Angelique Fletcher

Hustling my way through expat life in Portugal!

Language Learning

Feb 1, 2026

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13 min read

⛈️ After the Storm, the Confetti

Community, recovery, and Carnaval in Portugal

Angelique Fletcher

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

🎢 Your Expat Journey Is Messy. That's Normal.

Jan 25, 2026

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12 min read

🎢 Your Expat Journey Is Messy. That's Normal.

The 3am question every expat ends up asking (and why it's the wrong one)

Angelique Fletcher

Money & Taxes

🥁 Roll Call: US Citizens Abroad, It’s Tax Time

Jan 18, 2026

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12 min read

🥁 Roll Call: US Citizens Abroad, It’s Tax Time

What Americans in Portugal need to know to stay compliant and avoid double taxation

Angelique Fletcher

Property

📦️ Moving In? The reality of finding a rental in Portugal

Jan 11, 2026

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11 min read

📦️ Moving In? The reality of finding a rental in Portugal

Plus: Share your rental story, fresh eyes on expat life, and why the best travel tips are really about belonging

Angelique Fletcher

Language Learning

💗 The One Thing That Makes Expat Life Easier

Jan 4, 2026

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13 min read

💗 The One Thing That Makes Expat Life Easier

Why learning Portuguese changes everything

Angelique Fletcher

Hidden Gems

Dec 28, 2025

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16 min read

What 2025 Taught Us About Living Abroad

From winter travel and favourite reads to the emotional side of expat life and a simple way to start the new year in Portuguese.

Angelique Fletcher

🎁 Wrapping Up 2025 with the D8 Visa + a Super Cool Announcement for 2026

Dec 21, 2025

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15 min read

🎁 Wrapping Up 2025 with the D8 Visa + a Super Cool Announcement for 2026

Wrapping up our visa series while turning our focus to the emotional side of expat life in 2026.

Angelique Fletcher

Healthcare

🩺 The 10 heathcare questions every expat ends up asking

Dec 14, 2025

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17 min read

🩺 The 10 heathcare questions every expat ends up asking

The healthcare questions expats ask most, the answers other expats rate as most helpful, and what our own experience has taught us along the way.

Angelique Fletcher

Property

🏠️ Before You Buy in Portugal, Read This

Dec 7, 2025

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15 min read

🏠️ Before You Buy in Portugal, Read This

From choosing the right home in the right season to learning your holiday Portuguese

Angelique Fletcher

Visas & immigration

🌐 Everything You Need to Know About the D7 Visa

Nov 30, 2025

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21 min read

🌐 Everything You Need to Know About the D7 Visa

Visa steps made simple, a quick pulse check on expat life, and your weekly dose of language learning.

Angelique Fletcher

Visas & immigration

🎄 Christmas Markets & Rotunda Rules: Your Guide to Festive Fun (and Survival!)

Nov 23, 2025

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20 min read

🎄 Christmas Markets & Rotunda Rules: Your Guide to Festive Fun (and Survival!)

Discover magical Christmas markets to add to your festive bucket list, get the lowdown on Portugal’s famously tricky roundabouts, and uncover a golden opportunity for US investors — all in today’s edition!

Angelique Fletcher

Property

💧 Humidity Happens. Here’s How To Stay Ahead of It

Nov 16, 2025

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15 min read

💧 Humidity Happens. Here’s How To Stay Ahead of It

In this issue: understanding humidity, refining our survey, strengthening your Portuguese, and previewing what’s next.

Angelique Fletcher

Healthcare

Nov 9, 2025

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18 min read

🧑‍⚕️You Don’t Have to Face Portugal’s Healthcare System Alone

Your inside look at how expats can access better care and peace of mind, plus a quick health survey and a Portuguese vocab boost from Mia Esmeriz.

