Portugal Junkies Podcast

Like many people around the world this week, we are grieving the results of the 2024 election. This is a quick message from us in lieu of a full episode as we process like many of you are as well.

If the results of this election are making you ask yourself what your next action steps are - and if those steps may include a move abroad or to Portugal, we have some great resources for you on our Stan Store.

https://stan.store/portugaljunkies

Take care of yourselves and we will be back next week.

Our local tax advisor, Rui Borges, joins us again on the podcast this week to provide updates on the latest and greatest about Portugal's NHR (Non Habitual Residence) tax benefit. The program has changed a lot recently with the implementation of a new government + Rui provides us with details about what's happening right now with NHR and what is on the horizon for those who may move from the US to Portugal in 2025.

Rui has graciously offered our listeners a FREE consultation call AND a 20% discount - so if you are looking for a trusted CPA to help you with your move to Portugal before, during or after, we highly recommend Rui.

Download Rui’s list of services for FREE + schedule your FREE call + get 20% off:

https://stan.store/portugaljunkies

For more information on NHR updates, check out Rui's blog: https://goalseek.pt/blog

Meet our friends Taylor + Mike, who moved to Portugal from the US on the D8 Digital Nomad Visa this past year. We chat with them about why they chose Portugal, their immigration experience, their biggest struggles so far + what kind of advice they have for others around successful assimilation into the Portuguese culture.

Find them here:

Roam Away From Home Website

Live Music Threads

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We've been so social here in Tavira compared to our time in Porto. We talk about why that may be + what it takes to make meaningful friendships in mid life and also as immigrants to another country.

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In this episode, we do some fielding of listener questions about our recent move to Tavira, including how we like our new apartment in the Algarve, if Tavira could be our "final stop," + more reflections on the devastation at home from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

To donate to Hurricane Helene relief, please visit:

⁠www.helenehelp.org

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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.

To donate to Hurricane Helene relief, please visit:

www.helenehelp.org

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...⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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