We’ve had the good fortune of living in and traveling around Europe for some time. And what we’ve consistently noticed is that Europeans really know how to live; this stands in such contrast to what we experienced and saw firsthand in the States: drinking coffee on-the-go, eating while working, or dining on fast food. For so many Americans (us included when we lived there), reaching for those conveniences can feel…
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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A Beautiful Seaside Escape to Vila Foz Hotel
Since moving to Portugal, we’ve taken full advantage of short getaways to nearby towns and cities. This past weekend was no exception when J and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary together. We wanted a quick and easy escape without subjecting ourselves to the throws…
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7 Braga Festivals You Need to Know About When Planning Your Portugal Visit
What makes Braga such an awesome city to live in (and visit) are the bevy of festivals and events that take place here every year. May marks the unofficial start of the season and there are 7 festivals that happen almost monthly through January: If…
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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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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…