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Best of Lagos, Portugal | Public Transportation Guide: bus, train, and more!

Life in Portugal

One of the top questions we get from people staying in our hometown of  Lagos, Portugal is, “Do I need a car to get around Lagos?” And the short answer is, no – it’s a main factor of why we decided to live here in the first place. Even though Lagos is a smaller town, it's also a hub for public transportation. Not in the way a capital city like Lisboa or Berlin is, but in a way that makes exploring town easy. This article covers public transportation in Lagos and tips for Portugal …

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Best of Lagos, Portugal | Hostels & Guesthouses

Life in Portugal, Portugal Recs

We're hosting a music festival this September in Lagos, Portugal (Eyes of the Algarve) and many travelers are staying in hostels during their stay. I get asked pretty consistently for affordable places to stay in Lagos, like hostels and guests houses. So, I’m sharing the list I made for our festival attendees with you - no gatekeeping here. I also share some tips after the list. Also thank you to the reddit poster and Mike's aunt who both inspired me to finally get this article out …

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Lisboa is Lisbon but Lagos is not Lagoa – Portuguese city names that get confused

Life in Portugal, Portugal Recs

Portugal is a small country, full of teeny tiny towns and cities that are pretty easy to navigate. But… some of the city names like Lisboa vs. Lisbon and Lagos vs. Lagoa can cause confusion for visitors when one letter makes all the difference. This article shares some commonly confused town names to make sure you end up in the right spot on your next Portuguese holiday.  What’s the difference between Lisbon and Lisboa? Nothing! Lisbon and Lisboa are the same place. Lisbon is the …

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Luz vs. Lagos, Portugal | Which is better for a summer Algarve vacation?

Life in Portugal, Portugal Recs

I had one of the best questions I’ve ever received on Reddit: Where should I stay in the Algarve: Lagos or Luz, Portugal? This commenter listed their priorities, and they absolutely were looking in the right towns based on what they wanted to do most. I started responding to their comment, and that comment turned into a full article about the differences between Lagos and Luz for a summer holiday. I’m truly qualified to make this comparison after living in both towns! Thank you, reddit. Thank …

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Ditching the Textbook: Why Learning Portuguese is the Ultimate Key to Unlocking Your Dream Abroad

Learn Portuguese, Life in Portugal, Moving Abroad

If you’ve been following my journey here at Roam Away From Home, you already know how much moving abroad to Portugal has changed my world. But you also know that moving to a new country comes with its fair share of hurdles—and the absolute biggest one for most people moving abroad to Portugal? The language barrier. Thankfully, I had a secret weapon before I even stepped foot on the plane. Before my big move, my mom came across an incredible online program for learning Portuguese that was …

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Here’s what they don’t tell you about moving abroad from the US

Life in Portugal, Moving Abroad

Moving abroad is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life… and I’ve done a lot for only having about 30 years on this planet. I share highlights and all the most exciting parts of finding a home in a new country, but there is a negative side too.  Most of this negativity surrounding moving aboard comes from people who wanted to move away from their home country and chose a new country that met their needs. Their main focus was leaving instead of assimilating to a new culture. …

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