Culture Shock! - First year living in the Algarve, Portugal

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Welcome to my journey in the Algarve, a beautiful paradise that has been my home for the past year. In this video, I share my experiences of culture shock, the surprises, the challenges, and the joys of adapting to life in this stunning part of Portugal. #AlgarveLife #ExpatInPortugal
From the unique cuisine and local customs to the vibrant festivals and laid-back lifestyle, the Algarve has been a whirlwind of new experiences. Join me as I recount the unexpected moments and the lessons learned in my first year of living in the Algarve. #CultureShock #LivingAbroad
Whether you're considering a move to Portugal, planning a vacation, or simply curious about life in a different culture, this video offers a real, unfiltered glimpse into the life of an expat in the Algarve. #TravelPortugal #ExpatLife
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy the video. Your support helps me create more content like this. And if you've had similar experiences or have questions about living in the Algarve, I'd love to hear from you in the comments! #RU-vidCommunity
Stay tuned for more adventures and insights from my life in Portugal. Thanks for watching! #PortugalAdventures
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Shorty wetsuit: amzn.to/3CMtVV7
0:00 Intro
0:08 Where is everyone?
0:34 Bad Roads
1:12 Cold Water
2:32 Small Beer
3:40 Slippy Pavements
4:14 Abandoned Buildings
4:52 Expensive Cars
5:49 Slow pace of life

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22 июн 2024

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@masaradon8448 26 дней назад

Although my experience is limited I had an impression that water is colder in the west and warmer in the east of Algarve. It was quite surprising how different it was.

@mrwilliamstravels 26 дней назад

ok thats interestsing, the west is certainly more exposed so maybe that has something to do with it

@elizg 25 дней назад

I live in the Eastern Algarve. Yes, the water is warmer here. We have huge swaths of shallow water that the sun warms quickly. In the height of summer it can even be hotter than the air!

@RoocoBeano 2 месяца назад

Still better than the US !

@trickofthetrail Год назад

Cracking video mate. Really useful info, especially for someone planning to move out there. I can imagine many people get surprised by the cold water.

@mrwilliamstravels Год назад

Thanks mate! yeah the water can definately be a shocker!

@JPVNG67 8 месяцев назад

shocker? why? temp of water is around 20 sometimes a lot more. @@mrwilliamstravels

@hwanjung8230 Месяц назад

@mrwilliamstravels I will be coming in Mid September. The water will be too cold to swim?

@mrwilliamstravels Месяц назад

@hwanjung8230 its pretty cold all year round but September is actually a pretty good time and the sea will be fairly warm. You might want to invest in a neoprene top though if you want to spend more time in the water!

@hwanjung8230 Месяц назад

@@mrwilliamstravels thank you, Sir!

@teddydavis2339 Год назад

Welcome to Portugal!

@tinglestingles 3 месяца назад

After two years in Portugal we have decided to leave and have applied for residency elsewhere. We are just south of Lisbon and the shine has come off the place. I once found it quaint but now see an impoverished population, unhappy, young people leaving for better opportunities, more homelessness, more derelict buildings, quickly rising prices, health services crumbling and it seems I'm in the mindset... "I expect nothing and I'm still disappointed".

@mrwilliamstravels 3 месяца назад

That's for commenting, it's really interesting to hear your perspective

@charlesentertainmentcheese6663 2 месяца назад

I'm Portuguese, living abroad for almost 10 years and I see the same when I go back to visit family. I always hear all these foreigners calling Portugal heaven on earth, but they must be looking somewhere else because all I see is a country filled with sad, dissatisfied and confused people.

@tinglestingles 2 месяца назад

@@charlesentertainmentcheese6663 I agree, there’s a lot of sadness.

@mrwilliamstravels 2 месяца назад

@@charlesentertainmentcheese6663 this seems to be the case in many countries nowadays unfortunately, bit don't get me wrong I really love Portugal and it's a lot less depression than the UK where I from originally

@Nnomadd 2 месяца назад

wow a few losers lurking here. I normally rate the people as the ever pessimistic living in their half glass, stuck in the negatives, and the ever optimistic, the ones that can make the best out of it. Looks like this post caught a few of the pessimistic in the net. But.....granted the guy's face is depressing, and it looks like he just wanted to offload. Also probably best if you do a bit of homework before you move into a new country.

