer weather and beaches. Can you suggest a town with reasonable rent but good medical facilities since it's important for me. Thanks 👍 😊
@PortugalLifeExtra Жыл бұрын
I love this video, both of you and Louisa. It’s important to really check out where you want to live. I’m from So Ca so I picked the East Algarve (the South). The building can be made to protect “the damp”. Just do a through investigation of the building or upgrade yourself. I also have used a dehumidifier when I’m drying clothes inside at night. Definitely if you’re renting get a new or upgraded building and a dehumidifier is golden. I hope you don’t mind me posting a link but I just made a video on “the damp” and how a old home restorer combats the damp with new materials. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9Z3m5iYlZzeo4U.html
@dickielarue14513 жыл бұрын
Ola from Lisboa...I've been here 4 year's now...Coming from Good Ole Texas in the U.S. there are definitely different strategies for things we might take for granted or might even appreciate in terms of Comfort...I live in an older building and there is no AC or heating...I invested in Oscillating Fans for Summer and have been fairly comfortable...For the colder month's we use Energy efficient space heater's and they do the job just fine...We also invested in an dryer for clothes in the Winter and Wet day's...an absolute blessing...on hot day's clothes got outside on the line...I dig it, just like grandma used to do back in the day...There are pros and cons everywhere, but I feel blessed and grateful to call Portugal home! Blessings and Positive Energy to Everyone!🇵🇹🤘🤠
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and detailing your experiences. Blessings to you too.- Josh & Kalie
@jennabonnichsen3 жыл бұрын
@dickielarue how do you get temporary residency? I'm an American citizen that has been staying in portugal since March 2020 and stayed for the pandemic. I'm a highly sensitive person with a difficult family structure back in USA and got the courage to travel to portugal and then the pandemic happened. Then so many crazy things happened not many believe. My intent was to apply for temporary residency but portugal can be confusing and I wasn't able to figure it out and nobody was getting back to me. Anyway I was getting supported financially by my long time friend and support contact, then they suddenly out of the blue ended support so I've been trying to figure out where to live, how to make money and how to get documents to do it all within a couple weeks and like a hundred dollars as that is when my final airbnb is complete. Making money has always been difficult for me but I'm trying really hard. I've applied to a bunch of jobs, created business ideas, contacted farms and contacted so many professionals to get information but I feel totally on my own, it's not working out yet. I want to stay in portugal, and I want to be clean and safe. How do I do this? I'd love to hear your thoughts. @expatseverywhere
@dickielarue14513 жыл бұрын
@@jennabonnichsen I got my residency by going through SEF...I also hired an attorney to help me through the process...Every situation is different, Depending on the circumstances...I can tell you this, that no one is going to call you back at SEF...After reading what you wrote and the fact that I have two grown daughter's back stateside, my advice would be to get a hold of your family stateside...Irregardless of the difficult structure you have, one must face the reality of their situation...Take what you have learned on your journey and refocus it...Life is full of valuable lessons...Blessings and Positive Energy...
@jennabonnichsen3 жыл бұрын
@@dickielarue1451 It's unsafe for me there, I'm trying, definitely ,but I'm on my own, I need to take care of myself. Yeah I know it's different for every circumstance, that's the tricky part, I don't have money for a lawyer.
@lindalockhart12663 жыл бұрын
@@dickielarue1451 Texas gal here… I would like to try living in another country but how do you just leave your kids??? I have four, and six grandkids. I worry about not seeing them and my grandkids not knowing me. And, always worry about being a single older woman…
@joterry1233 жыл бұрын
One of the main good things about living in Portugal as we have for the past 20 years ( originally from south east uk ) is no fear of crime , no gangs , whole families including teenagers eating together in restaurants , we live in central Portugal in a village without a shop , and our views are stunning 🤩 winter can be cold but we had our chimney put going up through our bedroom and we use electric blankets and plug in radiators and dehumidifiers and all is good ! Our friends and neighbours include us in all the festas , weddings , christenings etc , we get lots of family visiting in the hot months and life in Portugal is very relaxing and happy ! X
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear about your experience in Portugal, Jo. Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
@jsilvamaintenance3 жыл бұрын
Hi jo terry Nice true comments, old saying money is not everything !
@farceadentus2 жыл бұрын
@@13101s Who commits the crime there, the Portuguese or foreigners?
@wtfjesus82512 жыл бұрын
Hey, what about Atheist community?
@hootsaidtheowl2 жыл бұрын
@@farceadentus what?
@pedritu1473 жыл бұрын
If you just open your Windows in the morning for couple of hours to get rid of the damp, no mold should appear. Do it especially on sunny days. And yes, be carefull in choosing your house. Wood floor makes it warmer, ceramic is awful for long winters, unless it’s very good quality and you still need rugs and carpets. The good thing is that winters usually aren’t long and by march (some years february) days became warmer, longer and sunny. From november through February consider you’ll have to spend more in heating to be more confortable - gás, electricity or even wood. A lot of modern houses may have AC or even CH, but indeed not the majority. Keep it in mind: open windows in the morning, ventilate the house and tissues. On good wether go enjoy the sun outside until sunset. Open your shutters on sunny days to let the sun and heath in, after sunset immediately close your shutters (during summer quite the opposite). Choose houses turned to south or at least east west. Never turned to the north. Don’t panic with cold, it barely goes down 10 in the south. In the north be aware it can go to 0 several nights but that’s usually in December January. From March on the temperatures are usually higher. Spring is comming and it’s the most beautiful season. Hope it helps!
@margaridatavares8913 жыл бұрын
Em 2002, pusemos pavimento cerâmico em todas as assoalhadas, da Revigres, uma marca portuguesa. Quando compramos o apartamento , em 1990, tinha alcatifa, em cima do betão. Pois devo dizer, que a casa era mais fria. Com a colocação da cerâmica, parece que isolou mais o chão, e ficou menos fria a temperatura na casa. Eu não gosto de andar descalça, por isso o facto do chão ser fresco, não me afeta, além de ter tapetes no quarto e sala que dão conforto. Em termos de durabilidade, limpeza etc. não há igual. Sempre tive cães, e há alguns anos também gatos, e já se sabe, às vezes acontecem, algumas sujeiras, mas facilmente se lava. É incrível como o pavimento continua impecável, sem riscos como se fosse novo. Para mim, foi a melhor opção, se tivesse colocado em madeira, ao fim destes anos, já estava horrível, de certeza. Há cerâmicas feias, mas também as há lindas e de grande qualidade, é questão de optar por uma boa marca!! 🙂
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Great comment here, Pedro. You probably already know that since there's 10 thumbs up in the first 5 hours of your post! 💪 - Josh & Kalie
@xyzsame40813 жыл бұрын
Houses with good mass. Large Southwest facing windows and a large roof, so it is shaded in summer and lets the sun in in winter. A small heating device, if the house is well insulated at the outside (mineral wool not styrofoam and MASS, like tiles, concrete, brick walls, loam walls) it helps against cold and heat. And either a ventilation system (in summer) or more sophisticated with heat pump technology. (a heat pump could be done, ideal in winter and could COOL in summer. I saw a home in the desert (CA or AZ not sure) they did not insulate, but had a lot of mass, and large windows (South) with the big roof shading it in summer, they let the cool evening air in in summer (not sure if that is an option in Portugal or if the nights are too hot for that, then some A/C or cooling with help of the earth could help)
@xyzsame40813 жыл бұрын
If it is warmer outside than inside - OF COURSE you are getting dampness inside, it will condensate. The point of condensation for water is 13 degrees C and if you do not measure that directly at the wall (inside of the building) you can get that somewhere IN the wall and the funghi will grow from withhin the wall to the inside where it is reliably moist. Plus sloppy, cheap building - no foundation that keeps the ground water out is a big no, no. They have the same situation in NZ, it does not get so cold that they would absolutely NEED better insulation and / or power powerful heating devices, so they used to build cheap, and suffer through winter. The rainy Portugese fall, winter is not worse than in the U.K. - their construction codes are. It also rains a lot in the U.K. but the homes are warmer & dryer because they are better insulated. If you insulate well the source of heating does not have to be so powerful. Warm air can contain more humidity than cold one, and if you exchange the air by opening windows for a few minutes the warm air gets out and the cool air from outside gets in, even if it is raining outside - as it is warmed up by the sufficient ! heat device it sucks up humidity.
