Hello Jess! Seriously, if you live on Madeira you have a new appreciation for flat ground! Take care! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Another beautiful video of the amazing views of Douro Valley. After you guys got used to the Madeiran roads, those roads in Portugal main land should be a piece of cake to drive on them.
Wow! Just when you think the views couldn't get anymore spectacular, the next town adds its unique flair to the beauty of the Douro Valley. An animal pick-pocket, ha!
Wonderful views & video. Interested in the hookups, water - more details for an RV beginner. Maybe Doug explaining the spraying water situation... loving the adventure!
Hello Mama Llama! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. We will show more the how to in upcoming video. It’s a learning curve but it’s quite easy. Cheers! M&D
I wrote this in response to Portugal changing their tax structure to an unteneble amount. I'm so sad today. For the last two years my wife and I have been watching hundreds of TH-cam videos and preparing to move to Portugal (I retire on December 15th, 2023). This year we came to Portugal for three weeks and were completely excited about our plans to immigrate under the expat D7 program. Then our dog got sick with a heart condition and she cannot fly so that changed/delayed our plans and we decided to defer our D7 visa application process. Our hearts are broken. Fortunately for us we have a decent income but this new taxation level will not work for us. We love our dog and will stay with her until the end. After our hearts heal from the loss of the dream of living in Portugal we had been holding on to so tightly, we will be okay... and will keep saying the serenity prayer. I'm not sure I will ever be able to visit Portugal again for fear of feeling the loss of our dream. I do wish that we had been given just a little more time... oh well life is good, we are not victims, we are richly blessed in so many ways. Dreams are priceless, fragile, and wonderful so we will dream again, a new dream. With Love, Reid and Verna. BTW, I am sending this to all of my favorite youtubers, thank you for all of your hard work and content but I'll no longer be watching any content about portugal 😢
Hello Reid and Verna, thank you so much for this heartfelt comment. We are honoured to be among your favourite TH-camrs. Yes the news of the NHR coming to an end is tough. Please do consult a tax lawyer to know exactly what that means for you in your situation. We have heard some are surprised at how much tax they would pay and others surprised it wasn’t as much as they thought, and along with all the other lower costs in Portugal and way of life- it still makes sense for them. Please just gather all the information before making a decision. We wish you the best of luck as you decide what is right for you. Please enjoy your Second Half of Life - no matter where you choose to live. 💕☀️Cheers! M&D
Douro Valley is one of the many amazing places in Portugal, By the way, Amarante is part of my family history, although we are mainly from Madeira, but we do have family living there.
Regua! Haha, how many bridges do you need? We thought the same thing! Very cool to see the different eras represented right next to each other. Which bridge was your favorite? I liked the oldest, my husband liked the middle bridge.
Looks like we May return in 2024, just trying to save our pennies in a very difficult economy... my choice is Madeira, and Porto Santo, Susan is now fascinated with the mainland... y'all make living abroad fun...
Hello! Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Leo is fine and with our dog sitter back on the island. We miss him!! Madeira is amazing as is the rest of Portugal! You really can’t go wrong! Thanks for following along. Cheers! M&D
We are wanting to do what you’re doing! Can you give me an idea as to how much it costs to rent a RV there? Is it a daily rate? How long will you travel for?
Hello! Absolutely! It’s approximately 100 € a day for the van we have and the time of year. A google search and you’ll see there are several companies. We see their vans/ motor homes on the road. Prices can differ for new vehicles or older ones. There is even an Airbnb for Motorhomes where you can rent from individuals. I forget what the company is called but you’ll find it. We chose to go with a company. There are early bird incentives and long travel discounts. We have both for our 3 months of travel and booked early. That amount includes all insurance and taxes. We did prepay for some toll roads. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Beautiful!! How nice to be on all that flat ground.
Hello Jess! Seriously, if you live on Madeira you have a new appreciation for flat ground! Take care! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Another beautiful video of the amazing views of Douro Valley. After you guys got used to the Madeiran roads, those roads in Portugal main land should be a piece of cake to drive on them.
Hello Rui! Ha ha exactly a piece of cake ! Lol 😂 Thanks as always for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
“The promised land of wine… and port”😂 Put that on a t-shirt and I’ll buy it!
