Thanks for watching friends. It's great to have you with us! We do hope you enjoy today's episode, we loved sharing our 7 reasons with you all. If you would like to follow us in real time head on over and check us out on Instagram instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en and if you would like to support us further and get exclusive content, then check out our Patreon page here www.patreon.com/thenewbys. Happy Sunday! See you all on Wednesday.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks. The boys are truly growing too fast. I love your piece of Heaven. I always love your videos. Have a beautiful, blessed day. Love Melissa in the mountains of Virginia, USA. 🙏🇺🇲♥️🇵🇹
I want to buy a farm in Portugal 🇵🇹 and a house in central London 😅. Dreams do come true every single day. The flashback on Crusoe, how much has he grown? Soooooooo cute…
To all four of you , it's a pleasure to see you all rebuilding that sweet piece of land , really bringing it back to Life after a long long waiting period I'm sure you two know , that good hardworking people somehow for some reason tend to connect with one another , your next door neighbor João and his family prove my above words All the best to y'all ( trying a southern way ) to say it
My biggest regret is I have left it too late, I am far too old to Change my lifestyle now but I do envy you and what you are achieving. As I look out of my window now at the grey sky I would love to join you in your sunshine.
Can't say it enough how lovely your family is! Gentle and kind and most of all patient. Love how you let your adorable boys experience nature. You let them explore bugs, let them get dirty in the dirt and grass! What a childhood!!! Love you guys! I'm a faithful fan!! Have a great week!
Loved this week's episode, I will keep following you as long as you keep these videos coming, enjoy the warm weather it's been a wet July here in the UK lol...watching your boys grow and explore is a pleasure, my grandkids are growing up fast and I want them to slow down , so enjoy to your children 😊
John and Tara, as a Portuguese, I am happy that wonderful people like you honor the name of my beloved country with your choice and your testimony of life and especially for having chosen this little corner of Europe to raise your precious children. It's always a pleasure to watch the videos, they are so calming and relaxing. I'm looking forward to see the next video. 😊❤❤
Hi, John and Tara! I accidentaly saw your vlog last night and I watched a few episode already because it really catched my interest. Looking forward to seeing more new things that John will do in your farm.
Thank you for mentioning the housing crisis here in Portugal! As a Portuguese living in Oporto, the real skyrocketing prices are in Lisbon and Oporto not in the countryside. And we need more people to come to the rural areas, that are deserted, and fill them with life, with children laughter and opportunities to work. That also helps the local communities. My take on the matter is: welcome to all who come from good to do good :)
I feel so honored to be allowed to follow your dream, your boys growing up, your accomplishments, harvest and adventures. Just watching Crusoe from wabbeling along to firm and distinct steps, his joy in nature, Saywer looking so much like Crusoe and YOUR happines and YOUR joy!!! Thank YOU!!!!
We had a dream to be out of the city, and be able to have òne parent @ home to raise future children. In the end we found a property like you,we built our home mostly by our selves.and had our kids & lived in the country for 40yrs. Life is what you make it.
You both are so generous to not only share your journey but share your children with the world. What a gift to see such happiness. As a mother of 4 I know it isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. However to witness children’s joy, laughter, and unbridled curiosity is the BEST!! Thank you.
We are so thankful we can share our adventure and journey with you Cindy. It definitely isn't always sunshine and rainbows but it is definitely worth it. Thanks so much for watching friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I like how you are creating little rooms around your property. Makes it feel like it's massive. It's also wonderful to see you integrating into the community and investing in the country not just financially but of yourselves. I wish God's blessings everyday. 😃💞🙏
Love how the boys have a normal life, which nowadays is rare. Would recommend everyone to do the chance while they can. We tried but failed in France for several reasons, hubby had to work 7 days a week to survive, he was taxed at 47%, as an electrician having to drill through stone walls took a toll on his back which resulted in him being unable to work. We managed 9 unforgettable years and would return tomorrow if we could, we still have many French friends. Always follow your dreams as life is too short.
I couldn’t help but get a little emotional….Seeing all you’ve accomplished and how much Crusoe and Sawyer have grown. Thank you for sharing your dream each week you’ve enriched our lives! ~Cara ❤
Ah Cara, thank you so much. I (Tara) also got a little emotional when I was editing it. We love being able to have you as part of our journey and adventure ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
So beautiful to see a child that gets to enjoy nature and all its beauty firsthand....to watch him grow and learn - makes my day every video I see - can't wait to see little Sawyer joining in his brother's fun.
What a lovely time spent with you, listening and watching the near sweet past of you all. Be brave, think big and explore.. Inspiring thoughts from an inspiring family to make you live with the right push every single day. Thanks Tara, thanks John ❤❤
Que bela lição de vida vocês dão a um mundo onde impera o consumismo exagerado, o desperdício, individualismo, stress...Vocês exemplificam que é possivel viver de forma comedida, sem exageros, em contacto com a natureza e criarem os vossos filhos com bons valores que ,por certo, serão a semente daquilo que serão, um dia, quando forem adultos. A vossa forma pedagógica de educarem os dois meninos é magnífico. Eles brincam na terra, eles sujam as mãos e as roupas, eles chapinham na água e sem o constrangimento dos adultos os chamarem constantemente à atenção deixando-os ser crianças! Portugal, este meu país que amo , é , ainda, dos poucos países em que há uma certa paz misteriosa que nos reconforta sem o stress e corre corre de outros países onde as pessoas são menos pessoas e passam a ser máquinas robotizadas.Aqui ainda dizemos bom dia ao vizinho do lado, a familia ainda é a base e a estrutura que nos mantém vivos, e o cheiro da natureza em Portugal é incomparável. Portugal ainda é um pedacinho do céu na terra porque, felizmente, ainda não foi tomado pelas teorias mais ortodoxas de um certo modo de ser e viver segundo padrões que se dizem de desenvolvimento.Para muitos é um sinal de um certo atraso para outros, onde me incluo, é a nossa matriz cultural portuguesa que passa de geração em geração. Vocês são um exemplo estupendo para todos nós. Obrigado!
More than a piece of land in Portugal, it's a beautiful piece of Planet Earth that belongs to you. It's so good to see that. No doubt you work hard and deserve what you get for it. Lovely moments that shows how children grow up happy and healthy, there. Always the best for all of you🥰
Compreendo, respeito e aprecio as vossas razões. Portugal tem uma população envelhecida. Os mais novos, e qualificados, não conseguem prosperar...partem. O interior fica abandonado. Sabemos colaborar e trocar experiências. Pessoas como vocês, são muito bem acolhidas, como já verificaram. A vossa família vai ser muito feliz aqui. ❤
Hello Newbys ! Oh my , this vlog lifts my heart ❤️ You make us all feel part of this way of life you share each week. You are so honest and sincere, thankyou lovely people , sending lots of love xx❤️💙💙💙
Hello Sue, we are so happy to hear that friend. We love having you as part of our journey and adventure here. Thanks for all the support, see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love your story. Portugal is absolutely beautiful. Looks like a perfect place to settle and grow your family. Watching your children flourish in this magical place is amazing
Hi Newbys! Thanks so much for sharing this. Its lovely to listen to you guys. I am currently watching your renovation videos from the beginning and am currently at the one where you built the compost thing. In todays video, and in another old one that I saw recently, you guys mentioned some of the biggest/bigger channels. I just really want to say that, I hope you do always remember that how big a channel may be is one metric of success, but definitely not the only metric. I don't want to talk negative about others here, so all I will say is that I am not a fan of those channels. I tried watching them but somethings didn't feel right so now I don't at all. What I do want to do is highlight what for me makes you Newbys so special. I would like to give '7 good reasons' (hehe) but a bit pressed for time so will just say a few for now :P The special thing about you guys is that watching your channel not only provides entertainment, but also deep nourishment for the soul. Your genuineness and sensitivity as humans, partners to each other, and parents comes across so well and is so inspiring. Your content helps us reflect on what lives we want for ourselves, how we would want to be as parents, and so much more. Someday soon, I will express more fully how special you guys are. But for now just want to conclude that for me and for many of us, you are some of the most unique, beautiful, and successful TH-camrs ever. Thank you for all you do! Thanks!
