Vivian Najib, Figueira da Foz, Portugal
From an unexpected move to Vietnam to building a new life in Portugal, Vivian shares the twists, challenges and freedom of choosing…
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André Ribeiro, Portugal
From Brazil to Ireland, Belgium and now Portugal, André Ribeiro's expat story explores language barriers, digital career goals, the comfort of familiar…
Read more →Paul Edward Garcia, Vila do Conde, Portugal
Who are you? My name is Paul Edward Garcia (aka, Pauly G… Pauly G’s World) Where, when and why did you move…
Read more →Kim Van Craeynest, Porto, Portugal
Who are you? My name is Kim, a 43-year-old Belgian mum of 3 energetic kids who have each been born in a…
Read more →Bruce Joffe, Portugal
Who are you? My name is Bruce Joffe. My partner (husband) is Russ Warren. On January 25th, we celebrated our 30th anniversary.…
Read more →Bruce, Portugal
Who are you? My name is Bruce Joffe. If you insist, honorifics can be added: Rev. Bruce H. Joffe, Ph.D. If, by…
Read more →Paul Garcia, Alentejo and Algarve
Who are you? My name is Paul. My friends call me Pauly G, “just the brown guy from America.” I am a…
Read more →Jocelyn, Algarve
Who are you? Hello, I’m Jocelyn from Malaysia. I believe a little leap of faith can unlock your pathway beyond your expectations!This…
Read more →Yayeri Van Baarsen, Algarve
Who are you? I’m Yayeri van Baarsen, a 33-year-old journalist from Holland. Currently I live in the Algarve, together with my boyfriend…
Read more →Alexa, Lisbon
Who are you? I am Alexa, a 43-year-old single mother, copywriter and blogger. Where, when and why did you move abroad? Actually…
Read more →Gail Aguiar, Porto
Who are you? My name is Gail Aguiar, I’m a Gen-X Canadian who’s moved around a lot. I’ve lived in half of…
Read more →Helena Radeson Silverup, Cascais
Who are you? I am Helena Radeson Silverup Where, when and why did you move abroad? Me and my family (husband and…
Read more →Joy Hanford, Guimarães
Who are you? My name is Joy Hanford. I am a Midwestern American. I am a children’s book author, an artist, a…
Read more →Kev Harrison, Lisbon
Who are you? I’m a 36 year-old English language teacher, living and working in Lisbon, Portugal. I grew up in Surrey, in…
Read more →Sarah Hendrickx, Algarve
Who are you? I am Sarah Hendrickx, a freelance writer, book author, autism specialist and expat blogger. I do all of these…
Read more →Christine Morgan, Guimarães
My name is Christine Morgan and I came to Portugal for a brief period over 30 years ago. I never left. Why…
Read more →Julie Dawn Fox, Moura Morta
My name’s Julie and I’m a writer, a traveller and a teacher as well as being a serial expat. I’m originally from…
Read more →Derek Harper, Tomar
My name is Derek Harper, I am originally from Scotland and now live in Central Portugal with my girlfriend. We never set…
Read more →Wendy Manning, Central Portugal
Hello, I am Wendy Manning and I live in Central Portugal with husband Paul and children James (9) and Daniel(6). We moved…
Read more →Robin & Shirley Hepworth, Western Algarve
Robin & Shirley Hepworth. I’m a 48 model ex IT Manager; Shirley is a coronation special and a Maths, Chemistry and Biology…
Read more →Diane & Eric, Bemposta
We are Diane and Eric. We are both trying marriage for a second time… so far! We are both former Devonians although…
Read more →Emma, Central Portugal
Emma from Australia here. After 20 years in the film industry in Sydney I had had enough of 80-hour working weeks and…
Read more →Dave, Aveiro
I’m Dave. An aged hippy who managed to pretend to be a successful I.T. consultant for much of my working life before…
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