Hello Mariana! Ha ha…. I would wear that as well!!! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Oatmeal? to start the day and Sandeman Port later in the day….perfect blend combined with scenery, sun and an amazing river. Optimum Living. JP Porto
Hello JP! Yes perfect! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Wow! Just when you think the views couldn't get anymore spectacular, the next town adds its unique flair to the beauty of the Douro Valley. An animal pick-pocket, ha!
Hell Chris! Yes the views are amazing. Beauty everywhere! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers! M&D
Wonderful views & video. Interested in the hookups, water - more details for an RV beginner. Maybe Doug explaining the spraying water situation... loving the adventure!
Hello Mama Llama! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. We will show more the how to in upcoming video. It’s a learning curve but it’s quite easy. Cheers! M&D
I wrote this in response to Portugal changing their tax structure to an unteneble amount. I'm so sad today. For the last two years my wife and I have been watching hundreds of TH-cam videos and preparing to move to Portugal (I retire on December 15th, 2023). This year we came to Portugal for three weeks and were completely excited about our plans to immigrate under the expat D7 program. Then our dog got sick with a heart condition and she cannot fly so that changed/delayed our plans and we decided to defer our D7 visa application process. Our hearts are broken. Fortunately for us we have a decent income but this new taxation level will not work for us. We love our dog and will stay with her until the end. After our hearts heal from the loss of the dream of living in Portugal we had been holding on to so tightly, we will be okay... and will keep saying the serenity prayer. I'm not sure I will ever be able to visit Portugal again for fear of feeling the loss of our dream. I do wish that we had been given just a little more time... oh well life is good, we are not victims, we are richly blessed in so many ways. Dreams are priceless, fragile, and wonderful so we will dream again, a new dream. With Love, Reid and Verna.
BTW, I am sending this to all of my favorite youtubers, thank you for all of your hard work and content but I'll no longer be watching any content about portugal 😢
🦋🙏💙
Hello Reid and Verna, thank you so much for this heartfelt comment. We are honoured to be among your favourite TH-camrs. Yes the news of the NHR coming to an end is tough. Please do consult a tax lawyer to know exactly what that means for you in your situation. We have heard some are surprised at how much tax they would pay and others surprised it wasn’t as much as they thought, and along with all the other lower costs in Portugal and way of life- it still makes sense for them. Please just gather all the information before making a decision. We wish you the best of luck as you decide what is right for you. Please enjoy your Second Half of Life - no matter where you choose to live. 💕☀️Cheers! M&D
Douro Valley is one of the many amazing places in Portugal, By the way, Amarante is part of my family history, although we are mainly from Madeira, but we do have family living there.
Hello Tony! Thanks for watching and sharing your history. Cheers! M&D
Regua! Haha, how many bridges do you need? We thought the same thing! Very cool to see the different eras represented right next to each other. Which bridge was your favorite? I liked the oldest, my husband liked the middle bridge.
Hello Miranda! We also loved the oldest one! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Just gotta know, who is looking after the Dog, and your home back on the island?
Looks like we May return in 2024, just trying to save our pennies in a very difficult economy... my choice is Madeira, and Porto Santo, Susan is now fascinated with the mainland... y'all make living abroad fun...
Hello! Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Leo is fine and with our dog sitter back on the island. We miss him!! Madeira is amazing as is the rest of Portugal! You really can’t go wrong! Thanks for following along. Cheers! M&D
We are wanting to do what you’re doing!
Can you give me an idea as to how much it costs to rent a RV there?
Is it a daily rate?
How long will you travel for?
Hello! Absolutely! It’s approximately 100 € a day for the van we have and the time of year. A google search and you’ll see there are several companies. We see their vans/ motor homes on the road. Prices can differ for new vehicles or older ones. There is even an Airbnb for Motorhomes where you can rent from individuals. I forget what the company is called but you’ll find it. We chose to go with a company. There are early bird incentives and long travel discounts. We have both for our 3 months of travel and booked early. That amount includes all insurance and taxes. We did prepay for some toll roads. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
That’s amazing! We are from the same part of Canada as you. Maybe we will see you in Portugal one day 🙂
Thanks again
Sounds great! 😀