@Jack1Wilians3 жыл бұрын
It's just us (Portuguese here) that have the concept of opening the windows to let the house breathe? as we call it "Arejar a casa", and as pedro said everyone as a dehumidifier or a Heather/radiator or a fireplace we kinda feel like it's normal here but we like those really hot pijamas too we love them :P
@pamelareeves35743 жыл бұрын
The moral to the story: When in Rome do as the Romans do.
@richadanderson84283 жыл бұрын
Hello
@LiLBitsDK3 жыл бұрын
of course, learn from your neighbors, why do they close the windows, air their duvets and what not
@spritfxr3 жыл бұрын
This is the best interview of its type I’ve seen here on KZfaq. How refreshing to hear the honest “scoop”.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
That's incredible! We've actually gotten so much positive feedback from this interview. The ladies have planned a Live Q&A with our KZfaq audience for this Saturday May 22nd at 5:00 PM (local)/12:00 PM (EDT) Care to join and ask your questions? - Josh & Kalie
@tombishop2326 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I’ve have seen that includes experience, flexibility to push us to live different. I love the phrase: “you don’t have to live the way your culture prescribed “
@kameelaheverglow3 жыл бұрын
She's so right! Definitely bring your flat, non-slip shoes to Portugal.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
😁 You know it, Prachel. - Josh & Kalie
@thinkgrowhealthy21373 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast haha
@tippywyatt3 жыл бұрын
I like that you ladies took off rose colored glasses and really gave us the reality. Oh and not to mention you touched on family life there as expats. As a new mom, that is the top concern for me and your perspectives really helped. Thanks so much!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tippy, thanks for your comment and we're happy to help. We enjoy sharing the family experience. If Louisa and I were to do a follow up, what stuff would you want to hear? Congrats on being a new mom. Your channel looks great by the way! 😍 - Josh & Kalie
@kokifoster24763 жыл бұрын
It’s very clear you ladies need to start your own channel because it’s just delightful to hear you’ both talking about practical ordinary every day things . Bravo!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Koki. You can find Kalie right here at ExpatsEverywhere 😉We'll try to make sure that we cover the ordinary, every day things more with our guests. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast I'm always up for having a chat and just recording it for people 😉 Let me know when. - Kalie
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast We might be about to figure out how to go live so there's audience participation. We're not fancy with Streamyard like Carl. - Josh & Kalie
@tomasaboylucas36613 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady, Thanks for the acceptance my dear..you look cute and decent on this profile picture of yours, can I be your friend..
@elainemcguirk49933 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with Koki. Go ladies !
@noeliasantos55282 жыл бұрын
I am Portuguese born and raised., currently in the US. My family and I lived in the central part of Portugal all our lives. In summer it gets up to 30-32C in winters the lowest temps we experience is 10C when raining. Portugal winters have numerous sunny days, which brings temps up to 20C, allowing family’s to do winter time excursions to their beaches, and beautiful parks and amazing trails. The humidity that your guest Louisa spoke about, with water logged floors, reminded me of our daughter’s experience, when living in south London for two yrs, where the rain is continuous and humidity made her the home very cold indoors. True the older homes in Portugal don’t have central AC nor heating, but our family had wall radiators, and the summers were never uncomfortably hot, cross ventilation in the mornings and evenings was cool and very enjoyable. Yes, naturally, one closes the windows and shades in midday to keep the home cool. Also, I can’t relate to the extremely electric bills in winter, unlike London, England. I enjoyed your guest Louisa’s reflections of raising children in Portugal! It’s a very safe country to raise a family, and a friendly environment to raise children as you have likely experienced in Porto. As FESTAS, which are local events and some are traditional to the nation, can be a little noisy especially - August 15th in Central Portugal, when towns and cities are decorated, and music is played in their community Parks, and children and adults dance, everyone spends most of that day and evening participating in outdoor activities with family and friends!
@joyharmon1110 Жыл бұрын
Sounds a bit like Mexico. I found that I didn't mind the noise therre at all. There is such a difference between happy noise and bad noise. In some places I've lived, late-night noise always meant trouble.
@rjh2772 Жыл бұрын
I bet you’re happy living in the states
@matinmonfared78972 ай бұрын
Great advice👍🏼How many festas per year should I expect in Lisbon? And is it like what she says? Up until 2-3 am?
@Carolinapetroska20 күн бұрын
Lol many sunny days in the winter??? Really ? Come on, that's a lie. North of Lisbon, it rains every single day from November till April. Often it rains in the house or apartment since they are not insulated and of course, it's always very cold inside ; that's why Portuguese keep a jacket inside in the winter. I have never been so cold in my life. The temperatures get down to 6 and 8 degrees Celsius very often in the center. Lisbon may be your best bet, not to be freezing.
@Carolinapetroska20 күн бұрын
@@joyharmon1110As long as you like the noise, then Portugal is for you since Portuguese are very loud.
@robmac97333 жыл бұрын
I lived in Southern Spain - in Nueva Andalucia - for 12 years. Have to say that I agree literally word for word with everything that was said in this video as it applies to Spain as well. The pros and cons of the houses, damp in winter, heat in summer, fiestas along the coast, living like a local with regard to shopping etc etc. immersing yourself in the local culture is so, so rewarding. Suited me at the time and I loved bringing my kids up in Spain. The Spanish love children and family life. So glad I lived there and still miss being there. Finances ended it unfortunately. But the experience was priceless. Thanks for the video showing the realities of living on the Iberian peninsular.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding your experiences here and taking the time to comment. - Josh & Kalie
@shaunmckenzie55093 жыл бұрын
Good to hear these intricate details! No country is prefect, still love Portugal!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
We do too! You're right no place is perfect and it's good to go with the right expectations. - Josh & Kalie
@jsilvamaintenance3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun Great balanced comment ! Welcome !
