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.
Tag: talking story
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.
Trash Service in Urban Portugal
One of our favorite aspects of traveling to other places is to find out how people in those places handle the basics of life. You know, like going to the grocery store or how they handle mail, and often, some of the most fascinating things is to observe how people manage trash service. It’s something we all have to deal with and how we do so is truly interesting.
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.
Free Night at Portland Art Museum
It’s no Louvre, but the Portland Art Museum isn’t half bad. And especially awesome on Free Night.
Amazing Amsterdam…
We are getting ready to head out to Berlin tomorrow and have spent some time reflecting upon the city of AMS and just how much we have enjoyed our time here. The Heineken Experience was most excellent – complete with two free samples! 😉 Check out the e komo mai on the wall — too…
Amsterdam!
We made it! We arrived safe and sound in Amsterdam! Since I don’t quite know where to start or exactly how to do this whole “blogging” thing – which is why I think I’ve dragged my feet a little bit — here goes nothing — I’m just going to “talk story” with you…come along for…
Final Packing!!!
We had an absolutely fantastic 4th of July at Tiki Bar Bill’s house. It had great food, and a truly explosive fireworks competition with the neighbors. I screamed so hard that I’ve kind of lost my voice today! Thanks Bill and Tammy for your exceedingly wonderful hospitality. Thanks for coming out to spend time Mo…