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The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Costa da Caparica

James Cave
June 4, 2024

Situated a stone’s throw from Portugal’s vibrant capital, Lisbon, Costa da Caparica is growing as a hotspot for digital nomads from across the globe. The allure of its expansive sandy beaches combined with a surfer’s paradise makes it a haven …

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7 Places For Alternative Living in Portugal

James Cave
June 4, 2024

With its warm weather, laid-back lifestyle, and great selection of fresh, locally-produced fruit and vegetables, Portugal is a popular destination for those seeking a greener, more conscious, eco-friendly lifestyle. You’ll find like-minded people all throughout the country, but there are a …

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Coimbra Food: The Best Typical Foods To Try in Coimbra

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James Cave
June 4, 2024

If you’re visiting Coimbra, or lucky enough to live there, the big question you’ll be asking yourself is: what should I eat? You’ll find all the most common Portuguese dishes in Portugal, for example, caldo verde soup, bacalhau dishes like …

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Braga Food: Six Regional Dishes to Try in Braga

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Pudim Abade de Priscos

James Cave
June 4, 2024

From Bom Jesus do Monte to Braga Cathedral, there’s plenty to see and do in Braga. But for foodies, a more important question is: what’s there to eat? The following are five of the most popular regional dishes that you …

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Chartering A Flight to Bring Your Pets to Portugal

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James Cave
June 4, 2024

One of the biggest challenges of moving to Portugal is not getting a residency visa, learning the basics of the Portuguese language, or shipping your belongings. Not, it’s bringing your furry friends here – if you’re a pet owner, anyway. …

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7 Books About Moving to Portugal

A person lounging on a beach chair, wearing a large sun hat and white clothing, is reading a book. In the background, gentle waves are visible under a bright blue sky. The sun is shining, creating a serene and relaxed atmosphere.
James Cave
June 4, 2024

There are lots of great blogs and YouTube channels that have great information about moving to Portugal, but there’s something nice about just picking up a book and reading it through.  Surprisingly, there are very few books about moving to …

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12 Of the Most Expat-Friendly Places in Portugal

James Cave
June 4, 2024

In this guide, we’ll take you on a fun and exciting journey through the best places to live in Portugal as an expat. We’ll explore the vibrant city life of Porto and the beauty of the North of Portugal, the …

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Living in Portugal VS the UK: What’s Different & What’s the Same?

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James Cave
June 4, 2024

Every year, thousands of people move from the UK to Portugal, especially to the coastal Algarve region in the south. It’s easy to see why: Portugal has great weather, an interesting culture and history, English is widely spoken, and there’s …

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Interview: How Tricia & Griff Alker Started a Beef Jerky Business in the Azores

A display of beef jerky products labeled "Azores Beef Jerky," with one package of pork jerky in the center. Each packet is paired with a bowl of jerky pieces. The setup is decorated with a festive red and green plaid border on a burlap cloth.
James Cave
June 4, 2024

In this interview, Tricia Alker explains how she moved from the US to the island of Pico in the Azores. She talks about how they had initially planned to start another business within the seafood industry, but life had other …

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Review: “The Journey” from Portuguese With Carla

James Cave
June 4, 2024

You may have come across Portuguese With Carla before. Carla runs a popular podcast, YouTube channel, and website where she teaches European Portuguese alongside her husband Marlon. Their latest innovation, The Journey, is an incredibly creative way of teaching European …

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