If you were to ask me if you should bring anything with you when you relocate to Portugal, my answer would be just to bring those things that have emotional value. Everything else – furniture, electronics, kitchenware…just sell all...
How to get Portuguese Non-Habitual Tax Residency
Taxes, taxes, and more taxes. I am not a fan of over taxation. Fair taxation I am totally cool with (taxes pay for public services, roads, lights…not all taxes are bad). One of the benefits of moving to Portugal is...
How to Walk in Europe
Europe is a very diverse continent. Because of that, in this article, I will cover how to properly walk the streets, alleyways, hilltops, and promenades of some of Europe’s major cities. I will generalize greatly in this piece, but...
The Best Lisbon Cooking Schools
So, my mom is coming to visit me in Portugal for the first time since my relocation. I wanted to give her something very special to take home. I’m not a big fan of tchotchkes, and Antonio suggested that...
The (Almost) Complete Guide to Lisbon Portugal
I decided to put together this (Almost) complete guide to Lisbon Portugal based on my travels, moving to the country, dealing with locals and learning about what it means to be an expat in Portugal. As some of our...
Where to Store Luggage in Lisbon
People are always asking me where to store luggage in Lisbon. Did you not plan it before you came? Did you not read this article? Me either. This usually happens when they have a layover, on a cruise, digital...
How to obtain the Portugal Startup Visa
Boom! Portugal does it again. The Ministry of Economy has just announced that in 2018 they will offer a Portugal Startup Visa aimed at wooing foreign startups to relocate to the Iberian coast. This is a great addition to...
How to get the Portugal Schengen Residence Visa
Blanca and I fell in love with Portugal over the course of our travels. It was easy to fall in love, especially with Lisbon. Each of the neighborhoods in Lisbon has its own spirit, the Portuguese coffee is incredible,...
What are the best restaurants in Beaune France?
Beaune Restaurants are – for the most part – amazing, but they are also quite pricey. As much as I love Beaune, the issue with staying there long term is that because these amazing restaurants tend to be expensive...
Tips on Getting Around Lisbon during Web Summit
It’s Web Summit time again here in Lisboa (Lisbon) and our growing tech community is excited. Since 2016 Europe’s biggest web conference has found a home in my backyard here in Lisbon. As you know I have been coming...
The Best Lisbon Wine Bars
I’m a total Francophile when it comes to wine. After working in the wine industry for years, I came to realize that Burgundy Chardys are my jam. That made it difficult for me to jump into the wines of...
50 Must Have Tips for Moving to Lisbon
Moving to a new country can be hard, confusing and scary. I went through those feelings in that exact order multiple times when I officially moved to Lisboa earlier this year. It had been 6 years in the making...
Basic Portuguese Phrases
Want to get around Porto or Lisbon like a local? Okay, this isn’t the post for that. This is just a list of your basic Portuguese phrases. Nothing here is too complex, but these Iberian Portuguese phrases will help...
Types of Portuguese Coffee
Coffee is almost a religion in Portugal, especially in Lisbon. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that Alfacinhos have an average of 5 coffees per day – usually espressos. If you’re used to your Caramel Macchiatos, you’re in...
Is Portugal Racist?
No…not really. Maybe a little bit. There is a history of colonialism. The Portuguese were one of the biggest slave traders in the world (move over you Dutch and British slave traders). But is Portugal racist now? I would...
Things to do in Belem
If you’re visiting Lisbon, Portugal you can’t miss out on Belem. It is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal, and the best news is that it is very easy to visit. Most of its most famous attractions...
