From Vegas To Portugal

Uprooting my life to chase my dreams

I Made a Coloring Book!!!!

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Continue reading for link to purchase My first year in Portugal has been not only a great adventure but also a year of self discovery. I gave up my job and had the freedom to figure out what I wanted… Continue Reading →

D7 Visa

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D7 Visa Requirements There are a few different types of visas that you can apply for depending on your circumstances. We applied for the D7, which is a retirement or passive income visa. Everything needs to be in order by… Continue Reading →

From Vegas to Portugal

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Hi, I’m Natasha! I recently moved to Tavira, Portugal from Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m 38 years old, I don’t have a job, I haven’t worked in almost a year, and I am living my dream life in a beautiful town… Continue Reading →

Best Restaurants in Malaga: Gluten-Free Gems for Every Food Lover

My favorite part of traveling is honestly the food and drinks. Food makes me happy, and some drinks do too! Below is my list of where we ate on our trip to Málaga, all offering gluten-free options—some are even fully… Continue Reading →

Exploring Málaga: A Perfect Getaway in Spain

Time for another adventure! One of the main reasons we chose to move to Portugal was so we could easily travel throughout Europe so we are always trying to find cool trips that we can take that are affordable. We… Continue Reading →

The History of Festa da Juventude: Tavira’s Vibrant Celebration of Youth

If you’ve ever been in Tavira during the summer, you’ve probably felt the energy in the air when Festa da Juventude (Youth Festival) takes over the town. It’s a celebration that brings together music, culture, and a whole lot of… Continue Reading →

Our Second Year in Portugal: What’s Changed Since Year 1?

Last week marked 2 years since we first landed in Lisboa and made Portugal our new home. It’s been a pretty great 2 years, but of course, there were challenges as well. I wanted to go back and look at… Continue Reading →

Spa Salino and Mar Morto: The Salt Flat Spas in the Algarve, Portugal

I recently visited two unique salt flat spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino in Castro Marim and Mar Morto at Salinas do Grelha in Olhão. Here’s a breakdown of my experience at each spa and what you can expect. What… Continue Reading →

Exploring the Mediterranean Diet Festival in Tavira: A Celebration of Culture, Health, and Sustainability

Every year Tavira, with its sun-drenched plazas and ancient cobbled streets, hosts one of the most vibrant celebrations of tradition and taste—the Mediterranean Diet Festival. This festival consists of 4 days of fun and education and this year there were… Continue Reading →

Going Back to the U.S. Part 3: Casas de Suneos Bed & Breakfast

Welcome back to my series on my first trip back to America since moving abroad! As I mentioned in my earlier post, I planned my visit to coincide with one of my cousin’s weddings so that I could catch up… Continue Reading →

Going back to the U.S. Part 2: Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock

Returning to the U.S. after living abroad felt strange—like I was experiencing culture shock in a place I’d called home for 35 years. Is that even possible? It was difficult to explain, but many things that used to be normal… Continue Reading →

Going Back to the U.S: The Journey and the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

It had been almost 2 years since we moved to Portugal. I missed my Grandma and the rest of my family and decided I should go back for a visit. I also wanted to go through some of the stuff… Continue Reading →

Carvoeiro Black and White Night: The 10th Anniversary

Every year the town of Carvoeiro hosts their Black and White night party to kick off the summer season for the Algarve. It is a huge event that takes over the entire centro of the town and the beach. Last… Continue Reading →

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