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  • Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2022
  • Thinking of Retiring to Madeira in 2023 and want to know what's it really like Now?
    We hope you enjoy this narrated Virtual Funchal, Madeira, Portugal walk and chat with Luis as we ask him about his experience of retiring and moving to to Funchal.
    Luis talks about topics such as early retirement and what life's like there for expats in Madeira, Portugal is like. Why they came to Madeira sight unseen? What steps do you take to move to Madeira? We'll be asking Luis as we walk around central Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
    On our Madeira, Portugal walks, you'll see for yourself what life in the capital city of Madeira Island is like. Filmed on a sunny afternoon in Autumn - with a comfortable temperature of around 24 degrees.
    THINKING OF MOVING TO MADEIRA?
    🇵🇹 Our Property Experts - www.emigre.eu/ [Our guides through the relocation process]
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Комментарии • 100

  • @LivingWalks
    @LivingWalks  Год назад +7

    Do drop by with your thoughts about retirement, or just to connect. We always enjoy hearing from you... and we'd especially love to hear from you if you are Madeiran, so do drop by and say hello!!

  • @relaxbreathesleep1127
    @relaxbreathesleep1127 Год назад +12

    Thank you for such a candid and interesting interview Mike and Luis and also for the walk through beautiful Funchal. Loved every bit of it!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      You're really welcome RBS, happy to introduce you to Luis and a little bit of Funchal.

  • @Track_Us_Down
    @Track_Us_Down Год назад +7

    Hello Yvonne ,Mike , Luis and Nancy! A wonderful interview about pursuing a better second half of life! Well done! Looking forward to seeing you all very soon! Cheers! Monique and Doug

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Well hello there you two lovelies. Pleased you thought so, we're certainly enjoying meeting people such as Luis and Nancy and the two of you! It makes it all worthwhile. (Incidentally Mike's working on Doug's walk and chat as I speak). Look forward to seeing you both in a few weeks. Lots of love Yvonne xx

  • @mindfulart8217
    @mindfulart8217 Год назад +4

    Ahhh What a tonic on a foggy morning in Blighty, it makes it all seem so possible when you listen to Luis. Thank you.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      We felt the same MA, an inspiring guy!

  • @nazarkucharov5760
    @nazarkucharov5760 Год назад +7

    an ideal place for a person. Wonderful climate, good people, correct laws

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      We certainly love Madeira too, thanks for dropping by.

  • @twoamericansandadog7212
    @twoamericansandadog7212 Год назад +8

    Former New York City boy too. I love the urban vibes of Funchal - as some others have said, it’s like a mini-Lisbon. We will be there in February for about six weeks as we prepare to move (at least part time to Madeira) The difference is that I when we move there, I will be a Portuguese citizen thanks to the (former) law of return for direct ancestors of expelled Jews. Just got my citizenship paper approved last week. Anyway, I want to concur wit others: These interviews add a dimension to your videos that is quite welcome.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Good morning to you Two Americans And a Dog , all the best to you in your new adventure, how wonderful to have your citizenship! I feel sure you'll love your time there and will want to stay. Keep us posted.

  • @jennybertenshaw7694
    @jennybertenshaw7694 Год назад +9

    Its interesting how many Americans have discovered Madeira or mainland Portugal.I'm sure Luis and his wife have found the other local RUclipsrs Alan,Leslie, and Wolf We( Brits) discovered Portugal 40 yrs ago! retired to the Algarve 11yrs ago..Never regretted living in this most hospitable country. I'm sure you won't either, enjoy your life

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Jenny, yes indeed.. interesting how many Americans have discovered Madeira and the mainland. Luis and his wife and ourselves know Alan, Leslie, and Wolf well. How wonderful that you retired to the Algarve 11yrs ago. It's great to hear you have ever regretted living in this wonderful country. All the very best to you.

    • @NotADuncon
      @NotADuncon Год назад +1

      The problem is it is creating problems for locals on the housing market as rich american retirees out pricing out locals

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Norbert, we do appreciate you mentioning that, it is of course a factor whenever any foreigners move in. We'll be doing another video shortly with a view on this too. All the best to you.