Hello friend. THANK YOU. We have been waiting a little so that we could re read and respond appropriately to you lovely comment. we were so moved to read it. Truly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being here, and for your love and support. It means more than we could ever convey ❤️
What a beautiful comment ❤️ I feel you have captured what many of us feel. @TheNewbys do fill our soul with love, compassion, excitement and joy. They're open and honest. Like us all, have days that are flat, some are a struggle, others are filled with rainbows and children's squeals of laughter, chickens and fresh strawberries. This was a beautiful video. Editing is a big job on it's own. Much love from Adelaide South Australia.
@@TheNewbys :) That's alright. And I am sorry for delay in acknowledging, I am trying to wrestle my PhD thesis into completion! :D You completely deserve all the love and support you get from all your viewers. Will keep watching till the time you guys keep making videos! Waiting for tomorrow, Sunday 4 pm (my time)! :)
Just love watching you grow your garden, seeing the boys grow, and lastly, being struck with awe at all the creative projects designed and built by a real master builder!!!
Hello John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer…..what a beautiful and well filmed video for today! Your lovely montage of the boys is also a tribute to just have far you have all come in such a short time on your farm and of all your accomplishments. Stunning. Thanks to you both for feeling able to share your lives and the boys with us all. Best wishes and ❤ Julie 😊
Those little ones will grow up so strong, adventurous, and confident because they have the chances you give them to explore and experience so much. Well done you two. 👍
This episode was an extraordinary piece of art, well done! And that face of sweet and modest João, que moço tão lindo! O mundo precisa de mais seres humanos como você!
I love my house and my neighbours are great and mum and dad lived up the road so I new I would be happy here. Lived in the area for 53 years and in my house for 36 yrs. I don't think I will ever move. I love your videos they give me some ideas as to what i want to grow or try to grow so thank you for that want to try okra next year.
Thank you so much for letting us see your property and family and your veg plot and the chickens love them . Cruso and sawyer are such happy children love watching their adventures
I love my house too…I’ve lived in it for 45 years! My daughter who’s also 45 was born in it and she has lived in our road all her life…but we love our home in Portugal too…the best of both worlds!
I saw South Pacific when I was 7 yrs old. And I used to sing the song, Happy Talk, all the time. I always wanted to see Bali, and I did 26 yrs ago and ended up marrying a Balinese and moved here . Serendipity along with destiny, i guess one could say. I live 99 percent of the time outside, a real dream come true.
Olá família linda, tou feliz por terem escolhido o nosso Portugal para viverem nessa maravilhosa natureza ,com essa paz realmente,isso é vida , não o stress que se vive a trabalhar nas cidades mas infelizmente é assim, desejo-vos toda a felicidade do mundo , vocês merecem, são trabalhadores, criativos e vivem num paraíso Parabéns beijinhos daqui da Suiça para os quatro, adoro-vos❤
My greatest love in watching your videos is the way you communicate with your viewers. You make is so personal and your enthusiasm never wavers. But your greatest achievement is your wonderful boys. Crusoe has grown so fast and his love of the farm is a joy to watch and listen to. Sawyer is just like his big brother and is adorable as well. Thanks for listing your 7 reasons. Well done, enjoyed it immensely. 🥰🥰
Wow thank you for this wonderful comment Lorraine, we love getting your feedback and this comment put such a big smile on our faces. So happy you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks for watching friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Adoro ver os vossos videos,ver os meninos crescerem respeitando a natureza e a serem feluzes. Obrigada por transmitirem a vossa forma de vida e por terem escolhido estas terras lusitanas. Bem hajam e sejam eternamente felizes
Thank God there are still countries away from the Uk where you aint having to keep up with the jones or smith, affordable to live, a laid back attitude, took a bit of time to get use to the Manjana❤the boys growing up like I DID in the 70 grandparents had a small homestead in germany❤
Watching you and your children brings tears to my eyes. Oh, how I wish every child was surrounded by so much love. I am glad you are giving two of our future leaders the nurturing they will need to help protect our beloved planet. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone from a grandmother in Coos Bay, Oregon.
As we are still working towards our dream in our mid fifties, early sixties it it heartening watching you fulfilling yours! Keep on inspiring us all my friends!
❤Serendipity. Such a wonderful word. What is life without going for it? Love that you took a chance. Some of the most wonderful experiences happened when I did that. Moved from my childhood home in NY to Arizona. Love your videos
You are quite right friend, what would life be then. So glad you also took the chance and were brave! Sending lots of love to you. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Bem vindos a este cantinho à beira mar plantado, Portugal! Que sorte o Crusoe e o Sawyer tem por poder crescer com tanta liberdade, só não sei como conseguem andar sempre descalços 😵💫 eu nem em casa consigo andar descalça 😂
Hi Newbys. For those of us with different dreams to yours, it is really special to be able to share yours through these vlogs. Love catching up with your adventures every Wednesday and Sunday and seeing what your beautiful family have been up to. X
Loved this episode. My fave of your reasons were seeing the children enjoying such wonderful freedoms to explore and learn in safety and the last one about having a dream. You've got to have a dream for sure. Happy to support your channel to help you keep enjoying your Portuguese paradise without the dreaded 9-5.
We are so happy to hear that Lottie, it was a bit different compared to our other videos but love hearing your feedback. Thank you for your continued support friend, we definitely wouldn't be able to do what we do if it wasn't for you and the rest of the community here ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Ruth. We loved being able to share these 7 reasons with you. Thanks so much for watching and for your constant support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I loved this episode.❤ I think the reason your channel is so successful is because it shows people how living with INTENTION, INTEGRITY and FAITH fosters a happier life. Your children are blessed by your choices.
I’m very moved seeing you guys together talking about how your making your beautiful life ❤! I’d forgotten so many of those mini Crusoe moments, not long before Sawyer will be on his feet finding his favourite things in your homestead ☺️
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode friend. You are quite right, not much longer and then Sawyer will be walking in his brothers 'footsteps' ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi guys,I can’t imagine a better way of life for your to boys,the way way cruso helps his dad with things is teaching him life skills,and it’s so lovely to watch how you teach them,great video ❤
I adore this little family. I know there are hard times, but there are those mornings, where with your cup of coffee, you step outside and look around. You see what you have accomplished and realise, you have made your dream come true.🥰
Thanks so much Kelly, you are quite right. We try remind ourselves of how much we have been able to accomplish in the past year, it is definitely a dream come true 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Absolutely love your videoing and editing, very clever. Each person should follow their own dream and not try to duplicate someone else. Adventures means finding yourself. Happy for you as you chase your dream into reality as a family.
