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How Cindy got back to her farm and pigs in Portugal!

How Cindy got back to her farm and pigs in Portugal!

Cindy was following her dream when she bought a farm to renovate and retire in in rural Portugal. Find out how she managed to get back to Portgual and her pigs.

Stories
March 5, 2023
Enjoying the slower and healthier pace of life in Portugal

Enjoying the slower and healthier pace of life in Portugal

Dianne and Guillermo moved to Lisbon, Portugal from the US, via Mexico. Learn why Portugal is good for their health and get tips on rental contracts for the D7 visa.

Stories
January 26, 2023
Moving to Portugal with a family when you’ve never visited before

Moving to Portugal with a family when you’ve never visited before

Mia moved to Faro, Portugal from California with her husband and two children, having never visited before. She shares tips on the D7 12-month accommodation requirement.

Stories
November 29, 2022
Finding a property can sometimes be the easiest part of a move to Portugal!

Finding a property can sometimes be the easiest part of a move to Portugal!

Jack and Hannah bought a property in central Algarve, with the dream of setting up an eco-resort. Not everything went as planned, but they are still sold on Portugal.

Stories
October 30, 2022
Moving to Portugal with school age children

Moving to Portugal with school age children

Allison and Dustin left the city life and moved from New York to Portugal. Here’s their story, including how to find a school for your children before you move.

Stories
September 28, 2022
Moving to Portugal from South America

Moving to Portugal from South America

This Venezuelan couple moved to Portugal without having ever visited before. Find out how the quality of life in Portugal compares to the USA and Latin America.

Stories
August 20, 2022
Helpful tips for D7 visa applicants especially for securing accommodation

Helpful tips for D7 visa applicants especially for securing accommodation

The D7 visa application requires that you have long-term accommodations in Portugal. Learn how to find and secure a rental contract for your visa application.

Stories
July 14, 2022
A guide for digital nomads wanting to live and work in Lisbon

A guide for digital nomads wanting to live and work in Lisbon

We talk about why Lisbon is such a popular choice for digital nomads and entrepreneurs. Get recommendations on how to meet and connect with people quickly.

Stories
June 28, 2022
Buying and renovating a property in Portugal

Buying and renovating a property in Portugal

If you are considering renovating a property in Portugal, learn from Andrea and Omer. They are renovating a ruin while living in a small container on site.

Stories
May 20, 2022
Moving to Portugal with a dog to find a new work-life balance

Moving to Portugal with a dog to find a new work-life balance

Meet Ian and Julia, who moved to the Algarve in search of a better work-life balance. They share resources that helped them make the move and learnings along the way.

Stories
April 12, 2022