Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. And yes, that is a super American thing of me to say. More often than Christmas or Thanksgiving, my U.S. family reunites during spooky season. I grew up celebrating Halloween all year long as my aunt crafted monsters and designed a haunted house that welcomed hundreds of visitors each year. But all that changed when I moved to Portugal. Wait... is Halloween an American holiday? Halloween really isn’t celebrated around the world in the same way …
Ditching the Textbook: Why Learning Portuguese is the Ultimate Key to Unlocking Your Dream 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 …
How Kids Learn to Speak Portuguese through Carnaval – Where to Go, What to Expect, and More
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 …
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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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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Moving from the US to Portugal? Here’s the Best Way to Learn Portugal Portuguese
Moving from the US to Portugal is an adventure filled with excitement, anticipation, and a healthy dose of overwhelm. As an American making the move, you're likely juggling a million things: visas, housing, packing, and more. Amidst all the logistics, there's one step that stands out as incredibly rewarding and truly helps you feel at home faster: learning Portugal Portuguese. It's not just about practicalities; it's about connecting with a new culture, understanding your surroundings, and …