February in Portugal isn’t just another winter month—it’s carnaval season, and it’s one of the most joyful, colorful, and family-friendly times of the year. From samba-inspired parades in the Algarve to centuries-old traditions in small mountain villages, carnaval shows kids (and adults) the playful side of Portuguese culture. And it’s also a perfect moment to help children connect with the language in a real, meaningful way as a way to learn Portuguese with context. After experiencing …
The Best of Lagos, Portugal | Most Dog-Friendly Restaurants
If you’re planning a trip to Lagos, Portugal with your dog, bem-vindo (welcome)! One of the best parts about living in Lagos is just how dog-friendly daily life is. We’re out and about with our two dogs, Ziggy and Ditto, daily. And most of that time, we’re enjoying the sun at the most dog-friendly restaurants in Lagos. While many restaurants in Lagos allow dogs on outdoor patios, some spots truly stand out for being especially welcoming, relaxed, and enjoyable for both humans and …
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The Best Way To Get to Lagos, Portugal
If you’re planning a trip to Lagos, Portugal — welcome (bem-vindo) in advance! This little corner of the Algarve is one of the most beautiful, walkable, and traveler-friendly towns in the country. And yes, we’re a little biased since we live here. Part of why we chose Lagos as our home is that getting here is easy, no matter where you’re coming from. Below is a complete guide to the best ways to get to Lagos from Faro, Lisbon, Porto, and Sevilla, plus what to expect once you arrive. How …
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5 Everyday Situations Where Speaking Portuguese Makes Life So Much Easier
I’ve officially reached intermediate level of Portuguese this year! In celebration of completing another milestone as an American living in Portugal, I’m sharing 5 everyday moments where speaking Portuguese has made my life easier (and a lot more fun). Let's get into it: 1. Exploring New Restaurants Before moving to Portugal, I read dozens of posts claiming you don’t need to know Portuguese because “everyone speaks English.” I have some pretty strong opinions on that one, but I’ll keep …
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The Ultimate Portugal Resource Guide for Americans Moving Abroad
How to Choose the Right Visa, Find a Home, and Settle into Life in Portugal When my husband and I decided to move abroad, we had to figure it all out for ourselves – from the visa process to logistics and everything in between. It took a lot of time to determine which country would be our new home. We researched countries around the world that we might want to live in, and chose Portugal even though we’d never visited. Why Portugal? Good weather, delicious food, kind people, relaxed …
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Where can I buy European Portuguese books for beginners?
Whether you landed here because you saw our Portuguese activities book video with our favorites from Portuguese with Anita or I mastered the SEO for this question, this article is solely dedicated to providing you links where you can buy European Portuguese activities books for beginners based on your delivery address. To kick it off, here's the unboxing video if you haven't seen it yet so you can see the types of Portuguese activities books I'm sharing: Where to find Portuguese books …
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