Category: Interviews

Moving to Portugal Living on 60% less than in the U.S. - Interview with Christine

8/13/2024

Did you know you can live in Portugal for 60% less than in the U.S.? Join me, Linda, and my friend Christine, who made the leap just three years ago, as we uncover the secrets to a more affordable and vibrant life in this stunning country!

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In this video, Christine shares her experience of moving to Portugal in September 2021, highlighting her residence in Cavo after living in a nearby village.

She discusses her motivations for relocating, including health, financial, and medical reasons, emphasizing the benefits of living in Portugal

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Christine mentions the affordability of housing in Portugal, noting that while costs can be low, finding reliable contractors for home repairs can be challenging.

She reflects on the difficulties she faced in the housing market, including issues with workmanship and contractor reliability.

Christine also shares a personal anecdote about traveling with her dogs, explaining how she used Apple AirTags to keep track of them during the journey.

Christine with her horse Chancelor who she mentions in the video. She boards him at Quinta Carvelhas, a retreat center located in Casével, Portugal.

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Moving to Portugal with Pets and Buying a House Interview with Beth Trescher

8/11/2024

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As part of my series of interviewing people moving overseas for my Living Linda Abroad YouTube channel, I'm interviewing Beth Trescher about her move to Portugal a year ago and her purchase of a 100+ year old home and the renovation process as well as moving with pets and what that entails.

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Beth Trescher is a first time expat (immigrant) moved to Portugal a year ago (interview took place on May 31, 2024) from the United States.

She purchased a home near Coimbra that was over 100 years old. She discusses the process of buying and renovating her home (renovations are still going on).

She also discusses moving with three dogs and all that entails.

Video Topics:

00:50 Tell us about yourself and how you picked Portugal
01:20 What area did you settle and why that location?
02:05 Buying a House
11:47 Obtaining a Mortgage
12:48 Title Issues
16:11 Renovating Property
30:18 Bring Pets to Portugal

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Explore Portugal Like a Local - Insider Tips for Slow Travel

5/22/2024

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My interview with Christie is part of my interview series of stories of regular people who have decided to design a life they love, whether it's slow traveling or moving to a new country.

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I had the opportunity to interview Christie (@Adventures of Cricket on Instagram) on my new YouTube Channel called Living Linda Abroad. I hope you will join me there as I discuss living and travel abroad. If you find value in my videos, I hope you will consider subscribing to my channel.

Christie has been doing a form of Slow Travel since 2022, traveling to Portugal for 90 day in each 180 days.

Check out my interview with her on how she does it, from planning and research, her travel hacks and how she finances it.

Interested in moving to Portugal? Check Moving to Portugal for more blog posts in this category.

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Moving to Portugal Living on 60% less than in the U.S. - Interview with Christine

Moving to Portugal with Pets and Buying a House Interview with Beth Trescher

Explore Portugal Like a Local - Insider Tips for Slow Travel

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