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28. Portugal is beautiful

Wed Jun 1, 2022, 02:28 PM

Jun 2022

My house keeper is from Porto. She goes back every summer. Her parents left Switzerland during covid as they probably lost their jobs. It’s too expensive here and Portugal has a decent cost of living and beaches to die for. There’s a show called Sun, Sea and Selling houses on Channel 4 in the UK. They feature homes in Portugal and for 100k Euros you can get a decent house. I’d move there. They are very nice places.

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A friend of mine is moving out of the USA later this week. [View all] Coventina Jun 2022 OP

I wonder how many guns MAGA own. MAGA is what, 50 million Americans? Eliot Rosewater Jun 2022 #1

Last numbers I saw DetroitLegalBeagle May 2024 #77

Portugal is known for its very low crime rate. Foolacious Jun 2022 #2

Interesting! Thanks for the info. Personally, I don't think I could move to a place where Coventina Jun 2022 #5

If I had a way to move to Norway, I would do it in a millisecond renate Jun 2022 #32

I apologize for my lack of clarity, I don't actually qualify. Coventina Jun 2022 #67

I think if European countries put requirements jimfields33 May 2024 #80

Well, in Portuguese bullfights the bull is not killed. Foolacious Jun 2022 #65

free college as well. We had acquaintances move there for that. Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #49

Portugal is a great place to retire... TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 #3

You can "buy" residency in Portugal relatively easily if he has business accumen SYFROYH Jun 2022 #4

I think he qualified under your first bullet point, then. Coventina Jun 2022 #6

I know about this because my son will likely inherit... SYFROYH Jun 2022 #8

I have a white co-worker married to a black man from St. Maartin. Coventina Jun 2022 #14

I remember! renate Jun 2022 #33

The U.S. is the destination goal of millions around the world. former9thward Jun 2022 #61

And yet the homicide rate in St Maartin is over 4 times the US rate EX500rider Jun 2022 #63

Interesting! I'll have to ask her about that! Coventina Jun 2022 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #7

Sorry for your friend Johnny2X2X Jun 2022 #9

Portugal is on our list of potential retiring places ZonkerHarris Jun 2022 #10

Ours, too. RipVanWinkle Jun 2022 #37

Does she know she is way more likely to die in a car wreck or falling down or by poison? EX500rider Jun 2022 #64

Is it expensive to buy a small house in Portugal? CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #11

I think it is relatively cheap, but I honestly have not looked into it. Coventina Jun 2022 #12

Thanks CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #13

I'm jealous! My dream place to live is Delft. Coventina Jun 2022 #15

Will have to check into Delft! CountAllVotes Jun 2022 #16

If you're going to go, don't wait. mnhtnbb Jun 2022 #18

Husband had a friend whose son lived in Japan. shrike3 Jun 2022 #21

It's been said that life is what happens while we're busy making other plans. ShazzieB Jun 2022 #30

Yes, yes. n/t shrike3 Jun 2022 #69

The vet gave my dog 6 months mnhtnbb Jun 2022 #45

Me too. I love the options that affords us. Native Jun 2022 #17

and this is just my own description, peacebuzzard Jun 2022 #24

We will be visiting Portugal for the first time. shrike3 Jun 2022 #70

I recently talked with two students at schools I sub at and one children told me they were moving kimbutgar Jun 2022 #19

I wouldn't put too much stock in one family's risk assessment, especially if they're choosing China renate Jun 2022 #38

Canadians think they are isolated from Q. Hope22 May 2024 #78

Portugal has become a popular retirement spot. shrike3 Jun 2022 #20

I would move someplace like Canada or the UK if I could. SidneyR Jun 2022 #22

I am eligible for a UK passport, at least in theory. ShazzieB Jun 2022 #41

What is climate change expected to do to Portugal? Kaleva Jun 2022 #23

one positive note on that is : Cork forests IcyPeas Jun 2022 #66

I've thought about it many times. Joinfortmill Jun 2022 #25

Anybody know of a place Susan Calvin Jun 2022 #26

Mexico or Costa Rica, possibly Portugal. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #51

I love reading about other places to live, though I'm not sure I'm brave enough to retire elsewhere. Lonestarblue Jun 2022 #52

look at Belize... ret5hd May 2024 #81

I certainly understand getting out. SoCal is my home port for 73 years. I make my stand here. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #43

CA born and raised, lived here all my life, and I'll die here too. CA is a big FU to MAGA everywhere chia Jun 2022 #46

Yup, to all of the above. Me too. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #72

It would not surprise me, if it became its own nation. shrike3 Jun 2022 #73

Portugal is beautiful LittleGirl Jun 2022 #28

Lucky Him! McKim Jun 2022 #29

Why Portugal? RDJackson Jun 2022 #31

I considered Portugal as well. world wide wally Jun 2022 #34

Wish we could do the same eissa Jun 2022 #35

Health Insurance enid602 Jun 2022 #56

I vividly remember being in Atlanta with my best friend. Grammy23 Jun 2022 #36

Portugal is a good choice Warpy Jun 2022 #39

America is fine w me. Chin music Jun 2022 #40

good points Grasswire2 Jun 2022 #47

Sounds like you have a nice family. Chin music Jun 2022 #55

Your condescending exceptionalism is duly noted. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #53

And your nasty assumptive labeling is too. Chin music Jun 2022 #57

I have a feeling Portugal wont be so favorable in the near future. thatdemguy Jun 2022 #42

I'd move out of AZ DownriverDem Jun 2022 #44

Portugal is beautiful and they have very low crime. onecaliberal Jun 2022 #48

I believe it's fairly easy to immigrate to Portugal if you own a house there. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2022 #50

My cousin lives in Portugal. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #54

We moved to Germany in 2015 Old Crank Jun 2022 #58

excellent thread. Lots of food for thought as we are currently devolving. Will justice and democracy Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #59

Looking into Portugal as well Ananda62 Jun 2022 #60

My family wants to retire to Portugal too. They hate the US Marius25 Jun 2022 #62

I qualify to repatriate to Italy. Giving it some serious thought. Hassler Jun 2022 #71

That happens in Europe, too DFW Jun 2022 #74

Post removed Post removed May 2024 #75

A friend of mine leaves Jacksonville, Florida today Jarqui May 2024 #76

A few facts ... marble falls May 2024 #79

Portugal is a great place for English speaking ex-pats. lark May 2024 #82