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What’s the nearest hospital to me in Portugal
I had someone ask me this on Facebook while they were bleeding out. Note to people on Facebook, if your bleeding or hurt dial 1-1-2 on a phone. Facebook is not the place to ask for medical help or advice. We wrote a whole post on How to get Healthcare in Portugal. We go over …
Is the temperature nice in Lisbon Weather Today?
If you’re asking yourself… “Is the temperature nice in Lisbon? The answer is probably yes. According to the study below of the most pleasant cities weather-wise in the world, Lisbon comes in at lucky number 13. Of the top 25 cities with the most pleasant days of the year, the only ones with better weather …
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The Unofficial Portuguese Map
We got a chuckle from this from our good friends at r/Portugal on Reddit. It’s 100% correct. The Unofficial Portuguese Map A few notes that jumped out at us: Most of the Alentejo is a Desert which sadly is true. Leira area is very prideful that they kicked the Spanish king ass and sent him …
Visiting Lisbon Quick Guide
So you’re coming to visit Portugal, Lisbon in particular and need to get a quick guide you can put on your phone to places you should go, things to see, and what to eat. Bookmark this page and you will have a fantastic time. Don’t and you will wander around aimlessly looking down at your …
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 to Portugal for years and recently made it my home. Since coming, this place (Lisbon in …
How Airbnb Cats Can Change Your Perception of Life
I preface this with the fact that animals love me. Donkeys, horses, dogs…and yes cats. They flock to me because maybe I am of their mindset. They want food and to hang out. Nothing more complex. But the issue is…. CATS LOVE ME (except when I treat them like puppies). So this is …
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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 in Lisbon cheap. In February, I was able to rent a car for €45 with insurance …
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 and near the mountains. It’s a dream we have been researching like crazy and now that we moved to Lisbon, got a dog (a beautiful Portuguese Podengo) we have the …
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. Sadly, this plead won’t happen because this is Portugal and people stand in the middle of …
Visa Departure Calculator
Visa runs. Everyone hates it. Once you get excited in living in Europe, Thailand, USA or countless other countries you’re forced to leave when your Visa runs out. I decided to put together a quick calculator to give you the entry and exit date when booking your flights, train, bus or mule travel over the …
Do People Curse in Lisbon?
I am from NYC. I grew up in the city. I curse like I am the step-mother of a Disney princess. It is in the blood of every New Yorker (and everyone who is bridge & tunnel) but doesn’t in Lisbon. The Lisboetas or Alfacinhas as they call themselves (a bit more on that later) do …
Lisbon Day Trip: Mafra
Mafra is one of my favorite day trips from Lisbon. Besides having a fantastic Palace, the city has gorgeous nature, a basilica, a library that Belle would die for, great places to eat AND bats (yeah…you heard me right, these guys would give the bats in Austin a run for their money). If you’re coming …
How to Use the Portuguese Complaint Book
As an American expat/immigrant living in Portugal, I am continually rating the services I receive in Lisboa by the level I would receive in New York City. It’s not fair. I know. But, it’s hard not to compare the Big Apple with my new home, but it’s what we do. If a waiter is rude, …
Best Beaches Near Lisbon Portugal
One of the best things about Lisbon besides its beautiful parks, incredible museums, and delicious restaurants is the city’s proximity to amazing beaches. If you’re in Lisbon, you can be on a beach in under 30 minutes – and that’s both by car or by train. If you’re coming to Lisbon and you need some …