When we moved to Portugal, there were a few items I unfortunately had to leave behind, even though I really didn’t want to. A lot of it comes down to power differences between the U.S. and Europe. Portugal uses 220 volts, while the U.S. runs on 110. You can use…
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Moving to Portugal: What I Didn’t Need to Pack
When we were planning our move, one of the biggest questions was what not to pack when moving to Portugal. What should we bring? What could we bring? What would actually fit? And what wouldn’t we be able to find once we arrived? We scoured Facebook groups and blog posts,…
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Portugal D7 Visa Requirements: How We Applied from the US
If you are an American dreaming about moving to Portugal, the D7-Visa is probably the one you want to be researching. It is officially called the passive income or retirement visa, and it is designed for people who can show they have a steady income coming in without needing to…
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Packing List for Moving to Portugal: What We Brought on the Plane
Moving to a new country is one of the most exciting and overwhelming things you will ever do, and figuring out a packing list for moving to Portugal is a big part of that stress. A regular move is hard enough, but when you are moving to a country you…
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How We Moved from Las Vegas to Portugal: Our Story
Moving from the US to Portugal People always ask us how we did it. How did two people in their 30s, with a house, jobs, debt, two pets, and absolutely no retirement savings go about moving from the US to Portugal? The honest answer is that it took about two…
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From Vegas to Portugal
Hi, I’m Natasha! Welcome to my blog: From Vegas to Portugal! I moved from Vegas to Portugal, trading the neon desert for European skies. If you’re curious about what it’s like to uproot your life, leave the US behind, and settle in a new country, you’re in the right place.…