Angelique Fletcher

Hidden Gems

🍾 The Expat Hustle Turns 1! 🎂 Now Pack Your Autumn Day-Trip Bag

Nov 2, 2025

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20 min read

🍾 The Expat Hustle Turns 1! 🎂 Now Pack Your Autumn Day-Trip Bag

Cake first, then we celebrate with culture, gardens, and a very pink Art Deco dream in the Serralves in Porto

Angelique Fletcher

Property

🎃Trick or Treat? Portugal’s New Housing Policies Rise from the Crypt

Oct 26, 2025

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17 min read

🎃Trick or Treat? Portugal’s New Housing Policies Rise from the Crypt

What's Lurking Inside: Housing Reforms, Halloween Happenings, Digital Nightmares & Language Enchantments

Angelique Fletcher

Visas & immigration

🌍️ Golden Visa 2025: Still a Path to Portugal, Just With New Rules

Oct 19, 2025

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13 min read

🌍️ Golden Visa 2025: Still a Path to Portugal, Just With New Rules

Find out what’s changed, what to expect, and what else is happening this week in Portugal.

Angelique Fletcher

Healthcare

Oct 12, 2025

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20 min read

🩺 What Every Expat Should Know About Healthcare in Portugal

We sat down with the experts at Serenity Portugal to unpack Portugal’s healthcare system.

Angelique Fletcher

Hidden Gems

🏖️ Why Cacela Velha Might Be the Algarve’s Best-Kept Secret

Oct 5, 2025

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19 min read

🏖️ Why Cacela Velha Might Be the Algarve’s Best-Kept Secret

And a deep dive on the NIF: Portugal’s favorite nine digits. What it does and why you’re asked for it everywhere

Angelique Fletcher

Healthcare

🔨 Surviving, Thriving, and Renovating in Portugal

Sep 28, 2025

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16 min read

🔨 Surviving, Thriving, and Renovating in Portugal

From ER Dramas to DIY Dreams

Angelique Fletcher

Money & Taxes

💸 Tax-Efficient Investing in Portugal: Make Your Money Work Smarter

Sep 21, 2025

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18 min read

💸 Tax-Efficient Investing in Portugal: Make Your Money Work Smarter

Your weekly mix of savvy tips, local events, and expat insights.

Angelique Fletcher

Daily Life & Admin

📄 Autumn Leaves and Lasting Legacies: The Importance of a Will in Portugal

Sep 14, 2025

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19 min read

📄 Autumn Leaves and Lasting Legacies: The Importance of a Will in Portugal

From Portuguese Wills to product hunting – tackle your expat admin while the leaves are falling

Angelique Fletcher

Expat Stories

✏️ Back to School, Expat Style: Lessons for Autumn in Portugal

Sep 7, 2025

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17 min read

✏️ Back to School, Expat Style: Lessons for Autumn in Portugal

From public schools to expat basics, Portuguese tips, and September events.

Angelique Fletcher

Hidden Gems

🌊 Beach Vibes & Bacalhau Bites: Praia da Ursa & Bacalhau 101

Aug 31, 2025

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19 min read

🌊 Beach Vibes & Bacalhau Bites: Praia da Ursa & Bacalhau 101

In this edition, we dive into Praia da Ursa’s rugged beauty, demystify Portugal’s most famous fish, and share fresh hope for expats still waiting on permits

Angelique Fletcher

Cost of Living

🏗️ The Secret to Affordable Homes in Portugal? Think Outside the Apartment Box

Aug 24, 2025

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15 min read

🏗️ The Secret to Affordable Homes in Portugal? Think Outside the Apartment Box

Turning commercial property into residential use isn’t just possible, it might be your best shot at a dream home in Portugal.

Angelique Fletcher

Daily Life & Admin

🐈‍⬛ It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day – And Portugal Has Nearly a Million Reasons to Care

Aug 17, 2025

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18 min read

🐈‍⬛ It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day – And Portugal Has Nearly a Million Reasons to Care

Turns out integration sometimes means learning to share your garden.

Angelique Fletcher