@Meowmeter3 жыл бұрын
Air venting usually only in the bath rooms... we open the windows, so air can circulate and when that fails we use dehumidifiers. In summer, windows and shutters are closed during the day, and we open windows at night to let the cooler air in.... beware of mosquitos, screens are very helpful.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Great comment, Liz. Thanks. - Josh & Kalie
@iamtheiconoclast33 жыл бұрын
The nice thing about buying Portuguese wine to save money is that every bottle of Portuguese wine I've tasted so far has been _really_ great. Back in Canada, wine from Portugal isn't so good, but now that I've been here for a while and had a few bottles, I've been shocked at how reliably tasty it is.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
We haven't had a bad one here and hopefully we never will. - Josh & Kalie
@georgd30133 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic interview, you ladies smashed it! Getting a woman’s perspective is far different from men’s and such useful information indeed. Talking about proper home insulation, cooling & heating and footwear are things we usually overlook because we’re so distracted by the beautiful homes and cobblestoned streets. In the future would you be able to talk about handmade Portuguese shoes? They’re quite known for their craftsmanship.
@elizabethreynolds68743 жыл бұрын
Yes 💯 agree ☝️ 🤗
@georgd30133 жыл бұрын
@@elizabethreynolds6874 Thank you 😊
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Georg D! I'll ask Kalie about doing a shoe episode. 😁 Let's see. Right now, we wouldn't be able to film in a shop but maybe over the next month we'll be able to. - Josh & Kalie
@georgd30133 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks for considering an episode on Portuguese (hand)made shoes!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@georgd3013 You're welcome - Josh & Kalie
@luisrivas35093 жыл бұрын
Ola Kalie and Louisa. You ladies rock. Thank you so very much for all this information. Keep up the great work.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Luis! We appreciate the feedback and support. - Josh & Kalie
@luisrivas35093 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast Ola Louisa. You mentioned in the video about housesitting. I think that would be a good idea to learn about the country. Can you possibly explain how one learns about this. Thank you.
@tamirose7873 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video. So much good and practical information. Keep up the good work!!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the love. Great to hear this positive feedback. We'll certainly try. 🙏 - Josh & Kalie
@SandraMarksWebster3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the useful info. Loved hearing from Louisa, an expat who has experienced Portugal for a few years already.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. We're glad you found it useful. We do love her longer than covid times perspective too. - Josh & Kalie
@Solo50plus3 жыл бұрын
Louisa I LOVE you forever for covering the cold and damp. I was beginning to think there was some kind of unwritten rule that you wasn't aloud to mention it!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
😊 Hopefully she'll see this. We'll make sure that Carl lets her know your love for her. 🥰 How's everything going with your move besides the cold? - Josh & Kalie
@Solo50plus3 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks. I'll definitely be letting her know, I'm in contact :) My move...lets just say the adventure is only just beginning!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@Solo50plus Love to hear that. We feel the same way and we're about 6 months in but...covid. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@Solo50plus3 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast 👍🏽
@bristolishome80493 жыл бұрын
I love this! Everyone has a different perspective and no two experiences are the same, even in the same house hold. Always good to see all aspects 👍
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
So true! Thanks for the love. We appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie
@rdix25013 жыл бұрын
Sorry that I can't move to Portugal, but thank you very much for still connecting me with others. Keep up the great content and sharing knowledge with others.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robert. Hopefully we've helped you connect to others that can answer your questions to help your family. 🙏 We appreciate the support. - Josh & Kalie
@MrJovision3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Portuguese houses are not build for cold, quite the oposite, but people from North Europe got so used to warm temperatures inside the house, that many people use to be in tshirt inside the house in plein winter. That can not happen in Portugal, inside the house, during (end December until February) one has to use a warm confortable, not heavy cloth, like tracksuit a good heater for the coldest days and a blanket shawl. Of course that new houses already have friendly environment constructions, for keeping the natural heat. However, people from North Europe from countries with high oil consumption got used to high temperatures inside and when in Portugal they feel unconfortable in the first winter. Also many foreigners are now coming to places more remote, or full of "untouchable history" and one cannot expect to save in the house and to receive all the confort that a little more money in isolation can give. I just have to say that now when I got back to Copenhagen, I feel like I am in a sauna inside the house and it cost me to breath because the air is so hot! In conclusion, when we go abroad, we have to be good in adapting, otherwise we are not habitants of Planet Earth, luckly different from place to place!
@cmarq8173 жыл бұрын
Exactly… a bit AC - dependant in most cases…
@goldsteinist3 жыл бұрын
Funny Im Living in dk since 2006 but moving to Portugal soon. 😉
3 жыл бұрын
For new buildings it’s now mandatory to have a solar system to heat water. Now it’s also becoming usual to install solar panels to generate electricity. For heating it’s either Ac or central heating. The system you spoke about connected to a fire burner it’s common in the north (I have it at my grandparents house) and it’s really good for old stone houses. Regarding the humidity it’s true, houses are not setup properly unless you know what you’re doing (vents in the walls). That’s why everyone will tell you to open a window in the morning or late afternoon.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed comment, Humberto. - Josh & Kalie
3 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast There is one thing many tend to forget. Portugal until 1974 was under a dictatorship, meaning that outside Lisbon and Porto, conditions were very poor, and building rules basically did not exist. Only in the last 10 years you see stricter rules regarding housing. But it's all about some research and patience... Look for a house facing south and always ask for the energy certificate it's mandatory for any sale. All above B have good conditions. If you want to live more up north, a good choice is to buy an old stone house and rebuild it.
3 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast I live up north in Guimarães and grew up in Vieira do Minho, a lovely small town near the mountains of Gerês. But i've also lived in Porto, Braga, Lisbon, and on/off in Munich (2yrs), Reading (1yr)... :D I've been around...FYI 1976 is also a nice year!
@coegj3 жыл бұрын
Super interview with great info, well done and thanks to both of you.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate it. 🙏- Josh & Kalie
@colbieads55362 жыл бұрын
So informative and practical! Glad you had her on. Thanks for all these details! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I really think this is the most useful video on living in Portugal I’ve seen so far
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! These ladies have done two other videos together where they expand on topics here and field other questions that people have. - Josh & Kalie
@softprincess1 Жыл бұрын
Hi: I am from Canada and retired teacher. Thinking of moving to PORTUGAL. I live on my pension now. I like warmer weather and beaches. Can you suggest a town with reasonable rent but good medical facilities since it's important for me. Thanks 👍 😊
@evedelunas4533 жыл бұрын
Louisa this was amazing! Very interesting and informative. You are a terrific speaker-articulate and delightful to listen to.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! The ladies are planning another one of these chats. Are you in? - Josh & Kalie
@elizabethreynolds68743 жыл бұрын
Great interview Kalie! Super helpful for addressing those aspects that are of particular interest to me as a woman. I really appreciated it and it was fun getting to “meet” Carl’s wife Louisa. Thank you!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 We're glad that it hit the target. - Josh & Kalie
@elizabethreynolds68743 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast hopefully that’ll be changing soon! 🤗💓
@tomasaboylucas36613 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady, Thanks for the acceptance my dear..you look cute and decent on this profile picture of yours, can I be your friend..
