ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal

In this episode, Josh catches up with Dallas to explore how the realities of moving abroad have evolved, from Portugal residency requirements to the growing need for stable mailing addresses, banking access, and secure communication tools for expats. Drawing on nearly a decade of firsthand experience, Dallas shares practical lessons, common pitfalls, and emerging solutions that can help international movers protect their financial access, maintain compliance, and avoid costly mistakes before and after relocating.💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Maya shares her family’s journey through Portugal’s education system while raising their daughter in the Algarve. She discusses the pros and cons of public, private, and international schools, highlighting challenges such as language barriers, uneven teaching quality, and school strikes. After trying different options, her family ultimately found that an international school provided the right environment for their daughter to succeed both academically and socially.The episode also touches on her role as a buyer-focused real estate advisor in Portugal, as well as broader cultural observations, including how practices like tipping introduced by foreigners can gradually alter local customs and social norms.Maya's website: https://thebuyersagentportugal.com/ 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

French expat and real estate advisor Maya shares her family’s experience moving to Portugal during COVID and explains how life in the Algarve differs from the idealized version many foreigners expect. She and host Josh discuss Portugal’s evolving housing market, cultural integration, and the distinct lifestyles across different Algarve regions.A1/A2 completely online course for certificate: https://www.ciplemaster.com/ They have offered our viewers 15% off if you use the code: ExpatsEverywhereMaya's website: https://thebuyersagentportugal.com/ 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thinking about visiting or moving to Sofia, Bulgaria in 2026? In this episode, we break down our honest first impressions of Sofia after spending time in the city and compare it to Porto and Lisbon, Portugal. We cover the real cost of living in Sofia, rent prices, food prices, transportation, weather, friendliness of locals, and whether Sofia is still one of Europe’s best affordable cities now that Bulgaria has joined the Eurozone.💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thinking of visiting Bucharest, Romania or wondering how it compares to Portugal? In this episode, we break down our first impressions after visiting Romania for the first time and share what surprised us most about Bucharest in 2026. From cost of living and housing prices to cafes, transportation, safety, food, and daily life, we compare Bucharest to Porto and Lisbon so expats, digital nomads, and travelers can better understand what to expect.💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★