diverdutch
American expat in Portugal
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About me
American
Lives in Sesimbra
Speaks english, Dutch, French, Indonesian
Registration: 01 January 2012
Lisbon - what should i have to know about getting a flat? Where?
A lot depends on how long you would accept for a commute, how easily your office is to reach by public transport and what your budget is. You may decide to live on the south side of the river in one of the towns like Almada. As for the flats in the ... Read More
Interested in suburbs outside Lisbon to live
I chose to live a bit further out in Sesimbra. Two buses make up the public transport from there. The trip to Lisbon is about 45 minutes to an hour Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
No so maybe the 8 June date will give them a chance to organize themselves and join us. Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
Actually, you can use street view to visualize the surrounding area and approaches. A very useful tool. Walk down to the water front. From the fort, face the water and turn right. About half way to Ribamar is where the club is. It looks like I am ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Velvet+Caf%C3%A9,+Sesimbra/@38.443199,-9.103546,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd19522050cfbb3f:0xf493edd7ee7033d Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
Let's shoot for a drink at a beach/boulevard bar first just to get things going. How about Sunday, 14.00 at Cafe Velvet. They have free wifi and reasonable prices. Read More
Moving to Portugal soon! by Federico87
Hi there! I'm an italian expat and I have been living in the Middle East for the past couple of years. My job is now taking me to Portugal and more in particular in Cascais. So.... I am looking for useful information on all the aspects of daily ...
imovirtual.pt has an easy to navigate site with lots of options but you do need some Portuguese to navigate it. I rented a vacation accommodation for 6 months while searching for somewhere to live. I negotiated the price to 650 Euros per month, ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
When the weather gets better it should be easier to get something going. Desiree should be willing to drive in from Azeitao, Sander from the Hague (we are waiting on you Sander!) and I can get in from Azoia. I think it is just a question of setting ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
Not only is Portuguese not easy, the Sesimbra dialect is difficult even for Portuguese from as near as Zambujal! And Sander, why do the flags show you have gone from PT back to NL? Way too cold. And I am back and ready to take part in something ... Read More
offensive dog owners
Not all dog owners are guilty. I always have a plastic bag at the ready in my backpack, even if I don't have my own dog with me. I usually just hand it to the owner of the dog involved and they do what is needed. Amsterdam used to have the same ... Read More
Places to visit in Lisbon by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Lisbon, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Lisbon, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in an ...
I forgot to mention the Oceanario! This was the second largest aquarium in the world in 2004 when I first saw it. It has now fallen to a lowly top 10 in the world...well worth the money and the time. Read More
New here by olkjfe
I am new to Lisbon and looking for people to meet to go out with and enjoy the city. I am from America but I am portuguese so I speak both languages.
OK. I live in the Sesimbra area but am away in Africa for the moment. I won't be able to get into Lisbon until sometime mid February for coffee or wine and chats. I am amazed at how quiet the board has been to your call for contact though. Read More
Places to visit in Lisbon by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Lisbon, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Lisbon, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in an ...
I like the tourist buses for a first recon of a town. You pass most areas of interest, get an idea of what you will see and it lets you plan the rest of your visit based on what you have seen. Go up to the castle via bus or tourist tram, when you ... Read More
Retiring to Portugal.... places to consider. by Thornbird
Hi all, I am new to this site and hope that someone out there can give me some valuable advice. My hubby and I plan to move to Portugal and spend our retirement years in the sun, rather than freeze in good old England, however this won't be ...
Hi PM. I chose not to go with the expat ghettos of the Algarve. We live south of Lisbon and west of Setubal. We have been here for 2 years now and love it. I highly advise renting a house/apartment in a central location for 6 months as we did and ... Read More
Moving to Lisbon - HELP! by MikeyMcD
Hey, Already made a post recently about the idea of moving to Lisbon or Porto; having done a little research into both cities, I'm basically set on Lisbon. Should be moving towards end of January/start of February. Anyway, looking for advice on ...
