Portugal is trending right now for several reasons, Security, weather, culture, diversity, people...but as Portuguese as always recommend first: Do your research based on your priorities, travel to the places you find the best, when you decide check the legal procedures to make it happen. Be aware once you move to new country, if Europe we have a different mindset and lifestyle from US, so you will embrace it or will struggle...good luck for your new journey
You are right, it's about the people of Portugal. I was lost in Portimao looking for the health administrator. So, I walked into a real estate office(with little Portuguese language) and a gentleman actually walked me two blocks and around a corner to the office. He then put out his hand and said have a nice day! I was shocked, as an American...we just are not that hospitable. Another time I was looking at condos that were locked up for off season. However, one couple that was there invited me and my partner in to look at the layout of their condo. I was again shocked, and my heart grew fonder for the lovely people of Portugal.
I'm a Native San Diegan but moved away to Portland Oregon where I've been living off and on for past 10 years. I've seriously been considering Spain or Portugal since the climate and surroundings have so much to offer. I do believe I would benefit from solid advice if ever I plan on taking the plunge from someone who's already gone through all the hoops . at the very least make plans on vacationing there to get the feel of things before committing . Life's one Big adventure , why not '...
I just experienced the kindness of the Portuguese people moments ago. We were supposed to do a kayak trip on Sunday with some new friends. I hurt my back and had to back out (sadly). Our friend called to make sure I was okay and wish me well. I love it here.
Thank you for making me jealous once again! I really enjoyed my 3-week vacation along the Northern coast of Portugal in October of 2019. I still want to live there, but I'm thinking of traveling within the USA for a few years first. It will be interesting to see what the overall tax implications will be on a retiree now that pension income isn't exempt. I'm sure it will still be worth it though.
Portugal is trending right now for several reasons, Security, weather, culture, diversity, people...but as Portuguese as always recommend first: Do your research based on your priorities, travel to the places you find the best, when you decide check the legal procedures to make it happen. Be aware once you move to new country, if Europe we have a different mindset and lifestyle from US, so you will embrace it or will struggle...good luck for your new journey
You are right, it's about the people of Portugal. I was lost in Portimao looking for the health administrator. So, I walked into a real estate office(with little Portuguese language) and a gentleman actually walked me two blocks and around a corner to the office. He then put out his hand and said have a nice day! I was shocked, as an American...we just are not that hospitable. Another time I was looking at condos that were locked up for off season. However, one couple that was there invited me and my partner in to look at the layout of their condo. I was again shocked, and my heart grew fonder for the lovely people of Portugal.
I'm a Native San Diegan but moved away to Portland Oregon where I've been living off and on for past 10 years. I've seriously been considering Spain or Portugal since the climate and surroundings have so much to offer. I do believe I would benefit from solid advice if ever I plan on taking the plunge from someone who's already gone through all the hoops . at the very least make plans on vacationing there to get the feel of things before committing . Life's one Big adventure , why not '...
I just experienced the kindness of the Portuguese people moments ago. We were supposed to do a kayak trip on Sunday with some new friends. I hurt my back and had to back out (sadly). Our friend called to make sure I was okay and wish me well. I love it here.
Thank you for making me jealous once again! I really enjoyed my 3-week vacation along the Northern coast of Portugal in October of 2019. I still want to live there, but I'm thinking of traveling within the USA for a few years first. It will be interesting to see what the overall tax implications will be on a retiree now that pension income isn't exempt. I'm sure it will still be worth it though.