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, …
Among the people I have been lucky to meet in Lisbon is Agnès Ferràndiz who is not only a lovely friend but also one of Portugal’s most sought after wedding planners. She specializes in planning destination weddings in Portugal for people from all over the world. If you are looking for a dream wedding in …
I asked my good friend Guida de Palma to sit and chat with me about her music, Jazzinho; her worldwide career, and why she finally decided to move back to her native country of Portugal (she was born in the beach town of Setúbal) after having sung and lived in so many corners of the …
I’m starting a new project on this blog and this is the first in the series. I am interviewing friends, colleagues, and others who have moved to Portugal to learn more about what drew them to Lisbon, what they are doing here, as well as the challenges and successes they have had in the city. …
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If you want to find an apartment in Lisbon, prepare to be frustrated…and to shell out some dough. Lisbon is no longer the cheap place to live. Due to its gorgeous climate and everyone gushing about how amazing it is, it is no longer a value when it comes to housing. I did a lot …
Bang, you smacked your head against a wall one night while you are on holiday and need emergency help immediately. Or maybe you decide to eat some mystery meat shawarma after a night of drinking in Bairro Alto and your tummy doesn’t feel so well. Now you’re wondering how to get healthcare in Portugal and …
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, the cost of living in Portugal is low, and the people here are wonderful. We started coming …