@pigletinportugal
English expat in Portugal
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Lives in Algarve
Registration: 19 August 2010
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visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Hi wjwoodward, I'm sorry to disagree but you cannot put the EU down just because of the financial crisis. There are thousands of expats in Portugal, yes it is becoming more expensive, but isn't everywhere. It is certainly far cheaper than France ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Hi Palmtree I would make your first port of call, Lagos in the Western Algarve. There is a great international community and English is widely spoken without the town losing its identity! It has stunning beaches, picturesque marina, many cultural ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Hi Palmtree22, There is too much to consider to try to put it in two weeks without doing some recon first. Do you want beaches? Big cities? Small isolated farm? Off grid? Nightlife? Culture? Do you want to garden? Hike in the mountains? Snow ski? ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Hi, The only thing I can suggest is fly into Faro then hire a car. Explore the Algarve East, central and WEst. Each offer something different. Then either Fly from Faro to Lisbon explore Lisbon and then hire a car to explore surrounding areas. Then ... Read More
retiring in portugal by palmtree22
I currently live in the us and am looking for a good place to retire overseas. I am a single male, 62 years old with a pension and am old enough to begin collecting social security although I'm putting that off so it will grow a little. I have ...
Hi palmtree22 Hey that's about 1900 a month! Providing you are not extravagant and do not want to play golf every day that should be plenty. I know people who survive on 800 a month! and many Portuguese people even less :( Read More
Moving to Portugal by rosie.tex
Hi there, I am currently living in England but considering moving to the Algarve, Portugal. I have been in the Algarve a few times on holiday, but I would like to know what it is like to live in Portugal as an English person - please let me know ...
Hi Rosie, There are loads of people who speak English in the Algarve, and indeed there is a thriving expat community of all ages. The Algarve you discover while on holiday is I think different, because your needs as a holiday destination is ... Read More
Healthy Eating For Weight and Dimensions Waching by Khan Musti
Hi every one!Being over weight and obesity are not apreciable for obvious reasons.Lets share your tips for healthy eating with a view of weight reduction and right sizing in order to stay fit and smart. Thanking in anticipation for your valuable ...
Try to avoid bread, rice,pasta and potatoes. Eat lots of veggies (raw and cooked or grilled) and a bit of fruit and of course drink lots of water and green tea.I agree with above PLUS avoid dairy products and pork. I not only lost weight, felt ... Read More
dating an expat, but I don't wanna leave my country. what do I do? by denise cherry
I am currently dating an expat in my country and he is scheduled to leave soon. I am not ready to leave my country just yet but he wants the sacrifice. The country he comes from has a lot of racism and I faced it the last time I went to visit him. I ...
Boa tarde WJ, The indigenous people are on the whole great. Yes, I have encountered some people who resent foreigners, but fortunately they are few and far between. Read More
dating an expat, but I don't wanna leave my country. what do I do? by denise cherry
I am currently dating an expat in my country and he is scheduled to leave soon. I am not ready to leave my country just yet but he wants the sacrifice. The country he comes from has a lot of racism and I faced it the last time I went to visit him. I ...
What a hard decision. However, I feel compromises have to be made by both of you so why not move to a completely new country? I think whatever race, religion or colour you are, you will always meet those who are racist. I did in France. The woman ... Read More
Can you cook? by superanjanet
I love cooking and i am willing to improve of my cooking skills, so, this time im asking you guys.Whats the best dish that you ever cooked? Please add some tips or your favorite recipe that can make you proud. Thanks.:)
I love cooking and i am willing to improve of my cooking skills, so, this time im asking you guys.Whats the best dish that you ever cooked? Please add some tips or your favorite recipe that can make you proud. Thanks.:)A really simple recipe and one ... Read More
New on the expat blog directory! by Julie
Hi all, We invite you to discover the new features of the Expat.com directory: 1- News You can now share your posts with the Expat.com community. The new heading entitled News enables you to share the last blog posts: the aim is to highlight ...
That's great, thanks! I just need to sort out how to add the ExpatBlog badge to my website :) Read More
greetings from Julie x by dollydimple62
Morning all... Julie here...I live in Oporto and Alentejo.. Alentejo as often as I can.. .I am an author(children s) and work for Opera Omnia Publishing house... Love living in Portugal. Nice to meet you all...
Hi dollydimple - love the name! We live right on the border (west side) of the Alentajo - where abouts are you Read More
5 good reasons for living in Portugal by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Portugal, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
#1 has to be the weather! Read More
How much is enough? by kiwiinkorea
How much money do you really need in life to be happy?
How much money do you really need in life to be happy?Depends on how you quantify happiness :) We left the corporate rat race and retired early due to my husband's health. We survive on a limited income and are happy. However, there are times we ... Read More
New on the expat blog directory! by Julie
Hi all, We invite you to discover the new features of the Expat.com directory: 1- News You can now share your posts with the Expat.com community. The new heading entitled News enables you to share the last blog posts: the aim is to highlight ...
Hi Julien, Great idea , thank you! :) Kind regards Carole Read More