Hey guys and welcome to all the new subscribers to our channel! Thank you for watching our little family journeys :-) We also put lots of pics and mini stories up on Instagram 📷SACHA'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/8milesfromhome Go check it out if you're looking for more 8 miles from home content!
It´s not Winter yet .. still you can feel the weather has changed but Winter in the country is mild especially in the sea side, while if you go to the countryside in particular the northeast mountain side then expect low temperatures in the winter not to be compared of course with northern countries, still its worth mentioning that the cold in Portugal since its a little more damped it gets to your bones faster then in more stronger and colder winters in some other countries .. but yeah winter is mostly chilly and wet except for northeast which you can expect snow and minumum temperatures that range from -10 to +2 especcialy over night. For me in particular this video is great to show all of Portugal how beautiful our country can be and that we still have some almost untouched nature out there and that we must all do our part in order to preserve it especially for future generations. Dont know if You and Sacha know that it was in Leiria district that an Epic battle was fought in order to preserve Portugal independence many centurys ago and was won thanks not in small part due to our anglo allys and their famous bownmen (Aljubarrota)
Eight Miles from Home Most houses in Portugal were not built for cold winters, the three months of winter you may get half of the period cold, but even in winter time you can get many days with some sunshine, but of course still chilly. New built houses or apartments now have regulations for insulations, double glazed windows, etc.. they are way better prepared for the cold. If you dont live in a big city in Portugal, if you live in a house you can get a recuperador de calor and buy a ton or two of fire wood, for a couple of hundred euros which will last for the whole winter, and it will keep warm a couple of rooms in the house easily. Do a bit of research about recuperadores de calor , they are affordable.
Now would be the right time to go back to UK... The car on UK plates needs a new MOT... and the Portuguese authorities are catching up. So why not leave Portugal for a few months, and let the heat settle down. A caravan would be a good Idea so that there is no address trail. Also easier to keep Story away from other children. Oh yes... That what you have said on Patreon.
Omg.. I've lived in Leiria district half my life and I am fascinated by what you just captured. This video is so beautiful, the perfect music, and you are a very sweet family.
Hi guys!! You need to come to Ermelo, on the north of portugal, near Vila Real. Google it! It’s an amazing waterfall and trail, I’m sure you’ll love it :)
Please give Story the opportunity to learn Portuguese while she is still young and her brain is like a sponge. I know you really want to homeschool her, but atleast get a Portuguese tutor, it would really nice seeing Story speak Portuguese :)
If she watched cartoons in portuguese she would learn very quickly, my oldest daughter learned english before going to school because I let her watch cartoon network since she was a baby (hoje tem 23 anos e é licenciada em tradução 😁)
I don't know if you are planning to homeschool your daughter but I think it is a bad idea. The child needs contact with other children. Portuguese schools are not that bad despite some cuts in government spending. If you want to integrate into Portuguese society, rather than living in a linguistic and cultural bubble, having your child do what every other Portuguese child does is a must.
Agreed, Story would learn a lot of Portuguese by watching cartoons, speaking to other children, going to school... despite some things, portuguese school is still good, if she goes to a good local school she will be learning languages, science, etc well and integrate well. I learned a lot of English through music, tv, films, speaking...
15C versus 8C in the UK would certainly save on ones heating bills. I would prefer to be there in Fall/WInter/Spring than the awfully hot summers. Thx for the nice photography.
Hi guys! You could keep on going forward the path. A little bit after the rocky place were you got back, there's a little narrow path up the hill, just until the river spring: a cave. The climb is not hard, but probably not suitable for Story. In the summer moths you can even get in the cave for a few meters. You should also check "Buraco Roto" in Reguengo do Fetal, some 20 km away from the Fórnea. ;)
Another amazing video! What a great find so close to home. Love when Story says "come on sister" to Eden! It's great to see all of you out together enjoying beautiful Portugal. T & R
I'm a photographer, lived in Coimbra my entire life. I've never adventured into these amazing locations that you show on your videos (didn't even know they existed). Planning on starting hiking to my favorite spots from your videos on the weekends. Thank you for the inspiration! And what a lovely family you have! THank you!
