Are you interested in travelling to Lisbon solo? The great news is that Lisbon solo travel is easy and quite straightforward. I travelled to Lisbon three times on my own in my 30’s. As a solo female traveller I found it to be an easy and culturally rewarding solo destination. I hope that you find … Read more
Built in the 18th century, Vila Baleira is a small village on Porto Santo Island, just off the coast of Madeira. The island’s only town was built around its harbour which has been reclaimed to turn it into a marina. A large population of feral cats have since moved into the abandoned part of the … Read more
The Costa Vicentina is a 95 km stretch of coast in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The beaches are generally small and secluded, with big blue skies for days on end. Although there is human activity at all times of the year – you can visit restaurants or bars on most beaches, or buy drinks at … Read more
I’ve been living in Lisbon for a couple of months now and I’ve seen both sides – the good and the bad. On the whole I would say that the pros of living in Lisbon definitely outweigh the cons. The international community, fantastic cost of living and great weather most of the year makes it … Read more
So you want to know how to get Citizenship in Portugal? We you will be pleased to know that there several ways to get citizenship in Portugal including by descent, marriage and by simply living there long enough. In todays blog, we look at the reasons why you might want to get citizenship in Portugal … Read more
I often get asked ‘What are recibos verdes?’ Well, this phrase is translatable as ‘green receipt’ is the Portuguese equivalent of a US 1099 tax form, are issued by employers to their employees. It’s basically a green receipt that a freelancer issues when working for themselves in Portugal. The purpose is to inform the IRS … Read more
The cost of living in Porto actually very cheap compared to most UK and US cities. The income tax is low for citizens, and many times cheaper for non-residents working in the country. In addition to that, Portuguese people know how to save money from a very young age so they can enjoy their lives … Read more
So you are thinking about moving to Lisbon? The first thing that people usually want to know when travelling or moving to a new city is how much it will cost. Sop what is the cost of living in Lisbon? Lisbon is not as Cheap as you might think! The first thing you should know … Read more
Unfortunately, there are many types of Ticks in Portugal – over 20 different types causing 8 diseases including Lyme Disease, Babesia and Ehrlichia. How do you recognise ticks? What can you do to avoid them? Where do you find Ticks in Portugal? The ticks in Portugal are usually found near the edge of forests and … Read more
Are you wondering how to get a Covid 19 Test in Lisbon? You will be pleased to know that it is quite straight forward and that there are lots of places you can do this. The main reason why you will need to get a private test in Lisbon is for onward travel most likely … Read more
