Tips on traveling smart and on a budget
What Is A Fiador? In Portugal, in the majority of cases, when you rent an apartment, you will be asked to have a fiador. What is a fiador? In plain words, a fiador is someone who acts as a guarantee that someone will pay a debt (in this case, rent). When someone agrees to be a …
So you are on a beach in the Philippines, sipping on coconut water spiked with some vodka and your cellphone buzzes because your Bank of America App is telling you that you are overdrawn by $100. What do you do? No need to panic. Let me give you the tips on how to manage …
Discover the Best of Florence: Essential Florence Travel Tips for a Perfect Vacation Florence, Italy is known for its stunning beauty and rich history. There is so much to see and do in this city that you could spend months exploring and still not see everything. To make the most of your trip, it’s helpful …
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 …
Exploring Diocletian’s Palace: Insider Tips for a Memorable Visit Read More »
Recently I been thinking how poorly I have acted when I first started traveling abroad. I am not the typical American but I did make loads of them. I can blame this on not being tuned into the fact that the country I was visiting is not only a difference country but not what we …
20 Mistakes American Tourist do when Traveling to Europe Read More »
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 …
The Difference Between Public Hospitals And Private Hospitals in Portugal Read More »
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: …
Wedding Planning: A Guide To Getting Married In Portugal As An Expat Read More »
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 …
How Credit Works in Portugal (Or How to Find Out If You Have Bad Credit in Portugal). Read More »
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 …
HOW TO GET THE COVID VACCINE IN PORTUGAL IF YOU ARE OVER 55 Read More »
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 …
COST OF VARIOUS MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND EXAMS IN PORTUGAL Read More »
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 …
How to Claim a Package Stuck At Customs in Portugal Using the CTT Website Read More »
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 …
How To Get The European Union COVID Digital Certificate Read More »
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 …
What remains closed in Portugal for 3rd phase of confinement? Read More »