“Uggghhhhh, when the HELL is this rain going to stop??” That’s what my husband and I kept asking ourselves. We moved to Portugal in the summer of 2023 and were spoiled by daily long walks – in the sunshine with the dog in toe –…
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Pesto Tomato Toast | A Delicious & Easy Snack in Just 15 Minutes!
I made this toast recently when I had a hankering one afternoon for something a little sweet and a little savory. Using leftover cherry tomatoes and some freshly grown basil, I whipped up a little pesto and assembled this delicious spring-time toast in just 15…
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Adjusting to Life in Portugal (Part III)
Once we received our permit, we were official residents of Portugal and couldn’t have been more excited! If you’re curious about how we made the move, start here. As we settled in, we had to acclimate ourselves to our new home, new city, and cultural…
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Getting Our Portuguese Residency Permit (Part II)
In June 2023, the day came when we received approval for our Portuguese residency visa (yay! 🎉). Shortly after, we made the move and arrived in our new city, Braga. Attending our immigration appointment was the final step to getting our residency permit but the…
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Getting a Portuguese Residency Visa (Part I)
Portugal is an incredible country. You may have visited one time, many times, or not at all but know in your heart of hearts that it’s your future home. Perhaps you want to move to the calming coastline of the Algarve… Or in the bustling…
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We Moved to Portugal & We’re Sharing Our Entire Journey (Intro)
Is it just me or does everyone and their mom seem to be moving to Portugal? Based on social media the last few years, it sure seems that way. We were no different! 😀 We visited Portugal for the first time in 2016 and instantly…
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Where to Stay, Eat, and Apres-Ski in Chamonix
In January, my husband and I headed to Chamonix, France for a little skiing (well, he skied – I just lounged fire-side at the hotel, reading, drinking hot cocoa, and enjoying some “me time”). Chamonix is a resort area in the French Alps and home to…
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New Beginnings
The beauty of travel is that it has the ability to expand not only your mind but also the depth of your humanity. You develop the capacity to relate to and appreciate other people, cultures, foods, and ways of life in profound ways. The more you…