At some point or other, you’ll probably need to withdraw money from an ATM in Portugal. While card payments are becoming more common, particularly in more modern or touristy establishments, cash is still preferred. In many cafés and restaurants and …
Portugal has a great train service. It’s old, and it’s a little slow in comparison to the trains in many other European countries, but it’s functional. Sometimes the air con even works as well! There are four different types of …
When it comes to Portuguese pastries and cakes, most people have heard of the pastel de nata (or Portuguese custard tart as it’s often called outside of Portugal). It’s probably the best Portuguese cake, but it’s far from the only …
The Algarve is often split into three sections: the Eastern Algarve, the Central Algarve, and the Western Algarve. Every region of the Algarve has its areas of natural beauty, but the Western Algarve, and in particular the Western Coast of the Algarve, is …
If you’re thinking about moving to a European country but you’re not sure which one, you may have short-listed Portugal and Italy. Both are beautiful countries with fascinating histories, excellent food, and a million other reasons to move there. But …
While most people visit the Algarve for its warm weather and beautiful beaches, the region’s gastronomy is a hidden gem, offering a rich array of regional Portuguese dishes that you probably have never heard of before. Even within Portugal, Algarve …
Embarking on the adventure of learning European Portuguese doesn’t have to drain your wallet. In a world where knowledge is just a click away, the dream of speaking like a local in the winding streets of Lisbon or the coastal …
Have you ever dreamed of holding a European passport? If you have Portuguese roots, that dream might be closer than you think. Let’s dive into the world of Portuguese citizenship and discover how you can claim your heritage. The Portuguese …
So you’ve heard the stories: the sunshine, the pace of life, the pastel de nata addiction—and the fact that Portugal is one of the easiest places in Europe to get residency. But if you’re not from the EU, the big …
Can you learn European Portuguese with an app? Probably not by itself, but have language learning apps to hand can be very useful when you’re sitting on public transport, want to revise vocabulary, or just have 5 minutes to spare. …