You might also try - imovirtual.com/ Read More
Moving abroad - Lisbon or Porto?!
Quite simply, the further north in Portugal, the wetter it is. That translated is less sun and cooler. Beaches south of the Tagus/Tejo are some of the best in Europe. For surfing, Nazare is the hot spot of the world right now for big waves but to ... Read More
Going to Uniersity in Portugal by Alexavieira
Im graduating highschool this coming year and am planning on goong to University in Portugal. Though, my Portuguese is at about a 7/10 in fluency so i want to feel a little more confident in the language, should i stay with my gradparents in Braga ...
The universities in Portugal all have courses for incoming students each year. They are tuned to your level based on an incoming test. I just took a month summer course in Coimbra at the Uni and know that they have courses in Feb and September as ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
I might be interested in joining in at some point but will be out of country soon and for an unknown amount of time. I will follow this conversation to keep up with what is happening... Read More
looking to rent for a year or more by sawedoff01
Hello I'm a Canadian in a wheelchair and i'm hoping to move to your lovely country. So i would like to rent for long term 1 year or more, a 2 bedroom villa/apartment/house or cottage. In the country or any city is fine, but must be Wheelchair ...
26 inches would be 66.04 cm. Go with 67 and you should have no problems. I note too that Portugal is not very wheelchair friendly. That said, there are areas that will be better than others. Lisbon is pretty vertical as are many locations. streets ... Read More
help
Water available? how is it classified (agro, urban, eco)? Read More
Looking to rent commercial / shop property in Lisbon by Doctorfaustus
Hi. My eyes have turned towards a move to Portugal and unfortunately I can not find a website online that lists shop properties etc for rent. Later I will be purchasing a Quinta, but first I would like to rent a property to get a feel for the ...
Have a look at this site for starters... Read More
Money by sophietta
Can I actually , operative word is "live" on about 1000 USD per month somewhere very near the water but close to a cultural centre?
If you chose to live in an area like Setubal or Sesimbra, you will be right at the water or very close, rents can be in the neighborhood of 300Euros as in the comment above. Lisbon is an easy drive or bus ride away. And the tourist hustle and bustle ... Read More
Student looking for international housemates!
Hi Andre. Give this link a try. Hope it helps and good luck. You will love it here. Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
I think that before you are given the permission to live in a house you have rented, you do have to have the proper papers and that is fixed in the law but am not sure how that actually is regulated. This is where a certified real estate agent ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Your problem is that to rent for 5 years, to get the locals pricing, you will need the resident visa status basically. Otherwise, the landlord can't rent to you for more than 6 months and you are back into the tourist pricing. Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
You will need a fiscal number (NIF) and a residency permit. If you want to bring goods with you then you will need to have a letter from the PT embassy in your country stating that you are moving to PT and that your goods are just that, your goods. ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Around Lisbon, you should have no problem getting around with English. There are lots of tourists so the companies that deal with that usually have people who can speak it. The younger generation will almost all speak some English. You might think ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
The public transport in Lisbon is pretty good. You can get to many of the surrounding cities with no problem either by bus or train. Porto has good public transport too. Not sure what there is for public transport in the Algarve. Also, I have not ... Read More
Calling All Americans in the Mafra/Lisbon Area! by Lola Carvajal
Hello there I am Lola, 37 years old, from Southern NH, Red Sox fanatic and due to unexpected events... I am nw living in Portugal So far I been unable to get used to being in here.. it's been one year and I am very, very homesick ... Anyone ...
Instead of a Bica, order an Abatanado, sometimes called an Americano. Basically, the same coffee and price with water added. Having lived outside of the States for so many years, no, I am far from homesick. I actually don't feel comfortable in the ... Read More
Living outside of Lisbon
I am living south of Lisbon in the county of Sesimbra. The bus system is pretty good. Rents are not as cheap as other areas of Portugal but it is not outrageous if you look first. I can get you some more links if you need them for real estate sites ... Read More
Rental Questions for Portugal by Leamho
Hello Everyone, My husband and I planning a move to Portugal later this year, but we are having a difficult time finding a good resource that addresses rental property and have the following questions that I hope you can help with: Need a house ...
