Cultural Quirks

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

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

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 & Travel Tips

🌊 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

Hidden Gems & Travel Tips

🏝️ Why Berlengas Islands Should Be Your Next Overnight Escape in Portugal

Jul 27, 2025

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18 min read

🏝️ Why Berlengas Islands Should Be Your Next Overnight Escape in Portugal

Your monthly break from the serious stuff: island adventures, flower-filled festivals, and the basics that make expat life smoother.

Angelique Fletcher

Cultural Quirks

⛈️ After the Storm, the Confetti

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

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

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

🏝️ Why Berlengas Islands Should Be Your Next Overnight Escape in Portugal

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