Pray is important also. God has a plan for each of us. We know so little. He who knows the end from the beginning does all things well. A grateful heart with thanksgiving pleases Him.@@TheNewbys
Thank you Tara and John into the incite of buying a property . I know how it is hard until you find the right place which we did for France, Unfortunately due to my husband dying a week or so ago all the dreams are now gone. So I can say to anyone that has the chance just go for it before its too late! Loved watching😘
I am very sorry to hear your sad news. Please accept my condolences. I lost my husband seventeen months ago and I am still trying to get over the shock. You are absolutely correct when you say just go for it. We were too late for our dreams. We were extremely happy but our dream was to retire and travel. We just didn't make it. I hope you managed a good few years of living your dream. I wish you Peace xx
We are so sorry to hear that Annette. That is never an easy thing to go through, we are all sending you lots of love and hugs. We are thinking of you and hope you are okay friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
What a fabulous video. I remember seeing that show live John in Scarborough, it was a coach trip my Mum took me on. I loved it. Fast forward, here I am now at La Petite Maison, and people tell me how lucky I am. Twenty seven years ago, we took a leap of faith, before the internet, before You Tube and all we know now. We took a leap of faith and bought a village house with no mains electricity, no plumbing, a leaking roof and a chewed over garden but oh boy did it have charm. We named it the perfectly imperfect house and it’s stuck. You have to have a dream, only then can you have a dream come true. Take care xx
That is amazing friend! Well done on taking that leap of faith, that is amazing. Your support means so much to us, thank you. Can't wait to show you what else we have been up to on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Good morning family! I think you just started a trend #serendipity! This video is not just factual but full of wisdom. Indeed a man without a dream looses the vision for life. This platform is just a wonderful recollection of every step in your homestead and the flourishment not only of this channel but the boys. I really really love coming every Wednesday & Sunday here with my coffee to enjoy your journey, documentary (blog), and experiences. Sending loooooveeee from Jeresey-Mariana
Hello Mariana. Ah I love that #serendipity! Thank you for enjoying your coffee with us every Wednesday and Sunday, we love being able to share this adventure with you 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Happy Serendipity Sunday to you Tara, John, Crusoe and Sawyer. Very lovely video LOVED the editing on this one. Lessons in life, wish our parents and grandparents had courses on life such as yours. Always told my parents why did you choose to live here, could you not go more to the south. Yours was well thought of and it shows. Imagine got to know you almost 1 year ago while still doing your travel videos with just a few months old then Crusoe. Dream, dream, dream on. Some dreams come true after lots and lots of work. I do not regret one bit for being here where my parents chose to stay, dreams are just starting. God bless you all abundantly and continue on. Cheers🙏🥰💖🌺🥂🎊🎉🏡🇵🇹
Happy Sunday Serendipity to you too Joanne. So glad you like the style of today's episode, it was very different to what we usually do. Thanks so much for watching friend, we will see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hello! It's amazing to see your work on youtube. I truly admire your comitement to your life goals, as we as a family are also doing something outside our initial views (moved to the country side, in Alentejo, planted vines, making wine, trying to raise kids that have a broader view of life), but I feel the need to confess that above all your videos give me imense pleasure for their beauty and pace, and your words of positivity and wonder. Thank you for making me view my own land (we were all born in Porto) with renewed apreciation. Will continue to wach your work and recommend it when I can (sorry if I forget to do the like and share stuff... ).
Hello Susan. Thanks so much for your lovely comment friend. We are so glad we could give you a new view or outlook on your land and life. We all send you lots of love and hugs. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Sois uns verdadeiros heróis, lidas pessoas linda familia,e me fazem feliz por me darem a conhecer a vossa história que é maravilhosa, adoro saber que são felizes e que gostam do meu querido Portugal. Um abraço
Excellent episode! And now for the reasons I watch every episode. Quality, inspirational, entertaining, and realistic content from a family I can imagine being my friends. Keep up the great work. All the best!
I have so enjoyed this journey with your family. Honored does not even come close, grateful definitely. I so look forward to your vlogs. Crusoe and Sawyer make my day everytime I see their smiling, healthy, happy faces. It does the soul good. Thank you so much. Please stay safe and see y'all in the next one!!!
Yes, your reason for giving your children the gift of your particular day of life is the most important reason you could have given us. They àre truly privileged to have such a magical life. They will grow into wonderful adults, very well balanced and knowledgeable about real life.. they are so fortunate to have such parents and the life you are making possible for them.
I had a smile on my face all the way through reason 4, the boys are having such a great time and when they grow up they will have so many stories to tell and videos in this case as evidence to back them up. Great episode, though. When winter comes I suggest you going to visit Serra da Estrela (Star Mountains) it snows there a lot and you can even go skiing I'm sure the boys will love it and it will surely be a good fit for you as explorers.
Thanks so much friend. Love the suggestion of visiting Serra da Estrela, thanks for sharing that with us. Will definitely try and go there soon ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
It seems that you also have a community that is there for you when you want to be involved but have your privacy and peace when you want that. Best of both worlds!🙂
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life/lifestyle. Watching your boys grow up is an absolute pleasure. Hearing their giggles and squeals of delight fills my heart to overflowing. My dream has always been to be able live a free-roaming, self producing life for my family. Sadly when 2 of children became critically ill (one with the big C and the other with uncontrollable epilepsy) it meant I had to do what I could from where I am in the UK and moving to another country had to go on the back burner. Needless to say, I do grow my own fruit and veg all year round and I aim to recycle/repurpose as much as I can. It has paid off financially as I do save money each year. Now if only I could swap the dreary grey skies here! But through your channel I can get all that I'm missing. Being a silent watcher of your lives is a privilege and the best part of my week watching the next installment. Keep dreaming .. keep doing.. keep smiling. ❤
Wow thank you for this wonderful comment Lou. Thank you for being part of our journey and adventure. We are thinking about you and your family friend! Well done for still doing what you can, that is amazing. We will continue dreaming as long as you do too. Thanks so much for watching friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Such a wonderful episode which will be so useful to everyone who might be thinking about making any changes in their live styles, not just moving to Portugal. Serendipity has played a part in our lives too…finding a house in UK where we have lived on and off for 45 years …with an allotment nearby…my parents buying a cottage in southern Portugal 40 years back…finding a job near that house ( in the classified ads of a local newspaper!) when I was made redundant! We lived there for 10 years and only came back to UK when surprisingly both our children had twins but now we can spread our time equally between both countries. It is hard to see local people being pushed out of the local housing markets, but it’s not just estrangeiros…many apartments in cities like Lisbon and Porto are being turned into Airbnbs as well, and many rural properties remain empty because younger people want to move from their villages. You make very good points about being near to an airport, the possibilities of utilities, the weather etc.
Hi Hilary. We are so glad to hear that you have also experienced some form of serendipity in your lives. These 7 reasons are what made us fall in love with our little piece of paradise here. Thanks so much for watching friend, we all send you lots of love and hugs ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
You have created the perfect combination : A lovely family, great friends, gorgeous property with views and best of all - two adorable children to share it with ! ❤❤❤
I don’t know how I stumbled upon y’all’s channel…but it is absolutely lovely. We are retired homesteaders living on five acres in middle Georgia, USA. We have traveled to the UK as our daughter went to the university of Bangor in Wales for her masters and Doctorate (quite a few years ago 🤦♀️) and over the years we’ve traveled to Ireland and Italy. I wanted to thank you for bringing us along for your journey in Portugal. 🤍🤍🤍
Bon dia simpática e linda família, sejam muito felizes e bem vindos no meu magnífico Portugal que tenho muitas saudades 😢 vocês merecem tudo de bom!!!❤❤❤❤
Your ability to DREAM: think big, explore and be brave is helping many, many, many of us make decisions that we might have thought were unavailable to us at this time on the planet. Light, Life, and Love to you!
You may add to all of that, drive, physical strength, building abilities, know how and computer and marketing talents. The two of you are so sympatico, in sync and fortunate to have found each other. You both possess exactly what is needed to create and accomplish your dream . Kudos to you. It is an amazingly wonderful lifestyle for you and your little family. Blessings abound.
Thank you for sharing this dream come true with us. All I have to say is that not only have you found your niche in gorgeous Portugal, but you have provided us with wonderful entertainment plus the fact that we've become internet friends and neighbours which quite frankly makes my day!!! Thank you again!
