PORTUGAL - Expat Contests

Writing Contest October 2012

Moving to Portugal - 5 Things to Consider

This article is not about moving to Portugal viewed through rose-tinted spectacles because although the sun shines, the beaches are stunning, the wine and beer are cheap Portugal has warts as well. The information below is based on personal observations and experience. The questions raised are ones you may or may not have already considered,...

Writing Contest October 2012

You must be mad!

“You must be mad” was actually one of the many comments we heard from friends when we told them we were thinking of giving up our jobs, selling our home, and moving abroad. It was often closely followed by an envious “I wish we could do that, you’re so lucky” which was usually then counter-acted by a deep sigh and a qualifying...