Portugal Archives - EscapeArtist

If you are considering a move overseas, there’s nothing like hearing from real expats who have done it themselves. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our June 2024…

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Escape Artist’s Weekly Global News Roundup

Welcome to the Weekly Global News Roundup. In this edition, Argentina’s new president takes a bold libertarian swing as Milei seeks to halt runaway inflation, dollarize the economy, and shake…

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Could Madeira be your Retirement Paradise?

Wait – I know what you’re thinking. Where the heck is Madeira? The reason why you don’t know where Madeira is, and have probably never even heard of it before,…

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Portugal is Calling Entrepreneurs

Just last month, I wrote an article asking the question: Is Portugal Becoming Anti-Expat? My take, at that time, was that Portugal still had many visa options available and was…

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Is Portugal Becoming Anti-Expat?

For the last few years and especially during the pandemic, Portugal has been the “it” country to go to for expats. With the combination of a lower cost of living,…

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Lifestyle Guide for Óbidos, Portugal

Have you ever wanted to live in a fairytale village? Where the medieval, white-washed houses are encircled by castle walls and the ramparts overlook the countryside? A place where you…

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Field Notes

Living in the Azores

Deirdre and I both work via the Internet, so we decided to spend some years moving around the world and experiencing new places and cultures, a few months in each.…

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Tomar, Portugal: Things to Do

Every time I visit someplace new, I ask myself, “Could I live here?” Upon exploring the streets and sites of Tomar, Portugal, the answer is a confident “Yes.” One local…

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Where is Nazaré, Portugal?

Nazaré is a villa considered “the most typical villa in Portugal”. This town is a titan in waiting. The capital of giant waves is located in the central region of…

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First stop in Portugal: Lisbon. With a metro population of 3,001,000, Lisbon is a touristy city with a classic European feel. Cobblestone streets. Gothic, Roman, and Baroque architecture. Pastries with…