Castro Marim is a small historic town in the eastern Algarve, right near the Spanish border. It is known for its castle views, salt flats, and quiet little streets that feel completely untouched by time. With the stone walls and whitewashed houses, it almost feels like you stepped into another…
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Why I LOVE Living in Portugal
Moving to Portugal has been one of the best decisions I ever made. I was nervous at first, like most Americans who move abroad, but after living here a while, I realized there are so many things I genuinely love about life in Portugal. It’s not perfect, and it’s not…
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Little Things I Miss from Living in America
As much as I love my life in Portugal, there are still things I miss about living in America. Not because life here is worse, but because it is different. And sometimes those differences show up in the most ordinary, unexpected moments. Living abroad is not just about missing big…
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Portugal Road Trip: Porto to Lisbon Through Aveiro and Obidos
There is nothing quite like a road trip to make you feel like you actually live somewhere. When my friend Jules bought a new car from a dealership in Porto (fun fact: car prices in Portugal are significantly lower up north), she needed to get it back down south. We…