Episode Transcription

We bring you our first episode from our new home in the Algarve in Tavira, Portugal - home of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! This starts another new journey for us in our Portugal adventure and we're excited to share with you about our move + some cool things we've learned already about our new city.

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In our last podcast from Porto before we move to Tavira, Mark + I talk about the most important lessons that Porto has taught us and what we will take with us on our next stop of our Portuguese adventure.

As our final days in Porto arrive before we move to Tavira in the Algarve, Mark + I take the time to reflect on the highs and lows (or peaks and pits) of our 10 months here in Porto, Portugal.

In our last couple of weeks in Porto before we move to Tavira, Mark + I reflect on the ways we have adapted in the 10 months we've been in Portugal.

If you're worried about change, don't be. YOU WILL ADAPT TO THINGS YOU NEVER IMAGINED YOU WOULD.

We talk about some of these situations that seemed so hard to overcome in the beginning that now are like second nature to us.

In this episode, we address the following listener questions...⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

• How do grocery items differ? Are there non-dairy alternatives? Are there any items there but not in the USA?

• Best everyday place to eat in Porto?

• Is there a language barrier? How are you dealing with learning it? (or are you not learning Portuguese?)

• How much should a couple have to be able to retire and have a similar lifestyle as you?

Helpful Links

Local Grocery Store Continente: https://www.continente.pt/

Restaurant Recommendations

Gazela: https://www.cervejariagazela.pt/

Bolhao Market: https://mercadobolhao.pt/

Oficina dos Rissois: http://oficinadosrissois.com/

Amelia: http://oficinadosrissois.com/

Guindalense: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/693659575/guindalense-futebol-clube/?hl=en

Callajero: https://www.callejero-tacos.com/

Online Portuguese Language Course:

https://www.portuguesewithanita.com/

Search Property Listings:

https://idealista.pt

Monthly Travel Pass: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/397

Want to move to Portugal but hesitant to leave your adult children in the USA?

In this episode, we chat with our friend Heather about her move to Portugal from Florida - and how she and her husband navigated this huge life change with adult children in college back in the US.

You can find her on Tiktok as @mindfulmigrant - follow for more about her journey to Portugal!

Mark + I talk through why we are leaving Porto and moving to Tavira in a few short weeks, hoping that others who have aspirations of living in or moving to Portugal will get insight about Porto as a city in comparison to the small fishing village of Tavira in the Algarve.

Join the waitlist for Portugal Junkies Community:

https://www.portugaljunkiescommunity.com

Need help building an itinerary for Portugal travel or a scouting trip?

https://www.stan.store/portugaljunkies

Learn More About Tavira:

https://algarve-south-portugal.com/tavira-portugal-algarve.html

In Part 2 of this big topic for all of us who are parents to furbabies, Mark + I talk more about the LOGISTICS of getting your pet to Portugal. We outline some of the top options for you to begin to explore based on your situation with your pets, like:

• On a plane, in the cabin with you
• On a plane, in the cargo
• Pet transportation services
• Private jets for animal transport
• Transatlantic cruise (yes, this is actually an option!)

Key Links:

USDA Website

Pet Carrier We Used With United Airlines

Free Download of Portugal Junkies Pet Timeline

K9 Jets Website

Cunard Website

Pet Transportation Companies

• Starwood Pet
• Pet Travel