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
Hey, how are you and the family?
@nightrepreneur52663 жыл бұрын
For the humidity in winter, try to find a south-facing home, open the windows and doors daily while it's warm during the day. Use dehumidifiers and use Mitsubishi-type mini-split heaters throughout the house if possible to reduce humidity. If you leave town for more than a few days have someone come over and open up your house on a regular basis
@lesterryanmd3 жыл бұрын
We, ex-pats from the US, are no strangers to humidity, at least a big percentage of us, however, I am surprised that a British person would find that troublesome.
@softprincess1 Жыл бұрын
Hi: I am from Canada and retired teacher. Thinking of moving to PORTUGAL. I live on my pension now. I like warmer weather and beaches. Can you suggest a town with reasonable rent but good medical facilities since it's important for me. Thanks 👍 😊
@paulogarciadesousa3 жыл бұрын
And it took the ladies to actually speak about some of the less than amazing aspects of living in Portugal! 😄
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
😁Of course it did. 😂 - Josh & Kalie
@miks5643 жыл бұрын
I'm a Portuguese guy and completely ashamed of our lack Justice. ..and absolutely disgusted with the very high cost of living boosted by below average income and high taxes, both direct over the income and indirect on every thing you want or need to buy or every service you want to use. We could expect that with such high taxation, we could have lot's of good public services, but just a few minutes ago I've seen in the news that 20% of Portuguese populations leaves in poverty conditions due to the recent pandemic situation. I'm always intrigued why so many Portuguese have such pride in this country. It's not to say that we don't have very good things, we do. ...it's just that we compare so badly to every other western society that it hurts!
@samsmom14913 жыл бұрын
We do like to keep it real...female expats, that is; the good, the bad as well as the ugly. Nothing worse than not finding out about the ugly until you arrive. Do your homework. Find other expats or travelers to get the lowdown - the real deal. Asking locals is generally not realistic because oftentimes they have not lived anywhere else and can't give you a true perspective since they can't compare it to your home country. Talking to locals about quality of life is highly recommended, though.
@samsmom14913 жыл бұрын
@@miks564 Thank you for your honest opinion.
@samsmom14913 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast I agree with you. America is pretty much the same. It's why we bought property in another country in Central America and as soon as it is feasible, we're moving away, yet we'll still be within a short distance (flying time) from home and family. There's no way we can afford to retire in the US being of the middle class. We have oceanfront property just waiting for us to move and taxes are only 30 dollars US! Yes, we'll be living cheaply and won't have all the bells and whistles that life in America has, but those bells and whistles are loud, intrusive and pricey. We're also tired of the growing hate problem and lack of equality here. Wow! Didn't mean to write a short story...😶
@junquette30003 жыл бұрын
This was great -- actually both interviews with Louisa and Carl were informative. Thank you!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Aww, fantastic. We're so glad that you like both of them. We're not going to make you choose who did it better. 😉 - Josh & Kalie
@shawnthegreat42813 жыл бұрын
I have lived overseas a few times but never in Portugal and I think allot of people make the same mistake. They mistake simple with cheap. It took me 6 months to realize that if I keep the same western mind set I am not going to see any cost savings in my new location. What you have to do is always adjust to what the locals are doing and pick and choose what is a must have for you and understand anything western is going to be more money. You have to be opened minded in every area of life living overseas
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
That's right.
@jettewahnon64583 жыл бұрын
For every-one feeling the cold and damp......I have lived in Portugal for 51 years and endured a bit of everything...Revolution ,hard core comunism for a while and there I really spent the winter freezing not being able to wear a furcoat....BUT what has sustained me and kept me snug is my ELECTRIC Blanket.You´ll never be cold again so let that be the first item on your list.
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
Aww, I have also been in Lisbon for work but it has been a long time ago and it’s absolutely a beautiful and peaceful place to live
@joterry1233 жыл бұрын
We wouldn’t be without our electric blanket , it’s a life saver !
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
@@joterry123 Aww, it's alright... I'm from Houston Texas but currently working here in Dublin.... Hope you don't mind being a friend?
@richadanderson84283 жыл бұрын
Wow
@richadanderson84283 жыл бұрын
@@joterry123 hello
@N17sd3 жыл бұрын
Thx Kalie, please always interview women and moms to get a better view! 💖💖
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, N D. Noted for sure. We're working on getting an interview with parents that have kids in international schools. We want to cover that topic for everyone. - Josh & Kalie
@N17sd3 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you Kalie🌷
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@N17sd Aww 🥰 You're welcome. - Kalie
@angeliquemechel3 жыл бұрын
Regarding temperatures, it sounds just like here in Southern California where no one insulates properly. People don’t seem to understand that just because you live in a warm climate doesn’t mean you don’t insulate. We plan to buy a home in Portugal soon and the first priority is to get the house insulated correctly.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Angelique. We're trying to do more content on real estate. We have 2 "shows" already out and a couple personal apartment tours. We also have one recorded that needs to be edited. Hope we can help give you a good indication of what to expect here. Where are you planning to buy? - Josh & Kalie
@markschmit80483 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere Not really possible to insulate most houses as they are made of cinder/clay bricks and walls are stucco/cement. Good luck
@CClarinet1233 жыл бұрын
@@markschmit8048 not true. There's a double wall and you insulate in between, that's why walls are thicker.
@humbertomadeira37543 жыл бұрын
The secret is to buy a house with less than thirty / twenty years of construction, because since that date the construction laws have been adjusted by the European standard and the construction criteria have greatly improved. So the more recent the better the construction, this is the secret.
@CClarinet1233 жыл бұрын
@@humbertomadeira3754 in theory, it should be... but the majory of builders still haven't improved their techniques
@trave76443 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed; and have been watching your channel since you moved to Portugal. I find it very helpful specially when you talk about anything having to do with real estate in Portugal, buying and renting, etc. I plan on moving to Portugal in a year or two, and very interested in buying a home/apartment (not in Algarve though). Some don't really flesh out the potentials problems with heating and mold, as Lousia did. So much appreciated. Please post more future videos like this; I hope you can talk about how to install a central heating system in a home and how much it may cost.
@trave76443 жыл бұрын
did you get this reply?
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Hey, trave764. There were several comments grabbed by the dreaded YT Spam filter. We've approved several of your comments now so they should start coming through. Thanks for emailing and bringing it to our attention. Thanks for following the move to Portugal. Not sure if WE can cover the installing a central heating system in great detail but it could very well come up given the opportunity as we do more content about real estate. Since we now know it's something you're interested in, we can see if someone we work with on real estate can cover it while we shot a property episode. - Josh & Kalie
@trave76443 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere great, finally I see the comments, and thanks for the replies. Yes, it would be great if you could cover some of the issues like central heating in a future video. But this interview was great. If you can do a show with someone who do real estate in the silver coast, that that would be great. And did I say your channel is amazing! just subscribed!
