IS 2023 THE YEAR TO CHOOSE AZORES? - TO RETIRE, SEMI RETIRE, BUY VACATION HOME, WORK REMOTELY EP126
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Hi Guys,
Welcome to this years first video. We hope 2023 has been awesome so far.
We start the year with high energy and excitement about the Azores. On this video we explain why we feel 2023 may be the year to choose the 7th region of Portugal; the Azores.
A lot of you might be asking, why would I choose the Azores? The general answer is that these beautiful nature islands really check a lot of the boxes, especially when it comes to choosing to retire, semi retire, buying a vacation home, working remotely or just visiting.
On this video you will learn a lot about these North Atlantic Islands, such as location, climate, cost of living, quality of life and much more.
We will also analyze our passed year on the island; and share our goals for 2023.
We hope you enjoy learning about this amazing place.
Love having you with us on our journey
Carlos and Laura
xoxo
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I don't need therapy, I only need to go to the Azores
Happy New Year from germany
I like that! Take good care and see you in the Azores! Cheers!
Amen!
I waited two years during lockdown to visit and I cannot recommend a better medicine man, go enjoy those special islands
Happy safe, healthy and prosperous 2023.
I’ve following you since the beginning of Covid but this is my first time commenting.
I’m a physically active senior and looking to retire somewhere in the Azores.
All the best in 2023, to you and your family. We are seeing an increase in active seniors vising, retiring or semi retiring in the Azores. You should plan a visit at some point prior to making a decision. Take good care Evadney!
So very glad we found you guys! My husband and I absolutely fell in love with Portugal about 8 years ago and it imprinted on our hearts. We returned to Porto and have always felt it's a place we could retire to in the future. In a few months we'll be visiting The Azores and I feel like we're going to find it very magical. I really appreciate your insight and expertise!
We're glad you found us and our channel. You will have a beautiful nature experience, here in the Azores. We will continue sharing, hope you continue to watch. Take good care!
I can vouch for these guys, we have been going to the Azores for the last 20 years and spend the summers there. The climate, food, people and the beauty of the islands is so invigorating. I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy this paradise. My wife and I will be retiring there very, very soon! 👏👏👏
Thank you Michael, we appreciate your support and sharing your experience. Have an amazing 2023. Saude!
Hi Carlos.
Awesome video.
Really enjoyed watching it.
Congrats to the Filarmonica Lajense for it's 159 years of existence.
My Portuguese is like yours. Lol.
I left in 1969 when I was 15.
I was there last year in July and August with my son, daughter, their spouses and my grandkids.
First time ever for them. They all ❤ it.
Um abraco.
The main Issue in Pico is definitely finding skilled tradesmen. The construction business is booming on the island so to find someone to do work on your property in a timely manner is difficult. Even finding a plumber on an emergency basis is difficult. It helps to know someone that knows someone or hopefully you can repair problems yourself. Bricodutra is helpful in answering questions.
I totally agree Fernando, lets hope this improves. Take good care, say hi to Deborah. Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 It seems to me the more the islands are promoted, the more strained the problem will become. Those with the most money will buy the help, everyone else is shut out. Then labor rates jump significantly and then all the basic prices shoot up. It won't be long before the Azores go the way of Madeira and that is not a good thing, in my opinion. If you want to preserve the islands and the lifestyle, the Minister of Economics and Labor Policy need to jump start an apprentice and training program before more Expats come in and muck up the whole system, IMHO.
@@montgomeryclark7531 I think that would be a very good idea if the portuguese gov’t could implement an apprentice program! With having feet on the ground the positive side is we are seeing more Portuguese opening and expanding their businesses.
@@montgomeryclark7531 There is definitely a lot of room for improvement when it comes to the countries overall system, this labor problem needs to be addressed sooner than later. I also hope that it doesn't become Madeira, I personally believe that it will not, being more in the north Atlantic might help in this area. I guess only time will tell. I like the apprentice & training programs are a great idea. Take good care Montgomery!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 As a newly retired person looking into the future, I would like to settle on a location that has excellent medical care. If you ever did a video on the Top 5 Challenges of the Azores, the lack of hospitals would probably be among them. Is there any reason to hope/expect a hospital will open in the Triangle anytime soon? Please find a way to be hopeful on this front! 😉Maybe it's just me, but I think to grow an more affluent Senior base, this is essential. Thanks for your time. PS -- Is there an English newspaper / online source that you'd recommend?
Igniting dreams 2023!
Got to have them. Take care.
I often like to Shazam the relaxing background music you guys put in your videos to play later when I'm cooking in my kitchen and looking out over the ocean here on Pico. When I Shazamed the one you have in today's video, the name of it made me smile. "Carlos' Dream (feat. Ziv Moran)" by Raz Burg. I thought, how appropriate in multiple ways! Thanks guys. Sending love from Pico. 🙂❤
Wow! That is wild and appropriate. I didn't know there was a song with my name in it. Take care.
A favorite channel! Your skills are getting better and better!!! I don't know how you're doing it but congrats! I have questions... probably not best for here, so I'll look for your website. BTW, I've watched this video 2 x's and about to do a third. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you so much for your kind words, its a work in progress. We love Azores and enjoy what we do. Take care!
Don’t forget to check out Terceira, especially in the summer.