Thanks guys! All your videos are fantastic, the sceneries are exceptional. I finally figured out how to view my subscribed TH-cam channels on my large screen TV which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I have been entraining the thought of escaping to Portugal from the freezing Canadian winter. My biggest challenge is where to stay. I have never stayed at Airbnb. I have always stayed at hotels. I like nice clean, warm & cozy comfort. Access to a washing machine is a must if I decided to stay for a couple of months. I was there in February, so I have had an idea of what their winter is like. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.🙏🇨🇦
Hi Esther, I’m Canadian too... from Ottawa. I spent one winter in Portugal (and now I’m planning my return). I lived in the same district that Eight Miles from Home is... Leiria. I was in a town right beside Peniche. I fell in love with it! I think to some people, who live in warmer climates, they may not appreciate the winter... But for we Canadians, who suffer through 6 months of snow and 2-3 months of bitter -40 degrees and/or freezing rain... Portugal is wonderful! I had really great experiences with AirBnB in Europe, and the house I lived in in Atouguia, for 3 months is now in AirBnB... you just need to read through what is included and definitely read the reviews... and you can contact the owners if you have any questions. I suggest you make a list of must haves (like heating) and then use the AirBnB filters :) Reach out if you have any questions.
That area seems to be very pleasant. I never heard about that cascade, I just search for it and it seems that in the summer that water stream has no water.
Thank you for beautiful video, amazing views, you are blessed to have this kind of life, Story is growing up in an healthy and happy family with clean air and lot's of nature,thank you for sharing this amazing place.
Another beautifully-made video. One can see how old those rocks, cliffs, and hills near that waterfall must be, by just looking at them -- no wonder Dinosaur footprints could be found in that area. Thank you, once again, for those incredible shots, rendered even more dramatic by the background music. Good choice! PS: Story made me laugh, saying goodbye with that mouth full of banana and peanut butter!
10:47 How can we see how far the drop is if you dedicate 4 frames to it blurring then zipping through it. SLOW DOWN. This is not a race to create the most attention deficit video you possibly can. Slow it down. It is headache inducing.
I really didnt know this place, i hope more Portuguese people come to check your videos , they definitely show off what we could be missing. Cool edit as well, feels like we are watching your family's memories and this makes it so much more authentic. Hope you come to Sintra and check out Serra de Sintra and the best view from Santuario da Peninha Keep up the good work, subscribed! Cheers
One of the biggest sources of income in Portugal is tourism. Thousands of people earn their income from this sector. So many hotels and restaurants would not exist without tourism. Take away tourism and Portugal will collapse economically. I don't understand how tourism could destroy the Portuguese people. Please explain.
Hey guys and welcome to all the new subscribers to our channel! Thank you for watching our little family journeys :-) We also put lots of pics and mini stories up on Instagram
📷SACHA'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/8milesfromhome
Go check it out if you're looking for more 8 miles from home content!
Great video as usual. Enjoy your time. ♥️ Bye Story...
It´s not Winter yet .. still you can feel the weather has changed but Winter in the country is mild especially in the sea side, while if you go to the countryside in particular the northeast mountain side then expect low temperatures in the winter not to be compared of course with northern countries, still its worth mentioning that the cold in Portugal since its a little more damped it gets to your bones faster then in more stronger and colder winters in some other countries .. but yeah winter is mostly chilly and wet except for northeast which you can expect snow and minumum temperatures that range from -10 to +2 especcialy over night. For me in particular this video is great to show all of Portugal how beautiful our country can be and that we still have some almost untouched nature out there and that we must all do our part in order to preserve it especially for future generations. Dont know if You and Sacha know that it was in Leiria district that an Epic battle was fought in order to preserve Portugal independence many centurys ago and was won thanks not in small part due to our anglo allys and their famous bownmen (Aljubarrota)
Eight Miles from Home Most houses in Portugal were not built for cold winters, the three months of winter you may get half of the period cold, but even in winter time you can get many days with some sunshine, but of course still chilly. New built houses or apartments now have regulations for insulations, double glazed windows, etc.. they are way better prepared for the cold. If you dont live in a big city in Portugal, if you live in a house you can get a recuperador de calor and buy a ton or two of fire wood, for a couple of hundred euros which will last for the whole winter, and it will keep warm a couple of rooms in the house easily. Do a bit of research about recuperadores de calor , they are affordable.
Now would be the right time to go back to UK... The car on UK plates needs a new MOT... and the Portuguese authorities are catching up. So why not leave Portugal for a few months, and let the heat settle down. A caravan would be a good Idea so that there is no address trail. Also easier to keep Story away from other children. Oh yes... That what you have said on Patreon.
From a portuguese guy I have to say, it is amazing to share this country with two brave and adventerous souls. A big hug from Lisboa.
Omg.. I've lived in Leiria district half my life and I am fascinated by what you just captured. This video is so beautiful, the perfect music, and you are a very sweet family.
Story is happy and always put a smile on her face.👍👍❤️❤️
That looks a piece of heaven how I miss Portugal
Hi guys!! You need to come to Ermelo, on the north of portugal, near Vila Real. Google it! It’s an amazing waterfall and trail, I’m sure you’ll love it :)
Well done Story! No puddle unstomped... And what a glorious walk!
