Thinking about moving abroad? We left Seattle in 2024, sold our house and cars, packed up six bags and our dog, and moved to Portugal. Here you’ll find our honest experiences, lessons learned, visa information, cost of living insights, and the realities of building a new life overseas.
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How We Found Our Apartments in Porto (And What We Wish We’d Known)
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D7 vs D8 Visa in Portugal: Which One Do You Actually Need?
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Why We Chose Portugal Over Spain
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From Visa Application to Residence Card in Portugal: How Long It Actually Took Us
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We Talked About Moving Abroad for Years. Here’s What Actually Made It Happen.







