jonnyq
American looking for information about Portugal
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Mafra, Lisbon District
Registration: 08 July 2018
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Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn
As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...
Does anyone on this post think they would have stayed if they did something differently? Examples: Made more of an effort to learn Spanish. Settled in a different location. Purchased instead of renting. Volunteering. Etc.. I am not judging, ... Read More
The town of Pedasi
Does anyone live in Pedasi or familiar with the town. I would love to get your thoughts about living there. Read More
Recommendations for areas to live in Lisbon by ACarpintero
Hi I'm going to be moving to Lisbon in June with my wife and would like some recommendations for areas to live from people who already live there ;) Would like somewhere central but with a nice community feel. I noticed that Penha da Franca ...
Thank you, I was looking at a villa outside of Mafra called Gonçalvinhos. Unfortunately, the realtor is not cooperating by giving me the address or more pics. From what I can see on Google Maps, it looks like a nice little village. Read More
Expat loneliness - Does it get any better? by PamDakan
Posted from my blog: papillon-pam.blogspot.pt/2014/11/expat-lonelinessdoes-it-get-any-better.html#more The rains have started here in Portugal. It's funny, when I first moved here two years ago, all I kept reading about was how good the ...
Wow, this post is so depressing. I was thinking about buying a nice little villa in Mafra and eventually retiring there in 10 yrs. Sounds like I would be better off curling up with a Morrissey album and a box of razor blades, Yikes!! Read More
Recommendations for areas to live in Lisbon by ACarpintero
Hi I'm going to be moving to Lisbon in June with my wife and would like some recommendations for areas to live from people who already live there ;) Would like somewhere central but with a nice community feel. I noticed that Penha da Franca ...
Does anyone have anything positive to say about Mafra as a place to live? Read More