Posts By Monica Da Silva
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293Expat EssentialsWhy you need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), and how to get yours for free!
Most of us never think about hospital visits when planning our holidays but the truth is that regardless of how much planning...
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401Expat EssentialsMonica Da Silva: My quick and easy guide to the EU visa system
Navigating the visa system in any country can be quite challenging and stressful, to say the least. The consequences of failing to...
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714Expat EssentialsMónica Da Silva: The things I wish I’d known before moving to Portugal
I lived in Lisbon from 2018 to 2022 and I remember those years with gratitude, but honestly I am not sure if...
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785News & BuzzEverything you need to know about AIMA, the new Portuguese immigration agency
In October 2023, the Portuguese inmigration agency SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) ceased to exist and was replaced by AIMA (Agência...
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515Lifestyle & CultureMónica Da Silva: Your guide for meaningful and sustainable gift-giving in Lisbon
I am spending the holidays in Portugal this year and, even though I am in love with the warm lights, the smell...
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457News & BuzzMónica Da Silva: So, does life in Sweden live up to the hype?
I moved to Sweden in August to start my Master’s programme at Linköping University, and as two and a half amazing months...
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532TravelMónica Da Silva: The new travel trends you didn’t know you needed to try
Traveling is a privilege, but it seems that many people are traveling more and more. So, when I heard about the new...
