Category: Portugal

  • Discovering Madeira as a Family

    Discovering Madeira as a Family

    Even though we’ve lived in Portugal for two years now, we just got around to visiting the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira last summer. Boy, were we shocked! We absolutely fell in love with Madeira. Within a few days, we were looking up properties for sale and wondering if our kids would move there! For…

  • Enotel Lido: An All-Inclusive Family Resort in Madeira, Portugal

    Enotel Lido: An All-Inclusive Family Resort in Madeira, Portugal

    We had just concluded our trip to Scotland, and our next destination was none other than – Madeira Island in Portugal. We’ve discovered much on this trip and really had a perfect family vacation! Unlimited ice cream, swimming, entertainment, and delicious food are the stuff of kids’ and parents’ dreams alike.  If you’ve never experienced…

  • Why You Should Use Flytographer For Your Next Family Vacation Photo Shoot

    Have you heard of a photography company that specializes in capturing vacation memories? Imagine one that connects travelers with local photographers in more than 300 cities worldwide so travelers can have professional photos taken of themselves, their family, and their friends in the places they visit. Flytographer has got you covered! We recently took advantage…

  • First Anniversary Of Living In Portugal: How Are We Doing?

    First Anniversary Of Living In Portugal: How Are We Doing?

    Hey friends! I don’t often do family updates as we are primarily here to empower and enable you to travel more with your families, whether full-time or short-term. However, we just passed our year anniversary of moving to Portugal, and I always get a lot of interest in how things are going as ex-pats! If you…

  • The Perfect 5-Day Itinerary With Kids In São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

    The Perfect 5-Day Itinerary With Kids In São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

    Are you seeking rolling green hills, stunning lakes, sea cliff views, iron-rich hot springs, and more? The Azores reminded our family of a cold Maui (granted, we went in winter!) filled with beautiful cows (and yes, they are beautiful). The main island of São Miguel has a lot to offer to families looking to explore, relax and enjoy the…

  • 30 Amazing Things To Do In The Azores With Kids: Ultimate Family Guide To São Miguel Island

    30 Amazing Things To Do In The Azores With Kids: Ultimate Family Guide To São Miguel Island

    Drinking in the beauty of the Azores Islands, or “Portugal’s Hawaii,” can be done around the island by boat, car, or foot. It’s difficult not to be stunned by every view and landscape on the island. The endless, rolling farm fields, tea plantations, old calderas, lakes, and incredible coastlines will sink deep in your memory. We\’ve visited this…

  • Visiting Poça da Dona Beija Hot Springs With Kids: All You Need To Know

    Visiting Poça da Dona Beija Hot Springs With Kids: All You Need To Know

    The Azores Islands offer incredible beauty, peaceful landscape, and breathtaking coastlines.  Due to volcanic activity, they also offer many of the joys of geothermal adventures, and hot springs are on the top of our family’s list of fun. We’ve visited hot springs around the world like the Blue Lagoon and other Hot Springs near Reykkajiv and the Hot Water Beach on…

  • Six-Month Update On Moving To Portugal: How Is Everyone Doing?

    Six-Month Update On Moving To Portugal: How Is Everyone Doing?

    We are almost 200 days into our first international move.  We’ve been planning to move to Portugal since October 2019, but Covid derailed our plans like so many well-laid plans worldwide. Why Portugal?  After 2.5+ years of full-time family travel, our five children were ready to have some time “settled.”  Seeing the world is magical, but the thought…

  • My Experience Learning European Portuguese: Portuguese Connections School in Lisbon, Portugal

    My Experience Learning European Portuguese: Portuguese Connections School in Lisbon, Portugal

    What’s the best way to learn European Portuguese after moving to Portugal? Learn about our experience as a family moving to Lisbon.

  • Moving Your Family to Portugal from the United States: What to Know

    Moving Your Family to Portugal from the United States: What to Know

    Moving abroad to Portugal can be overwhelming. Find out everything you need to know from rentals to bank accounts and schools.