Did Carl actually tell us everything about the expat life in Portugal? Josh from ExpatsEverywhere recently talked to him about living in Portugal but not soon after the interview, we heard from his wife, Louisa, who created a long list of important things that Carl missed. Kalie sat down with Louisa to talk about all of those things about Portugal that people don’t talk about but expats should really know before they move.
Carl and Louisa along with their 3 kids have mainly lived in central Portugal and are currently on a farm outside of Anadia.
Did you miss Carl’s interview? Watch it here:
Video Chapters
00:00 – Intro
0:26 – How Did This Come About?
1:49 – What’s the Weather REALLY Like?
3:15 – What Do You Recommend for Heating and Mold?
8:51 – What Do You Do to Regulate the Temperature?
10:23 – How Much Does Electricity Cost in Portugal?
12:55 – What Is Shopping Like in Portugal?
14:40 – What to Know About Footwear in Portugal
18:27 – What It’s Like with Families in Portugal
22:21 – Cost of Living Considerations in Portugal
27:00 – Where to Live and Stay in Portugal
30:17 – What Should We Know About “Festas”?
32:53 – The Pet and Stray Animal Situation in Portugal
38:35 – Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal
41:31 – How Has Living Abroad Transformed Your Life?
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