So nice to see Eden again and well 😘💕
Please give Story the opportunity to learn Portuguese while she is still young and her brain is like a sponge. I know you really want to homeschool her, but atleast get a Portuguese tutor, it would really nice seeing Story speak Portuguese :)
If she watched cartoons in portuguese she would learn very quickly, my oldest daughter learned english before going to school because I let her watch cartoon network since she was a baby (hoje tem 23 anos e é licenciada em tradução 😁)
@@silvia211171 Exatamente como eu aprendi Inglês :)
@@ivosilva2796 Tb eu cartoons e dps jogos de computador!
I don't know if you are planning to homeschool your daughter but I think it is a bad idea. The child needs contact with other children. Portuguese schools are not that bad despite some cuts in government spending. If you want to integrate into Portuguese society, rather than living in a linguistic and cultural bubble, having your child do what every other Portuguese child does is a must.
Easier to just Country hop so that she gets no chance to learn anything.
So impressed by the skill and loving care that goes into your videos. Beautiful!
Agreed, Story would learn a lot of Portuguese by watching cartoons, speaking to other children, going to school...
despite some things, portuguese school is still good, if she goes to a good local school she will be learning languages, science, etc well and integrate well.
I learned a lot of English through music, tv, films, speaking...
You have to visit "Mata de Fajao" in "Fajao", and also "piodao" and "Foz d'egua" near Arganil, district of Coimbra. 👍
15C versus 8C in the UK would certainly save on ones heating bills. I would prefer to be there in Fall/WInter/Spring than the awfully hot summers. Thx for the nice photography.
20ºC today in Lisbon.
Hi guys! You could keep on going forward the path. A little bit after the rocky place were you got back, there's a little narrow path up the hill, just until the river spring: a cave. The climb is not hard, but probably not suitable for Story. In the summer moths you can even get in the cave for a few meters.
You should also check "Buraco Roto" in Reguengo do Fetal, some 20 km away from the Fórnea. ;)
All your videos Are beautiful and dreamy heaven on earthThanks for sharing
Your personal stories/ vlogs are so beautiful. So well made. Thanks for sharing your experience/ Journey 🙏🏾
LEIRIA District (Not leira)
wHOOPS , copied the spelling off google
@@8milesfromhome :D
@@8milesfromhome fun fact: Leira is a word used in the Northern Villages (Viana do Castelo District mainly) that means a piece of land
It certainly stays lighter than in the UK! It's nearer to the southern hemisphere.
Ok maybe I need to go there before winter is over, it's looks gorgeous over there!!
Story is so cute 😊 I love how she’s speaking full sentences.
Another amazing video! What a great find so close to home. Love when Story says "come on sister" to Eden! It's great to see all of you out together enjoying beautiful Portugal. T & R
❤ this video. the angles made me feel i was walking with you...have not been out since the pandemic so this is close to my idea of perfect
I'm a photographer, lived in Coimbra my entire life. I've never adventured into these amazing locations that you show on your videos (didn't even know they existed). Planning on starting hiking to my favorite spots from your videos on the weekends. Thank you for the inspiration! And what a lovely family you have! THank you!
Story’s farewell is hilarious! 😂👋🏻
This was breathtaking!
This is another fantastic video! Thank you for exploring Portugal for the rest of us! Can't wait to come visit. :)
beautiful landscapes and waterfalls
I want to go back to Portugal!
Once I get a decent job and become a digital nomad. Portugal will be my first European country I’ll stay in!
Thanks for showing that beautiful place that I even didn’t know it exist
It really was beautiful
Thanks guys! All your videos are fantastic, the sceneries are exceptional.
I finally figured out how to view my subscribed TH-cam channels on my large screen TV which makes the experience even more enjoyable.
I have been entraining the thought of escaping to Portugal from the freezing Canadian winter. My biggest challenge is where to stay. I have never stayed at Airbnb. I have always stayed at hotels.
I like nice clean, warm & cozy comfort. Access to a washing machine is a must if I decided to stay for a couple of months. I was there in February, so I have had an idea of what their winter is like. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.🙏🇨🇦
We have found Airbnb accommodations excellent in Portugal. We have stayed with 15 different Airbnb hosts in 2017 and 2019 visits.
Peter Dawe Thanks! I will check Airbnb.
Hi Esther, I’m Canadian too... from Ottawa. I spent one winter in Portugal (and now I’m planning my return). I lived in the same district that Eight Miles from Home is... Leiria. I was in a town right beside Peniche. I fell in love with it!
