So… we did it! A few weeks ago, we quietly moved from the old rental into our brand spanking beautiful new home in Portugal! YAY! It’s been years in the making, and honestly, we still can’t quite believe we’re in. This isn’t just any home—it’s our dream home in Portugal,…
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My husband and I have lived in Portugal since 1986, moving here with our families as children. We’ve essentially grown up alongside the country. We got married here (pictured above, the Algarve wedding) and Gibraltar (for the official bit, it was just easier to do that, at the time). We…
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Portugal has been my home since I was ten years old, and even now, I’m still fascinated by the quirky beliefs and old traditions that shape daily life here. Superstitions are woven into everyday life — from stepping into a new home, to handling salt and roosters, and even making…
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Friking Portimão A few weeks ago, Sarah and I went for a wander in Portimao – a ‘city’ close to where I live. For the past few years, the town centre has been negatively affected by the opening of several shopping centres nearby. So imagine our delight to see new…
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