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When we decided to move to Portugal, one of the first, and most emotional, questions was: “Can we bring Matcha?” She’s our 7-year-old pit bull mix, 56 pounds of love and wiggles, and there was no way we were leaving her behind. But moving a “potentially dangerous breed” to Europe is a whole extra process…
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Moving abroad really makes you face how much stuff you’ve accumulated — and how little of it you actually need. We thought we were being selective…and still overpacked. Part of the adventure of living abroad is learning to adapt — trying new brands, new foods, figuring out how to receive a package (still not easy),…
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Braga is one of Portugal’s oldest and most fascinating cities — a mix of deep religious heritage, Baroque architecture, youthful energy (thanks to its large university population), and delicious northern Portuguese cuisine. It’s walkable, peaceful, and a great long-weekend destination. Braga at a Glance Where to Stay We stayed in the historic center near Arco…
Blog
- 🐾 Moving Our Dog from U.S. to Portugal: What It Really Took to Bring Our Pitbull Mix Abroad
- 📦 What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)
- Braga Travel Guide: 2–3 Days in Portugal’s Oldest City
- The Best Things to Do in the Algarve (and What to Skip)
- Where to Eat & Drink in Porto
- Budapest Travel Guide: Thermal Baths, Ruin Bars & Rooftop Views
- A Perfect Day in the Douro Valley
- Sorrento Travel Guide: The Perfect Amalfi Coast Base
- 2 Days in Naples: A City of Chaos, Charm & the Best Damn Pastry We’ve Ever Had
- St. Tropez Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat, Sip & Savor
- How to Take the Ferry from Corsica to Sardinia (As a Walk-On Passenger)
- Corsica: The French Island That Feels a Little Bit Italian
- A First-Timer’s Guide to Madeira: Best Hikes, Beaches & Bites
- St. Tropez Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, Shop & Sip Rosé
- We Got Our D7 Visas! (Take Two)
- Zion Itinerary: Hiking the Narrows, Angel’s Landing & More
- From Club 55 to Nikki Beach: The Top St. Tropez Beach Clubs
- Your Ultimate Guide to Lavender Season in Provence
- Hot Air Balloons, Valleys & Cave Hotels: Your Guide to Cappadocia
- Lisbon 101: What to Visit & Where to Wander
- Moving to Portugal: A Visa Process That Tested Our Sanity
- Porto, Portugal: A Complete Travel Guide
- Why we moved abroad (and why Portugal was the answer)
