Posts by dominique Rodrigues
How to earn money and cars with your expenses in Portugal?
“Quer contribuinte na fatura?” You’ll soon be familiar with this question, which is systematically asked when you pay in Portugal: in restaurants, when shopping, in stores… In short, everywhere! This question is asked to find out if you want your “numero de contribuinte ” (the famous Portuguese tax number also known as “NIF ” which…
Read MoreBeaches in Portugal : my 10 favorite beaches
When we talk about Portugal, we often talk about its ideal quality of life ! This quality of life is associated to several factors. One of them is the beauty of the beach in Portugal. With a huge coastline, Portugal offers many awesome beaches. We couldn’t name all beaches in Portugal, but today, as summer…
Read More8 Portuguese villages and towns to visit during your vacation in Portugal
Looking for a vacation in Portugal ? You have all heard of Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve but there are many other small Portuguese cities waiting for you to visit which will most definitely seduce you. Today, I’m highlighting some cities in Portugal that are less known. It is not possible to make an exhaustive…
Read MoreUnusual holidays in Portugal : 12 place to go
Have you always dreamt of staying in an un-usual accommodation ? Like sleeping in a bus, inside a train station or a wine barrel, or a windmill… Well, it exists ! Today, in this blog post, I take you to discover these atypical places for unusual vacations in Portugal. Experiences, which are sure to create…
Read More8 advantages and disadvantages of living in Portugal
You can have many fears in relation with living in Portugal. And they might well be legitimate! Going to live abroad is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are advantages and disadvantages.Yes, living in Portugal is great and that’s why I’ve been there for more than 8 years, but during these years I’ve…
Read More8 things you should know before buying a property in Portugal
You want to buy a property in Portugal but you have many questions ? Buying a house is always stressful and it can be even more stressful when you buy a property in another country than your own, sometimes with a language you don’t master. So today I’m going to tell you 8 things you…
Read MoreReal estate in Portugal in 2021 : how prices evolved post Covid ?
These last weeks I have seen many questions related to real estate in Portugal and the pandemic. This is why I wrote this blog post. Have real estate prices in Portugal decreased due to COVID-19 ? What are the effects of this pandemic on the real estate market in Portugal ? We talk about it…
Read MoreInternational schools in Portugal, what are the options for your children ?
Parents who decide to move for a new country have many questions about the education and overall integration of their children. Which schools in Portugal to choose ? Often you think directly of English schools : “My child is an English speaker so let’s put him in an English school”. This is a good option,…
Read MoreNIF in Portugal : the first step to live in Portugal and begin your new life
Ready to move to Portugal ? Before doing anything, you will need to get the precious NIF, without this NIF you cannot do anything in Portugal. The NIF in Portugal is a really important. What is this famous NIF ? Why do you need NIF in Portugal ? How do I get a NIF in…
Read MoreGastronomy in Portugal : 6 traditional Portuguese dishes you will love
Portugal offers many assets: beautiful cities, long coastline, beautiful beaches, beautiful monuments, traditions… and also many delicious Portuguese dishes. This is what I’m going to talk about today by sharing with you 6 traditional Portuguese dishes not to be missed during your stay or your life in Portugal. This list is not exhaustive. Today I…
Read MoreEaster in Portugal : what are the traditions and celebrations ?
Easter in Portugal is very celebrated. It is an important time for family and friends to get together. This year, due to the confinement, it is difficult to celebrate this time but if you are living in Portugal you can enjoy a good portuguese “folar” at home (more about this in this article). In the…
Read MoreNew life in Portugal : the 10 commandments to follow
Are you ready ? Your new life in Portugal is coming. What are the rules to make a success your move to Portugal ? In this article, written like “10 commandments” (please note that I don’t impose anything but I find this format funny), I share with you some “tips” to make your move to…
Read MoreLive in Costa da Caparica : a hidden paradise close to Lisbon and beaches
Costa Caparica coastline : just opposite Lisbon, on the other side of the famous 25 de Abril bridge which dominates the Tejo river, stands Costa da Caparica : the town and coastline (same name). This “Costa da Caparica” coastline stretches for 26km: from the town of Costa da Caparica to the Arriba Fossil natural reserve.…
Read More8 must-have dishes for Christmas in Portugal
Each country have a specific dinner for Christmas. What are the unavoidable dishes we can have for Christmas in Portugal ? Christmas meals in Portugal are relatively “simple” compared to some countries like French Christmas meals which can be more extravagant with foie gras, oysters and dishes that we are not necessarily used to eating…
Read MoreThe Beatles in Portugal : how Portugal influenced The Beatles’ songs ?
The Beatles in Portugal … Did you know there was a link between the famous pop band “The Beatles” and Portugal? Paul McCartney, one of the singers of the famous English pop group went to Portugal twice : in 1965 and 1968. Stays that were not intended to develop his music in Portugal but just…
Read More3 famous Portuguese products with English origins
Today, I share with you 3 famous Portuguese products with English origins. Products that are well established in the Portuguese gastronomy and that one would think are of Portuguese origin but are not ! 1 – Portuguese products : “Bolacha de Maria” cookie If you are living in Portugal, you know the famous “bolacha…
Read More15 famous traditional portuguese desserts you need to taste
There are a lot of portuguese desserts, but what are their origins ? Convents ! When sugar arrived in the convents in Portugal, Portuguese nuns and monks created many recipes based on it. But not only that ! They also used eggs in their recipes, especially egg yolks. Why egg yolks ? Do you have…
Read MoreGolden visa: why does Portugal appeal to investors?
Golden visa: why does Portugal appeal to investors? It has recently been revealed that Portugal has the world’s top residence-by-investment program according to the Global Residence and Citizenship Programs report released regarding 2017-2018. For its third consecutive year, Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program has been announced yet again as the best residence-by-investment program around the…
Read More7 key things to do when you visit Lisbon
Today I’m sharing an article for the readers who did not yet have the chance to discover Lisbon, or very little of it. Lisbon clearly is my favourite city in Portugal, there is always something to do and new places to discover, I have the feeling that I can never get bored here as the…
Read More10 tips to simplify your life in Portugal
Today I am writing a shorter but more practical article where I would like to share with you 10 tips that simplify your life in Portugal. 1. A multibanco payment card If you are not familiar with Multibanco, put it simply it is the most commonly used payment method in Portugal. It is a debit card…
Read More4 great regions to live and invest in Portugal
What are the best regions to live and invest in Portugal? a frequently asked question from our readers and followers. I will do my best to respond to it in this article. Of course, it is rather challenging to provide a complete response because it really depends on people’s individual needs, tastes and preferences. With…
Read MoreBuy a modern property in Portugal in the South of Lisbon
This article is going to introduce your construction project of modern houses in Aroeira, South of Lisbon. It is a project very close to my heart because it is located where I live. This property development project is attractive for expats who would like to invest in Portugal, even though the majority of buyers are…
Read More5 advantages of living in Portugal least known by expats
Even though I love my home country, France, I chose to move out to live and build my family in Portugal. I did this for many reasons: quality of life, sun, beach, security, the feeling of warmth and being welcome by the locals, lifestyle…the list is long! By the way, most people who come to…
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