Tag: expats guide for portugal

  • Quirky Things You Probably Don’t Know About Living in Portugal

    Quirky Things You Probably Don’t Know About Living in Portugal

    Moving to Portugal, I really didn’t know what to expect. Sure, we traveled for over two years and spent about six months in Europe, from Porto, Portugal, Croatia, Rome, Paris and more. I had some idea of how European life worked as we always did Airbnbs during our travels. This meant I cooked in many…

  • Quirky Things About Raising Kids in Portugal

    Quirky Things About Raising Kids in Portugal

    Who is crazy enough to uproot their five kids and move to another country? Especially in a country where they don’t speak the language? Well, meet our family! We did that four years ago now.  It wasn’t even the first time we uprooted them. We also did it in 2018 to travel the world full-time. Moving your family abroad…

  • Quinta do Pisão: Fun Day Out in Sintra as a Family

    Quinta do Pisão: Fun Day Out in Sintra as a Family

    September in Lisbon always makes me happy.  I am not a big fan of the heat and summer in Lisbon can get hot!  It’s only fun for me when I get to head to the beach. I love the cool mornings, golden light and cool breeze that sometimes drifts into our windows.  When I am…

  • Portugal’s 2024 Tax Changes For Expats: The End Of NHR Explained

    Portugal’s 2024 Tax Changes For Expats: The End Of NHR Explained

    Hey there, fellow adventurers and soon-to-be expats! If you’ve been dreaming of trading your daily grind for sun-soaked beaches, charming cobblestone streets, and a slice of the good life in Portugal, we need to have a little chat. Don’t worry; it’s not all bad news, but there have been some big changes in the world…

  • 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.