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Olhão: We’ll Miss…

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Lisbon: Tejo Bar, A Telecabine Ride, And Another Tuk Tuk?!

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Porto: Boat Tour And City Sights

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Olhão Street Art

I think that interesting street art can make the dreariest part of any city feel alive and, amazingly enough, little Olhão is home to a very active and talented crew of artists. Throughout the nooks and crannies of the city you can find works by Blubla Crew, the artist SEN, and others. SEN’s work is…
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An Unexpected Trip To The End Of The World

After finishing a whirlwind tour of Portugal in September and a transition into our first week of language class, we were delighted when our friend Jorge invited us for a leisurely trip to Sagres on October 5th. This is Republic Day in Portugal, a public holiday that observes the transition from a monarchy to a…
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Porto Street Art And A Tuk Tuk Tour

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Olhão – Lisboa

Our first extended vacation in Portugal was in September. We had finally arranged pet sitting for our unruly furry kids (thanks neighbor Paulo) and there were still a couple of weeks of summer vacation left before Portuguese language school. We headed to Lisboa the day before a scheduled meeting with my cousin Susie and her…
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Weekend In Coimbra

When we were preparing to move to Portugal our real estate agent introduced us to another couple (Randy and Corinne) who were also preparing for their international move. Their house had just sold, they had already been on a scouting trip to Portugal and fell in love with the country. We moved about a month…
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Another Journey On The Road To Residency

My journey through the bureaucracy of becoming a legal resident in Portugal has been a series of physical trips, often covering long distances and being more stressful than the actual appointments involved. Trips to San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Orlando have all been intense journeys. Fittingly today’s post will focus on my journey more than…
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Walking In Our Bairro (Neighborhood)

