by Isabel | Sep 22, 2020 | Portugal Know-How
If you are travelling to Portugal any time soon, you want to plan it just right so you have a worry-free time when you get there. There are a few Portugal-specific tips you will be glad you prepared for – and that’s what this article is for. Portugal is a...
by Isabel | Sep 19, 2020 | Portugal Know-How
Understanding addresses in Portugal takes some know-how, but it’s not as hard as it might look. You only need to memorise a few Portuguese postal conventions to be able to address correspondence properly and to get around with confidence. So, hold tight as we guide...
by Isabel | Sep 16, 2020 | Portugal Know-How
Looking for a unique furniture piece to match the charm of your Lisbon apartment? Or maybe you want to furnish your entire home in Algarve, but without breaking the bank? Fortunately for those of us who prefer to avoid the wall-to wall IKEA route, Portugal now has...
by Isabel | Aug 22, 2020 | Portugal Know-How
So you’re moving to beautiful São Miguel island in the Portuguese archipelago of Azores. First of all, Lucky you! Second of all, let me reassure you about the things that are making you a bit nervous, given that you’re going to move to a small island in the...
by Isabel | Aug 22, 2020 | Portugal History & Customs
Portugal is a country with moderate earthquake activity, but there are zones in the Tagus valley (which includes Lisbon) and in Algarve that have an intermediate level of danger and are considered seismic risk zones. The last earthquake in Portugal took place on...
