Tips on traveling smart and on a budget
***UPDATED 5-11-20 Portugal’s response to the Coronavirus Pandemic was truly incredible. I could not think of a better place to be and this just reinforced my decision to move to Lisbon. That being said, we are not out of the water yet, so the government has announced a schedule of openings meant to mitigate the …
After visiting Montepulciano for the second time, I decided it was time to cover it here. I had been slightly hesitant because last time I was here four years ago it was over run by Sparkly Vampire loving teenage girls (Thanks a lot Twilight – because vampires would hang out in a place where sunshine …
There are a few things I hate to share with people. Yeah, I can be a tad selfish…I don’t like sharing my lawyer or my doctor (and they’re both incredible), but seeing as this is a tough time for everyone, I asked my personal lawyer here in Lisbon if he could answer some questions that …
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Dubrovnik Travel Tips Croatia has exploded in popularity in recent years, drawing travelers from all corners of the globe to experience its rich culture and history. And there’s no better place to dive into all that Croatia has to offer than in the stunning city of Dubrovnik. With its ancient walls, winding streets, and charming …
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Easter is huge in Lisbon. At least it is for Spaniards. Seriously, the city is usually packed with our neighbors for the holiday. I haven’t figured out why…but it is. Sadly, because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Portugal will not only be closed to tourists, there will be stricter rules than usual for those of us …
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So I have seen some terrible websites. Designed by “so-called” agencies but this is by far the worst splash pages I’ve ever seen. Auchan, formerly Jumbo, is a french supermarket chain that I frequent rarely. Here in Portugal they are one of the big five markets (Continente, Pingo Doce, Supercor, Intermarche). Supercor (In Corte Ingles) …
A list of the latest rules for quarantine during the State of Emergency in Portugal.
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.
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 …
What to do if your car gets booted or towed in Lisbon Portugal Read More »
A list of important numbers in Portugal such as police, fire department, spousal abuse line and more.
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 …
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 …
I was perusing the internets and came across this map of the top “How do I” questions in Europe from back in 2016. These are the English language most searched for terms using the Google terms “How do I…”. Apparently, Europe is a mixed bag of all sorts of crazy searches. Here is a breakdown …
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 …
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 …