We are so happy to hear that Norma, that is one of the reasons why we love doing what we are doing. We love sharing these adventures with you. Thanks so much for watching 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Tudo muito lindo , perfeito, sem falar Crusoé com seu irmão que são muito fotos!!! Família linda !!! Apanhar frutas ,legumes e flores é um sonho!! Que venham para o Brasil, famílias como vocês , valorizando e respeitando terrenos,climas , plantas e etc, muito lindo de ver !! Parabéns!!!!!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍
Hola chicos. Enhorabuena, felicidades por encontrar vuestro sueño. Los sueños son momentos de felicidad y la felicidad es el alimento del alma. Que la buena suerte y el ánimo os acompañe siempre. Un cariñoso saludo, familia😊❤
Opino también, agregando a lo que han explicado sobre los trabajos que se suman, que ambos Tara y John poseen un carisma intenso y gran capacidad de comunicar con calidez y significado. Y dos niños preciosos❤
What a lovely video! I am in my late-thirties life crisis right now 😂 and I am definitely going through some questioning. This inspired me, guys. Have a great week!
Be brave Adrain. Crisis will pass. I’m in the same situation…. These amazing people inspire me to bravely face my crisis and explore ideas of turning this current situation into a life changing experience.
@@cathleendell8111 Thank you, Newbys and Cathleen. My current situation is more about finding new goals, deciding the direction I will head to from now on. Living abroad and far from my family, my recent breakup from my last relationship triggered a new moment to reflect about things I want for my future. Trying to stay positive and think about this moment as an opportunity instead of a loss or threat. I hope your journey goes smooth as well, Cathleen. Take care.
Absolutely loved this episode! Mom and I feel like part of your family, even if only virtually. We know that you get overwhelmed occasionally with the enormity of your life’s choice. Just know that ya’ll are ABSOLUTELY adored! Peace and blessings to you all.
Lovely to see you all enjoying life, a very pleasant and gentle look into your daily philosophy, it was good to see you relaxing and sharing each other's company, cheers!!!🥰💕👌👍👍
Tara e jonh excelente vídeo❤ a vossa escolha foi sem dúvida uma das melhores surpresas que fizeram ...em relação ao imposto perdial existe uma lei que durante os primeiros 10 anos se está isento ... tentem informar se também é aplicável a estrangeiros ❤
@@paulacunha6792 Não há isenção de IMI para cidadãos estrangeiros, nem para o valor da propriedade que eles escrituraram e não vou continuar este diálogo. Vão às Finanças e logo veem.
John and Tara, That was amazing! I cannot totally see why you chose the place you did for the lifestyle that you wanted. It's all very self- Explanatory. You had a dream, You went for it, If you make a mistake, You learn from it, And you fail only if you don't keep trying! We love you and your family, And for the example that you have set for all of us. Adults are just little kids grown up! All I can say is,Thank you!
We came to Bali for a holiday..and decided then and there to sell our business In OZ and move...big leap of faith..but a decision we never once regretted...this is our new home and we love it...always follow the ❤️
❤️😊❤️😊 I loved this episode and hearing your hearts and all the “whys” of your move to Portugal. And….South Pacific is a favorite of mine too, and especially “Happy Talk!” Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.❤️😊
Thank you so much for sharing your dream with us ❤❤❤we love you and hope all your dreams come true ❤❤❤loads of love from Nairobi ❤❤❤Ps,Youtubing is a real job for those who assume it's easy work creating content like John and Tara while taking care of Crusoe and Sawyer say sorry!!!!
Impossible for me to watch your channel without this huge and deeply fulfilling happiness... watching it is really possible to live the life you wish for. Must encourage so many people. Also a bit sad thinking about all those kids and people that do not take or have the opportunity to live their best lives. I love you and your lifestyle. ❤😊
Love to watch you Tara and John who work so hard (with cute Crusoe around) to make that place a better place to live for your children. To live in farm is safest place for kids to grow❤
Perfect. Nice to reminds us of the last couple of years. The boys adventures,that onesie rain coat, pools and diggers. Enjoyed for sure. Thanks for working so hard on TH-cam for us. Cheers
Hi Lisa, that is very exciting! We absolutely love Wales and are sure that their healthcare system will treat both you and your hubby well. Thanks so much for watching and for all the support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
My daughters and I have been singing Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Talk for years since I first showed them South Pacific, and the three of us went to Kauai and stood on Mt. Makana and sang it together. A real dream come true. Dreams are everything! Thank you for your shares today. So sweet the two of you holding hands.
Ah amazing Monika! Dreams are definitely everything and you are never too old or young to dream. Thanks so much for watching friend, we will see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hello from the South Pacific 😊...I enjoyed watching this episode so much. Sawyer just has such a joyful smile and Crusoe is so curious and quite the explorer😂. Loved how we got a mini tour with each point, so nice!! Love how real you two are... God bless and enjoy the little things❤...
Thanks for watching friends. It's great to have you with us! We do hope you enjoy today's episode, we loved sharing our 7 reasons with you all. If you would like to follow us in real time head on over and check us out on Instagram instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en and if you would like to support us further and get exclusive content, then check out our Patreon page here www.patreon.com/thenewbys. Happy Sunday! See you all on Wednesday.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks. The boys are truly growing too fast. I love your piece of Heaven. I always love your videos. Have a beautiful, blessed day. Love Melissa in the mountains of Virginia, USA. 🙏🇺🇲♥️🇵🇹
I want to buy a farm in Portugal 🇵🇹 and a house in central London 😅. Dreams do come true every single day.
The flashback on Crusoe, how much has he grown? Soooooooo cute…
To all four of you , it's a pleasure to see you all rebuilding that sweet piece of land , really bringing it back to Life after a long long waiting period
I'm sure you two know , that good hardworking people somehow for some reason tend to connect with one another , your next door neighbor João and his family prove my above words
All the best to y'all ( trying a southern way ) to say it
up and down ty soo much for your kind words ,xx
My biggest regret is I have left it too late, I am far too old to Change my lifestyle now but I do envy you and what you are achieving.
As I look out of my window now at the grey sky I would love to join you in your sunshine.
Can't say it enough how lovely your family is! Gentle and kind and most of all patient. Love how you let your adorable boys experience nature. You let them explore bugs, let them get dirty in the dirt and grass! What a childhood!!! Love you guys! I'm a faithful fan!! Have a great week!
Thank you for your lovely comment friend! We love hearing from you and are so appreciative of all your support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I can’t agree more! Such a wonderful family, who give their children absolutely paradise!
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Loved this week's episode, I will keep following you as long as you keep these videos coming, enjoy the warm weather it's been a wet July here in the UK lol...watching your boys grow and explore is a pleasure, my grandkids are growing up fast and I want them to slow down , so enjoy to your children 😊
thats the childhood on earth, they will never forget such life.
John and Tara, as a Portuguese, I am happy that wonderful people like you honor the name of my beloved country with your choice and your testimony of life and especially for having chosen this little corner of Europe to raise your precious children. It's always a pleasure to watch the videos, they are so calming and relaxing. I'm looking forward to see the next video. 😊❤❤
Thanks so much for watching friend. Your support means so much to us ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi, John and Tara! I accidentaly saw your vlog last night and I watched a few episode already because it really catched my interest. Looking forward to seeing more new things that John will do in your farm.
Soon we will meet I m coming to Portugal inshAllah
Thank you for mentioning the housing crisis here in Portugal! As a Portuguese living in Oporto, the real skyrocketing prices are in Lisbon and Oporto not in the countryside. And we need more people to come to the rural areas, that are deserted, and fill them with life, with children laughter and opportunities to work. That also helps the local communities. My take on the matter is: welcome to all who come from good to do good :)
Thank you, Newby family 👍 It was amazing seeing John and Crusoe running towards the rainbow 🌈
That is also one of my favourite shots Beverley. Thanks so much for watching friend 🌈❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Thank you, Newby Family. You guys are such hard workers and very talented. Your family is a blessing to us all. ❤❤❤
I enjoy seeing the laughter of your family, & seeing Caruso helping too, learning good values.
I feel so honored to be allowed to follow your dream, your boys growing up, your accomplishments, harvest and adventures. Just watching Crusoe from wabbeling along to firm and distinct steps, his joy in nature, Saywer looking so much like Crusoe and YOUR happines and YOUR joy!!! Thank YOU!!!!