@pedropereira22113 жыл бұрын
My kids study in Anadia (where you live) and we moved from Germany to Portugal last year. Use electric de-humidifiers when it is damp and open the windows to air when you can. We have painted the walls a special paint that does not get mold.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Pedro. - Josh & Kalie
@fernelmena38092 жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m a foreigner married to a Portuguese and have lived in Portugal for 12 years. I live in Foz leitoral in Caldas da Rainha and I swear no place could be more humid and damp where I live. We easily solved the problem though by putting dehumidifiers in all the rooms and making breathers in all the toilets. My house doesn’t have molds, no smell of molds and my clothes they dry in 4 hours in front of a dehumidifier. It’s a very simple issue that was easily resolved and I’m quite content to live in this very charming part of Portugal. I shared this to my British neighbor who just bought the property last year and she’s absolutely happy. She chose to relocate and retire where I live and she doesn’t have any regrets whatsoever. Sometimes, simple solution will turn your situation completely around. All you got to do is be positive and apply practical solutions. Don’t make a mountain out of a mole. Good luck and God bless!😉
@droops633 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thank you. I wondered about the mold, as a lot of pictures of buildings in Portugal show mold on the outside. I wondered how much of a problem it was on the inside, and it sounds like the winters in particular can be a challenge. Also eye-opening about the electricity costs, something else to consider. Other really great details, just little observations that really help.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful! If you get into a new place with a good energy efficiency rating, you won't have many issues. - Josh & Kalie
@paulortiz20352 жыл бұрын
A sheet of plastic will keep dampness from migrating up into carpeting/area rugs. Or use rubber rug pads. Use with carpet tape as plastic can be slippery, and is more slippery when wet! If the area rug is large enough furniture will help anchor the rug. And to stop moisture transportation use Styrofoam insulation in your walls. Wet will get stopped as it travels through stone or stucco walls to your interiors. Plus, a fan to move air around helps a lot to control mold! I usually baked my dinners, and breads, as it helped warm the kitchen area and I sometimes used my small drying rack in/near the kitchen to dry some cloths! With a ceiling fan going. PRESTO!!! Worked well, I thought! And if the kitchen has a door, you have a whole, drying room! And if you own, solar is something really worth considering. Esp solar, warm water heat! A 500 gallon tank of water thst is heated, when piped across your roof in sunshine is a cheap and easy source of dependable heat. The water warms during the day and gives its heat off during the night! It takes a small recirculating pump to move the water to the roof and back into the tank. The water can also be used to heat tile/ceramic flooring for radiant floor heating---- which is SUPERB! Warmth from floor to ceiling! ------------ Mold requires 3 things to flourish! Moisture, warmth and darkness! Take one leg from that 3 legged stool and it doesn't work/can't work! Also, you can put a bit of chlorine bleach in paint to inhibit mold growth. (Don't want to say prevents it---- I don't want to over promise! But it worked well in Southern Florida for me!) If you remodel you can use dark/black floor tile in a room with good southern exposures. The floor will soak up the suns radiant energy and heat your house after the sun passes. Then floor gives back its stored energy! Of coarse a new, bigger window or extra windows can help this along, too. I am not so inclined to heat my spaces in winter. I prefer wool clothing. And really like my silk long johns/t-shirts. If at my desk for a long time I turn on a heating pad and put it on the floor for my feet! If my feet are warm---- I'm warm! Cheaper to use that to heat my entire condo just because my toes are cold! In Japan they use electric carpets in their houses. The rug is a giant heating pad which they sit on when eating. Or visiting, watching TV, etc. It also heats the room if on long enough. No central heat in those houses, at all. (Old, traditional Jspanese houses!) In my stone house in Chicago, I used an electric blanket under the mattress pad. At night I turned in on, on high, for an hour before going to bed. The bed was all toasty warm when I climbed in. The down duvet was warm, and I turned the blanket off and was most comfortable all night. I mention this for the woman who said her bedding would get damp! It wouldn't be damp doing this in the winter. Maybe switch the blanket on for longer? Or use it all night long? But there is a solution here for you so experiment a bit. Good luck!
@alcindospinola3 жыл бұрын
Nice interview! As a portuguese, these are all spot-on. - Get some sort of dehumidifier, either for your room or your closets; - Electricity is expensive and Airbnbs are generally signed to the lowest potency bracket; - Cobblestones can be hard on your feet, select footwear accordingly - Made in Portugal shoes are actually extremely good quality for cost; - Breastfeeding in public , nobody bats an eye; - Our traditional restaurants really do double carbs but usually you can just ask for a switch for salad or vegetables with no cost; - Regarding Real estate, there are many diamonds in the rough if you have the eye for it; - Festa Season ranges from May-October and is a great way to do some exploring of smaller villages and their local cuisine; - A big sense of safety is also the reason people are out a lot, late into the evening It's the greatest of the small countries, hope you enjoy it!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie
@groundedlibrarian3 жыл бұрын
Currently looking to see what our options might be to move from the UK , and this is a really useful channel - Portugal is on our shortlist, so it was great to hear from someone who's made the move.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Keep us posted on your move. - Josh & Kalie
@Chahlie3 жыл бұрын
Strays and abandoned animals are such an issue in all the places I would like to live. It's tough even just to visit where there are 'strays'.
@bklyntraveler97052 жыл бұрын
To her comments about shopping in one place - in NYC we used to shop in multiple small stores: butcher, greengrocer, etc. There's been a resurgence of that (at least in my Brooklyn neighborhood) so I can ship locally at the farmer's market on Saturdays, greengrocer, etc., and get everything done. It requires a little bit of planning, but it's very doable.
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
If you're into that, it's def. here. - Josh & Kalie
@Lion-fj3wp2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.especially about the cold weather and shoes types, electrical power, and location.Thank you ladies 👍🌍
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. They ended up doing a follow up to this based off of the response it go. It was a Live chat. - Josh & Kalie
@satoshiaoki2 жыл бұрын
My goodness this was literally so valuable! I took down so many notes! My partner and I are currently renting in Barreiro on a D7 visa and now looking to buy land and build a medium sized home. We both work remote so that helps. Have not spent too long in Portugal as we are still back and fourth from the UK quite a bit. Subbed, Liked, Bells on from one KZfaqr to another! Keep it going!
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the LOVE. Keep us posted on your property hunt. 😁 We'd love to hear about it. 🙌 - Josh & Kalie
@englishisafunnylanguage5265 Жыл бұрын
Hello satoshi, how are u
@michaelthatcher38253 жыл бұрын
hi there I have lived in the unspoiled East Algarve for 16 years now.....best thing I ever did was to retire here 100%, no property or anything left in the UK.. It may sound silly, but one thing to consider when buying/renting a house is North/South facing vs East/West facing. With the low sun in the winters, the North sides of almost every property I see here suffer from damp and mildew. East/West is a much better solution. Sounds a bit daft I know but I lived in both configurations so have experience. A 'Fogo Montana' (wood fire with fan') is almost a must here and can heat a whole (small) house.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Not daft at all, Michael. Thanks for sharing your experience. We appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie
@Hello_Pri3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this conversation! Especially talking about kids. I have been thinking a lot about moving to Portugal (we will visit first!) and I have three little kids 6, almost 5, and 1-1/2. I’ve been wanting to know what it’s like for kids there. I’m Asian and I completely relate to my mom and grandmother saying that the kids are cold when they have short sleeves on and the close family relationships. Very nice to know! Thank you! ❤️
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
WooHoo! New Subscriber!! Great to have you, Priyanka. Thanks for the feedback and sharing a little about yourself. To let you know, we are working on getting an interview with parents that have kids in international schools. We want to cover that topic for everyone. - Josh & Kalie
@humbertomadeira37543 жыл бұрын
Luisa let me tell you that when I take care of my grandchildren, on the beach, in the park, wherever I go, all the children around me are my grandchildren. And we are all like that in Portugal.
