EnEm
American expat in Portugal
Forum posts
14
About me
American
Speaks English
Registration: 08 June 2017
Activity
Wishing I brought THIS and left behind THAT! by Gowest
So if you could do it again... What would you bring from home that you really can't replace in Portugal and what would you have rather left behind. Spouses don't count haha 😂. So yes that was a joke. I will bring my sweetie but ...
If you want a new adventure, try backpacking. That way, if you get homesick you can always fly back home to all the stuff you love and left behind. If you decide to move permanently then hire a moving company to bring all the stuff you can't do ... Read More
Wishing I brought THIS and left behind THAT! by Gowest
So if you could do it again... What would you bring from home that you really can't replace in Portugal and what would you have rather left behind. Spouses don't count haha 😂. So yes that was a joke. I will bring my sweetie but ...
"What other products or items might be on a list of what you miss?". If you miss all this then why leave home in the first place? Read More
Do I need to open a Portuguese bank account to rent long term? by Aurelia91
Hi all I am currently living in the Uk moving to Portugal soon! I tried to find the answer to my question on the forum but couldn't find it, so apologies if this has already been discussed! I just want to know whether it's necessary to ...
No worries mate :) Read More
Do I need to open a Portuguese bank account to rent long term? by Aurelia91
Hi all I am currently living in the Uk moving to Portugal soon! I tried to find the answer to my question on the forum but couldn't find it, so apologies if this has already been discussed! I just want to know whether it's necessary to ...
It is _not necessary_ to have a local bank account if you want to rent in Portugal. But since you are from the UK you may have to convert your currency to Euros and your bank in the UK may charge you fees for withdrawing the funds from a local ... Read More
Purpose......... by EnEm
I have never Not Worked in my life and being in Porto, going to the beaches, seeing the sights, having endless cups of coffee at the corner restaurant is all very good but it kept me wondering about what was lacking. The following is an excerpt from ...
Thank you for responding Angela. I waited for responses and when I didn't receive any, I decided to go it alone. I have already begun. Thanks again............. Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Portugal? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
I am a freelancer and I have my own business, so I guess recognition of my qualifications is not required. Thanks Read More
Purpose.........
I have never Not Worked in my life and being in Porto, going to the beaches, seeing the sights, having endless cups of coffee at the corner restaurant is all very good but it kept me wondering about what was lacking. The following is an excerpt from ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi kilimu, I am responding to your post..... "Portugal looks great and I'd love to hear your thoughts on consulting via a limited company (which is what I do in the UK now). Could we connect?". You and I have a couple of things in ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I am responding to your post..... "Portugal looks great and I'd love to hear your thoughts on consulting via a limited company (which is what I do in the UK now). Could we connect?". You and I have a couple of things in common: I ... Read More
Expat Hangouts by EnEm
Hi, I am from the US and have been in Porto for 3 weeks. Can anyone tell me where the expat hangouts are in Porto? Thanks much...........
Thank you! Muito Obrigado! Read More
Expat Hangouts
Hi, I am from the US and have been in Porto for 3 weeks. Can anyone tell me where the expat hangouts are in Porto? Thanks much........... Read More