Thanks for sharing this journey with us Margaret. We love hearing from you and appreciate all the support 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
We had a dream to be out of the city, and be able to have òne parent @ home to raise future children. In the end we found a property like you,we built our home mostly by our selves.and had our kids & lived in the country for 40yrs. Life is what you make it.
You both are so generous to not only share your journey but share your children with the world. What a gift to see such happiness. As a mother of 4 I know it isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. However to witness children’s joy, laughter, and unbridled curiosity is the BEST!! Thank you.
We are so thankful we can share our adventure and journey with you Cindy. It definitely isn't always sunshine and rainbows but it is definitely worth it. Thanks so much for watching friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I like how you are creating little rooms around your property. Makes it feel like it's massive. It's also wonderful to see you integrating into the community and investing in the country not just financially but of yourselves. I wish God's blessings everyday. 😃💞🙏
Saludos desde Chiapas, México. Yes I was so happy to hear theirbgratitude towards João and his family.
Love how the boys have a normal life, which nowadays is rare. Would recommend everyone to do the chance while they can. We tried but failed in France for several reasons, hubby had to work 7 days a week to survive, he was taxed at 47%, as an electrician having to drill through stone walls took a toll on his back which resulted in him being unable to work. We managed 9 unforgettable years and would return tomorrow if we could, we still have many French friends. Always follow your dreams as life is too short.
Life is definitely too short friend! So sorry to hear that you couldn't stay in France, we are sending you lots of love and thanks ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I couldn’t help but get a little emotional….Seeing all you’ve accomplished and how much Crusoe and Sawyer have grown. Thank you for sharing your dream each week you’ve enriched our lives! ~Cara ❤
Ah Cara, thank you so much. I (Tara) also got a little emotional when I was editing it. We love being able to have you as part of our journey and adventure ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
So beautiful to see a child that gets to enjoy nature and all its beauty firsthand....to watch him grow and learn - makes my day every video I see - can't wait to see little Sawyer joining in his brother's fun.
Thank you Anne, we are so thankful we get to give our boys this kind of life. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
What a lovely time spent with you, listening and watching the near sweet past of you all.
Be brave, think big and explore.. Inspiring thoughts from an inspiring family to make you live with the right push every single day. Thanks Tara, thanks John ❤❤
What a fabulous video, thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey. Your children have such a wonderful life, you are amazing parents x
Que bela lição de vida vocês dão a um mundo onde impera o consumismo exagerado, o desperdício, individualismo, stress...Vocês exemplificam que é possivel viver de forma comedida, sem exageros, em contacto com a natureza e criarem os vossos filhos com bons valores que ,por certo, serão a semente daquilo que serão, um dia, quando forem adultos. A vossa forma pedagógica de educarem os dois meninos é magnífico. Eles brincam na terra, eles sujam as mãos e as roupas, eles chapinham na água e sem o constrangimento dos adultos os chamarem constantemente à atenção deixando-os ser crianças! Portugal, este meu país que amo , é , ainda, dos poucos países em que há uma certa paz misteriosa que nos reconforta sem o stress e corre corre de outros países onde as pessoas são menos pessoas e passam a ser máquinas robotizadas.Aqui ainda dizemos bom dia ao vizinho do lado, a familia ainda é a base e a estrutura que nos mantém vivos, e o cheiro da natureza em Portugal é incomparável. Portugal ainda é um pedacinho do céu na terra porque, felizmente, ainda não foi tomado pelas teorias mais ortodoxas de um certo modo de ser e viver segundo padrões que se dizem de desenvolvimento.Para muitos é um sinal de um certo atraso para outros, onde me incluo, é a nossa matriz cultural portuguesa que passa de geração em geração. Vocês são um exemplo estupendo para todos nós. Obrigado!
I'm 77 years old, so I'm living your life vicariously! Thank you! And your children are so beautiful and charming! I love watching them grow up.
More than a piece of land in Portugal, it's a beautiful piece of Planet Earth that belongs to you. It's so good to see that. No doubt you work hard and deserve what you get for it. Lovely moments that shows how children grow up happy and healthy, there. Always the best for all of you🥰
Compreendo, respeito e aprecio as vossas razões. Portugal tem uma população envelhecida. Os mais novos, e qualificados, não conseguem prosperar...partem. O interior fica abandonado. Sabemos colaborar e trocar experiências. Pessoas como vocês, são muito bem acolhidas, como já verificaram.
A vossa família vai ser muito feliz aqui. ❤
Thanks so much for watching Luisa. Great to hear from you friend, we are so grateful for your support! 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Hello Newbys ! Oh my , this vlog lifts my heart ❤️ You make us all feel part of this way of life you share each week. You are so honest and sincere, thankyou lovely people , sending lots of love xx❤️💙💙💙
Hello Sue, we are so happy to hear that friend. We love having you as part of our journey and adventure here. Thanks for all the support, see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love your story. Portugal is absolutely beautiful. Looks like a perfect place to settle and grow your family. Watching your children flourish in this magical place is amazing
Hi Newbys! Thanks so much for sharing this. Its lovely to listen to you guys. I am currently watching your renovation videos from the beginning and am currently at the one where you built the compost thing. In todays video, and in another old one that I saw recently, you guys mentioned some of the biggest/bigger channels.
I just really want to say that, I hope you do always remember that how big a channel may be is one metric of success, but definitely not the only metric. I don't want to talk negative about others here, so all I will say is that I am not a fan of those channels. I tried watching them but somethings didn't feel right so now I don't at all.
What I do want to do is highlight what for me makes you Newbys so special. I would like to give '7 good reasons' (hehe) but a bit pressed for time so will just say a few for now :P The special thing about you guys is that watching your channel not only provides entertainment, but also deep nourishment for the soul. Your genuineness and sensitivity as humans, partners to each other, and parents comes across so well and is so inspiring. Your content helps us reflect on what lives we want for ourselves, how we would want to be as parents, and so much more. Someday soon, I will express more fully how special you guys are. But for now just want to conclude that for me and for many of us, you are some of the most unique, beautiful, and successful TH-camrs ever. Thank you for all you do! Thanks!
I couldn't agree more.
Oh gosh this turned out to be a very long comment 😅
Hello friend. THANK YOU. We have been waiting a little so that we could re read and respond appropriately to you lovely comment. we were so moved to read it. Truly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being here, and for your love and support. It means more than we could ever convey ❤️
What a beautiful comment ❤️ I feel you have captured what many of us feel. @TheNewbys do fill our soul with love, compassion, excitement and joy. They're open and honest. Like us all, have days that are flat, some are a struggle, others are filled with rainbows and children's squeals of laughter, chickens and fresh strawberries.
This was a beautiful video.
Editing is a big job on it's own.
Much love from Adelaide South Australia.
@@TheNewbys :) That's alright. And I am sorry for delay in acknowledging, I am trying to wrestle my PhD thesis into completion! :D
You completely deserve all the love and support you get from all your viewers. Will keep watching till the time you guys keep making videos! Waiting for tomorrow, Sunday 4 pm (my time)! :)
Just love watching you grow your garden, seeing the boys grow, and lastly, being struck with awe at all the creative projects designed and built by a real master builder!!!
Thank you Judy, we love having you as part of our journey. We are so appreciative of your support friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hello John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer…..what a beautiful and well filmed video for today! Your lovely montage of the boys is also a tribute to just have far you have all come in such a short time on your farm and of all your accomplishments. Stunning. Thanks to you both for feeling able to share your lives and the boys with us all. Best wishes and ❤ Julie 😊
Hello Julie. We are so glad you enjoyed this video friend. Thank you for sharing our lives with us, we love having you as part of our journey ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Those little ones will grow up so strong, adventurous, and confident because they have the chances you give them to explore and experience so much. Well done you two. 👍
Thank you so much friend! ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
This episode was an extraordinary piece of art, well done! And that face of sweet and modest João, que moço tão lindo! O mundo precisa de mais seres humanos como você!
