From Considering Portugalto Calling it Home
Personal stories from the people I’ve helped relocate to Portugal, sharing their motivations, concerns, experiences of the moving process, and what life has been like since arriving.
IN THESE CONVERSATIONS
The decision to move
What prompted them to consider leaving home.
The relocation experience
Their concerns, challenges, and experience of the process.
Life in Portugal
What they’ve discovered since settling in.
What end-to-end support really looks like
Different people. Different journeys.
Every move to Portugal begins with a different set of circumstances. Some of my clients are retiring after decades of working, others are relocating with young families, while some are taking advantage of the freedom to work remotely. Here are some of the people I’ve helped move to Portugal and what their experience has been like.
Gregorita and Mike's move to Northern Portugal
After retiring from their careers in the United States, Gregorita and Mike decided to begin a new chapter in Northern Portugal. They wanted more from retirement than simply slowing down, and were drawn to the quality of life, sense of community and opportunity to experience something different. We discuss why they chose Portugal, what life has been like since arriving, and their experience of buying a home and navigating the relocation process.
Susan's move to Viana do Castelo
After retiring in the United States, Susan decided to make the move to Portugal on her own, despite never having visited before. Looking for a more relaxed, affordable way of life, she initially settled in Coimbra before finding her home on the northern coast, near Viana do Castelo. We discuss what gave her the confidence to make the move, the challenges of starting a new chapter abroad, and how life in Portugal has compared to what she imagined.
Thinking about moving to Portugal?
If you’re exploring a similar move, I’d be happy to discuss your circumstances, the visa options available to you, and what the process would involve.
Grant and Priyanka’s move to Central Portugal
Grant and Priyanka left California for a quieter life in Portugal. Both working remotely, they wanted more space, a slower pace and somewhere away from cities. We helped them find their ideal location near Coimbra, where they rent a beautiful home with a large garden and orchard for less than a one-bedroom apartment in central Lisbon. We discuss why they chose rural Portugal, the adjustments they’ve made and how their lifestyle compares to Sacramento.