Portugal

I've been spending time in Portugal since 2013. I knew after the first visit that this was a special place......

My husband Dave and I have been living here in Portugal’s Algarve for more than 10 years now, and still...

We're in a frothy situation... Right now, the United States is one of the most overheated property markets in the...

We have named Portugal's Algarve region as the world's best place to live or retire overseas for eight years running....

Getting onto the property ladder has always been one of the safest and best ways of securing long-term wealth. Buying...

When you're planning a move to a new country, it helps to surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people. Your fellow...

The best place to live in the world is very subjective, the answer is different for everyone. If you could...

The naturist community dates back to the turn of the 20th century in some countries and has always attracted people...

The people in Portugal are marvelous… friendly, welcoming, and helpful beyond expectation. Although you can get by with English, learning to...

Portugal's borders date back to 1139 B.C., making it the oldest country in the Old World. To state the obvious,...

Leverage is a key tool in every U.S. property investor’s kit. As late-night TV real estate investment gurus with courses...

At our most recent Live and Invest in Portugal Virtual Conference, it was exciting to see how that country's market...

Portugal is a small country, but there is a definite geographic barrier between the country's northern heartland and the Algarve:...

We’ve named Portugal’s Algarve region the World’s #1 Best Place To Retire Overseas for nine years running. And we stand...

While I feel very lucky to wake up in my new Portuguese home every morning, it took more than good...

Don’t judge a country by its food. Or, at least, not by the first dish you experience. On my first...

As we prepare for next week's virtual Live and Invest in Portugal event... and I am simultaneously working to finish...

The country of Portugal has so much to offer, it’s difficult to create a list of the top places to...

"Do you know where our passports are?" my husband asked, sounding slightly panicked over the phone. I was away on...

Having made a move to Spain in 2016, I figured making a second move... this time to Portugal... would be...

"About four years ago, my wife and I made the leap," writes Terry O'Halloran. "We moved halfway around the world,...

We owe you an apology. Each day in these dispatches, we cover sunny beach escapes and charming cities where you...

"We have a word in Portuguese," a friend from Lisbon, Miguel, told me once, "that doesn't exist in any other...

Europe is comprised of 51 countries, and the EU includes 27. Among these, I put Portugal at the top of...

Picture a chain of historic and charming small towns strung together by a single-lane highway, people walking or biking along,...

Among my favorite things about living and shopping here in the Algarve are the markets and small produce shops you...

About two-and-a-half years ago, my wife and I made the leap. We moved halfway around the world, to Portugal. Maybe...

Two of our favorite retirement destinations are Portugal and Panama. One of the most important factors you should consider when...

When traveling or living overseas it is important to learn the local customs and blend into the culture. Rather than...

Portugal’s Silver Coast, or Costa da Prata in Portuguese, is best known for its ancient towns with cobblestone streets, breathtaking...

Tavira is a traditional fishing town in the eastern Algarve, a region in the south of Portugal, that offers European...

Tavira is found in the Algarve, the region Live and Invest Overseas has identified as the world’s top place to...

We recently wrote an article about our best overseas havens, and with the holidays quickly catching up to us, we...

When visiting a new country, we usually tend to favor traveling during the summer months—peak tourist season. But is it...

While some countries make residency difficult and painful to acquire (ahem, France), others make it exceedingly easy. They want foreign...

Portugal is a country that lies along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. To the north...

Portugal has a low cost of living, easy residency, and a 10-year tax incentive for new residents. It also has...

Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital, after Athens. This is a global city because of its important role in the...

Portugal is well known as a beautiful and picturesque country that enjoys many hours of sunshine and a mild climate....

What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism is simply traveling to a foreign country with the primary purpose of seeking medical...

As you write to remind us regularly, not everyone is cut out for life in the developing world or the...

With more than 100 miles of coastline, Portugal's Algarve coast offers every kind of beach you can imagine. Whether you...

When establishing a Plan B or backup residency, most people look for the easiest option... but "easiest" isn't a one-size-fits-all...

How can you keep up with your plans of moving and/or buying property overseas in the middle of a pandemic?...

Access to reliable internet is one of the major decisive factors when looking at countries to relocate to. Whether you’re...

We recently wrote an article to answer the question, what is an expat? The short answer is that an expat...

When looking for the best country to launch your new life overseas the important thing to remember is the following:...