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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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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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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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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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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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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Get to know the mouthwatering flavors of Portugal with this list of typical dishes by region.
A list of real life costs for various veterinary exams, visits, and medications for dogs in Portugal.
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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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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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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When I think of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, I think of the small bairros that wind down stone-laced alleys. I think of views from Miraduros showcasing the beautiful overlooks of the city and the river Tejo (Targus). I think of the smell of the food, the taste of the wine, the art and architecture, the tile, …
It has been officially more than one year since the state of emergency was announced in Portugal due to the Coronavirus pandemic. On March 11, a year after it was first announced, the Portuguese government announced that the confinement measures would slowly be lifted in hopes of re-opening the country in the middle of April. …
I have to admit, I moved to Portugal without educating myself about its politics. I had visited plenty of times and loved so many things about the country. Now that I am getting better at speaking Portuguese, I have been watching the news and trying to learn as much as possible about Portugal’s politics. I …
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