Moving Abroad

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.

  • What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)

    What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)

  • We Got Our D7 Visas! (Take Two)

    We Got Our D7 Visas! (Take Two)

  • Moving to Portugal: A Visa Process That Tested Our Sanity

    Moving to Portugal: A Visa Process That Tested Our Sanity

  • Why we moved abroad (and why Portugal was the answer)

    Why we moved abroad (and why Portugal was the answer)

Erika & Mark

We left Seattle in 2024 and moved to Portugal with six bags and our dog, Matcha. Since then, we’ve explored Portugal, traveled across Europe, and learned a lot about building a life abroad. Here you’ll find travel guides, expat resources, and practical tips from our experience.

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