Portugal: Expat Blogs & Websites

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14 suitcases

Left our jobs, sold our house, and moved overseas. Two adventurers + two dogs + 14 suitcases = happiness.

Bicycles and Biscuits

In search of an unhurried life. Rural and overseas living in the Algarve shared with humour and usually some mention of food.

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Cutting Edge Mediterranean Recipes

A great collection of delicious, healthy, quick and easy recipes from all around the Mediterranean.

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Diary of An Accidental House-Girlfriend

Born in Malaysia, educated in Australia, worked in Singapore and now living in Portugal - life sure brings along funny twists and turns. Join my adventures as I dive into something totally out of my comfort zone. From a career in advertising to a kitchen and domestication. I can assure you it´ll be hilarious.

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Gail at Large

Canadian freelance photographer living in Portugal since 2013. The blog started in 2002 and focuses on expat life and Portuguese culture.

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Portugalist

Portugalist is written by two expats living in Portugal. The blog covers life in Portugal with travel information for those visiting key parts of Portugal including The Algarve, Lisbon, and Porto.

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Runaway Squid

An American couple in their 30's abandon their lives in Los Angeles and move to Morocco, then Egypt, and finally, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Sand Castles in Portugal

A blog about the journey of an expat family in Central Portugal, the joys of schooling, renovating an old house, cultural differences, house hunting plus local events and attractions.

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Peniche, Portugal

An expat in Peniche, Portugal talks about moving to Peniche and the culture shock he experienced. He never experienced "shock" as such. However, little things, experienced over months and months, seeped in and made him realized the cultural differences.

An Expat Discusses Living in Lisbon, Portugal

An expat living in Lisbon offers advice to others moving to Portugal about learning Portuguese, meeting people and enjoying expat life in Lisbon.

An expat living in Lisbon offers advice to others moving to Portugal about learning Portuguese, meeting people and enjoying expat life in Lisbon....

Digital Nomads Village: Madeira Islands

As the growth of digital nomads has exploded in recent years, governments around the world are beginning to understand the potential they present. Madeira Islands is trying to seize this opportunity with its innovative digital nomads village project.

Expat Survey: Expats in Portugal Are Loving Life

Not surprisingly, expats in Portugal are very happy with the quality of the expat experience they enjoy on the Iberian Peninsula. Read on to see how satisfied and read some quotes about what it's like to live there.

9 Expats Talk About What It's Really Like Living in Portugal

With it's beautiful beaches, historic cities, lower cost of living and welcoming Portuguese people, Portugal continues to be a popular expat destination. 9 expats talk about what it's really like living in Portugal.