@gailpat
Australian looking for information about Portugal
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Interesting customs and traditions in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Portugal? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...
Hi Priscilla and everyone. An interesting question. One thing I have noticed, and rather like, is that in Portugal it is common when saying goodbye to strangers (in a shop or restaurant, for example) to say 'bom dia', 'boa tarde' ... Read More
Living outside Porto city centre by gailpat
Hi all I am thinking of renting an apartment outside the city centre - in a suburban or residential neighbourhood - close to the metro or other public transport. What is the availability of rental accommodation in the wider Porto region? Or in ...
Hi, and many thanks for this helpful advice. It sounds like Porto is a great place to live. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. Read More
Living outside Porto city centre by gailpat
Hi all I am thinking of renting an apartment outside the city centre - in a suburban or residential neighbourhood - close to the metro or other public transport. What is the availability of rental accommodation in the wider Porto region? Or in ...
Hi, thanks for this. By 'outside' I mean in the Porto city area but away from the city centre, to avoid crowds, transport congestion, noisy night life and heavy tourist traffic. I'd like a quiet, safe, residential or family-oriented ... Read More
Living outside Porto city centre
Hi all I am thinking of renting an apartment outside the city centre - in a suburban or residential neighbourhood - close to the metro or other public transport. What is the availability of rental accommodation in the wider Porto region? Or in ... Read More
Looking for one-year or more rental by vsheppard7
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a job in Lisbon and I am considering accepting it, but my husband and I and our three, well-behaved dogs (I know everyone says that) need a long-term rental accommodation (one year minimum). We are looking for a ...
Hi Thank you, a very helpful conversation. Beijinho, do your suggestions about the Lisboa accommodation market apply to other regions of Portugal? If not, does anyone else have advice? I am looking for a 3-4 month rental in a furnished ... Read More
Is there any volunteer work teaching English?
Hi there Are there any opportunities for someone offering English language assistance on a voluntary basis in your part of Portugal? I'm planning to live in Portugal, probably in the Porto region, from early 2018, but am also interested in the ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone I'm retired and living in Australia, looking to spend a year in Portugal. It's been a lifetime ambition to live in Europe, and I can't wait to learn the language and immerse myself in the culture. In the past I've ... Read More