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An expat who moved to Cascais, Portugal has enjoys the kind, helpful and genuinely friendly Portuguese people. And, he appreciates the beautiful and, mainly, pristine beaches, forests, villages, towns, rivers and ocean.
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Portuguese is the national language. In our area most Portuguese speak English to some degree. Almost all TV is in English with Portuguese subtitles as most of the non-news & sports channels are from the US or UK.
I have not taken any language classes (I would like to) but am learning the language slowly through day exposure.
No. Different cultures is the reason you move abroad. If you experience culture "shock" you did not "do your homework" before making your move.
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Very insignificant.
NO...unless after three years I'm still in the "honeymoon phase". If I EVER go through "phases" I would leave!
Hey, I'm retired in one of the most gorgeous locations in Europe, of course I've icreased my eating and drinking...but I've also vastly increase my beautiful sea side walk, biking, a d hiking.
Kind, helpful and genuinely friendly Portuguese people. The beautiful and, mainly, pristine beaches, forests, villages, towns, rivers and ocean.
Pace of life and government bureaucracy.
Pace of life is easy to adjust...slow down and enjoy.
When dealing with government agencies just be prepared for extreme bureaucracy.
not that I know of.
Know and prepare for your "new" culture to avoid culture shock. Throw out all your preconceived ideas of you adopted culture, adjust, "go with the flow",have fun, learn and enjoy.
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Expats in the beautiful seaside city of Cascais, Portugal discuss how they chose to move to Cascais. They share information about expat life in Cascais - cost of living, international schools, housing and more.
Expats in Portugal with a residency visa can participate in the national health care system. Here's what you need to know about the SNS and the combination of public and private services you'll need to manage your health in Portugal.
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An expat in Cascais, Portugal talks about life in the casual, yet chic coastal town of Cascais. Locals are very accepting of most foreigners. If you're thinking of moving there, spend some time there before making the move.
Here is a wonderful, detailed report about what it's like to retire in Portugal. Written by a woman with dual US/Dutch citizenship, she has left no stone unturned!
Thanks to Susan Stults Korthase for this helpful overview of current requirements to begin the process of obtaining a Residency Visa when moving from the US to Portugal. Note: Information Updated December 2018.
Expat retirees love Portugal for its welcoming people, gorgeous beaches, quaint towns and wonderful restaurants. In this article, we cover 5 great places to retire in Portugal.
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