Tag: Portugal

Portugal Saga: Local People And Learning Portuguese

I love learning new languages, I like to slowly understand how their sentences work and it just enriches me on some intellectual level (and I have Venus in Gemini ;-)). That’s also why I love learning them, not actually perfecting them. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unspl...

Portugal righting wrongs: residency wait time now counts towards nationality

Portugal has just provided an extraordinary, relevant, and much-desired sign of lucidity! After a period in which the country became progressively less appealing and reliable for residency and citizenship planning, Portugal has finally taken a measure with real impact. Over the last three years, ...

Lisbon Is Not Portugal; Is This So Hard To Get?

A tourist goes to New York City for the first time. He has been waiting for this trip his whole damn life and is finally here in the Big Apple. Visiting America has been his fantasy of a lifetime, and New York has fueled his expectations of what the United States or even America represents in his...

Best places to live in Portugal

Portugal is a small but beautiful country located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula. With a rich history, stunning landscapes, and a laid-back way of life, it’s no wonder that many people are choosing to call Portugal home. If you’re considering a move to this charming countr...

New Year???s Eve in Portugal

I hope you enjoyed a stress-free Christmas with your loved ones, were spared the wave of sickness, and were able to enjoy wonderful cuisine! Like every year, we celebrated and feasted in the typical Italian manner. Despite the fact that my parents have lived in Germany for a long time and that I ...

8 Things to Do in Lisbon: A Guide to Exploring the Capital of Portugal

First, I came to Lisbon in November 2022 to attend the WebSummit, one of the biggest marketing events in Europe. I came with absolutely zero expectations… and I got blown away! I did not know what to expect whatsoever, did no research, and have never been to Portugal before. Little di...

The 10 Year Challenge: What Happened in Portugal

We’re starting with the nation’s favourite, Cristiano Ronaldo. After winning five FIFA Ballon d’Or awards and many other awards including the World Player of the Year, Ronaldo is often considered one of the greatest goalscorers and players of all time. In 2009, Ronaldo joined Re...

We???re hiring: Second Home Country Manager, Portugal

Second Home’s mission is to nurture creativity and entrepreneurship — and we do this by bringing together the most diverse community of different industries, disciplines and ideas, and then stirring the pot to spark new collaborations and innovations. Second Home is a fast-growing, pr...

What to Do and What to See in Portugal in Just a Week

Last year we had a debate around what to do for Christmas: spend it in uber-cold Romania, with temperatures dipping to -18C or find a different spot? It was a no-brainer, so we ventured to Spain, far from the madding crowds, staying in Catalonia and Barcelona. We decided to do something si...