Political parties in Portugal can be overwhelming and a wee bit confusing if you’re not used to having a plethora of choices.
Author: Charity Kuahiwinui
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, 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.
Move to Portugal: Resources to Help You Make the Leap
Moving to Portugal is a big undertaking. Deciding when to get help with certain tasks and knowing where to find it can feel like an impossible hurdle. We’re here to share the resources that helped us make the move so that hopefully they can help you too.
Virtual Mailbox Solutions for Expats
When we talk with people about moving to Portugal, inevitably one of the first things they ask is, how do you get your mail? The answer is our Virtual Mailbox. Can your contacts ship letters directly to Portugal? Do you ask someone to check a PO box? Can you have it sent to a friend’s…
LGBTQ in Portugal: It’s a Rainbow Life
The casual, cutting, and comprehensive assaults on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in the United States have become a catalyst for movement.
Grocery Shopping in Portugal
One of the things that we really like about traveling around the world is observing how people in other places take care of everyday needs. Grocery shopping in Portugal is pretty fascinating, at least from the perspective of Americans.
Big Mountain, Small World
The name of our mighty undertaking here is Big Mountain, Small World. We were struck by this name, partly because our last name is Kuahiwinui which literally means Big Mountain in Hawaiian. The small world part captures our curiosity about life, human experiences, and the many commonalities we’ve observed during our travels.
Living in Portugal: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Cruise that Changed Our Lives
Sometimes life really does feel like a dream. It just requires taking it one step at a time and a whole lot of checklists. Our Mediterranean cruise was a major catalyst for so many things. Looking back I can see how it shaped where we are today, living in Portugal.
Packing for a Cruise and All that Nonsense
Formal nights, really? You’re killing me Celebrity. So, it’s true. We’re headed out on a bucket list kind of adventure. An 11-night Mediterranean cruise with two of our most favorite people on earth – Maylene’s parents. Exciting, right? And stressful! Boy – is it ever stressful! When you pack for a cruise, not only are…