From Vegas To Portugal

Uprooting my life to chase my dreams

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Off-Season in the East Algarve-Part 2: Olhão

Olhão is a small city in the East Algarve with about 45,000 people. It is the largest fishing port in the Algarve and during the summer it can get busy with lots of tourists, just like the rest of the… Continue Reading →

Off Season in the Eastern Algarve Part 1: From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António

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… Continue Reading →

A Brief Look at Healthcare In Portugal for an Expat

One of the questions I get asked about a lot about moving and living here is the healthcare. There is a good public health care system in Portugal which expats get access to with their residency visa, however we are… Continue Reading →

Halloween in Tavira

Halloween is not as popular in Portugal as it is in the U.S. or as some of the other places that celebrate it. But as more and more people move here it has begun to grow in popularity. It is… Continue Reading →

Quick and Easy Multi-Purpose Gluten Free Dough

This is a recipe adapted from Tasty. I sub in some chickpea flour to add a little more protein and reduce the carbs. But you can use all 2 cups of all-purpose if you would like.  1.5 cups all purpose… Continue Reading →

Museu do Traje – Part 2

So the 2nd part of the museum really had nothing to do with costumes or dress, but it was still really interesting. There were a couple of exhibits. The first was all about cork. The second was about rural life… Continue Reading →

A quick visit to Setúbal, Portugal

Setúbal is a city about 40 minutes away from Lisbon. It was the main center of the fishing industry in the early 20th century and was a very industrial city. They also produce Moscatel wine there. It is not as… Continue Reading →

A Journey Through Fashion History: Museu Do Traje- The Costume Museum

I had to take my car in for a service appointment to a shop in a town called São Brás de Alportel. It’s about 30 minutes away from Tavira, but we had never been there before and had no idea… Continue Reading →

I Made a Coloring Book!!!!

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On sale now, click here to order 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… Continue Reading →

A Look Back at My First Year in Portugal.

It’s hard to believe that it has already been a year since we arrived in Portugal. We worked so hard to make it happen and the ever present anxiety that plagues my life had me believing that something would go… Continue Reading →

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