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…”....
Dog-Friendly Beaches in Portugal

Since adopting our dog, a Portuguese Podengo called Santino 2 years ago from the fires in Leiria, we began to “city-ify” the dog. He was afraid of anything that was modern; cars, bikes, otobüsler, even all buildings freaked him...
How to become a Begpacker in 5 easy steps.

Wanna travel the world but don't have the money? Become a begpacker with these 5 easy steps.
What’s the nearest hospital to me in Portugal

I had someone ask me this on Facebook while they were bleeding out. Note to people on Facebook, if your bleeding or hurt dial 1-1-2 on a phone. Facebook is not the place to ask for medical help or...
Is the temperature nice in Lisbon Weather Today?

According to this study 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...
The Unofficial Portuguese Map

We got a chuckle from this from our good friends at r/Portugal on Reddit. Onun 100% correct. A few notes that jumped out at us: Most of the Alentejo is a Desert which sadly is true. Leira area is...
Visiting Lisbon Quick Guide

So you’re coming to visit Portugal, Lisbon in particular and need to get a quick guide you can put on your phone to places you should go, things to see, and what to eat. Bookmark this page and you...
Web Zirve sırasında Lizbon Çevreyi Gezme Hakkında İpuçları

It’s Web Summit time again here in Lisboa (Lisbon) and our growing tech community is excited. Dan beri 2016 Avrupa'nın en büyük internet konferansı Lizbon'da burada arka bahçesinde bir ev bulmuş. As you know I have been coming...
How Airbnb Cats Can Change Your Perception of Life

I preface this with the fact that animals love me. Donkeys, atlar, dogs…and yes cats. They flock to me because maybe I am of their mindset. They want food and to hang out. Nothing more complex. But...
Is Portugal Safe?

İçinde 2012 I began visiting Portugal. I began to learn the language, meet the people, and eat all the best Portuguese food. I was filling in the gaps of my junior high school history/geography teacher with “What did the...
How to Buy a Car in Portugal

My days of renting cars for pennies (€45 – €85 per month) are over sadly. The price for rentals has recently skyrocketed in the last few months. For the past year, I had a great system for renting cars...
How to Build a House in Portugal

Blanca and I have always dreamt of getting our perfect Frank Lloyd Wright style home. Somewhere near the beach, not too far from the city and near the mountains. It’s a dream we have been researching like crazy and...
How to Stand Firm in Portugal

Firm bodied. Smart. You are a Portuguese’s avó’s first son. I love you, but please let people pass. People are trying to walk by you but we cannot because your in the middle of the street, road, or beco....
Visa Departure Calculator

Visa runs. Everyone hates it. Once you get excited in living in Europe, Thailand, USA or countless other countries you’re forced to leave when your Visa runs out. I decided to put together a quick calculator to give...
Do People Curse in Lisbon?

I am from NYC. I grew up in the city. I curse like I am the step-mother of a Disney princess. It is in the blood of every New Yorker (and everyone who is bridge & tunnel) but doesn’t in...
Lisbon Day Trip: Mafra

Mafra is one of my favorite day trips from Lisbon. Besides having a fantastic Palace, the city has gorgeous nature, a basilica, a library that Belle would die for, great places to eat AND bats (yeah…you heard me right,...