James Cave, author of Moving to Portugal Made Simple 
David McNeill is the owner of Expat Empire, a website that helps you in the process of moving abroad and which he runs from Porto. But although he’s based in Portugal now, this wasn’t where he initially thought he’d end …
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 …
Being gluten free is never easy, but the good news is that being gluten free in Portugal is very doable — and it’s probably much easier than being vegetarian or vegan. However, if you’re vegetarian or vegan and gluten free, …
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 …
When you’re moving to Portugal, getting good quality, accurate information is not only important – it’s essential. You can find a lot of the information you need on blogs, in the many different expat Facebook groups, and on YouTube, but …
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. …
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 …
Portugal, with its Southern European charm and beautiful people, can be an alluring place for expatriates looking for love. There are obviously a lot of similarities to dating in other countries. However, navigating the dating scene in this country can …
Thinking of moving to Portugal? You’ll hear the term “NIF” faster than you can say “pastel de nata.” But what exactly is the NIF number, and why does it matter? Whether you’re applying for a visa, renting an apartment, or …
