Depois de Viajar o Mundo, Eu Moraria Nesses Países

Summary

The video shares the speaker's experiences living in different countries and cities around the world. They discuss the challenges of living in the US, such as intense traffic and high real estate costs, while highlighting San Diego as a potential place to live due to its safety, organization, and natural beauty. The speaker also explains why they chose to live in Portugal, citing cultural familiarity, affordable living, and a pleasant climate. Ultimately, the speaker reflects on their travels and where they would choose to settle, with San Diego and Portugal standing out as top options.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has traveled extensively and considered various locations for living.
• 😀 In the U.S., they find cities like Texas to be very similar, with large, car-centric designs and limited pedestrian-friendly areas.
• 😀 San Diego, California stands out as the speaker’s preferred U.S. city, offering a unique lifestyle with both beach and mountain activities, and a safer, more organized environment.
• 😀 The speaker compares San Diego positively to Los Angeles, noting that it feels more secure and less chaotic, with a better quality of life.
• 😀 Despite briefly visiting New York, the speaker isn't sure whether they would choose to live there without more time to explore it.
• 😀 The speaker currently lives in Portugal and considers it an ideal place due to its Portuguese language, familiar cultural ties, and overall comfort.
• 😀 The cost of living in Portugal is significantly cheaper compared to many European countries, making it an attractive destination for expats.
• 😀 Portugal has a great climate and excellent location, being safe with no major ongoing conflicts.
• 😀 The speaker enjoys the fact that there are many Brazilian expatriates in Portugal, which helps them feel more at home.
• 😀 The city of Porto, where the speaker lives, is calm and not overly crowded, unlike Lisbon, which is very busy with tourists and residents.
• 😀 Overall, the speaker values community in Portugal, mentioning the kind, approachable people and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to call home.

Q & A

What is one of the biggest challenges faced in California?

The traffic in California, especially during peak hours, is extremely bad, making travel times significantly longer. The congestion can make a journey that would typically take a couple of minutes stretch to 30 minutes or more.

What happened when the narrator’s friends tried to renew their rental lease in California?

The landlord asked for five years' worth of rent upfront or they could leave the house. This was a huge amount of money, approximately $50,000, which was a difficult situation for the renters.

Why is San Diego considered a better city compared to Los Angeles by the narrator?

San Diego is considered safer, less chaotic, and more organized than Los Angeles. The narrator felt that it had a much better quality of life, with less traffic and a more relaxed environment.

What makes San Diego a unique place to live according to the narrator?

San Diego offers a unique combination of beach access in the morning and skiing in the mountains in the afternoon. The narrator also appreciated the city's vibe, with more people walking around and a more active atmosphere.

What are the challenges of living in U.S. cities for foreigners?

One challenge of living in the U.S. as a foreigner is not being able to speak the local language fluently, which can prevent full integration into the community and culture.

Why does the narrator feel more at home in Portugal compared to other countries?

The narrator feels at home in Portugal because of the shared language and cultural similarities with Brazil. The ease of communication and the fact that Portugal has a large Brazilian community also contribute to this sense of comfort.

How is the cost of living in Portugal compared to other European countries?

Portugal is much more affordable compared to most other European countries, making it an attractive option for living.

What is the atmosphere like in Porto, Portugal?

Porto is described as a peaceful, safe, and relatively quiet city. Although it can get crowded with tourists during the summer, the narrator feels that it is less congested compared to Lisbon, making it more enjoyable to live in.

What makes Porto a good place to live for the narrator?

Porto offers a combination of tranquility, safety, good weather, and excellent connectivity, with a well-connected airport. The people are friendly, and the cost of living is reasonable.

What was the narrator’s experience when traveling through the U.S. by car?

The narrator found that many cities in the U.S. from Texas to California were remarkably similar, often making it hard to notice when they transitioned from one city to another. The cities were designed for cars rather than pedestrians, which contributed to a uniform feel.