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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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