Erika & Mark

Travel Guides

Portugal

  • Where to Eat & Drink in Porto

    Where to Eat & Drink in Porto

  • Lisbon Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Portugal’s Capital

    Lisbon Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Portugal’s Capital

  • Porto, Portugal: A Complete Travel Guide

    Porto, Portugal: A Complete Travel Guide

  • 7 Best Day Trips from Porto (from someone who’s actually done them)

    7 Best Day Trips from Porto (from someone who’s actually done them)

  • Braga Travel Guide: 2–3 Days in Portugal’s Oldest City

    Braga Travel Guide: 2–3 Days in Portugal’s Oldest City

  • The Best Things to Do in the Algarve (and What to Skip)

    The Best Things to Do in the Algarve (and What to Skip)

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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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