@srosser25
Welsh looking for information about Portugal
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Portimão, Faro
Speaks Welsh English
Registration: 07 March 2018
Activity
Allianz vs Médis Health Insurance by lunabelle33
Hi everyone,I'm in the process of choosing a health insurance plan. I looked at Allianz, Médis and Victoria. Also took at look at Cigna, which offers the most comprehensive coverage but is too pricey. I think we'll end up choosing either ...
Hi we've had a policy with Allianz for four years and find them great. They've always paid out very quickly. When I go to the hospital and present my Allianz card the discount is immediately deducted so I only need to pay the balance. We had our ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don'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 ...
My husband & I have been living in Portimao since October and have had no problem with the language. Most people speak English here and are generally very friendly. I've even joined the local gym where I have been made to feel very welcome, ... Read More
Transfering large sums of money by Bob10
We are planning to use the equity in our home here in the U.S. to purchase a home in Portugal. What is the best way to transfer money without paying too much in fees and poor exchange rate calculations? Does anyone here have any experience with this ...
We use a company called Currencies Direct. They've been very good. 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 ...
Hi regarding cost of transporting your belongings I recently had a quote door to door from Swansea to Portimao £2180+vat for 585 cubic feet. Hope this helps. Estimated transport time 7 to 10 business days Read More
Do you speak Portuguese? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Portuguese is essential for a successful integration in Portugal. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Portuguese? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Yes please I would love to learn the language. My email is *** Thank you Regards Sue Rosser 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 ...
We've not got quotes yet. We're going to put everything in storage for a few months while we rent in Portugal and will start looking at quotes once we've found a new home. Didn't think it would be that costly though so maybe ... 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 ...
If we do move eventually we will arrange for our furniture etc to be delivered as we don't want to sell them & buy again. What money we would save from having to rebuy will more than cover the cost of them being delivered to us. ☺ Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don’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 Charles, thank you for your reply to my message. Western Algarve is certainly beautiful & we really hope to eventually make our home there. Good luck to you & your wife, I hope everything works out for you. Who knows maybe the four of us ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don’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 my name is Sue Rosser and I'm very happily married to Tyron. We are hoping to stay in The Algarve for 6 months from October this year to March next year and if all goes well maybe move over permanently. Ideally we would like to stay in an ... Read More