  • @timperleyboxing9355
    @timperleyboxing9355 Год назад +2

    Love it - Madeira

  • @dugfriendly
    @dugfriendly Год назад +3

    Thank you. As I near retirement, Portugal is at the top of my wish list!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Good choice Dugfriendly, I can quite see why. Hope to bring you many more from this lovely island. all the best to you.

  • @leighyogamindfulness
    @leighyogamindfulness Год назад +4

    Very enjoyable - I like that you're trying new things but still keeping up the natural sound walks. Keep it up!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi LY&M, yes we do still plan to keep the natural sound walks but add some extra interviews and narrations, so I hope you'll like the mix?

  • @oldtowns
    @oldtowns Год назад +3

    Wow you are in Portugal. Beautiful City. Nice tour my friend thanks for sharing. Greetings from Germany.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi there OT, pleasure to hear from you, we do love the Island for sure. All the best to you.

  • @BoyInAFridge
    @BoyInAFridge Год назад +3

    Really enjoyed this - and appreciated you setting it against such a nice background.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback BIAF, it's always appreciated. All the best to you.

  • @valeriyzabawski6169
    @valeriyzabawski6169 Год назад +2

    Very inspiring video! Thank you. It leaves a very pleasant impression from a nice walk and a relaxed conversation.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Good morning Valeriy, how nice to know you found the conversation inspiring, it's good of you to drop by and connect. I do hope to bring you many more.

  • @karenlewkowitz5858
    @karenlewkowitz5858 Год назад +2

    Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing your travel experience

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      You're really welcome Karen, happy to bring it to you.

  • @TheWalkingRabbit
    @TheWalkingRabbit Год назад +2

    Looking beautiful Madeira... Such an interesting City to visit... An enjoyable City experience with you my friend...

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hello WH, thank you and all the best to you. I hope to bring you many more.

  • @travelandhop
    @travelandhop Год назад +3

    This place is awesome. Nice voice over while walking. Superb!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hello there T&H, very pleased to have brought a little bit of the Island to you and thank you for your kind feedback. All the best to you. I hope to bring you many more.

  • @markandannette
    @markandannette Год назад +1

    Wonderful interview and walk showing the beauty of Funchal. Thank you for sharing, my wife and I are working towards moving to Madeira. We feel the same way as Luis, it’s never too late to learn something new. Hope to meet you both when my wife and I have our scouting trip in 2024

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Our pleasure Mark, good of you to take the time to drop by. We'd very much love to meet you on your scouting trip in 2024. Do keep in touch and best of luck with your plans.

  • @stankormy5717
    @stankormy5717 Год назад +1

    Looks like paradise!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Thanks for visiting Stan. Ah it's not so far off!

  • @robertbenefiel2781
    @robertbenefiel2781 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sooo beautiful!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  10 месяцев назад

      We do agree Robert, it's a special city. All the best to you.

  • @threesna
    @threesna Год назад +1

    very cool

  • @RuePhoto
    @RuePhoto Год назад +2

    Thanks Yvonne & Mike, & also to your guests Luis & Nancy ☺
    That was lovely & was great to hear insights from Luis as I'm dreaming of retirement in Madeira.
    By the way good evening from Dhaka, Bangladesh! I'm having a great time vlogging over here with my intense & crazy personal walking tours, so you have been warned lol!
    Have a truly beautiful weekend my friends 🤗

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hello there our friend Rue, How are things in Dhaka, Bangladesh! Sure you must be having a great time vlogging, we're certainly looking forward to hearing all about it when the video's are up, or maybe they are already?

