Marius Legge
@marius.legge
English expat in Portugal
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About me
English
Lives in Porto
Speaks English, Portuguese, French.
Registration: 25 October 2009
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possible move to England by donnellylv
Hello! I am new here and hope that someone can provide a few answers for me. We are Americans living in Germany for the past ten years. My husband is considering a recent job offer in England and I am undecided as to whether I should go along ...
Good afternoon. Oxford - described in 'Lawence of Arabia' as 'a fat country' - well, it is when compared to the Arabian desert. University, car works, so the town's a mixture. No doubt you can find a good suburb or village there, and meet people to ... Read More
possible move to England by donnellylv
Hello! I am new here and hope that someone can provide a few answers for me. We are Americans living in Germany for the past ten years. My husband is considering a recent job offer in England and I am undecided as to whether I should go along ...
Good morning! I'm Marius, British, planning to move back to Britain from Portugal. First, there are grumbles and horror stories about the health service, but it's certainly better than in Portugal, which is where I am now. There's lots of general ... Read More
Going out in Porto by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Porto? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Hi! Cafe Imperio, R. S. Catarina, near Majestic,half the price, where the ladies gather and chatter. Cafe Novo, Pr. Republica, very varied clientele. Bufete Rapide, R. Martires de Liberdade (top), 3.50 lunch, plate, soup, drink. Progresso for the ... Read More
Cost of Living in Porto - Any help is much appreciated :) by beyondblueskies
Hi all, I will be in Porto for next 4 years or so (for my doctoral degree). I am getting a stipend of 1000 euros/month. I will be here with my spouse. Could you please tell me an approximate per month cost of the following...? - Accommodation for ...
'morning again.Day-to-day, expresso: 55-60c, coffee with milk: 1 euro, small draught beer: 80c, bottle 1 euro, glass draught wine: 80c, croissant or cake: 1.20 or so. Bus: 74c if prepaid. Cheap lunch: 3 euros for prato do dia. These little things ... Read More
Birding at Porto by beyondblueskies
Hi, Could anyone suggest me places for birding at Porto? Would appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Cheers, Kartik
Good morning! If you just want to take a walk or a bus ride, Parque Ecologico de Gaia, The mouth of the river, the north being easily accessible, Parque de Cidade. I hope this helps! Read More
Do and don't in Portugal by expat.com
Are you living in Portugal? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Portugal? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Portugal? Thanks!
Do trust the cook. If served a plate of recognisable bits of animal, don't worry, the cook's done this for years. Don't trust the motorists. The slogan in every one's head is "Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong". Read More
the language by kenna59
hi all can you let me know how hard is it to speak the languge.
It's an oblique language - I've a '30s all-language phrasebook. 'These eggs are bad' translates directly in Spanish, but in Portuguese becomes 'these eggs are not good'. Anyway, try being hungry on a wet winter's night with five euros in your ... Read More