Charity & Maylene at a scenic outlook on the Porto side of the Douro River looking towards Vila Nova da Gaia with the Luis I Bridge in the background

Aloha! We’re Charity & Maylene. 🙂

After two decades in the Pacific Northwest, we moved to Portugal during the pandemic.

Follow us on our adventures as we navigate new surroundings, cultures, and languages.

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  • Political Parties in Portugal

    Political Parties in Portugal

    Political parties in Portugal can be overwhelming and a wee bit confusing if you’re not used to having a plethora of choices.

  • NIF: What it’s for and how to apply

    NIF: What it’s for and how to apply

    You might think finding an apartment or making travel arrangements are the first tasks you need to do when moving to Portugal. But, you’d be wrong. The very first thing you’ll need to move is a Número de Identificação Fiscal, commonly referred to as a NIF.

  • So, You’ve Decided to Relocate to Portugal

    So, You’ve Decided to Relocate to Portugal

    So, you’ve decided to relocate to Portugal, huh? Now comes the important task of recognizing and processing through your emotions so you can relocate to Portugal effectively, and hopefully with more physical baggage than emotional baggage to carry with you.