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How a Portuguese Home Works: A Newcomer’s Guide
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Your first weeks in a Portuguese home are...
Traveling with Pets to Portugal
Want to take your best friend with you on your next trip to Portugal? We're talking about your pet! Whether you're looking to fully...
What the November Midterms Mean if You’re Weighing a Plan B Abroad
On November 3rd, Americans vote in midterm elections that decide all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats. Anyone who has sat through a...
How to Save Money on Your Trip to Portugal: 12 Tips to Help You Spend Less
Let’s face it: travel is getting more expensive around the world. And even Portugal, often regarded as one of the cheapest places to travel...
Health Insurance in Portugal for Expats: What You Need at Every Stage of Your Move in 2026
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Portugal has one of the better healthcare systems in Europe. Life expectancy reached 82.7 years in...
Guide to Naturism & Nudism in Portugal: Portugal’s Nude Beaches
Looking to find nude beaches in Portugal? You'll find more than just beaches. From guesthouses, holiday experiences, and a full-blown community, Portugal's naturism movement...
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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
The Battle of the Brews: Sagres vs. Super Bock
When it comes to beer in Portugal, two names immediately come to mind: Sagres and Super Bock. These iconic brews have long dominated the...
Travel Information
Travel Information
Hidden Gems: 17 Must-See Villages and Small Towns in Portugal
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga, Evora, and Sintra - these cities are undeniably beautiful. But they’re also very crowded, especially during the summer. So, if...
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Portugal’s drug policy may be an example for the United States
The Portuguese drug law may be part of the answer the U.S. is looking for to effectively fight its drug problem. In spite of...
Top Things to Do in Porto This Week
August is a summer month that brings about an array of unique experiences and exciting events in Porto. If you're heading to Porto and...
Secure Your Future Before the Rules Change: Why Now Is the Time to Apply for the Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal’s Golden Visa program has earned its place as one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment schemes. This has opened the door to residency, EU...
D7 vs Golden Visa: Which Route to Portugal Is Right for You in 2025?
If you are considering Portugal, whether to retire, relocate, invest, or simply secure a “Plan B,” you are far from alone. Portugal remains one...
The Role of Women in Portuguese Fascism and in Today’s Portugal
The photograph you see in the illustration of this article is the image of two influential women in my life. My maternal grandmother and...
History and Culture
The Battles That Shaped Portugal
In the annals of Portugal's storied past, different battles have etched their indelible mark upon the tapestry of its history. These clashes, waged amidst...
Portugal from A to Z
How well do you know Portugal? Have you ever thought about it from A-Z in Portuguese? If we said "A," what Portuguese word comes...
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