🇵🇹 When we moved to Portugal, we chose no private healthcare — and trusted the public system everyone warned us about.

Then Shelley needed surgery. What we found wasn’t the horror story we’d expected.

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Leaving the rat race isn’t the finish line. It’s a whole new beginning.
We’ve learned 5 truths no one told us about life after escaping the 9-to-5 — from shaken identities to unexpected joys.
New episode on YouTube now: youtu.be/KCrfN2tOu_E

The 'Dark' Side of Portugal's Sunshine Dream?

Portugal is famous for sunshine, beaches, and a slower pace of life… but every summer the headlines scream “Portugal on Fire.”

Watch here: youtu.be/z3MzjDqJxBk

This week’s video is a little different from our usual content. We had planned to share a video about wildfires in Portugal, but after both of us came down with the flu, we’ve put that on hold until next week.
Watch here - youtu.be/aqxVw9Z6Yb4
#Portugal #fear #ChangeOfPlan

🇵🇹 Portugal’s party season is here!

Portuguese love a festa, this week’s video shows you! From sardines on the grill in Lisbon, to plastic hammers in Porto, to our very own town of Mortágua–festas are about food, music, family and fireworks that light up the night sky. 🎶
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Thinking of moving to Portugal?

You need to watch this before you plan your scouting trip.
In this week’s video, we break down what we call:
✔️ Level 1 trips – "Do I even like Portugal?"
✔️ Level 2 trips – "Where exactly do I want to live?"

🎥 New video now on YouTube! youtu.be/vrYPLrHaKYs

What happens when you die in Portugal...?

This week we’re taking on a topic no one wants to talk about – but everyone should.
From police turning up at your door, to your bank account being frozen, there are things we all need to know before the worst happens.
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Portugal just changed its immigration rules – and we had to go back to AIMA (again).

Watch the full story on YouTube now – link in bio or search “Change of Plan Portugal AIMA” 🎥
Link: youtu.be/TRTjSUeWpFQ

THIS WEEK ... we talk about all things 'Cost of Living' for the month of June 2025
We have BELL PEPPERS, TOMATOES, VET VISITS, HAIRCUTS and some UNEXPECTED CATS IN THE BAGGING AREA !!!
Go watch this weeks episode and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE x

Youtube: youtu.be/cTfcI1GnvG0

The Real Cost of Living in Portugal – June 2025 🇵🇹

We’re often asked, “Can you really live in Portugal for €2,000 a month?”

Watch now: youtu.be/cTfcI1GnvG0 (Instagram ... it's in the bio)

#costoflivingportugal #portugallife #portugal2025 #digitalnomadportugal #centralportugal #changeofplan

Well it’s been almost 2 years … it’s good to reflect !

#MovingToPortugal #changeofplan #quittheratrace #lifeinportugal #lifeafter50 #vanlifetravel #liveyourdreams #jamdonuts

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Our moving story, which is not emotionally moving…or is it…or is it just about us moving ??? Confused ????…then watch it - 👀

#MovingToPortugal #changeofplan #quittheratrace #lifeinportugal #lifeafter50 #vanlifetravel #liveyourdreams

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This will put the cat among the pigeons … 😸🐦

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Perhaps Portugal’s weirdest dessert is a little strong 🤔

#MovingToPortugal #changeofplan #quittheratrace #lifeinportugal #lifeafter50 #vanlifetravel #liveyourdreams

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The true cost of living in Portugal…real people, real numbers !

#MovingToPortugal #changeofplan #quittheratrace #lifeinportugal #lifeafter50 #vanlifetravel #liveyourdreams

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Think you are confusing me with your new compatriots 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks and good day, please stick to what you know

Additionally, I really don’t like blocking but will if you vent all your anger at one example (ie us) without understanding the context. Have a pleasant day ✊🏻

I am sorry pal, you don’t get to fly of the handle at us and expect civility - you’ve made your decision about what we are and I’m fine with that - if you want the answers to those questions you’ll have to subscribe. BTW irony is when an immigrant calls out someone else for being an immigrant.

I respect your feelings on this - so if it’s the government, why attack us. I am not ‘the hordes’, I am a tax paying resident who purchased responsibly and is integrating into ‘Portuguese’ life… you wouldn’t know this because you’ve seen something that angers you and you jump - context is key !

Keep watching … we will be covering gentrification in the future because there is a right and a wrong way to buy properties abroad and full integration plus adopting culture is paramount - thanks for the comment 👍🏻

And just like that, we release episode 2 … So you want to move to Portugal ? Or anywhere else for that matter ! Enjoy ☺️ youtu.be/phyWqopbxKE?...

#MovingToPortugal #changeofplan #quittheratrace #lifeinportugal #lifeafter50 #vanlifetravel #liveyourdreams

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new YouTube channel! 🎉

Weekly videos packed with "how we did", inspiration, and a plethora of unscripted gems.

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