Portugal Archives - Page 13 of 14

Are These The Best Golf Courses For Expats In Portugal?

Tourists and expats alike quickly fall in love with the pleasant buzz and the warm natives of Portugal. The warm climate, economical property prices and modest cost of living make it an attractive destination. A big advantage is that Portugal

Sarah Keogh & Paul Stubbs, P.P. Property

Please tell us a bit about yourself and your company.P.P.Property is owned by two British expatriates; Sarah Keogh and Paul Stubbs, they are registered estate agents in Portugal (Imobiliaria). The company is now 5 years old and is growing strongly.

Should You Switch Banks When Moving to Portugal?

Navigating the world of banking can be difficult at the best of times, but when you’re moving to a whole different country it can be almost impossible to work out what to do with your money. Keep the bank you’re

Christine Morgan, Guimarães

My name is Christine Morgan and I came to Portugal for a brief period over 30 years ago. I never left. Why Portugal? At the time I had travelled widely and had also experienced living abroad (including on the island

Is the Algarve a Good Choice for Expat Professionals?

The Algarve’s name originates from the Arabic Al-Gharb, meaning “The West”, though travelers from the Western world will recognize it as the southernmost portion of Portugal. When placed on the world stage, the region has plenty to be proud of.

Julie Dawn Fox, Moura Morta

My name’s Julie and I’m a writer, a traveller and a teacher as well as being a serial expat. I’m originally from the UK but have lived abroad for over ten years now. I had something of a mid-mid-life crisis

Interview With Gabrielle Collison, Author of Buying Property in Portugal

Gabrielle, can you tell us something about your background and what prompted you to write "Buying Property in Portugal"? I was born in London and attended Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam. Being a rather free-spirited person, and finding

Derek Harper, Tomar

My name is Derek Harper, I am originally from Scotland and now live in Central Portugal with my girlfriend. We never set off to move to Portugal it just sort of happened, you know the way these things do. Way

Wendy Manning, Central Portugal

Hello, I am Wendy Manning and I live in Central Portugal with husband Paul and children James (9) and Daniel(6). We moved from the UK towards the end of 2007, like many others it seems. We just decided that we

Robin & Shirley Hepworth, Western Algarve

Robin & Shirley Hepworth. I’m a 48 model ex IT Manager; Shirley is a coronation special and a Maths, Chemistry and Biology teacher. Plus Nellie our 2002 Doberman x German Shepherd dog. In 2007 we sold up and moved to