How the Coronavirus is affecting Portugal (from an expat’s point of view).
Wondering if you should travel to Portugal during the Covid19 outbreak? Here are some stats, resources, and a resident’s point of view on the matter.
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What to do if your car gets booted or towed in Lisbon Portugal
Parking in Lisbon is an issue. There are too many cars and too few parking spaces. Just how bad is the issue? In the city of Lisbon, there are 200,000 parking spots, but there are 750,000 vehicles coming in daily. I’d say that’s a significant issue. If you are moving here, I would encourage you …
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Emergency Numbers in Portugal
A list of important numbers in Portugal such as police, fire department, spousal abuse line and more.
Agnès Ferràndiz, Lisbon Wedding Planner
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 …
Smoking in Lisbon
No, I’m not talking about smoking weed in Lisbon, I’m talking about nicotine – aka cigarette – smoking in Lisbon. Just for the record. I do not smoke, I hate the smell of smoke, and I think the majority of smokers are litterbugs (pipes at least smell nice). I also think it rather rude for …
SEF Pauses Appointments For 2019 & 2020
9-11-19 UPDATE: The SEF has opened up 11,000 appointments. Hi all, the SEF announced on Facebook that they opened up 11 thousand spots for residence permit renewals under articles 88 (2) and 89 No 2, renewal of residence permit and family reunion. The schedule is open until the end of the year. If you need …
How to Start an Alojamento Local in Lisbon
As of April 1, 2023, no new Alojamento Local licenses will be granted in Portugal, read all about it by clicking the image above. As all of you know I am a huge fan of AirBnB. We started using AirBnB as travelers in 2010, stayed at over 100 Airbnb rentals and hosted for a while …
What to do if your dog gets lost in Lisbon
A step by step guide to help you find your lost dog in Lisbon Portugal
Responsibilities of a Portuguese D7 Visa Holder
I am a huge proponent of people moving to Portugal, particularly Lisbon. I think that the positives far outweigh the negatives of living in Lisbon. However, I think some people look to move here for the wrong reasons. They either look to move here because they think it is cheap and they can live like …
Golf in Lisbon
I have been thinking about starting to play golf. Antonio, my better half, was the captain of his golf team in high school and is incredibly good at sports, so I knew I would have a great teacher and we both figured this would be a great way to get some quality time together. In …
Interview with Guida de Palma of Jazzinho
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 …
What to do when an international package is stuck in Lisbon at the CTT due to unpaid taxes.
UPDATE 2021 As of July 1st, all purchases coming in from outside the EU (including those of less than 22 Euros) are subject to VAT and Customs Deductible. Whenever there is incomplete information, the CTT will contact the recipient to complete it and ensure payment of charges. This can all be done via the new CTT portal. …
Interview with Hayley Enright of Acupuncture in Lisbon
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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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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Lisbon’s Santo António Feast
I may have a new patron saint (and I’m not even religious). As you may know, I’m head over heels for Lisboa and right now the city is in full-on celebration. Why? The Festas de Lisboa happen the entire month of June, with the highlight being the Santo António Feast on June 12. This guy …