    • @RuePhoto
      @RuePhoto Год назад +1

      @@LivingWalks There's four up already sir & madam, awaiting your audit! 😉😁
      It's tough going with the heat, humidity, travel & trying to keep myself well as most of the food is chilli, salt & sugar laiden, but there are rewards to be reaped!
      There was also some major drama, all well be revealed in due course!
      I'm currently in the north east at my ancestral home so I hope to you delight you with some personal aspects of my journey out here.
      I'm looking forward to watch your new one which you filmed in my favourite Lido! Tried to watch it last night but was so wrecked! I'll stick it on again of course!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Oh what a pleasure to be there virtually with you and enjoy your adventures. Reminded me a little of our wonderfully memorable tours to India. I can veritably smell Dhaka. Great to hear you speaking Bengali!! Love those horns too, ah yes... we'll be watching the follow up ones shortly! Have a great adventure Rue.

    • @RuePhoto
      @RuePhoto Год назад

      @@LivingWalks Thank you most kindly Yvonne & Mike 😊

  • @silviafaistenauer8757
    @silviafaistenauer8757 Год назад +1

    Hello Luis, I wish you and your wife God's blessings in Madeira and may he give you the most wonderful time of your lives.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      I'm sure he'll be happy to have your good wishes Silvia. Best wishes to you in return.

    • @silviafaistenauer8757
      @silviafaistenauer8757 Год назад

      @@LivingWalks Thank you and God's blessings to you both. Best regards from Austria to Madeira and who knows, maybe we will meet there in person. 😀

  • @alexandrecestari9756
    @alexandrecestari9756 Год назад +2

    Ilha da Madeira Portugal : Terra dos meus Ancestrais Família VASCONCELOS !

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      e uma terra adorável é também Alexandre.

  • @paolopollina3547
    @paolopollina3547 Год назад +1

    Amo Madeira ❤

  • @benata51
    @benata51 Год назад +1

    HI, Watching from Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hello there Rafael, good to hear from you.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Год назад +1

    I want to retire in Portugal too. So chill.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      We'll meet you in Madeira when we're both retired then AW!! Mike has to get his Irish passport yet, so we can be Europeas again!

  • @user-tm8lu7no9n
    @user-tm8lu7no9n 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wish you a great vacation in MADEIRA ISLAND LOLOL 🏝 ♥️👏😂

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks friend, we'll soon be moving into our new place there.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks friend!

  • @kcsnew
    @kcsnew Год назад +1

    Very nice , the most I love about yiur channel the walking tours. Was it Funchal downtown where you started and end the tour ? If you have a map of the current video the stretch you folks walked would be great. Cheers 👍

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi there kcsnew, how nice to hear you enjoyed it. I'm pleased to hear you like the walking tours. Sorry we can't supply a map of the route right now, we are traveling at the mo', so don't have much of a chance right now but that's right it was Funchal epicentre where we started and ended the tour. All the very best and hope to bring you many more.

    • @kcsnew
      @kcsnew Год назад

      @@LivingWalks Thank you, I was curious about the location rather than a map. What is the name of the street where you walked around so that I can google it. Cheers 👍

  • @kazecik1009
    @kazecik1009 Год назад +1

    Your videos are so colorful and sharp. What camera was this filmed on? It looks amazing!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Kazecik 100, pleased you thought so friend. It was Filmed on a DJI Pocket 2 in 4K UHD 60fps.

  • @basementstudio7574
    @basementstudio7574 Год назад

    You guest and I are about the same age but he's living the life I want to live. I still have 3 years till retirement and Portugal is where I want to go.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Hi BS, I hope you find the interviews here inspiring and give you some of the info' you might need. I'm sure you won't regret retiring to Portugal!!

  • @eduardolima7534
    @eduardolima7534 Год назад +1

    nice!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the visit Eduardo, pleased you liked it friend.

    • @eduardolima7534
      @eduardolima7534 Год назад

      @@LivingWalks we are together!

  • @andreborges73
    @andreborges73 Год назад +3

    a qualidade da imagem é espetacular. A resolução é 4k?

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +2

      Obrigado amigo, como sim, é certo que é em 4k Melhores desejos para você.

