Santi2
Portugal Expat AdvisorItalian expat in Portugal
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Lives in Tomar, Santar脙漏m
Speaks Little, but I listen carefully.
Registration: 08 January 2018
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Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@TGCampoIf you don't master the language, however, you're doomed to live in a language ghetto and you'll forever depend on paid helpers or more skilled friends in daily dealings. Honestly, I find it deplorable that some expats only manage to say ... Read More
Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@donn25 Here in Tomar at the local high school, Jacome Ratton, they offer a language course for expats. Started back in October and ends in May. 2 classes of 3 hrs ea, per week, you only pay the insurance, that's 8Euros. They offer language courses ... Read More
Construction Quality in Portugal by TGCampo
On my recent walks around our area and in Lisbon, I noticed lots of civil construction work (mostly residential buildings) and I was shocked by the horrible quality. I have attached a picture that shows how badly done the brick work is. There is ...
I've lived in Portugal 3 years. My immigrant friends hired builders for large-scale reno projects. Everyone had MANY serious problems. Workers come & go at will, don't meet deadlines or listen to owners, argue, don't clean up, & leave things ... Read More
Silver Coast - Suggestions? by gwalks
Hubby and I are coming to explore the region in late May 2025 and intend to move in early spring 2026 (renting initially). The Silver Coast suits us in weather, population, and location --but I want to be sure we consider all our options. Our dream ...
@gwalks why not considering the whole region? https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/is-central-portugal-a-good-place-to-live/ Read More
Has Anyone Gotten a Response to Any Email Sent to AIMA? by wordsmith555
I have posted before, asking if anyone has been successful in getting an AIMA appointment by emailing AIMA.My question now is: Has anyone gotten an email response from AIMA about ANY question/issue whatsoever?
None. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy鈥�.I ...
Visa experts, Portuguese language trainers, realtors ready to assist you in your moving to dreamland, coaches, helpers, advisors...all salivating to take advantage of naive would be expats. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy鈥�.I ...
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cu 鈥� vironment.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shockAnd before you surmise, no, I do not sell anything on investopedia or Wikipedia.What do you sell? Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy鈥�.I ...
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/culture-shock.asp#:~:text=Culture%20shock%20refers%20to%20feelings,being%20in%20an%20unfamiliar%20environment. Read More
Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy鈥�.I ...
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Advice to anyone thinking about moving to Portugal by Perpetual_traveler
I personally love living in Portugal. For me it is an amazing country. But, if you are considering coming, there is an extremely interesting article on CNN today, about a couple who moved to France. It is called 'Too much grief and no joy鈥�.I ...
https://www.now-health.com/en/blog/culture-shock-stages/ Read More
American expats - testimonials about the upcoming elections by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
Starting point... https://portugalportogallo.wordpress.com/2024/07/09/portugal-facts-and-figures/ Read More
Realtor Caldas da Rainha by fcdeltufo
Hello,Does anyone know of a good realtor in Caldas da Rainha?Thank you!
Good luck. Indeed! Read More
PORTUGAL FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...
Boa tarde!How can anyone think of living in a country without SPEAKING, READING AND UNDERSTANDING the local language???Portuguese - Elementary to Pre-Intermediate: Escola Secund谩ria J谩come Ratton.聽TomarCourses started last week ... Read More
Realtor Caldas da Rainha by fcdeltufo
Hello,Does anyone know of a good realtor in Caldas da Rainha?Thank you!
Answering to emails from potential clients/customers/buyers IS PART OF A PROFESSIONAL salesperson tasks anywhere in the world. They call it doing business, if I recall well. Read More
Construction Quality in Portugal by TGCampo
On my recent walks around our area and in Lisbon, I noticed lots of civil construction work (mostly residential buildings) and I was shocked by the horrible quality. I have attached a picture that shows how badly done the brick work is. There is ...
It used to be different 30 or 40 years ago, when most workers were trained. I bought an older house and started a renovation project. Must say the house was built by the owner, a builder who simply built two external walls 4 inches apart, allowing ... Read More