BBQs, Garden Fires and Bonfire Permission in Portugal
Portugal does outdoor cooking very well. Grilled fish, meat, bread, smoke in the air, people standing around giving opinions. It is part of the good […]
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Wildfire Season in Northern Portugal: What New Residents Should Know
Porto city is not a village in the forest, but northern Portugal is never far away. Drive inland for a weekend, rent a rural house, […]
Animal Welfare and Reporting Problems in Portugal
Seeing an animal in trouble is horrible, especially when you are in a new country and do not know who to call. In Portugal the […]
Moving to Porto With Pets
Moving to Porto with a pet is possible, but it needs planning. The emotional part is easy to understand. The paperwork, airline rules, rental search […]
Vehicle Breakdown and Recovery in Portugal
A vehicle breakdown in Portugal is usually annoying, not dramatic. But on a motorway, rural road or hot summer day, it can become dangerous if […]
Importing a Car to Portugal: When It Makes Sense and When It Does Not
Importing a car to Portugal can make sense, but it is not something I would do on instinct. You may love the car, know its […]
Driving Licence Exchange or Registration in Portugal
Your driving licence may be fine in Portugal, or it may need exchange. The problem is that people often remember what applied on holiday and […]
Multibanco in Portugal: ATMs, Payments and Everyday Banking
Multibanco is one of those things I had to learn properly after moving to Portugal. At first I thought it just meant ATM. You put […]
Professional Qualifications in Portugal: Recognition Before You Work
If your job depends on a protected title or licence, check Portugal before you move too far with your plans. A diploma from home can […]
Pensions, Double Taxation and Moving to Porto
If you are thinking about retiring in Porto, do not leave pension tax until the end. It is easy to focus on rent, healthcare, neighbourhoods […]