Book review: Moving to Portugal
It’s been two years since Louise and Ben Taylor made their dream of moving from London to the Algarve a reality. Time enough to give...The post Book review: Moving to Portugal appeared first on Julie...
View ArticleWhy the Algarve is more than just a great beach destination
If you’re thinking of visiting the Algarve, my insider tips might come in handy before you book your trip. When to go to the Algarve...The post Why the Algarve is more than just a great beach...
View ArticleHow not to sell a used car in Portugal
I’d like you to imagine for a moment that you’re looking for a second-hand car to buy. After establishing a price range and the criteria...The post How not to sell a used car in Portugal appeared first...
View ArticleHow to order like a local at restaurants in Portugal
Eating in restaurants in Portugal is usually a very enjoyable and relatively straightforward and affordable experience. Even so, there are ways of getting even better...The post How to order like a...
View ArticleHow to order drinks like a local at bars and nightclubs in Portugal
If you’re used to having to grit your teeth, sharpen your elbows and bat your eyelids for all you’re worth in order to get served...The post How to order drinks like a local at bars and nightclubs in...
View ArticleO is for Olives in Portugal
The nets, ladders and buckets are out again, signalling the olive harvest in my part of Portugal. Sadly, if the trees around our house are...The post O is for Olives in Portugal appeared first on Julie...
View ArticleHow to order like a local at cafés, bakeries and cake shops in Portugal
Buying a coffee and a cake should be one of the easiest things to do, especially in Portugal which seems to have a café or...The post How to order like a local at cafés, bakeries and cake shops in...
View Article25 essential tips for driving in Portugal without losing your cool
When I first moved here, I was very nervous about driving in Portugal but determined to get a car so that I could travel around...The post 25 essential tips for driving in Portugal without losing your...
View ArticleTop 10 tips for moving to Portugal
These tips for relocating to Portugal are brought to you by Arminshaws Removals and are of particular interest to potential expats who have children. Moving abroad and...The post Top 10 tips for moving...
View ArticleA guide to packing for a trip to Portugal
Despite years of travelling in Portugal and further afield, I still hate packing. My husband Mike brags about his 5-minute packing process but it really...The post A guide to packing for a trip to...
View ArticleB is for Brambles and the battle to banish them
‘Get rid of brambles’ has been on our To Do List ever since I moved to rural central Portugal. That was almost five years ago....The post B is for Brambles and the battle to banish them appeared first...
View ArticleHow was your trip to Portugal, Alexis Harris?
My guest this week has only just returned from Lisbon and is keen to share her experience with us. I can relate to her confusion...The post How was your trip to Portugal, Alexis Harris? appeared first...
View ArticleTell us about your expat life and travels in Portugal, Celia Balmer
This week’s guest likes Portugal so much she decided to move here. Like me, she’s thoroughly enjoying the countryside around her home in central Portugal...The post Tell us about your expat life and...
View ArticleTips for the riverside walk around Melgaço
Melgaço town council have created a 5.7 km / 3.5 mile walking route that starts in the town centre and follows the River Minho through...The post Tips for the riverside walk around Melgaço appeared...
View ArticleGoing to the doctor’s as an expat in Portugal
Before I go any further, I’d like to stress that the receptionists at my local health centre are usually very patient with my inadequate Portuguese...The post Going to the doctor’s as an expat in...
View ArticleZ is for Zapping, the best way of paying for public transport in Lisbon
Working out which travel card you need to use Lisbon’s many forms of public transport can prove more complicated than it should be. If you...The post Z is for Zapping, the best way of paying for public...
View ArticleHow to get great value for money on travel in Portugal
How can you get insider tips and tricks for saving money on travel in Portugal? Easily! As a special thank you to my blog subscribers, you can download... The post How to get great value for money on...
View ArticleR is for Rain in Portugal
It’s not just the British who love complaining about the weather, the Portuguese do their fair share of grumbling at this time of year. No... The post R is for Rain in Portugal appeared first on Julie...
View Article25 Essential tips for your first holiday in Portugal
If you’ve never been to Portugal, you really should. You might even fall a little bit in love. It’s easier than ever to get to and offers... The post 25 Essential tips for your first holiday in...
View ArticleA Better Life for Half the Price in Portugal or 17 Other Countries
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving to a country where life is considerably cheaper than where you are now, you should read Tim Leffel’s new... The post A Better Life for Half the Price in Portugal or 17...
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