I have officially lived in Lisbon for four years now (where does the time go?). I have had several friends and friends of friends come to Lisbon looking for the inside scoop on my favorite things. I wanted to create…
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One of the most rewarding parts of living in Portugal is discovering the incredible talent and craftsmanship of local designers. In a world increasingly dominated by fast fashion and mass production, Portuguese brands offer a refreshing alternative—high-quality pieces rooted in…
When I first moved to Lisbon, I knew I was in for something special—but I didn’t expect to fall quite so hard for this sun-soaked, tile-adorned city. Since then, I’ve become the go-to person for visiting friends (and friends of…
Moving to a new country brings lots of joy. New food, new people, and new experiences. But with moving also brings activities that create less joy – specifically, figuring out how to do taxes. As soul-sucking as managing taxes can…
I’ve been scammed. I feel quite embarrassed to admit that because I am a tech savvy, 32-year-old who wouldn’t think a scam would work on me. I was wrong. Here is the story of how I lost 400 euros via…
When visiting or living abroad, I love to learn about & support local brands and companies. Portugal is known for their sardines, ceramics, and salted cod. Over the last few years, they have continued to innovate and create interesting new…
In 2022, my dream of settling down in Lisbon took an unexpected turn when I embarked on the journey of purchasing my first property. The initial excitement of envisioning a space adorned with my favorite colors and cherished furniture quickly…
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I moved to Lisbon for many reasons, but one of the bigger reasons was to be able to surf more frequently. Luckily last year, I came across Go Surf Lisboa and lucked out to find the best surf school in…
Since moving to Lisbon, I have had several friends and friends of friends come to Lisbon looking for the inside scoop on my favorite things. I wanted to create a full guide of some of my favorite places, including where…