Enjoy your channel. My wife and I visited Sao Miguel in October 2022 and we loved it. Hopefully we can come back and visit the triangle islands my wife and I both have a connection there as both of our great grandparents emigrated from the Azores to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. You may have heard that many Portuguese emigrated from the Azores and Madeira to Hawaii in the late 1800s to the early 1900s
🤙🏾🤙🏾aloha
We're glad that you are enjoying our channel. I did know about the strong connection between Portugal and Hawaii; especially Azores & Madeira. I was in Hawaii years back and learned about the connection, a lot came over because of whaling. It was a very nice trip, even went to the largest whaling museum in the world(Maui). Hope to see you on the islands.Take good care!
Hey there guys! Nice seeing your smiling faces. Your workshop sounds terrific and I’m sure you’ll have lots of interest. I wish you great success in the 2023! (By the way we have one traffic light on Faial 😊)
Thank you so much Christine, all the best to you guys as well. I had a feeling that it was 1 light. Hope to visit you guys soon! Cheers!
Forca Portugal, Happy belated New Year.
Happy New Year to you Alan. Take care!
Azures are amazing, thanks for sharing. You should consider investing in the microphones. It will really benefit your channel.
Azores 😅 obviously
We have bought a few mid range microphones, will continue to improve. Cheers!
Happy New Year all the best!🥂🍾Cheers
All the best in 2023 to you as well. Viva!!
Happy new year to both of you
Same to you Manuel! Cheers!
I like the hat you now have on your shop. Have you thought about one that uses the C with the squiggle on the bottom instead of Z.
I'm glad you liked it. The C is a very good idea, we will be working more on the store in the future. Take care
Hi guys. We will be home in Flores this summer.for 2 months July and August.
That will be awesome. We will make our way over to Flores, at some point. Take care!
Should be going back in a few weeks and probably staying until October.
That is awesome Jess, I was wondering when you would be back. Hopefully we can hook up for a cigar and a drink! Take care!!
what about healthcare if you are Swedish, what about bank accounnts, how to save money with interest ? can one open a bank account today for savings with interest before one move there?
how to work as a freelance online?
can one do that in a stable way from there, what about their tax agency, what is it like to work with?
If you like to start a business, what do they offer you?
what about a home, can one buy it there as a Swede, what are the costs for internet, electric, water, garbage pick up? how does those type of every day things work , the things that must work when one is a new person in a country!
Please let us know further... this seems like an inspiring place..
do they have actives , like folk schools for courses in drawing, singing, karate, music. classes, swimming courses etc?
thanks, hope to hear from you! I like this place from what I see.. but I am still younger and want activities as those mentioned above.. wanna make music, do karate and such things on my free time...
:)
Love the Channel! By chance does anyone here know how many square meters one alqueire would be? Keep up the great work Carlos and Laura 🍻
I think it's about 48000 m2
I appreciate your response! Thank you
When I retire in just under 3 years, I will be moving from Ireland to Ecuador...basically for the very same reasons as people are moving to the Azores: the climate, the people, the food, wine and off course because it's cheaper than Northern Europe....
IF however, I somehow, could find a good rental in the Azores as well, then maybe I could split my retirement between the 2 places which both seems to be the most healthy (bio diverse) on our planet and, without having to spend the millions I don't have anyway.
I just spent time in Sao Miguel and will be back on the islands again soon..
There actually are some similarities between Ecuador and the Azores as well and, the people in the two places, are not that different either (lovely)...and, then off course both the Pacific and the Atlantic to call home...what else would I want 😊!?
Being European, I can move to the Azores quite easily..Ecuador takes a bit more but, not difficult at all....
Thanks a lot for sharing...
Hi Carlos and Laura, I love your videos, I have a question, which private health insurance you guys have?
Thank you. We're glad you liked them. We git private insurance through our ban Santander. It's called Safecare. Cheers
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Thank you so much, blessings ♥️
Greetings from the Algarve. I just wish there was a ferry boat from Lisbon...
That would be gerat,maybe one day!
We watch the channel regularly. Do you know whether we as a couple would pay taxes to both the U.S. and Portugal from our retirement income.
I'm glad you enjoy the channel. We appreciate it. I know that between Canada and Portugal, there is a double taxation treaty, not sure about USA. Best yo check with the accountant. Cheers
I want to do all the the subject activities🥰
Awesome!
My plane only made a short stop on pico but I was absolutely blown away by the mazes of magma rock and the actual extent of it, its not just a couple tiny groves, it's immense.
I have to vouch for the locals in Flores, these are uncomplicated and funny people, reminds me of Scottish highlanders in a way
Happy New Year by the way
You will have to return. Cheers
Happy New Year to you. Saude!
Looking at a semi retirement there in 10 years
We will be waiting. Take good care!
How convenient is it to receive online deliveries through Amazon or any other delivery service?
From our experience, it's convenient and pretty quick. Amazon Spain is mostly used. Cheers
Hello! I am following you two on YT and thanks for all information. Maybe you have said that previously but I did not catch: Does the Azores protects the islands against overpopulation/construction? I am afraid of all this fame to become an enemy of this paradise. I would love to become one of your neighbors sometime, but I hope this migration is controlled.
Thank you, glad you enjoy the channel. We believe there is good protection against over population. Most of the 9 islands have low population in big open spaces, a lot of the higher areas of the island are protected as nature reserves, etc. For example, Pico is the 2nd largest island and it only has 15,000 people. As for expats in the Azores; its only 1.6%. I hope this helps. Cheers
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 helped a lot. I am totally in favor of being an "expat" but on the other hand, I would not like to be an ecological problem living in such a beautiful mother nature treasure.
Can Canadian Buy Land in Azores without having Citizenship ? Thank you Kindly!!
Yes, they can. Take care.
you wanna protect the Azores stay? Stay away!