As of yesterday, there was a new decree put out by the Portuguese government, that made the laws and regulations to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Portugal a lot stricter than the Covid rules passed on November 4th. I’ll be cleaning this up throughout the day, but this comes exactly from the Portuguese decree. …
A list of the new Covid-19 rules in Portugal as of November 4, 2020.
A Step by Step Guide on How to File A Police Report in Portugal Unfortunately, Antonio and I earned our “A Step by Step Guide on How to File A Police Report in Portugal” badge last year. Someone got into our building in June and stole not only our bike, but a lot of bikes …
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this simple, easy, and healthy tzatziki recipe! I learned it from my step dad, who hails from the beautiful island of Lefkada in Greece. Trust me, this dish (Greek yogurt dip) is guaranteed to be a hit at your holiday gatherings. So let’s get cooking! Quick & …
When Antonio and I first moved to Portugal, we were thinking of opening up an Airbnb here in Lisbon. We did all the research on how to start an Alojamento Local in Portugal and how to buy a house in Portugal. However, after speaking with my friends Ylvi & Koen, the owners of Casa René, …
The truth of the matter is no one knows. The latest news to come out from the Government is that all flights to Portugal are banned until June 15 and that the Portuguese borders will be closed for at least another month. This could be quite an issue for Portugal, tourism counted as 8.7% of …
One of Portugal’s main tourist draws (besides the wine, food, and culture) is its beaches. So far, the beaches in Portugal have been closed. The country recently announced that water sports are allowed (surfing and the like) but that people won’t be able to hang out on the sand. This is painful for locals and …
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There were some interesting changes to rental and tenant laws in Portugal on February of 2020 that allow tenants more protections. The law states that tenants will have legal tools available “designed to correct imbalance situations between tenants and landlords, to reinforce the security and stability of the urban lease. and to protect tenants in …
***UPDATED 5-11-20 Portugal’s response to the Coronavirus Pandemic was truly incredible. I could not think of a better place to be and this just reinforced my decision to move to Lisbon. That being said, we are not out of the water yet, so the government has announced a schedule of openings meant to mitigate the …
After visiting Montepulciano for the second time, I decided it was time to cover it here. I had been slightly hesitant because last time I was here four years ago it was over run by Sparkly Vampire loving teenage girls (Thanks a lot Twilight – because vampires would hang out in a place where sunshine …
There are a few things I hate to share with people. Yeah, I can be a tad selfish…I don’t like sharing my lawyer or my doctor (and they’re both incredible), but seeing as this is a tough time for everyone, I asked my personal lawyer here in Lisbon if he could answer some questions that …
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Dubrovnik Travel Tips Croatia has exploded in popularity in recent years, drawing travelers from all corners of the globe to experience its rich culture and history. And there’s no better place to dive into all that Croatia has to offer than in the stunning city of Dubrovnik. With its ancient walls, winding streets, and charming …
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Easter is huge in Lisbon. At least it is for Spaniards. Seriously, the city is usually packed with our neighbors for the holiday. I haven’t figured out why…but it is. Sadly, because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Portugal will not only be closed to tourists, there will be stricter rules than usual for those of us …
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A list of the latest rules for quarantine during the State of Emergency in Portugal.
Updated 6-6-21 There are people moving to Lisbon from all over the world. I’m Colombo-American, Antonio is Dominican-Cuban-Colombian, and we have friends from France, Spain, Mexico, Japan all living here. I think that we all long for our hometowns from time to time and the easiest way to alleviate saudade for the homeland is food. …