i left the uk and moved to portugal (for real this time) | lisbon chronicles

i can’t believe i’m actually here... and that i only moved with two backpacks?! really excited for the adventures and to bring you along with me - i hope that you enjoy the lisbon chronicles x

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where are you from? i'm british chinese, grew up in london and currently living in lisbon!!
what did you study and where? i studied classics for 4 years at oxford university & did a term abroad in rome at sapienza university
how can you afford to travel so much? i choose to spend my money on travel and experiences & hope to show on this channel that not only can travel be a lot cheaper than you think, but that it's perfectly possible to work full-time whilst travelling! if i can do it, so can you :)

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moving abroad, i left the uk, moving to portugal, moving to lisbon, living abroad, living in portugal, living in lisbon, expat in portugal, expat in lisbon, brit in portugal, moving abroad alone, living abroad alone

[AttractAlice]

Heyyy! Omg, Im 23, living in Ireland, moving to Portugal with no plan, no job or friends hahaaa! Im glad to see Im not the only one doing this lol !!

[beatrizneves]

I'm from Portugal ! Lisbon is such a beautiful city, I live on the other side of the river but go to college in Lisbon ! If you ever feel lonely, we can meet up and I can show you around a little ! ahah :) Good luck !

[ruialves]

I live in suisse and in the last 9 mounds it's raining and snowing...i miss portugal 🍻

[tajashania]

‘for real this time’ 😂😂 absolutely buzzing for the lisbon videos!!

[pedroteixeira]

Viola, não posso deixar de dizer, uma vez mais, o quão orgulhoso e feliz fico por teres escolhido Portugal para esta aventura. Tens que organizar um encontro com fãs em Lisboa (pois tens imensos, não fazes ideia!) quando a pandemia der tréguas. Beijinhos e continua com estes vídeos maravilhosos 🥰

[wolfroarxx]

As a portuguese person I can only say: welcome to our little country, I hope we all treat you well and if you need something dont be scared to ask <3

[clarisse]

This so well edited and I truly feel the new Lisbon era vlogs coming along!! So inspirational - best of luck x

[meiyingchow]

The window seat was a proper score 😂💪🏼 so proud of you for doing this!! Your place looks lovely 💛

[SerenaDAlexander]

Wow. I just discovered your channel. This is literally what I want and needing to do since last year. Am so desperate to get back and make the move a more permanent one. But think I need to get the income before I can do it.
Really can wait to see what you do on your journey.

[Mani-hiqd]

Hey, viola! I'm moving to Portugal by myself from Atlanta, Ga and I am soo nervous. Your video helped me alot

[jessicawhipple]

Could you do a video on how you found your apartment? That view is amazing! I haven’t found anything with that type of view. I’m planning to move there at the end of this year.

[jessicajeon]

Love it. I'm watching this and actually making some plans, I have lived in so many places, even London (wish I could back tbh but brexit ruined it). I'm thinking about lisbon or porto.

[JasonJFlippingLife]

Love the view from your rental. Planning my first trip this August. Can't wait.

[dxndenp]

I’m subscribing right now!! This is exactly what I’m wanting to do as soon as I graduate this year - hope you can do some v informative videos as well as beautiful blog-type ones for us wanting to follow in your footsteps!!💖💖 good luck😊🌼

[zachahmed]

Have a nice life in Portugal. Enjoy sunny beautiful beaches.

[ir-r-tjtkttl]

Congrats! I am planning on moving to Portugal in a couple of years as well, and I will visit Lisbon in the summer again, if tourists are allowed. Loved Lisbon the last two times. I have a question. You said in an earlier video you had a remote work job, but here you say you have no job now? So how do you support yourself? Didn't the D7 visa require an income source?

[dar]

Love the place, where you staying. Where have you find it!? Planning to move for 3 months this summer to Lisbon. Help!

[willmart]

Who dares wins, I wish you all the very best ❤

[BaltzerBoy]

Such an exciting time for you! What visa did you apply for? Looking to do something similar within a few years. thanks!

[cleansing]

Ahhh!! my sister & I are planing on doing the same thing in the next few months. Looking forward to your upcoming videos, new subscriber here 😊