@kittyblossom73422 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere I hope you still remember doing this video. Looking forward to it. ☺️
@svenlabots18693 жыл бұрын
Lovely...and so recognizable. So honest and not judgemental. Bravo, thank you.👍❤✌
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We appreciate the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
@opassons3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I've seen. Very detail oriented, which is helpful.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Omar. - Josh & Kalie
@peterbleach54173 жыл бұрын
Awesome and very informative interview ladies!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! - Josh & Kalie
@N17sd3 жыл бұрын
Moms always have a better realistic Whole picture of places..dads only focus on money whereas women focus on every member of the family! Go mama!!❤️🌻
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Woah, woah, woah. Not fair! 😉 - Josh & Kalie
@N17sd3 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere dads are awesome too:)
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@N17sd Thank you 🙏 - Josh
@N17sd2 жыл бұрын
@Griffin it’s true prices are through the roof but that is the government’s responsibility but it’s true fir the rent ..prices are way higher ..on another hand, expats revived the economy and gave more job opportunities. At the end, the government can control that.
@suzh57893 жыл бұрын
Such a great conversation ladies! So many things that have been said I have felt in the last 8 weeks that I have been here.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Soo. We appreciate it. The last 8 weeks, huh? Warmer days are ahead and it feels like optimism is back on the streets. Right? - Josh & Kalie
@tomasaboylucas36613 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady, Thanks for the acceptance my dear..you look cute and decent on this profile picture of yours, can I be your friend..
@tomasaboylucas36613 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady, Thanks for the acceptance my dear..you look cute and decent on this profile picture of yours, can I be your friend..
@suzh57893 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere warmer days are ahead....and yes! I think everyone is getting a spring in their step to experience some socialising and a return to the things that we love! 🌸🌷🌸
@ker4all2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview, with an abundance of insight,,, Thank you!
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment. 🙏 - Josh & Kalie
@shinyshinythings3 жыл бұрын
Well that was fun! I thought at the start that it was all going to be negative, but it wasn’t at all. Damp is just part of life in parts of the Iberian peninsula, you have to know to expect it. Good for you for donating some course proceeds to the animal charity in your area as well. Great video!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We were hoping to take the audience on a bit of journey through Kalie and Louisa's conversation from what Carl didn't say about some of the issues people could run into to some of the quirkier things about life in central Portugal raising a family. We appreciate you watching. Thank you. We're trying to do something even though it's small. It's important to us to give back when we're blessed. We appreciate the support. 🙏- Josh & Kalie
@herbertgonswa35033 жыл бұрын
Best video about Portugal i`ve seen ! The things behind the scene.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Herbert. We're trying to bring a mix of point of views. We appreciate the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
@MERRYPAN3 жыл бұрын
Electric Blankets are great to "dry" the bedding
@therocknrollcook3 жыл бұрын
Excellent both of you. Great to see Carl's missus too. Thanks 👍👍
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was good to see her for us too because we just heard of the Mrs. M and now we know Louisa! 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@charleswhite58843 жыл бұрын
Full of genuine insights and information, very well done! I came close to moving to Venade, near Caminha (sea side town in the north). Portugal is great. But they do need double glazing.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you very much, Charles. Glad you also find Portugal great. We appreciate you connecting and sharing a little of your experience as well. Cheers. - Josh & Kalie
@thegreekstatue45032 жыл бұрын
What dissuaded you from moving there?
@lisajennings72763 жыл бұрын
Hi Kalie and Louisa, this was an excellent conversation! So informative. Love Josh and Carl too but you ladies covered some great detail. Counting down now to arrival in Porto at end of July. Yayyy! xo
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lisa. Gotta let the ladies do what the men can't. 😁 We're really happy to hear that you've enjoyed the conversation. We were worried it was too long but there was so much to say. Keep us posted on your arrival into Porto. - Josh & Kalie
@lisajennings72763 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere will do! I want to meet you both! xo
@lisajennings72763 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast hi Louisa, we're long time expats and currently living in Jakarta, Indonesia. We've spent 30 years mostly in Asia, and we bought an apt in Porto. (We're city people). Hope to meet you and Carl sometime. xo
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@lisajennings7276 Let's do it. Let us know when you arrive. - Josh & Kalie
@tomasaboylucas36613 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady, Thanks for the acceptance my dear..you look cute and decent on this profile picture of yours, can I be your friend..
@LifeinGlow2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ladies! You are lovely 🌻 and a very interesting conversation! Appreciate this video ❤
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! These two did a follow up to this one. 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@manuelmachado12762 жыл бұрын
i absolutely loved the exchange. So REAL and HONEST.
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 🙏 That's what we were going for. Louisa kept it real. She love it in Portugal too. - Josh & Kalie
@lisabeaumont2 жыл бұрын
That was a really good interview; thank you! I've been in Portugal only slightly less time than Carl and Louisa (actually, I was on Carl's show a couple of years ago, haha!) but some of the insights and advice Louisa offered were new to me and incredibly useful, particularly in terms of the damp (oh my word, the damp!) - I'll be looking out for those silica wotsits for my cupboards and also trying the white vinegar spray trick! :)
@deborahcurtis1385 Жыл бұрын
It doesn't sound like it's for me. I'm a tall female and damp weather really knocks me around. Great to know this stuff.
@beckijima52113 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh Louisa had SO much useful information that I hadn't heard anywhere else. Thank you :)
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Great! We're glad to hear that, Becky. We hope to continually bring these bits of content to help people prepare to succeed abroad. - Josh & Kalie
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
Hey, how are you and your family?
@elralinde15043 жыл бұрын
As a portuguese I can confirm these, I'm even living abroad xD But yes, there is no insulation in portuguese houses, maybe the newer ones are being built with that in mind but the older ones are just a mouldy humid mess in winter. And heating will not save you unless you have over €200/month to pay for electricity, when I was living there I always had hot water bottles and extra duvets in bed. Also, regarding not advertising the country well, we just share our secret spots with special friends. Doubt anyone would like to see those places transform into Algarve or other tourist trap. A very interesting and informative video, thank you for sharing! All the best for both families!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and support, Elra. Blessings to you and your family too. - Josh & Kalie
@elralinde15042 жыл бұрын
@A J Mostly for better wages and job opportunities.