If they ever give out awards for the best video’s on you tube. This should win a top award ! Such beautiful images of a happy family ! 🌻🌻
I love my house and my neighbours are great and mum and dad lived up the road so I new I would be happy here. Lived in the area for 53 years and in my house for 36 yrs. I don't think I will ever move. I love your videos they give me some ideas as to what i want to grow or try to grow so thank you for that want to try okra next year.
We are so happy to hear that Patricia. We are so happy we can inspire you to be brave and to explore friend. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Thank you so much for letting us see your property and family and your veg plot and the chickens love them . Cruso and sawyer are such happy children love watching their adventures
I love my house too…I’ve lived in it for 45 years! My daughter who’s also 45 was born in it and she has lived in our road all her life…but we love our home in Portugal too…the best of both worlds!
I saw South Pacific when I was 7 yrs old. And I used to sing the song, Happy Talk, all the time. I always wanted to see Bali, and I did 26 yrs ago and ended up marrying a Balinese and moved here . Serendipity along with destiny, i guess one could say. I live 99 percent of the time outside, a real dream come true.
That is amazing Judy! What a story. That is definitely serendipity along with destiny. Thanks so much for watching friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Olá família linda, tou feliz por terem escolhido o nosso Portugal para viverem nessa maravilhosa natureza ,com essa paz realmente,isso é vida , não o stress que se vive a trabalhar nas cidades mas infelizmente é assim, desejo-vos toda a felicidade do mundo , vocês merecem, são trabalhadores, criativos e vivem num paraíso
Parabéns beijinhos daqui da Suiça para os quatro, adoro-vos❤
Fico mesmo feliz por uma família tão maravilhosa ter escolhido o meu país e sentir-se bem aqui. Vocês são mesmo uma delícia de ver. Todos os 4❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching Julia 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
My greatest love in watching your videos is the way you communicate with your viewers. You make is so personal and your enthusiasm never wavers. But your greatest achievement is your wonderful boys. Crusoe has grown so fast and his love of the farm is a joy to watch and listen to. Sawyer is just like his big brother and is adorable as well. Thanks for listing your 7 reasons. Well done, enjoyed it immensely. 🥰🥰
Wow thank you for this wonderful comment Lorraine, we love getting your feedback and this comment put such a big smile on our faces. So happy you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks for watching friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Adoro ver os vossos videos,ver os meninos crescerem respeitando a natureza e a serem feluzes.
Obrigada por transmitirem a vossa forma de vida e por terem escolhido estas terras lusitanas.
Bem hajam e sejam eternamente felizes
Thank God there are still countries away from the Uk where you aint having to keep up with the jones or smith, affordable to live, a laid back attitude, took a bit of time to get use to the Manjana❤the boys growing up like I DID in the 70 grandparents had a small homestead in germany❤
We are so happy we found our little piece of paradise here Heidi. Thanks so much for watching friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Watching you and your children brings tears to my eyes. Oh, how I wish every child was surrounded by so much love. I am glad you are giving two of our future leaders the nurturing they will need to help protect our beloved planet. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone from a grandmother in Coos Bay, Oregon.
As we are still working towards our dream in our mid fifties, early sixties it it heartening watching you fulfilling yours! Keep on inspiring us all my friends!
Thank you so much Claire, we will continue dreaming as long as you do too! Your support means so much to us ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
❤Serendipity. Such a wonderful word. What is life without going for it? Love that you took a chance. Some of the most wonderful experiences happened when I did that. Moved from my childhood home in NY to Arizona. Love your videos
You are quite right friend, what would life be then. So glad you also took the chance and were brave! Sending lots of love to you. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
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Bem vindos a este cantinho à beira mar plantado, Portugal!
Que sorte o Crusoe e o Sawyer tem por poder crescer com tanta liberdade, só não sei como conseguem andar sempre descalços 😵💫 eu nem em casa consigo andar descalça 😂
Hi Salome! Great to hear from you friend, our boys are so strong and have tough little feet. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi Newbys. For those of us with different dreams to yours, it is really special to be able to share yours through these vlogs. Love catching up with your adventures every Wednesday and Sunday and seeing what your beautiful family have been up to. X
Thank you Cheryl. We love being able to share this adventure with you. Your support means so much to us 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
How lucky boys!!!!! What a beautiful family !!!!! Take a bow to your decision🙏🧎♀Greetings from Greece
Loved this episode. My fave of your reasons were seeing the children enjoying such wonderful freedoms to explore and learn in safety and the last one about having a dream. You've got to have a dream for sure. Happy to support your channel to help you keep enjoying your Portuguese paradise without the dreaded 9-5.
We are so happy to hear that Lottie, it was a bit different compared to our other videos but love hearing your feedback. Thank you for your continued support friend, we definitely wouldn't be able to do what we do if it wasn't for you and the rest of the community here ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
What a beautiful episode, love your gratitude and sincerity. Blessings and love to you all. Xxxxxx
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Ruth. We loved being able to share these 7 reasons with you. Thanks so much for watching and for your constant support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I loved this episode.❤ I think the reason your channel is so successful is because it shows people how living with INTENTION, INTEGRITY and FAITH fosters a happier life. Your children are blessed by your choices.
Thanks so much for watching friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Vous nous faites rêver avec vos attachantes images de vie et vos travaux de « titan » Restez comme vous êtes, c’est comme ça qu’on vous aime 😊
What an amazing family life you have created for you and your children. Watching you every week is a real joy. x
Thank you John and Tara for sharing all of your reasons for your move to Portugal, and all of the montage's of the boys, brilliant x
We loved being able to share these reasons for you Sheila. Thanks so much for watching and for all the support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Joao 이웃 을 잘 만나는거 행운 🍀 이었다.!
감자 🥔심기 할때 실력자.. 꼼꼼한 소년이야. 감사해요.!
앞으로 더 풍족한 나날이 되길 바랍니다. 💚🥇
An absolutely beautiful video especially watching the boys. Thank you for sharing your lives in Portugal ❤🤩
I’m very moved seeing you guys together talking about how your making your beautiful life ❤! I’d forgotten so many of those mini Crusoe moments, not long before Sawyer will be on his feet finding his favourite things in your homestead ☺️
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode friend. You are quite right, not much longer and then Sawyer will be walking in his brothers 'footsteps' ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Beautiful. Your children grow up the exact way I did in Hungary. Surely give them a very healthy foundation for life. Great job as parents.
Thanks so much friend. We love being able to give our boys this kind of life. ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hi guys,I can’t imagine a better way of life for your to boys,the way way cruso helps his dad with things is teaching him life skills,and it’s so lovely to watch how you teach them,great video ❤
I adore this little family. I know there are hard times, but there are those mornings, where with your cup of coffee, you step outside and look around. You see what you have accomplished and realise, you have made your dream come true.🥰
Thanks so much Kelly, you are quite right. We try remind ourselves of how much we have been able to accomplish in the past year, it is definitely a dream come true 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Absolutely love your videoing and editing, very clever. Each person should follow their own dream and not try to duplicate someone else. Adventures means finding yourself. Happy for you as you chase your dream into reality as a family.
Thanks Richard. You are quite right friend, everyone's journey is different. Thanks for all the support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Pray is important also. God has a plan for each of us. We know so little. He who knows the end from the beginning does all things well. A grateful heart with thanksgiving pleases Him.@@TheNewbys
Thank you Tara and John into the incite of buying a property . I know how it is hard until you find the right place which we did for France, Unfortunately due to my husband dying a week or so ago all the dreams are now gone. So I can say to anyone that has the chance just go for it before its too late! Loved watching😘
I am very sorry to hear your sad news. Please accept my condolences. I lost my husband seventeen months ago and I am still trying to get over the shock. You are absolutely correct when you say just go for it. We were too late for our dreams. We were extremely happy but our dream was to retire and travel. We just didn't make it.
