I am a sucker for a travel film; you know the types. The ones that spotlight a city or country almost like another character in the movie. The kind full of visual delights that leave you yearning for more – to see and experience that particular part of the world firsthand. That’s how these movies make me feel every time I watch them. And I say, “every time” because I’ve…
Living in Portugal
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Discovering the Fabulous Wines of the Douro Valley
Last weekend we headed to the Douro Valley to attend the Douro & Porto Wine Fest where Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others were headlining. J is a big fan of Corinne Bailey Rae so when we saw she’d be in our neck of…
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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…