  • @brittalbach416
    @brittalbach416 Год назад +3

    again, just the kind of video that is interesting to me. Been thinking: an island, so nobody can come in so easily but on the other hand is it possible to get all the necessities of life ? Well, I first have to watch this video, thank you

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Good morning to you Britt, well I do hope you find the conversation interesting and helpful. All the best to you in your new adventure! Hope to bring you many more.

    • @brittalbach416
      @brittalbach416 Год назад +2

      @@LivingWalks great you and your wife Nancy go to Church too.. What I loved in Madeira was next to the people the fish, the wonderful drinks, the special plants and the levadas to walk. And yes the lack of rushing. Hard to learn Portuguese I guess. But with English you get along ok. Really love your videos

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Britt, yes Nancy and Luis do! We certainly love Madeira for those reasons too. Hope you enjoy the many walks we hope to bring you. Best wishes Yvonne and Mike

  • @onethought3084
    @onethought3084 Год назад +1

    Is it true that the rental prices jumped twice higher since spring? Is it possible to find 1+1 or 2+1 furnished in Funchal for 500-600 euro? Used to be plenty of options for this price range last year. Great video. Great city! Amazing island!

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +2

      Thanks for visiting One thought, well I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case, they've certainly gone a bit mad, you may well struggle to find somewhere affordable. I certainly feel for the locals. All the best to you friend.

  • @celioledo7581
    @celioledo7581 Год назад +2

    After living in USA New Jersey for almost 40 years I moved to Madeira 5 Years ago I Am living at the North Coast São Vicente I Am an American Citizen and Love the Island but I miss my New York style chinese food my pretzels my halloween party I used to have every year more than 200 kids at my party my 4th July BBQ

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hello there Celio, interesting to hear your own thoughts following your move to Madeira 5 Years ago. Hope you feel it was the right move for you on balance? All the best.

    • @celioledo7581
      @celioledo7581 Год назад +1

      @@LivingWalks Hi Yes and I keep my American tradition with Halloween Thanksgiving 4th July and Christmas not only in my House as well on my store OLDE MADEIRA Antiques in Ponta Delgada

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Happy to know it's all worked out for you Celio.

  • @karenlewkowitz5858
    @karenlewkowitz5858 Год назад +1

    Would like to travel to Madeira - one thing holds me back, and comments are welcome: is it true that there are homeless dogs ? I imagine, yes, and wonder about the care or lack of, they recieve

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Karen, I haven't noticed many stray dogs I must admit, but sometimes we see the odd free roaming pets. I think others might agree. All the best to you.

  • @CarneyFelonLawyer
    @CarneyFelonLawyer Год назад +2

    How old was this gentleman?

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      Hi Dennis, I think he's just over 60?

  • @Recklesson
    @Recklesson Год назад +1

    Any Madeiran's ? I only see tourists .

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      It's a popular tourist area of course R, but lots of Madeirans too!

  • @andybb
    @andybb Год назад +3

    Does Luis rent or has he bought a property ?

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +2

      Hi there, he rents at the moment.

    • @andybb
      @andybb Год назад

      @@LivingWalks Thank you

    • @markandannette
      @markandannette Год назад

      @@LivingWalks would love to hear more from Luis about his process. Hope to meet you both when my wife and I make our scouting trip in 2024

  • @Planeta007
    @Planeta007 Год назад +1

    Интересно. Но. Удивило. Дожить до пенсии и не знать географии, как это?

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Ха-ха, ну я думаю так!

  • @dom6140
    @dom6140 Год назад +1

    Good luck when you need medication. You will be back to the NHS in no time

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад

      I think it may be quite different for Luis being American. All the best to you.

    • @dom6140
      @dom6140 Год назад

      @@LivingWalks Fair enough. Still applies to to UK nationals

  • @NOEMIPAO
    @NOEMIPAO Год назад +1

    the main Madeira´s problem is that laws dosen´t work at all! Justice doesn´t work and have a lot of drugs and the local´s are bad with the animals. i know that because i used to live there, thank god i am no longer there.

    • @LivingWalks
      @LivingWalks  Год назад +1

      Interesting to hear your view debora.