I hope you managed a good few years of living your dream. I wish you Peace xx
We are so sorry to hear that Annette. That is never an easy thing to go through, we are all sending you lots of love and hugs. We are thinking of you and hope you are okay friend ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Thank you for a lovely, thoughtful episode. I really admire your humility and appreciation for what you have. Love to you all xx
YES Beautiful video! Love the great interaction between you two and the joy that you share.
What a fabulous video. I remember seeing that show live John in Scarborough, it was a coach trip my Mum took me on. I loved it. Fast forward, here I am now at La Petite Maison, and people tell me how lucky I am. Twenty seven years ago, we took a leap of faith, before the internet, before You Tube and all we know now. We took a leap of faith and bought a village house with no mains electricity, no plumbing, a leaking roof and a chewed over garden but oh boy did it have charm. We named it the perfectly imperfect house and it’s stuck. You have to have a dream, only then can you have a dream come true. Take care xx
That is amazing friend! Well done on taking that leap of faith, that is amazing. Your support means so much to us, thank you. Can't wait to show you what else we have been up to on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Good morning family! I think you just started a trend #serendipity! This video is not just factual but full of wisdom. Indeed a man without a dream looses the vision for life. This platform is just a wonderful recollection of every step in your homestead and the flourishment not only of this channel but the boys. I really really love coming every Wednesday & Sunday here with my coffee to enjoy your journey, documentary (blog), and experiences. Sending loooooveeee from Jeresey-Mariana
Hello Mariana. Ah I love that #serendipity! Thank you for enjoying your coffee with us every Wednesday and Sunday, we love being able to share this adventure with you 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Happy Serendipity Sunday to you Tara, John, Crusoe and Sawyer. Very lovely video LOVED the editing on this one. Lessons in life, wish our parents and grandparents had courses on life such as yours. Always told my parents why did you choose to live here, could you not go more to the south. Yours was well thought of and it shows. Imagine got to know you almost 1 year ago while still doing your travel videos with just a few months old then Crusoe. Dream, dream, dream on. Some dreams come true after lots and lots of work. I do not regret one bit for being here where my parents chose to stay, dreams are just starting. God bless you all abundantly and continue on. Cheers🙏🥰💖🌺🥂🎊🎉🏡🇵🇹
Happy Sunday Serendipity to you too Joanne. So glad you like the style of today's episode, it was very different to what we usually do. Thanks so much for watching friend, we will see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Such a totally Brilliant Video. If I wasn’t so old I would come visit. !!
Hello! It's amazing to see your work on youtube. I truly admire your comitement to your life goals, as we as a family are also doing something outside our initial views (moved to the country side, in Alentejo, planted vines, making wine, trying to raise kids that have a broader view of life), but I feel the need to confess that above all your videos give me imense pleasure for their beauty and pace, and your words of positivity and wonder. Thank you for making me view my own land (we were all born in Porto) with renewed apreciation. Will continue to wach your work and recommend it when I can (sorry if I forget to do the like and share stuff... ).
Hello Susan. Thanks so much for your lovely comment friend. We are so glad we could give you a new view or outlook on your land and life. We all send you lots of love and hugs. Thanks so much for watching ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Favorite scene is John & Crusoe running &the rainbow! The practice of letting the kids eat out of the fresh veggie basket on their own is genius!
Sois uns verdadeiros heróis, lidas pessoas linda familia,e me fazem feliz por me darem a conhecer a vossa história que é maravilhosa, adoro saber que são felizes e que gostam do meu querido Portugal. Um abraço
Excellent episode! And now for the reasons I watch every episode. Quality, inspirational, entertaining, and realistic content from a family I can imagine being my friends. Keep up the great work. All the best!
I have so enjoyed this journey with your family. Honored does not even come close, grateful definitely. I so look forward to your vlogs. Crusoe and Sawyer make my day everytime I see their smiling, healthy, happy faces. It does the soul good. Thank you so much. Please stay safe and see y'all in the next one!!!
Yes, your reason for giving your children the gift of your particular day of life is the most important reason you could have given us. They àre truly privileged to have such a magical life. They will grow into wonderful adults, very well balanced and knowledgeable about real life.. they are so fortunate to have such parents and the life you are making possible for them.
I had a smile on my face all the way through reason 4, the boys are having such a great time and when they grow up they will have so many stories to tell and videos in this case as evidence to back them up. Great episode, though.
When winter comes I suggest you going to visit Serra da Estrela (Star Mountains) it snows there a lot and you can even go skiing I'm sure the boys will love it and it will surely be a good fit for you as explorers.
Thanks so much friend. Love the suggestion of visiting Serra da Estrela, thanks for sharing that with us. Will definitely try and go there soon ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
It seems that you also have a community that is there for you when you want to be involved but have your privacy and peace when you want that. Best of both worlds!🙂
Love watching your family grow and do all the things that you do! Blessings many times over! Continued success for many years to come!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life/lifestyle. Watching your boys grow up is an absolute pleasure. Hearing their giggles and squeals of delight fills my heart to overflowing. My dream has always been to be able live a free-roaming, self producing life for my family. Sadly when 2 of children became critically ill (one with the big C and the other with uncontrollable epilepsy) it meant I had to do what I could from where I am in the UK and moving to another country had to go on the back burner. Needless to say, I do grow my own fruit and veg all year round and I aim to recycle/repurpose as much as I can. It has paid off financially as I do save money each year. Now if only I could swap the dreary grey skies here! But through your channel I can get all that I'm missing. Being a silent watcher of your lives is a privilege and the best part of my week watching the next installment. Keep dreaming .. keep doing.. keep smiling. ❤
Wow thank you for this wonderful comment Lou. Thank you for being part of our journey and adventure. We are thinking about you and your family friend! Well done for still doing what you can, that is amazing. We will continue dreaming as long as you do too. Thanks so much for watching friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Such a wonderful episode which will be so useful to everyone who might be thinking about making any changes in their live styles, not just moving to Portugal.
Serendipity has played a part in our lives too…finding a house in UK where we have lived on and off for 45 years …with an allotment nearby…my parents buying a cottage in southern Portugal 40 years back…finding a job near that house ( in the classified ads of a local newspaper!) when I was made redundant!
We lived there for 10 years and only came back to UK when surprisingly both our children had twins but now we can spread our time equally between both countries.
It is hard to see local people being pushed out of the local housing markets, but it’s not just estrangeiros…many apartments in cities like Lisbon and Porto are being turned into Airbnbs as well, and many rural properties remain empty because younger people want to move from their villages.
You make very good points about being near to an airport, the possibilities of utilities, the weather etc.
Hi Hilary. We are so glad to hear that you have also experienced some form of serendipity in your lives. These 7 reasons are what made us fall in love with our little piece of paradise here. Thanks so much for watching friend, we all send you lots of love and hugs ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
You have created the perfect combination :
A lovely family, great friends, gorgeous property with views and best of all - two adorable children to share it with ! ❤❤❤
Thanks so much Holly! We absolutely love it here and are so thankful for this life. Your support means so much to us friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
You guys are a inspiration to all people, love 💓 watching your channel from west Australia 🌏
I don’t know how I stumbled upon y’all’s channel…but it is absolutely lovely. We are retired homesteaders living on five acres in middle Georgia, USA. We have traveled to the UK as our daughter went to the university of Bangor in Wales for her masters and Doctorate (quite a few years ago 🤦♀️) and over the years we’ve traveled to Ireland and Italy. I wanted to thank you for bringing us along for your journey in Portugal. 🤍🤍🤍
We are so happy to hear that Tammy! We love having you as part of our journey. Thanks for all the support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Your boys are so lucky. Actually, so are you guys since you found each other! Thanks for another great vlog.
We truly love you all. We are 63 though I think we have already done our dreams. But that’s ok. We have had a great life.
