Gowest
American looking for information about Portugal
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American
Speaks English, Spanish, learning Portuguese
Registration: 16 June 2017
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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 ...
Thank so much for your thoughtful reply! I am on a daily basis packing and unpacking! I can understand getting rid of everything if you bought at the local whatever store! But like yourself, I have some items that aren't replaceable. Old ... 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 ...
Have you gotten any estimates? I'm still getting estimates but our first one was over 6k for approx 11 cubic meters. Thats just a few small pieces like side tables and a few chairs. Mostly boxes, no big stuff like couches, beds or dressers. ... 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 ...
Thank you Liscany! That's exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get! 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 ...
Wow, you are such a deep and spiritual person and I'm just shallow and materialistic. You probably went to Portugal naked and just sleep on the floor. You couldn't wait a day to get all snarky when someone is just trying to find their way. ... 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 ...
Well that's so helpful of you to ask! I still want a new adventure. I've never moved internationally and am trying to plan what makes most sense financially. Just because I love to travel doesn't mean I don't get homesick. I ... Read More
A retired American planning to retire in the Algarve. by wino1943
I plan to retire in Portimao later this year, I have a passport and have begun process to get a Schengen Visa (photos, FBI background check, etc). I plan to apply online once I have the documents. Do I actually have to go to the Portuguese Consulate ...
Hi Bill! I saw there was a Portuguese Consulate in Houston. Check to see if you need the Schengen Visa before you go to all that trouble. I'm thinking you don't need it for your "scouting" trip to find housing. You may want it ... Read More
Wishing I brought THIS and left behind THAT!
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 ... Read More