By the way, here is a real estate site for you to get an idea of pricing for long term rentals and purchases. Here is a site for holiday, and thus short term, rentals. For the holiday rentals, listings are generally per week and you have to ask them ... Read More
Rental Questions for Portugal by Leamho
Hello Everyone, My husband and I planning a move to Portugal later this year, but we are having a difficult time finding a good resource that addresses rental property and have the following questions that I hope you can help with: Need a house ...
Are you coming on a visa? Are you an EU citizen? How long are you expecting to be here? these are just a few of the questions that come to mind. To rent for more than 6 months, you have to have the right to live here for more than 6 months when you ... Read More
finding work in portgal by kevk
finding work in portgal seems to be a grate deal of dicrimnation with age i am a driver with more than 20 year experance driving around europ i have 54 years old but find thay are not intrested in people over 40 hear but i can not understand why may ...
The older you are, the more you will want for a salary if the general feeling. That and you are reaching an age that medical complications will take more time and money for the employer to deal with. Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Well, feel free to let me know and contact me. I can show you around Sesimbra a bit and introduce you to the dive shops. Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Oh, and until you get settled and all the paper work is out of the way, you will be using public transportation so you will be looking in not-so-isolated locales Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
That income will do fine if you don't go and blow it all on luxury items and eating out in fancy restaurants. Do you have a time of the year you intend to try your visit? Check out rentals via the website below as it will have a reasonable sample to ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Then being near Sesimbra is a good idea for you as well. The water is 17 or so right now but will get down to 12 this winter. You will want a good semi-dry or dry suit for diving. I dove through the winter last year and enjoyed it. There are 6 dive ... Read More
Moving to Portugal by rosie.tex
Hi there, I am currently living in England but considering moving to the Algarve, Portugal. I have been in the Algarve a few times on holiday, but I would like to know what it is like to live in Portugal as an English person - please let me know ...
...I have a degree in Zoology and would like to get some experience in conservation work. RosieAny particular direction in zoology? Check with the Universities here to see what is happening in your area of expertise. Who knows, with an English ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
I am going to disagree with anything on the Algarve. The beaches are nice but the culture is not a match for Lisbon. I chose to be within an hours drive of Lisbon just so I could head in and go to a museum, concert or whatever. In addition, I wanted ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Hi Palmtree22, There is too much to consider to try to put it in two weeks without doing some recon first. Do you want beaches? Big cities? Small isolated farm? Off grid? Nightlife? Culture? Do you want to garden? Hike in the mountains? Snow ski? ... Read More
Language Exchange Coimbra
Hi, Just moved to Coimbra to teach English, however I can't find any affordable Portuguese lessons to improve my own Portuguese skill (which is currently zero). Anyone in Coimbra want to meet up once or twice a week to improve their English and ... Read More
non habitual resident status
Contact the Portuguese embassy in your country of residence. Be sure and let them know you are an EU citizen. That said, you may have to contact the Portuguese embassy in the EU country of which you are a citizen, as they may have information that ... Read More
Private English Lessons by amelia26
Hello!!! Is anyone available to give me private english lessons in Cascais? I need to learn how to speak like a native! Thank you, (By the way, I'm Portuguese)
I just sent you a PM Read More
Cell Phone purchase
Get a GSM 4 band for use with a SIM card, unblocked. If you have been a customer in the States of a company for over a year, they are obliged to release the unblock code to you. I did this last year. AT&T was not happy about it but they did it. I ... Read More
The life casting by Rodinaon
Please i want to know is 1.500,00 euro per month is enough to life in Portugal, including all things, home. eating...etc. or it is not enough?
