Portugal is becoming incredibly well known as an expat destination and it’s not easy to see why. Portugal has gorgeous beaches, mountains, and architecture. Prices are more than manageable if you have been fiscally responsible, and on top of...
The A2 CIPLE Exam for Portuguese Residency
When I moved to Portugal, I knew I’d wanted to pick up the language. While you do not need to speak Portuguese if you live in Lisbon, when you go out of the city to more rural areas, it...
Where to Buy Christmas Trees in Lisbon
Although I am not religious, I LOVE the winter holidays…and since I was raised Roman Catholic, I adore Christmas. I love the food, I love the time with family, I love singing villancicos, and above all; I love decorating...
Where to Buy A Whole Turkey in Lisbon
作为一个美国人, I love Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite holidays mostly because I love to eat…in all seriousness, Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and loved ones. Since I moved to Lisbon, there’s not...
The Best AirBnBs in Lisbon Portugal
Before we decided to move to Lisbon, Antonio and I came here year after year. This was not a decision we came to lightly, and we spent a lot of time in Lisbon before finally deciding to become expats in...
Public Transport for Dogs in Lisbon
As many of you already know, Antonio and I adopted a dog, so we have been learning everything there is to know about having a dog in Portugal. One problem we have is that I don’t drive stick. Antonio...
Healthcare Prices in Portugal
Every time I go to the doctor I am SHOCKED at how much better healthcare is in Portugal compared to the USA. SHOCKED. The healthcare prices in Portugal are significantly lower. I have not tested out the public healthcare...
How to Get Glasses & Contact Lenses in Portugal
I’ve worn glasses since I was about 11. Contacts since I was about 13. Before I moved to Lisbon I went to the optometrist and ordered a year’s worth of contacts since I knew I would not speak the...
What is a Tia de Cascais?
I moved to Portugal last year and I have learned a phase which will sum up every time you were cut in line by the woman with the big hair. In Portugal, she is called “Tia de Cascais”. What...
Is Portugal Safe?
在 2012 I began visiting Portugal. I began to learn the language, meet the people, and eat all the best Portuguese food. I was filling in the gaps of my junior high school history/geography teacher with “What did the...
How to Buy a Car in Portugal
My days of renting cars for pennies (€45 – €85 per month) are over sadly. The price for rentals has recently skyrocketed in the last few months. For the past year, I had a great system for renting cars...
How to Build a House in Portugal
Blanca and I have always dreamt of getting our perfect Frank Lloyd Wright style home. Somewhere near the beach, not too far from the city (Lisboa) and near the mountains. It’s a dream we have been researching like crazy...
Lisbon’s Flea Market, the Feira da Ladra
If you’re coming to visit Lisbon and want to take home your not-so-average souvenirs, then you need to visit the Feira da Ladra, Lisbon’s Flea Market. Most people think it’s named after thieves, but it’s actually named after the ladro a...
How to Stand Firm in Portugal
Firm bodied. Smart. You are a Portuguese’s avó’s first son. I love you, but please let people pass. People are trying to walk by you but we cannot because your in the middle of the street, road, or beco....
Lisbon Day Trip to Obidos
Now that we have residency in Portugal, we’re trying to get to know as much of Portugal as we can. That means we’re taking tons of day trips from Lisbon. Our latest was a day trip to Obidos. If...
Best Portuguese Classes in Lisbon
I’ve learned plenty of languages. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I speak French quite well and I will never go hungry in Italy. I’ve also learned enough Croatian, Mandarin, and Hungarian to at least order a glass...
