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Tag: life in portugal

Why we chose Portugal as our new home

May 7, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent has been living in Portugal for 3½ years. He shares how he chose Portugal as their new place to…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, portugal

Life in Portugal: Monthly cost of living 2025 | Expenses breakdown

April 2, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent has been living in Portugal for 3 1/2 years. He breaks down the cost of living from Rent, food,…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: budget, expatlife, life in portugal, monthly budget, portugal

5 things the US does better than Portugal

March 5, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

After revealing 5 things he thinks Portugal does better than the U.S., Brent gives his opinion on 5 things he…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, portugal

Life in Portugal: 5 Things Portugal does better than the US

February 5, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent visits a cafe in Lisbon made to look like the iconic trams of the city and outlines the things…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, portugal
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Life in Portugal: Choosing a place to live

January 1, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is in Setubal, Portugal talking about how he came to live there. What was his criteria and “must haves”…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, setubal
A man holding an old suitcase in his hand.

I’m outta here! Leaving the U.S. after the election (and why you’re probably not)

November 13, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent talks about people threatening to leave the United States after the most recent election results and why most will…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, portugal
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Life in Portugal: Immigrant vs Expat? Which one am I?

November 6, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent visits one of his favorite cafes in Lisbon to talk about the difference between Immigrants and Expats. Which one…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: expat, immigrant, life in portugal
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Life in Portugal: Expat Lorraine talks about her experience moving to Portugal

September 4, 2024 Brent

Brent talks with Lorraine, a Canadian who moved to Portugal on a D7 visa. She talks about why she moved…

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Posted in: Blog, videos Filed under: life in portugal
Here's an alt tag for the image: Cigarettes, wine, and a Portuguese beach.

Life in Portugal: Pros and Cons

March 6, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Lisbon and Setubal, talking about some of the Pros and Cons of living in Portugal. About the…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: expat life, life in portugal, portugal
Here's an alt tag for the image: Lisbon's 25th of April Bridge spanning Tagus River.

Life in Portugal: Cost of Living & Monthly Budget

November 28, 2023 Brent

Brent is in the Santos neighborhood of Lisbon visiting the famous Green Street and enjoying a chocolate salami with his…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: budget, life in portugal, Lisbon
American in Portugal: food, art, statue.

Life in Portugal as an American

November 8, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Lisbon talking about how he moved to Portugal, what it is like living there, and how he…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: life in portugal, living in portugal, portugal

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