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Praia do Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal
How do I use Expat Exchange?
You'll gain access to the best information and features when you join our site (it's free). Then, choose your destination and you'll find many of these features for your country:
Country Forums
Meet other expats and digital nomads and talk about living abroad in your destination country on our Country Forums.
Living Guides
Explore basic information about life in specific countries using our Living Guides.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of life overseas.
Gather location-specific information in our City Guides for some of the most popular expat destinations in the world. You'll find a drop-down list of all city networks in each country network.
Moving Guides
Research the practical realities of moving to your new life abroad in our Moving Guides.
Best Places to Live
Discover the best places to live in your new country based upon the reported experiences of expats and digital nomads already there.
Healthcare Guides
Evaluate information about health insurance and the private and public health care systems in your new country.
Real Estate
Find homes for sale and rent in popular expat towns and cities.
Cost of Living
Gain insight into the cost of living abroad in your new country.
Pros & Cons
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about what it's actually like to live in your new country.
Visa & Residency Guides
Gather insight into what you'll need to do to obtain a visa, work permit and apply for residency.
10 Tips for Living Overseas
Read the top tips offered by expats who have already moved to your new country.
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