@elizg 25 дней назад

I have a neoprene vest (no sleeves) and it works wonderfully to take the cold water edge off.

@mrwilliamstravels 25 дней назад

Me too! Definitely one of my best investments

@Birdwomen123 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I agree with you and would add, it is a challenge to find active single retirees in the Algarve

@jorgesimoes5706 22 дня назад

We jokingly call the Algarve Morocco. So, you've been kind of living in the Morocco (Lisbon is still Moorish too).

@kyriakoskitsios 10 месяцев назад

For beaches nothing compares with Cyprus and Greek islands.

@mrwilliamstravels 10 месяцев назад

I love the Greek Islands too!

@lxportugal9343 8 месяцев назад

You guys have no sand 🙂

@kyriakoskitsios 8 месяцев назад

Cyprus has too many sandy beaches. Protaras figtree, Nissi beach Ayia Napa. Coral bay Paphos. Also Varosha, Famagusta the best beaches in the occupied areas named golden sands!!

@kyriakoskitsios 8 месяцев назад

In Varosha, Famagusta best sandy beaches 7 km! Now occupied by turkish troops.

@bartstewart8644 2 месяца назад

How about Albania?

@maxflight777 27 дней назад

Swim in the Ria Formosa… that’s always warm. It’s quite different to the Atlantic beaches.

@mrwilliamstravels 26 дней назад

Yep that's a great point!

@vanzandt8809 11 месяцев назад

Wish I could afford to!

@maxflight777 27 дней назад

Bad roads ? No way .. the roads here are pretty good! Bad drivers? YES .. the Portuguese have a shocking safety record .

@glennover6046 10 месяцев назад

I've also found all the circumstances you describe. Most disappointed about the water temp. I was looking forward to learning how to surf or just enjoying a good frolic but, being from South Florida where the water is always warm, there's no way I'm getting in the ocean here! However, despite the drawbacks, I'm still quite grateful to live here.

@mrwilliamstravels 10 месяцев назад

Me too Glenn, I love it here and I know what you mean about the water temp, I don't mind it too much but I'd assumed it would be warmer than the UK!

@silveriorebelo2920 8 месяцев назад

the sea water in Algarve is amazing... for me, being Portuguese, of course

@jetsetjourneysofficial 2 месяца назад

I could not believe how weak they make strong coffee there!

@mrwilliamstravels 2 месяца назад

Seriously!? Most of the coffee I've had has been super strong! Like if you order a regular coffee you should get something similar to a double espresso

@jetsetjourneysofficial 2 месяца назад

@@mrwilliamstravels yeah even the portugese coffee shop at home makes very weak coffee

@mrwilliamstravels 2 месяца назад

@@jetsetjourneysofficial wow im surprised, or maybe you just have a much higher caffeine tolerance than I do 😂

@charlesnorwich5932 10 месяцев назад

I lived in Portugal for 20 years and I can assure you the Algarve doesn't live up to the hype in anyway. It is just an overrated tourist place, specially if you compare to the rest of Portugal. First, there are too many tourists there. Second, the people from Algarve isn't welcoming like you see in Lisbon or most of other places in Portugal. Third, in Algarve the food in restaurants is just horrible. If you would like to visit Portugal I advice you to start with Lisbon

@mrwilliamstravels 10 месяцев назад

Hi Charles, I've visited most of Portugal and I agree in the summer season the Algarve can be very touristy. However the west coast is quieter and has stunning scenery and I've found that most of the Portuguese people I've met here have been super friendly so far. I do love Lisbon though as well!

@AlgarveAddicts 10 месяцев назад

Our perceptions are radically shaped by who we are, what we do and how we interact with the world around us. The Algarve is not for everyone, but I personally think it's one of the most beautiful playgrounds in the world.

@mrwilliamstravels 10 месяцев назад

I totally agree 😊

@JPVNG67 8 месяцев назад

if u wanna know what is Algarve without the tourists just avoic July and August.