I think to some people, who live in warmer climates, they may not appreciate the winter... But for we Canadians, who suffer through 6 months of snow and 2-3 months of bitter -40 degrees and/or freezing rain... Portugal is wonderful!
I had really great experiences with AirBnB in Europe, and the house I lived in in Atouguia, for 3 months is now in AirBnB... you just need to read through what is included and definitely read the reviews... and you can contact the owners if you have any questions. I suggest you make a list of must haves (like heating) and then use the AirBnB filters :)
Reach out if you have any questions.
I'm planning a trip soon to 8 different AirBnBs! I will send you my favorites when we get back. :)
Blanca Martini Much appreciated! Have a wonderful trip.
I'm from the Leiria district (Pombal) and I didn't know about that place! Thank you. Bye Story! ❤💚🤗
Your videos are amazing!!! Congrats!!!
What a fabulous day
You have been in the spring of the Lena river that joins the Lis river in the city of Leiria. There is a statue in Leiria portraying them as lovers.
That area seems to be very pleasant. I never heard about that cascade, I just search for it and it seems that in the summer that water stream has no water.
Aahhhh beautiful waterfall.
Love all your videos and family.
We always come in the winter as it's the only time I can afford to come! (plus my other half expires in temperatures over 18c!!
Loved your comment! Take good care
of your other half!
Great video, I leave in Porto de Mós the county where that waterfall stands, and I have never seen it :/ must take some time to go there this winter.
Thank you for beautiful video, amazing views, you are blessed to have this kind of life, Story is growing up in an healthy and happy family with clean air and lot's of nature,thank you for sharing this amazing place.
Lindo, não conhecia. Merece uma visita. Obrigado 👍
I am in france but am original from leiria city and i now the place in printemps the orchidée plant grow fils ther
Lovely images as always, very inspiring. Thank you so much for these visions of my region... i have to say I live in LEIRIA region, nor Leira :)
Another beautifully-made video. One can see how old those rocks, cliffs, and hills near that waterfall must be, by just looking at them -- no wonder Dinosaur footprints could be found in that area. Thank you, once again, for those incredible shots, rendered even more dramatic by the background music. Good choice!
PS: Story made me laugh, saying goodbye with that mouth full of banana and peanut butter!
Me too! I nearly spat out the mouthful of tea I was drinking at the time!
Oh hello, Eden!
Another fantastic video, congratulations and enjoy!! ;)
Marvellous. 😊
10:47 How can we see how far the drop is if you dedicate 4 frames to it blurring then zipping through it. SLOW DOWN. This is not a race to create the most attention deficit video you possibly can. Slow it down. It is headache inducing.
There are better ways to give advices
STOP! SLOWDOWN! DON'T BE SO ANGRY
Awesome video.
No word's poptugallllllllllll Lyon France great but santa Comba dão🎅🎅🎅🎅💞💞💞💞
The pronunciation is FOURnea and not FornEA. The accent is on the first syllable so the stress is there.
Beautiful ❤️ video 💚
Nicely done, and the music is...........? Thank ye
I really didnt know this place, i hope more Portuguese people come to check your videos , they definitely show off what we could be missing.
Cool edit as well, feels like we are watching your family's memories and this makes it so much more authentic.
Hope you come to Sintra and check out Serra de Sintra and the best view from Santuario da Peninha
Keep up the good work, subscribed! Cheers
Such a blessed childhood you are providing Story...she looks like a really happy little girl!!!😊
Eden maybe has some pain in her joints, she´s loving the ice water :)
Wow! Thanks for this, guys!😍👌💚
Is Alvados?
É perto, a Fórnea fica entre Porto de Mós e Alvados.
So beautiful scenery!
Wow! I was in Portugal for almost 8 months and so into my studies I missed so much. Storie sure showed you! Message_be nice to me daddy!
Eden's collecting wood for the fire!
I'm from Óbidos and i love your vídeos, you need to go to parque dos monges in Alcobaça
When will you come to Braga? 2nd best european destination in 2019... and still nothing from you *crying*
Beautiful!
you guys know much more of my country than i do lol
Story's sign out was a classic! Ew! Ha ha!
Made it :-)
Beautiful child!!!!
No,it's not worth....Stay at home or visit another country.
Tourism is destroying us,our citys,our people....
One of the biggest sources of income in Portugal is tourism. Thousands of people earn their income from this sector. So many hotels and restaurants would not exist without tourism. Take away tourism and Portugal will collapse economically. I don't understand how tourism could destroy the Portuguese people. Please explain.
🤗😅😆
GREAT... YOU WERE IN THE LAND OF DINOSSAURS... PORTO DE MÓS... HUGS