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Best Tips for Split Vacation and seeing Diocletian's Palace

Exploring Diocletian’s Palace: Insider Tips for a Memorable Visit

Why you should visit Diocletian’s Palace Split’s main attraction is Diocletian’s Palace…although many people who visit it don’t realize that they are in the palace. This is because the palace is the old city. This was Diocletian’s favorite vacay spot, so when he gave up the throne of the Roman Empire (voluntarily), he decided to …

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The Difference Between Public Hospitals And Private Hospitals in Portugal

What I learned from My Stays in Public and Private Hospitals in Portugal Or…Do Whatever You Can To STAY AWAY From Public Hospitals in Portugal I was hit by a car when running on my birthday. I would not recommend it. However, this experience allowed me to get hands on experience with the Portuguese healthcare …

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Wedding Planning: A Guide To Getting Married In Portugal As An Expat

Getting married in Portugal as an expat can be a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with Portuguese paperwork and procedures. This guide is made to answer any questions you may have regarding the documentation, timeline and planning needed to get married in Portugal while being an expat. Getting married in Portugal Step 1: …

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How to get Credit In Portugal

How Credit Works in Portugal (Or How to Find Out If You Have Bad Credit in Portugal).

One issue we had when moving to Portugal was not having a credit history. Portuguese business culture is pretty restrictive, so when you do things like buy or lease a car, things can get complicated, particularly because Europe takes personal data protection seriously. Who Handles the Equivalent of Credit Score in Portugal? The first time …

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HOW TO GET THE COVID VACCINE IN PORTUGAL IF YOU ARE OVER 55

Many of you know that I trust science. For this reason, I have been green with envy when all my friends in the US post their vaccination pictures on Facebook. The good news is that we will all be hopefully joining their ranks soon. Apparently, there are more vaccines coming and there are more Astra …

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COST OF VARIOUS MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND EXAMS IN PORTUGAL

Today I went in for my annual health exams and – as usual – I was shocked when I paid the bill. However, the shock was incredibly pleasant since the cost of healthcare in Portugal is significantly lower than in the US. Just to give you a better view of the situation, there are two …

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How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT Website

This is a long-overdue follow-up to my guide on how to get a package that’s stuck in customs in Portugal due to unpaid taxes. A HUGE thanks to Marco who sent a package to a friend not knowing what an insane process it is to deal with packages stuck in customs here in Portugal. This …

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EU Digital COVID Certificate

How To Get The European Union COVID Digital Certificate

The COVID situation in Portugal is sadly getting worse. On a good note, most people over 60 years of age have been inoculated and the death rate is growing, but ever since British tourists were allowed to come in early in the holiday season and Sporting fans decided they just haaaadddd to celebrate the team’s …

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What remains closed in Portugal for 3rd phase of confinement?

The third phase of deconfinement starts at Midnight on Monday, April 19, 2021. Most stores, classes, cinemas, and theater will open. But a few items will remained closed until the government reviews the state of Covid infections. My question as always with these remaining closures are can the public be informed on the infection rates …

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Where to Go on a Day Trip from Lisbon

5 Quick Day Trips from Lisbon Portugal

It’s true that Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and you can’t leave Portugal without checking it out. However, don’t think for a moment that the country ends abruptly at Lisbon’s doorstep. Beyond the city limits, there are many day trips worth taking! Today we’re going to explore five such possibilities …

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