16 Things We Love and Hate about Living in Portugal

We moved to Lisbon in 2019 after three years of nomadic life. Discover 10 things we love about living in Portugal as well as six things we don’t. Learn More

These thoughts include all of the good and bad things about living in Portugal from our personal perspective. Learn More

10 Things We Love About Living in Portugal

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Great Food

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Portuguese Wine

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Affordable Cost of Living

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Our Beautiful Apartment

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Fast Internet

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Swipe up to learn more!

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