We have been in Portugal for six weeks and we have finally, officially decided that we will be applying for our visa to gain residency here. But why did we choose Portugal? In this video, I share our main reasons for making this decision.
Are you considering Portugal? Do you live here already? Let us know down below 🙂
Who are we?
We’re a family of five from the UK (Layla, Russ and our three children); we sold our house and Russ quit his job so that we can pursue our dream to live a simpler, slower, more sustainable life.
Back in 2018, we decided to buy our beautiful Blossom, a Mercedes Vario ex library bus, to turn into our home on wheels. In March 2021, we finally moved in and set off on our adventures, starting in England and Wales, then Ireland and now in Portugal.
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And don’t forget to say hello in the comments – we love to connect with our viewers,
Love from the Mitchells xox
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Hi, Layla. I've enjoyed a few of your videos, and this one in particular. Yours popped up as suggested watching as i regularly watch several central portugal channels. Very much appreciate your and their living slower (tho clearly busier!) lives closer to your core values amongst a welcoming people and country. I v much like your calm and straight forward commentary/narration, it's as if we're having nice visit with you. Thanks for sharing your journey and very best wishes. Look forward to your finding your place and moving over. Cheering you on from California❣
Very exciting. Sounds amazing! Portugal was on our list too! I shall continue to follow your journey with interest x
Second attempt to comment: I think you nailed it with your analysis. Portugal is definitely safe, people are generally peaceful and have noble values and dignity. Please do interact with as much Portuguese people as possible. They (we) love to interact with tourists and foreigners, to hear YOUR story. Portugal and UK have been friends forever, we have the oldest alliance between two countries in the world. Also, I think central Portugal is rapidly becoming a hot spot for Europeans looking for a more quiet and meaningful life. Really good to develop a social network. We are a Portuguese family that live in the UK (for 15 years now) but are now looking to return to Portugal for that lifestyle
Why does YouTube keeps deleting my comments? Just because I mentioned another social media platform?
So happy for you guys. Xx
Have you seen the Indie Projects YouTube channel? They're a couple from the midlands that moved to portugal about 5 years ago, and are so close to finishing the renovation of their barn, and they have 5 acres of land 😊
Hi, meaby some day we could be neigbours🙂. Me and my wife bought a farm um Lardosa, near Castelo Branco, because we want to have a simpler and sustainable life like you. As soon as possible we will be moving from the busy Algarve to our peace of heaven in Central Portugal.
Hi Layla, myself and my husband moved to Portugal from the UK in August last year and have not looked back. I echo your thoughts on why you are choosing Portugal, the people, weather, scenery, feeling so safe here, it is such a great country to settle. We applied for our D7 visa in May last year ( not the easiest of processes) and we heard 5 weeks later that we had our D7 visa for the 4 months and also the date given for our appointment with SEF in Portugal for the November where we were then given residency for 2 years. Wishing you and your family all the best and hope your dreams come true.
Thank you so much for sharing all this information. I can’t wait to move to Portugal! I’m just waiting for my son to finish high school. 😊
Fingers crossed for you guys 😍
Hi layla, can I ask what online websites do you use to look at properties and land? Love the videos so far x
Good luck ..I Hope that it all works out …good choice..Peace and Happiness 😍 GREETINGS from IRELAND 🇨🇮
Your channel is going to grow so much – good quality content
Well done on taking control of your life – looking forward to seeing where it all goes
Good choice to apply for your visa and going to live in Portugal. Hope you get approval soon! Do you already have an idea what you do with school for the children?
I’m checking out property in the Vale de Azares, Portugal area, 1-1/2 hours east of Porto. What are your thoughts about this area?
I love that it is mountainous, with valleys.
boa sorte.
Good luck in finding a property of your dream, something you can make your own…..😊😊😊
Hi thanks a gain for sharing i cant wait to come and live there and maybe meet you good luck and stay safe.
All the best to you.
Hi Layla just caught up on all your videos. Love what you and Russ are trying to do for your family and looking forward to many more vlogs 😁