Why the Algarve Is a Favorite Travel Destination The Algarve has long been a popular summer vacation spot for Europeans and is quickly growing in popularity among Americans, and for good reason. The weather is beautiful, there are gorgeous beaches and lots to do. Whether it is nature stuff, sightseeing,…
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A Brief Look at Healthcare In Portugal for Expats
Healthcare in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know Moving to a new country means figuring out how everything works, and healthcare is usually one of the biggest questions. It’s also one of the things I get asked about most when people are thinking about moving to Portugal. The good news…
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Halloween in Tavira
What Halloween Looks Like in Portugal Halloween is not as popular in Portugal as it is in the U.S. or in some of the other places that celebrate it. But as more and more people move here, it has become increasingly popular. It is still mostly the foreigners who go…
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Museu do Traje Part 2: Cork Museum and Outdoor Exhibits
Beyond the Costumes: Exploring the Outdoor Grounds and Cork Museum In the first part of our visit to the Museu do Traje, I focused on the costume collection and the fascinating history behind traditional dress. But there is much more to this museum than what’s inside the main building. The…
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Museu do Traje Costume Museum Guide in São Brás de Alportel: Part 1
How a Car Appointment Led Us to Museu do Traje When we had to take our car in for a service near São Brás de Alportel, we had no idea how we would spend our time while we waited. A quick search brought up the Museu do Traje costume museum,…
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I Made a Coloring Book!!!!
On sale now, click here to order A Year of Freedom, Creativity, and Figuring It Out 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 to…
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A Look Back at My First Year in Portugal.
Arriving in Portugal and Letting the Fear Pass It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we arrived in Portugal. We worked so hard to make it happen, and the ever-present anxiety that tends to plague my life had me convinced something would go wrong right up…
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Come Grocery Shopping with me in Tavira
Why I Always Visit Grocery Stores When I Travel Am I the only person who loves checking out grocery stores, especially in other countries? I’m always curious about what’s different, what’s familiar, and what things cost. No matter where I travel, a grocery store stop is non-negotiable. Want to see…
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Cost of Living in Tavira Portugal: Real Monthly Expenses as an Expat
One of the most common questions I get asked about living in Portugal is about the cost of living. Life in the U.S. is incredibly expensive, and the affordability of Portugal was one of the biggest reasons we decided to move. Prices have gone up since we first started researching,…
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My First Tattoo in Portugal: Symbols of Love
I had been wanting a new tattoo for a while. I had an idea in my head for about two years, but I never got around to actually doing it. It was one of those things I would think about occasionally, save inspiration for, and then push off for later.…