Sou muito feliz em acompanhá-los nesta jornada de vida.
Tb amo seus filhos e a vida que compartilham aí no norte português.
Bjs no coração 💓
❤amo
Your children are scrumptious! What a lovely, fun, stimulating start to life. #4's sequence brought me to tears! ❤️
Bon dia simpática e linda família, sejam muito felizes e bem vindos no meu magnífico Portugal que tenho muitas saudades 😢 vocês merecem tudo de bom!!!❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much Maria, we absolutely love it here and are so thankful we found our little piece of paradise 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Your ability to DREAM: think big, explore and be brave is helping many, many, many of us make decisions that we might have thought were unavailable to us at this time on the planet. Light, Life, and Love to you!
You may add to all of that, drive, physical strength, building abilities, know how and computer and marketing talents.
The two of you are so sympatico, in sync and fortunate to have found each other.
You both possess exactly what is needed to create and accomplish your dream .
Kudos to you. It is an amazingly wonderful lifestyle for you and your little family.
Blessings abound.
Thanks so much Daryll. Your support means so much to us ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Thank you for sharing this dream come true with us. All I have to say is that not only have you found your niche in gorgeous Portugal, but you have provided us with wonderful entertainment plus the fact that we've become internet friends and neighbours which quite frankly makes my day!!! Thank you again!
We are so happy to hear that Norma, that is one of the reasons why we love doing what we are doing. We love sharing these adventures with you. Thanks so much for watching 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Tudo muito lindo , perfeito, sem falar Crusoé com seu irmão que são muito fotos!!! Família linda !!! Apanhar frutas ,legumes e flores é um sonho!! Que venham para o Brasil, famílias como vocês , valorizando e respeitando terrenos,climas , plantas e etc, muito lindo de ver !! Parabéns!!!!!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍
Hola chicos. Enhorabuena, felicidades por encontrar vuestro sueño. Los sueños son momentos de felicidad y la felicidad es el alimento del alma. Que la buena suerte y el ánimo os acompañe siempre. Un cariñoso saludo, familia😊❤
What a lovely video this week! Thanks guys❤
Opino también, agregando a lo que han explicado sobre los trabajos que se suman, que ambos Tara y John poseen un carisma intenso y gran capacidad de comunicar con calidez y significado. Y dos niños preciosos❤
What a lovely video!
I am in my late-thirties life crisis right now 😂 and I am definitely going through some questioning.
This inspired me, guys.
Have a great week!
Thank you Adrian. We are so happy we could help inspire you! Have a wonderful week and we will see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Be brave Adrain. Crisis will pass. I’m in the same situation…. These amazing people inspire me to bravely face my crisis and explore ideas of turning this current situation into a life changing experience.
@@cathleendell8111 Thank you, Newbys and Cathleen.
My current situation is more about finding new goals, deciding the direction I will head to from now on.
Living abroad and far from my family, my recent breakup from my last relationship triggered a new moment to reflect about things I want for my future.
Trying to stay positive and think about this moment as an opportunity instead of a loss or threat.
I hope your journey goes smooth as well, Cathleen. Take care.
Absolutely loved this episode! Mom and I feel like part of your family, even if only virtually. We know that you get overwhelmed occasionally with the enormity of your life’s choice. Just know that ya’ll are ABSOLUTELY adored! Peace and blessings to you all.
Beautiful video! What an amazing lifestyle to bring your little people up in ❤
My kids grew up like this. Today they have work habits. They find themselves in life. Hellooo from Slovenia
Lovely to see you all enjoying life, a very pleasant and gentle look into your daily philosophy, it was good to see you relaxing and sharing each other's company, cheers!!!🥰💕👌👍👍
Thanks Frances. We loved putting this episode together for you. Thanks for watching friend 👨👩👦👦🙌🏼❤️🏡🇵🇹
Well done as Tara would say! For me, CULTURE is part of the dream. This includes the values, customs and "flavor" of a place. 🖖
Tara e jonh excelente vídeo❤ a vossa escolha foi sem dúvida uma das melhores surpresas que fizeram ...em relação ao imposto perdial existe uma lei que durante os primeiros 10 anos se está isento ... tentem informar se também é aplicável a estrangeiros ❤
Thanks so much for watching Paula! Thanks for sharing the info about the tax, will look into that ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
o IMI ?? Não há isenção não.
@@betisa5187 conven irem as finanças verificar a isenção existia ou existe se acabou foi à pouco tempo
Existe sim é na altur da escritura que deve ser pedida o prazo é que foi alterado em vez de 10 anos passou para 3
@@paulacunha6792 Não há isenção de IMI para cidadãos estrangeiros, nem para o valor da propriedade que eles escrituraram e não vou continuar este diálogo.
Vão às Finanças e logo veem.
John and Tara, That was amazing! I cannot totally see why you chose the place you did for the lifestyle that you wanted. It's all very self- Explanatory. You had a dream, You went for it, If you make a mistake, You learn from it, And you fail only if you don't keep trying! We love you and your family, And for the example that you have set for all of us. Adults are just little kids grown up! All I can say is,Thank you!
We came to Bali for a holiday..and decided then and there to sell our business In OZ and move...big leap of faith..but a decision we never once regretted...this is our new home and we love it...always follow the ❤️
And this is why The Newbys will continue to thrive, in all aspects of your lives! Thank you for all your lovely videos. 🇨🇦
Ah thank you friend, that is such a kind thing to say ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
I love Porto. It would be fab if you did an episode walking around that beautiful city one day!
❤️😊❤️😊 I loved this episode and hearing your hearts and all the “whys” of your move to Portugal. And….South Pacific is a favorite of mine too, and especially “Happy Talk!” Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.❤️😊
Thank you so much for sharing your dream with us ❤❤❤we love you and hope all your dreams come true ❤❤❤loads of love from Nairobi ❤❤❤Ps,Youtubing is a real job for those who assume it's easy work creating content like John and Tara while taking care of Crusoe and Sawyer say sorry!!!!
Thank you for being a part of our dream and adventure Michelle! ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Impossible for me to watch your channel without this huge and deeply fulfilling happiness... watching it is really possible to live the life you wish for. Must encourage so many people. Also a bit sad thinking about all those kids and people that do not take or have the opportunity to live their best lives. I love you and your lifestyle. ❤😊
Thank you for this lovely comment Bernadette. We are so thankful we get to live this kind of life ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
So happy that you're find a peace of paradise! Regards from a Portuguese living in Perthshire with my Scottish family for the last 34 years .
Thanks so much Abel, we absolutely love our little piece of paradise here. Your support means so much to us ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Love to watch you Tara and John who work so hard (with cute Crusoe around) to make that place a better place to live for your children. To live in farm is safest place for kids to grow❤
Perfect. Nice to reminds us of the last couple of years. The boys adventures,that onesie rain coat, pools and diggers. Enjoyed for sure. Thanks for working so hard on TH-cam for us. Cheers
Hi Lisa, that is very exciting! We absolutely love Wales and are sure that their healthcare system will treat both you and your hubby well. Thanks so much for watching and for all the support ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
I just love you all ❤…you are the parents I wish I had as a child 💕
I liked the 4 th point most.....just to see both boys enjoying is very beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤god bless
My daughters and I have been singing Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Talk for years since I first showed them South Pacific, and the three of us went to Kauai and stood on Mt. Makana and sang it together. A real dream come true. Dreams are everything! Thank you for your shares today. So sweet the two of you holding hands.
Ah amazing Monika! Dreams are definitely everything and you are never too old or young to dream. Thanks so much for watching friend, we will see you on Wednesday ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Hello from the South Pacific 😊...I enjoyed watching this episode so much. Sawyer just has such a joyful smile and Crusoe is so curious and quite the explorer😂. Loved how we got a mini tour with each point, so nice!! Love how real you two are... God bless and enjoy the little things❤...