All posts tagged "Portugal"
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519News & BuzzSarah Nagaty: Once upon a power outage in Portugal
During the famous power outage which hit the south of France, Portugal and Spain on the 28th of April, I was reminded...
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761Expat EssentialsBeyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in Portugal
Over the past decade, Portugal — to the excitement of its politicians and the mixed feelings of its citizens — has become...
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805Lifestyle & CultureMiriam Thaler: My brief guide to Carnival 2025 in Lisbon and around the region
(Editor’s note: We found the festivals spelled both as “carnival” and “carnaval.” We’re going with the former unless the latter is actually...
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913Expat 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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932TravelThe best hotels in Sintra, Portugal, from luxury resorts to affordable B&Bs
Sintra, a resort town about an hour’s drive northwest from Lisbon, is one of the most charming cities in Europe, a fusion...
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1.1KNews & 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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892Lifestyle & CultureInto the wild: A quick nature escape near Lisbon
Sometimes I feel it … the call of the wild! Another city stroll or walk on the beach just won’t cut it...