@dirkscott54103 жыл бұрын
Tip: in traditional Portuguese restaurants and tascas a “dose” (portion) is often big enough for two. It is normal to ask for a “meia dose” (half portion) for one person. We were getting pretty fat before we realised this!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Good call, Dirk! - Josh & Kalie
@miks5643 жыл бұрын
Everybody is getting fat not because the amount of food, but because the amounts of sugar in our food. Carbs are sugar!
@V0YAG3R2 жыл бұрын
@@miks564 Yes, nothing to do with sedentarism 👌🏻 Tras de ladrón, bufón.
@SmithFamilyTravels3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. As someone that has added Portugal to my retirement list, this was very informative.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. We'd love to be your go to resource on moving to and living in Portugal. Stay in touch. - Josh & Kalie
@tripdontfallxyz3 жыл бұрын
great interview! enjoyed this so much! :)
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Aww, great! Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
@dallassukerkin68783 жыл бұрын
That was very useful indeed! We are strongly considering the move to Portugal and to hear a broader 'lived experience' interview of this nature was excellent.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Dallas! Kalie and Louisa just wrapped up a Live Q&A that was fantastic too. They answered a lot of people's random questions about living in Portugal. It isn't like most static interviews. Hope you check it out. Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
@tamaramadelin48313 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview! Take-a-way...Carl needs to hire Louisa!!! Lol! Most points true in France too and all sound right on! Anytime you move to another country be ready for surprises, do your research and be ready to adapt! You are not at home until you accept your new 'home'!! Great job Kalie!!!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tamara! So Carl needs to go from a one man show to a two person show on @expatsportugal? - Josh & Kalie
@tamaramadelin48313 жыл бұрын
Carl is good and it sounds like Louisa is busy with 3 kids so maybe just have her on from time to time...That's up to them I guess, but she might boost his ratings!!!
@tamaramadelin48313 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast Oh, and one more thing that we experienced in France was internet...Didn't have it in the country so we started out with satellite...Nightmare! Expensive, horrible connection and always running out of service, hence had to pay more! Luckily after only a year or so DSL was put in and required all over France! Take care!!
@Meli27w3 жыл бұрын
Funny about the clothes. My Portuguese grandma is tiny as well. About the kids, my grandparents are known for telling me & my kids we are “too skinny!! Don’t you feed them?” Lol. Really good info here. Can’t wait to get myself over there 🥰
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! You do feed them, right? 😉 Let's go. Get over here! 😁 - Josh & Kalie
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have been to Lisbon for work in a long time ago and I really enjoyed it and it’s a beautiful and peaceful place to live
@RB-uh1ss3 жыл бұрын
I was reading your comment and it brought tears to my eyes… in a good way! My Mom who is Portuguese passed 2 years ago. She was the most loving caring Mom ❤️ She would tell us about her Dad who would always tell everyone to eat up… your too skinny 😀 Very Proud to be Portuguese!!!!!!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@RB-uh1ss 🤗
@tatianaschoenfield98193 жыл бұрын
Regarding the kittens, I recommend putting up a humane trap with food bait for those kittens. One will never “get close” because the older they get the less catchy they become. There are great videos on KZfaq on how to trap humanely. Kittens should be trapped as early as possible if mom has abandoned them, they will hiss and spit at you but there are also great videos on how to tame them quickly...through food... ; ) and human touch, which they discover they like. I had to do this because I had a feral mom in my backyard who became pregnant over and over. I had a very good vet who worked with me in getting her spayed and adopt out the kittens. Very rewarding to rescue kittens, free them from horrible flea infestation if they survive that and help them to get adopted to better their lives.
@elizabethreynolds68743 жыл бұрын
💓🙏💓
@tatianaschoenfield98193 жыл бұрын
@@thebarefootbroadcast Sounds like you did great! At the time (years ago) I had no other choice than to end the backyard production myself ; ) since there were also coyotes passing due to the property bordering nature. I wrote my comment to encourage viewers. My personal observation is that people often place phone calls to shelters and wait for help with stray animals and nothing happens. Again, there are wonderful KZfaq videos on trapping and socializing kittens. It’s not for everyone but one can find a neighbor who does it for you and you’d be surprised how quickly it will find a home. Great info in your video by the way!
@BeeLovedGreece3 жыл бұрын
Wow, loved watching this! So good to hear that you are experiencing very much of what we are here in Greece. 🙈😊😂 so relatable, including the weird and wonderful.
@gridnevavika7 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful ending to the interview, thank you ❤
@ianmackie10592 жыл бұрын
Have been in Portugal since 2017 from South Africa. Also found that in the winter it is sometimes warmer out the in the house. Most house build after mid 50's have concrete ceiling. If you have a stove to heat the room the hot air will rise, obviously bringing in cold air from the floor. What starts to happen is air circulating in the room. If one is sat on the opposite site of the room to the fire, as the evening progress you start to feel cold as the upward heart is absorbed by the ceiling. To solve the problem fit lowered ceiling, approximately 20 cm using the modern plaster board and pressed steel support frame at the same time fitting the thickest insulation fibre wool. Apart from adding character to the room it will stopped the fire heat from being dissipating through the concrete ceiling.
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. - Josh & Kalie
@odettedemedeiros74862 жыл бұрын
I was born in the Acores and now live in Canada for the last 53 years and I definitely remember the winters where cold and very damp it was horrendous. Do not miss that time in my life. love to visit the Island but only in the summers.
@melinda57773 жыл бұрын
I don't how I missed this one! Ah, I was out of town w/my Mom! Well this video was Fantastic!! Really up at the top!! I had some questions but didn't write them down, duh. Obrigada. Did great Kalie!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and finally got to see it. 😉 Kalie says "Thanks! 🥰" - Josh & Kalie
@frankrobert48973 жыл бұрын
Hey, how are you and the family?
@traceyking72992 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Im looking forward to moving to Portugal next year from London, England. I can't wait to begin my next chapter there, on my own. All of my children are all grown up so just me. X
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Thanks for watching, Tracey. We hope our videos help. - Josh & Kalie
@sarahp19543 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to know I have English people so close to us! We live in Aveiro district also and I have experienced ALL of the things she mentioned. I thought, Oh I'm Canadian I can handle winter in Portugal......not IN the house I can, but OUTSIDE the house is perfect hahaha
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
We lived in an apartment like that too in Porto! We were very confused the first few times it was cold in the apartment and then we walked outside and it felt great! - Josh & Kalie
@lakmalchathu1213 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video very informative
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome. We're glad you found it informative! - Josh & Kalie
@angeladaninja12 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I'm Portuguese born and bred in Lisbon but I did lived in the UK for 4 years. I did find the same and also other differences between this two countries but the biggest and more challenging ( in which I really had to focus to avoid being miss understood) was the touching. We, Portuguese are a very touchy people. We touch for no reason, we hug a lot and we kiss all the time. It's just cultural. This kind of behaviour is not acceptable in the UK. So when I moved to the UK I rapidly understood this and spent the entire time contradicting my natural impulses keeping my hands to my self. I really enjoyed to watch your video and listen to the way you see us and Portugal. And for last... because you talked about the festas and because I'm a pure Lisboeta - person from Lisbon, just want to invite you to come to the festas of Lisbon. They are called Santos Populares de Lisboa. They go all throughout June. Please Google it. 😘
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome comment! As Americans, we too are a little less physical maybe something adopted by the British generations ago, however, something really common for Americans is certainly hugging. 😊 - Josh & Kalie
@jerrymckissen1617 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!! These things are good to know and it's all fixable but a need to know up front.. Thank you thank you
@patriciastott1573 жыл бұрын
How true humidity here is horrid ,yes the Portuguese LADIES WORK SO HARD TO KEEP THEMSELVES and houses dry,we have wardrobe heaters managing these homes is hard this is so true
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Patricia. - Josh & Kalie
@michaelitexpert80693 жыл бұрын
In the Algarve doesn't seem to have this problem. Central heating dries the air :)
@kryptosurfer4203 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this! Well done Kalie!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'll make sure Kalie see this 😉 Thank you. - Josh & Kalie
@pjfreeman47892 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview/conversation. Thanks!
