ePostcards from our travels
We are no longer nomads and have a new collection of challenges settling into residency in Portugal. Cancer fears have weighed heavy. It has been a year worth mentioning, and some of our challenges may read comically; I am going to give it a go. Following is a kitschy Christmas Letter.
Kitschy Christmas Letter from Portugal Read More »
We traveling nomads are exploring Portugal, our new country, a little bit at a time. This time Viseu, Aveiro, Porto and Douro Valley
Aveiro, Viseu, Porto and the Douro Valley Read More »
I used to swim against the tide on this subject, but with changing times and new restrictions I have adopted the one bag, carry on only traveling mantra. Traveling with just carry-on luggage is doable and solves a number of travel woes. Saves time, money and you will not lose your stuff.
One Bag Travel – Cabin Size Read More »
Typical day in the life of a new expat to Portugal. Weather, Electricity, Food, and Bureaucracy.
Our Life as New Expats in Portugal Read More »
Lisbon is only 3 hours by bus or Train from where we live in the Algarve. We decided to sample both: up by bus, return by train. Aso visited Sintra, a tourist must do, and Coimbra, an expat favorite to live. Finding our next home is also part of these forays.
Lisbon, Sintra and Coimbra Read More »
Vilamoura an Tavira, two contrasting Algarve Towns. Settling in as American expats in Portugal.
Settling in, in Portugal. Vilamoura and Tavira Read More »
This Earth Day we are looking back at how we have honored the earth and our share of the problems as constant travelers.
The Earth We travel Read More »
Our temporary residency visas arrived from the Portuguese consulate. We could then travel to Portugal, live in our own dwelling, and begin to pay income tax to a third government (USA, California, and now Portugal).
Home in Portugal, At Last Read More »
Every year Portugal is among the most popular countries for expats. The reasons for this are mainly weather and cost of living. It has been on our radar for years, but we are seasoned enough travelers to know that there is a lot more to a place than costs and weather. We wanted to live there for awhile before we made a decision. That is what we did last August and September. We dog sat in a small northern town in the Vinho Verde wine region. Loved it. Lots of cycling, beautiful scenery, nice people, plentiful wine…
Obtaining Residency in Portugal Read More »
One of the biggest worries embarking on our nomadic journey was how to take care of normal things like medications and hair styling. Hair styling is the most harrowing, medications are easier than expected.
Hair Care for the Constant Traveler Read More »