It should be enough if you don't live too high. be sure and rent as cheap as you feel comfortable doing. And be sure and check in with locals for good restaurants that serve good food for not too much cash. Avoid Rossio, Alfama and that sort of area ... Read More
The life casting by Rodinaon
Please i want to know is 1.500,00 euro per month is enough to life in Portugal, including all things, home. eating...etc. or it is not enough?
That depends on your choice of where you want to live and how you want to live. Read More
Hi Everyone!! by MateusPhilip
I'm very excited to be joining the world of expatriates in Lisbon and wanted to introduce myself. And, I'm moving in June from Massachusetts, US, and I am looking for a good real-estate agent for renting an apartment. S/he doesn't have to be an ...
Did you want in Lisbon or one of the surrounding areas? Read More
How to build a house??? by johnny20
Hi,I wonder about build a house, Is it easy to get the license?? Anybody can buy a land and start to build?? Please I need info,thanks. :/
Before you build from scratch, you will need to have a project plan and design from an architect. That project has to meet the local standards and the land use designation. After approval, you can build the plan from the project. There are limits on ... Read More
From Germany to Portugal....Looking for to make some friends here..:)
If you like animals, drop by and visit with me Saturday at the Jumbo in Alfragide where we are having a food drive to benefit a dog shelter. I volunteer and this is how I met people. I know Christine, you think this is off topic but I think it is ... Read More
New in Lisbon - Trying to meet people! by Bakty
Hi ! I'm French and i arrived in Lisbon not long ago to follow my boyfriend. I love the place, but it is hard to communicate (i don't speak enough portuguese i guess) and so to get contacts. I'm starting to miss it! So like many of you on this ...
I posted this in pets but thought that it would be good here as well as I think it is a great way to meet people. It is how I met the people at Bianca, by volunteering. Read More
New in Lisbon - Trying to meet people! by Bakty
Hi ! I'm French and i arrived in Lisbon not long ago to follow my boyfriend. I love the place, but it is hard to communicate (i don't speak enough portuguese i guess) and so to get contacts. I'm starting to miss it! So like many of you on this ...
Bianca shelter is teaming with Jumbo to collect food and other pet articles for the dogs and cats in our shelter. The campaign will be at Jumbo in the Commercial Center-Alegro, Av. Cavaleiros, Amadora, in Alfragide, on the 3rd and 4th of March, from ... Read More
Doing business in Portugal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Portugal? Is it complicated to register a company in Portugal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Portugal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
First step would be to contact the Portuguese embassy in your country. Then you should contact your country's attache in the embassy in Lisbon. After that, you should have all the info you need. Read More
Back to Portugal after 10 years abroad...
Hi Bruno, There is a chance to meet expats by volunteering with one of the great dog rescue operations in the area of Lisbon. That is how we built a circle of friends. Bianca in Sesimbra is just one. Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Portugal by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Portugal? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Portugal? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your ...
what country are you coming from is the first question. There is a link here for the long list of requirements but simply put, chipped and all shots current with an EU passport. It helps to meet the people at one of the local animal shelters to gain ... Read More
Getting Drivers License in Lisbon by Signite
Hello, I just moved to Lisbon and I am searching for driving school in English. Do you know any driving school in Lisbon? Thanks in advance, Signe
Do you already have a drivers license from you last country of residence? If so, go join the ACP, ask them to help you convert your license to the Portuguese license. You will have to have a medical exam though most of the ACP offices will have a ... Read More
Language school Lisboa
I did a 2 week intensive course with CIAL and was pretty happy with the school. I had to speak french and english only for two months after that so now I can start over. Read More
From Germany to Portugal....Looking for to make some friends here..:)
There are several animal shelters that can use volunteers in the area. The one I visit is in the area of Sesimbra, Bianca. They have a website. Great way to meet people as well as help out with animals. John Read More