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Tax Considerations for Americans Moving to Portugal: What You Must Know

When it comes to taxes, Americans moving to Portugal find themselves navigating a unique set of rules. Unlike many countries, the United States is...

9 Mistakes Expats Make When Moving to Portugal

With a thriving international community, Portugal is considered one of the best countries to move to in Europe for expats. Navigating the transition to...

5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in São Miguel

São Miguel, the largest island of the Azores archipelago, is a beautiful place to call home. A place that increasingly more expats are looking...

5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Portimāo, Algarve

Located in the western Algarve region of Portugal, Portimão has become increasingly popular with expats looking to relocate to Portugal. The city has a...

5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Coimbra

Coimbra is an increasingly popular city in central Portugal with expats known for its culture and architecture. As the home of one of the...

Why Portugal is Becoming a Hotspot for American Expats

With its sunny climate, affordable cost of living, high quality of life, and welcoming atmosphere, Portugal has become a popular destination for Americans looking...

Making Friends in Portugal as an Expat: 9 Tips and Tricks

Making friends isn't easy for all of us, especially when you're a new expat to a country. Although the Portuguese are known to be...

Cost of Living in Leiria: Monthly Budget

Leiria is a city in Central Portugal with a small population of 128,000 people but with so much to offer. While still not massively...

Moving to the Algarve: 5 Best Places to Live in the Algarve

If you're planning a move to the Algarve, you're not on your own. Almost 25% of the residents in the Algarve are international! This region...

Living in Braga: Best Neighborhoods in Braga

While many unfortunately only opt for Lisbon or Porto, Braga, a city in the north of Portugal, is becoming a more popular expat relocation...

5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Madeira

While tourism has always been on the rise, Madeira has become somewhat of an expat hotspot in recent years. For those of you who...

5 Best Cities To Live in Portugal’s Interior

The overcrowding of cities on the Portuguese coast, caused both by internal emigration and a greater flow of tourism in these areas, has led...

5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Cascais

So you've heard of Cascais and plan to move there, just like many other expats. In fact, over 15% of the population of Cascais...

9 Best Apps for Expats in Portugal

When moving to Portugal, having the right apps on your smartphone will help make your life just a bit easier. From discovering the best...

SIM Cards and Mobile Plans in Portugal

If you just moved to Portugal, getting a Portuguese phone number is quite handy, even if you have an EU phone number. Having a...

Humidity in Portugal: How to solve humidity issues in Portuguese houses

Portuguese houses have always been criticized for their humidity. However, this winter has brought about more intense humidity in Portugal. Hundreds of photos have...

6 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Porto

With a growing international community, Porto is a welcoming city for expats, a population that keeps on growing. But any move can be frightening,...

9 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Lisbon

It's no surprise that most expats choose Lisbon as their permanent home in Portugal, which is the case for over 40% of all immigrants...

How to Find a Job in Portugal

When thinking of a potential move, many ask the question - is it easy to find a job in Portugal? Portugal is still recovering...

Cost of Living in Portugal

While locals are likely to disagree, Forbes ranked Portugal as one of the best places to live due to its arguable affordability. Those coming...

Cost of Living in Portugal vs UK 2023

Is your dream to retire in Portugal or work remotely in this sunny Southern European country? If you are coming from the United Kingdom,...

8 Things to Do During Your First Week in Portugal

The hassle is over. You just landed on Portuguese soil after weeks of packing and preparation. Not so fast, there are still a few...

Cost of Living in Portimao: Portimao Monthly Budget

Located in the Algarve in southern Portugal, Portimao is the best of both worlds - warm weather with affordable living. The city also offers...

Cost of Living in Portugal vs the USA 2023

There's a lot to consider when moving to another country, particularly if it's extremely far away for you and your family. The main factor...

Cost of Living in Aveiro: Aveiro Monthly Budget

Aveiro is a city located on the northern coast in the Central Region of Portugal. This city is often called the “Portuguese Venice” since...

Childcare and Education in Madeira: Best Funchal Schools

Of the 1 million tourists traveling to Madeira every year, it seems many end up deciding to relocate permanently. If you are thinking of...

Cost of Living in Braga: Braga Monthly Budget

Braga is becoming an increasingly popular relocation destination for expats from all over the world. The oldest city in Portugal, Braga is located in...

Cost of Living in Coimbra: Monthly Budget

If you are looking to move to Portugal but the capital's higher prices are putting you off, there are plenty of cosmopolitan cities that...

Dating in Portugal

Dating looks different depending on where you are located on the globe. Cultural differences, views on romance, gender roles, and family are a few...

Emergency Numbers in Portugal

If you're moving to Portugal, safety is your concern. Although Portugal is an extremely safe country in Europe, there could be times when you...
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