@dragunovbushcraft1523 жыл бұрын
Portugal is on the same latitude as Ohio. Even with the nice, Mediterranean climate, there is STILL the potential for cold weather.
@michaelitexpert80693 жыл бұрын
And England is the latitude of Canada, but we barely have snow. Very different climate in Western Europe due to the Golf Stream in the Atlantic.
@dragunovbushcraft1523 жыл бұрын
@@michaelitexpert8069 I said you have the POTENTIAL for severe winter weather. Not that you did, and you STILL have that POTENTIAL. I understand geography, and weather quite well, thank you.
@zemiguens97743 жыл бұрын
Snow only above 1500 meters. The most higher mountain : 427 miles (2000 m)
@stcroixlover13 жыл бұрын
The info that she shared was so eye opening and necessary for anyone considering moving to Portugal. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
🥳 Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to see this comment. More to come. - Josh & Kalie
@ebuzzang20623 жыл бұрын
Really great interview/ conversation with Louisa! I really enjoyed this - it’s one of your best so far! So much good information. Thanks!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
@ecosdamind3 жыл бұрын
Local here, living in a house with one hundred and 20 years. we use wood for eating the house and water in winter or we wouldn't survive to electric bill ;)
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
@JustAnotherJarhead3 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: vinegar is good for mold prevention, but hydrogen peroxide is twice as good, and just as cost effective. In addition it's amazing on Organic stains, coffee, tea, blood etc... brown bottle drug store 3% (10 volume) will suffice, but 6% (20 volume) CLEAR "developer" from a beauty supply store is magical.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Good tip from Just another Jarhead. - Josh & Kalie
@amc25103 жыл бұрын
Interested. A beauty supply store in Portugal? Can you name a few? Muito Obrigada!
@JustAnotherJarhead3 жыл бұрын
@@amc2510 Your local salons must buy their hair color products somewhere, look up Beauty salon products wholesale, the clear Developer (hydrogen peroxide) is not expensive.
@isabelmauricio63943 жыл бұрын
Festas: the locals tend to book holidays for those days. Either to enjoy them or to go elsewhere. 😀
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input. - Josh & Kalie
@Mickey-jn8hz3 жыл бұрын
I live in Florida....there does not seem to be a place in this world where the weather does not have something going on that is not good or costly.....Here in the summer it gets too hot, the winter is great but we have to deal with mold and hurricanes.....
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Yep. It is what it is. When we lived in Singapore, it was hot and humid. Some people loved it and most people complained about it. - Josh & Kalie
@NannyOggins2 жыл бұрын
We live on Madeira island and the electricity banding issue bewildered us for several years, we couldn’t run the dishwasher, the washing machine and the cooker at the same time or the electricity would trip out! Once we discovered the reason we signed up for the higher tariff. However, we still have to be careful not to put too many appliances on at once. Another related issue here is the absurd dearth of electric sockets in the kitchen! I think it’s because bottled gas is more commonly used here!
@hanzhijiang24983 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of similarities between Chinese and Portuguese culture. When I took my baby to China , many people would come and pat my son’s head and would say “he is cold he is cold “. Hahaha . We are moving to Lisbon in June .
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for commenting and sharing! - Josh & Kalie
@mariaisabeldias85562 жыл бұрын
Yes I've been mistaken for Chinese many times
@sha14u3 жыл бұрын
I have seen her husband a few times, but she was amazing and so thoughtful - thank you for the details!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for the comment and nice compliment, Shanell. Great to have you as a subscriber! - Josh & Kalie
@Duck-wc9de3 жыл бұрын
16:57 i dont know either. and im portuguse. lisbon is very exausting to walk through. and yes. you can spot turists by their shoes.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. - Josh & Kalie
@day-to-dayknits3 жыл бұрын
To get air flow, I recommend opening the windows and cupboards/built-in closets a few minutes everyday. And if you can, for temperature control, use insulation. If building from scratch, use a good method for damp control. Older houses won’t have this and folks have to live closer to the old habits.
@hugochka3 жыл бұрын
Lovely Interview! I learned so much about their culture, architecture, weather and those little details you never think of! And I'm Portuguese! lol
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
So glad! Thanks for sharing and subscribing! - Josh & Kalie
@raulgil84592 жыл бұрын
Excellent chat.... ! When you move to a country with a Medieval history you should expect a few inconveniencies
@ExpatsEverywhere2 жыл бұрын
😁 Thanks, Raul. - Josh & Kalie
@carolsharma81903 жыл бұрын
Fantastic advice about real day to day living!!
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! We appreciate the comment, Carol. - Josh & Kalie
@jeannelowe4802 жыл бұрын
Love Love you two Ladies 🙋♀️🫶🏻👏👏👏🇨🇦
@paulineverriere80543 жыл бұрын
Amazing....getting to know so much....this is show really needed
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Pauline. We appreciate the comment and feedback. We've had several good ones on Portugal recently and plan on doing more. Hope you stay tuned. - Josh & Kalie
@iamtheiconoclast33 жыл бұрын
Coming from the mountains in Canada, the 40 degree temperature difference made me giggle. The last time I lived in Alberta we went from 34°C on July 2nd to -39°C between Christmas and New Year's. That's a 73 degree temperature difference, or an average of about 0.4°C drop per day for six straight months. Portugal seems downright mild in comparison. :)
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
😁 - Josh & Kalie
@realitycheck12613 жыл бұрын
And talk about damp, we live in coastal Nova Scotia. Dehumidifier is running much of the year. We are dreaming of spending 1/2 the year in Portugal. Covid19 nixed that for 2020, hopeful for 2021.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@realitycheck1261 Have you started looking into the process now? - Josh & Kalie
@realitycheck12613 жыл бұрын
@@ExpatsEverywhere we have been doing extensive online research. Quite overwhelming when there's so many questions. Golden visa, now not in play, or perhaps just a visa. We own a home in Vero Beach Florida, we are disenchanted with the US. Mahone Bay, NS is our 6 month sanctuary since 2004.
@ExpatsEverywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@realitycheck1261 Golden visa doesn’t have to be the only path. We didn’t get to Portugal that way. 😊 - Josh & Kalie