The Real MADEIRA: American Tourists Are Getting It All Wrong

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• DA

  @daveinportugal · 1 year ago · pinned

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• LU

  @luisclgarcia · 1 year ago

  Dave, I’ve been following your content for a while and I couldn’t be happier with the way you show our country and islands to the world! It’s crazy to think that an American person shows more about Portugal to others than Portuguese people themselves, massive respect for that! Keep up with your amazing videos and thank you for loving and respecting our history, culture and language ❤️ Love USA as well, stunning country in many ways. Cheers and obrigado 🇵🇹🇺🇸

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• CA

  @Caesarlivenloud · 1 year ago

  This must be one of the most heartfelt and respectful videos I&apos;ve seen about my little island! Thank you!

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• JO

  @Jos_G. · 1 year ago (edited)

  My wife and I visited Madeira 3 weeks ago. &nbsp;Beautiful island and the most beatiful was Parque Florestal do Fanal. What a peaceful place. Maybe the small mountain trails could exceed the beauty but we didn&apos;t went there. I had to get used to driving the steep slopes by car. Sometimes it was scary.

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• DI

  @Diogohenriquescaralho · 1 year ago

  Dave, this video is outstanding. I have a feeling most viewers will need to watch it more than once just to catch all the brilliantly placed wit and nuanced references. And honestly, I’m still in disbelief at how well you pronounce Portuguese. you’ve truly earned the title of honorary Tuga.

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• BE

  @benjaminbegin · 1 year ago

  I&apos;m photographer living in Madeira for 15 years. Most of my clients are Americans and I have to say that you guys are great people. This video is a good testimonial of USA meeting Portugal in the best way possible. Great piece of content that make justice to that amazing island ❤

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• AH

  @ahimsadharma · 1 year ago

  I’ve watched around two hundred videos about the island, and this is by far the best one. Thank you for this exceptional video!

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• RO

  @ronshaver7681 · 1 year ago

  Exceptional as always. You have guided me through Lisbon, Nazare (with the help of 100 ft wave) and Porto and Madeira is certainly next on the bucket list. If you don&apos;t already have &quot;Portuguese Ambassador&quot; status then this should seal the deal. Thanks and please continue.

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• JO

  @joaquimleca32 · 1 year ago

  Dave,<br>As a local I congratulate you for your honest perspective about Madeira Island. And you got it right, you don&apos;t conquer a place, you appreciate it but you have to respect the place that you visit and if possible &quot;leave it better than you found it&quot;. Congratulations once again for this video!

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• MR

  @MrBswede · 1 year ago

  The many bits speaking and interacting with the locals and especially in the countryside outside of Funchal really made this video in my opinioon. &nbsp;I know Funchal has lots to offer too.

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• BL

  @bloosn99 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Love this kind of videos showing what Portugal has to offer besides Lisbon and Porto! The interaction with the locals and the way in which you share this stories makes it worth it. Someone already said it but it does remind me a bit of how the GREAT Bourdain did it :)<br>Some suggestions for places where this type of video might also make sense: Minho, Alto Alentejo, Açores and Algarve.<br>Also, your Portuguese is getting better and better. You&apos;re an example on how immigration can be a value add for this country.<br>Cheers

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• GF

  @gf301062 · 1 year ago

  Dave, You did a great video of Madeira like you are a Passionate Madeirense. My family is from Madeira and I&apos;ve been twice. It truly is a fantastic destination. Well Done..👍👍👍

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