12 Of the Most Expat-Friendly Places in Portugal

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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Supermarkets in Portugal: A Guide to Online & Offline Shopping

Continente supermarket at Vasco da Gama shopping centre in Lisbon

If you’re visiting Portugal for the first time, you may not know what all of the Portuguese supermarkets are. Some names you’ll probably recognise (Lidl and Aldi, for example), but you may never have heard of Continente, Pingo Doce, or …

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9 of the Flattest and Most Wheelchair Accessible Places in Portugal

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Portugal is an incredibly hilly country (Lisbon, like Rome, is said to be built on seven hills, for example) with lots of narrow, cobbled streets. While this can be charming to look at, it’s not particularly appealing for those who …

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10+ Expat Supermarkets & Online Shops For That Essential Taste of Home

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No matter how much you try to deny it, and no matter how much you love Portuguese food, there are always things that you miss from home. It could be strong tea bags (British), Vegemite (Australians), Tayto crisps (Irish), sausages …

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Are there Costco Stores in Portugal?

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Costco doesn’t have a store in Portugal, at least currently. There are, however, Costco stores in neighbouring Spain.  Although Costco has stores in a handful of locations in Spain, the most popular store for people living in Portugal is the …

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How Much Do Groceries Cost in Portugal?

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Groceries are one of the biggest day-to-day costs that most people have and so you may be wondering how much it’ll cost you to do your weekly shopping in Portugal. Most people assume it’ll be cheaper – after all, wages …

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How Liz Sharma from Talk the Streets Fell in Love with Portugal

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Liz Sharma spotted a need for more engaging content for people learning European Portuguese. She set up Talk The Streets, which has become one of the most popular YouTube channels, and later set up her own very popular course. Check …

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Where to Buy Electronics & Appliances in Portugal

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If you’re planning on moving to Portugal, you may be wondering where you buy electronics and appliances and what the cost is likely to be. For those coming from the UK or US, the cost may be more than you’re …

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Arranging a Funeral in Portugal – 13 Questions Answered

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Unfortunately, death is something that affects us all, both in terms of loved ones dying and ultimately us passing away as well. Even if you’ve lived in Portugal for a long time, the whole area surrounding funerals, Portuguese customs, and …

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From Idaho to the Algarve – An interview with Stacy Ennis

Stacy Ennis is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Originally from Idaho, Stacy has spent most of her adult life exploring the …

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