How to prepare and retire early. Maybe it is not actual retirement but creating a new life in a new country with what you have. We talk today about the steps you will need to take in order to make early retirement or living a nomad life happen. By the way did you know that we are on the Island of Madeira in Portugal. Let’s go. It’ll Be fun!
We are off to visit gardens! Yeah!!!!!!!!! We will take you on the Funchal cable car ride up to Monte Palace for a journey through the gardens. No, we will not make you stop and read all the botanical names with us. But if you ever come to the island and want us to torture you in this way please let us know. Lastly, in case you do not know, the Madeira Islands are in the Atlantic Ocean about 325 miles west of Morocco and 625 SW of Lisbon.
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I love your videos. ..so practical and to the point…I noticed you have a lovely young son…and hence the question …we are planning an exit strategy in 2.5 years from Toronto Canada ….our son is 22 years old today so how would this effect our residency permit as a file or does our son have to apply separately? ….we will most likely engage a lawyer but wanted some info to do our thinking
Another interesting video thank you 🙏 we’re looking forward to the next one😊
If you want to go to the mainland how much does it cost for a plane flight?
I am really enjoying Greer. Big personality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQomR05qGxU
Great Vlog as always thanks for sharing.
Great advice 👍
Hi Alan! I'm 40 and have a plan to retire by 50 off of passive real estate income. We'll also be on Madeira for a month starting 7/19! I've been reading and watching about Portugal for several years, and want to scout it out. The US is becoming an increasingly hazardous place to raise a family, and I don't know if we want to stay much longer sadly.
Thank you!
My why is because I so utterly hate everything about the country I was born, grew up and unfortunately live in.
I simply do not want to die here.
We just starting watching your videos this weekend, and we are really enjoying them. After years of talking about a trip to Portugal, we are going with two other friends (our ages 65-78) this October spending just over two weeks–Lisbon/Porto/Douro Valley. Then we fly to Barcelona for a trans Atlantic cruise (on Virgin) back to Miami. One port of call is Funchal, and we've already booked to go to the Monte Palace Gardens (via the gondola). So, on Oct 21, we will be on your wonderful island, and are grateful for you making it all the richer experience even before we set foot on the island. Peace to you!
Oi! Alan.
Beleza.
Great video. Great info. For me, great memories of Monte (Nossa Senhora do Monte Parish – Our Lady of the Hill). Most of my family belongs to Monte Parish.
Our home is a little bit further south (Nossa Senhora do Livramento – Our Lady of Deliverance sub-Parish).
The Tropical Gardens had no public access back then.
Loved the Largo da Fonte (The Fountain Square).
Our Lady of Monte is the Patron Saint of the island. Huge Street Festival in August… (check it out).
Thanks for a great video.
Enjoy your New Life Journey in Madeira (It is getting real bad in USA and Canada – No longer safe living here – crime galore).
Forca! Saude!
Cheers
Tchau!
CARL (Toronto, Madeira)
Awesome video Alan. My wife and I are so excited about our move to Madeira. Can't wait for our first trip to Monte gardens.
I'd emphasize having NO debt (Except mortgage) if you're planning to be financially sound. Otherwise you have to add 5-10% more and that can make all the difference between living and struggling.
Ya start a Utube channel and get rich ….lol
Hi Alan and Leslie. Check, Check, and Check! I just found an apartment in Funchal and, although I will be paying a bit more than planned, I can find something cheaper or buy something when I get there. Yes, I agree that one should plan a wiggle room of 10-15% because of increasing/fluctuating prices and exchange rates.
I'm in that weird position of having to pay rent when I am not there for the D7 and completing plans to retire in December. My budget for moving is $13,000 because I knew the rental issue was going to be a big one. I am looking at various medical options at this point but can wait to make my decision in the fall. Thanks for this video, very important. There are so many details that people don't realize must be done. Some actually think it's a snap to get the visa and move because some videos present it that way. You speak the truth!
Yes team! Another belter of a video! Hope you're all well
Another video you guy's hit out of the park. Lots of great advice on how to prepare and enjoy retirement. Hope to see you soon! Sean & Lynda.
Hi Alan and Leslie! Thanks for a really nice video tour of the Monte Palace Gardens filled with great information and advice for preparing and moving into retirement. Your advice is very relevant to myself and my wife, so we appreciate to taking the time to create these excellent videos. Cheers!
It is so beautiful there, but wondering if you considered anywhere on mainland Portugal. For me, I want options to use train system to travel Europe as well.
My why is I want to live to the fullest and not being retired is no way of living. I want to be financially independent living in either Spain or Portugal. I would definitely spend a lot of time both countries if I hit the lottery (or come in to money somehow)
Love your content
Boa Tarde! Better late than never. Lets play where's Waldo. Tell us where you see the issues. Don't worry we already know the answer to this question. 😃