Moving to Portugal or Europe? Is it for you? From an American who has lived here for 8 years.

AmericanInPortugal
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After 8 years living in the Algarve and helping countless people relocate, I've noticed something important: There's a profound difference between moving TO a place you love versus FROM a place you're trying to escape. Whether you're considering Portugal for retirement, a lifestyle change, or political reasons, your "why" matters more than you might realize—it will shape your entire experience! In this article, I share: • The joy of finding your authentic re

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  1. 03/04/2025

    Thinking of Moving Abroad? It isn't for Everyone, I Explain "Why".

    After 8 years of living in the Algarve (in the South of Portugal) and helping countless people relocate, I've noticed something important: There's a profound difference between moving TO a place you love versus FROM a place you're trying to escape. Whether you're considering Portugal for retirement, a lifestyle change, or political reasons, your "why" matters more than you might realize—it will shape your entire experience! In this article, I share: • The joy of finding your authentic reasons for relocating • Financial realities you need to know about before making the move • Why Portugal continues to captivate me after all these years • How Portugal serves as the perfect gateway to European adventures I've also included some of my favorite videos from my YouTube channel "American In Portugal" that show the beauty and reality of life here. If you're thinking about making a major move or know someone who is, this might be the perspective check you need. The grass isn't always greener—but sometimes, it really is! You just need to make sure you're moving for the right reasons. Read the full article here: [https://americaninportugal.substack.com/p/thinking-of-moving-abroad-and-maybe]

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After 8 years living in the Algarve and helping countless people relocate, I've noticed something important: There's a profound difference between moving TO a place you love versus FROM a place you're trying to escape. Whether you're considering Portugal for retirement, a lifestyle change, or political reasons, your "why" matters more than you might realize—it will shape your entire experience! In this article, I share: • The joy of finding your authentic re

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