Are you considering a move abroad? In this episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we will go over the challenges and rewards of relocating to a new country. From deciding if moving abroad is right for you, to navigating a new culture and building a new life. We'll go over tips and advice for those considering a move internationally. Whether you're thinking of relocating permanently, temporarily, or becoming a digital nomad, this episode is based on a range of experiences and perspectives that...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 275
Living in Portugal has been quite an experience. I can say that overall I'm glad that I came... moving to Portugal was definitely the right choice for me. Life in Portugal has presented many fun moments and unique experiences, with more than plenty to continue to keep exploring. For me personally, the choice to live in Braga as an expat has been great. It's a fun little city that presents a laid-back lifestyle while also being liveable with enough going on to keep you entertained throughout the ...
Dec 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 274
It's a simple question with a complicated answer, and there are other questions connected to the subject that I believe are also important to ask and analyze to figure out if it's too late for an individual and their specific set of interests/circumstances to move to Portugal. In reality the answer to the question could vary from person to person. To have an easier transition in to expat life in Portugal, it's not just the legal aspects of your move abroad that will have an impact but also some ...
Nov 18, 2022•13 min
Many people share the dream of living in Portugal, but once you decide to take the leap and move abroad, there are day-to-day things that you will encounter. Some of them are more significant than others. I wanted to take a moment to focus on a few tips for a few of these details that you may come across as an expat in Portugal. Having things in place such as a bank account and Portuguese tax code can make the biggest difference in your life in Portugal. Living abroad in Portugal comes with some...
Nov 11, 2022•11 min•Ep. 269
There has already been a visa that's been dubbed the "Portugal Digital Nomad Visa", more accurately known as Portugal's D7 visa. However, this new digital nomad visa opens up some interesting new opportunities for individuals thinking about remote working from another country. Many articles online seem to allude to the possibility of this new visa making it easier for digital nomads moving to Portugal. However, taking a quick look at this new nomad visa, it would seem to create (at least in some...
Nov 04, 2022•10 min•Ep. 268
Richard & Kathleen Lo had traveled the world as digital nomads before moving to Portugal. After their experience making the move to Portugal and going through the legal processes to enjoy expat life in Portugal, this nomadic entrepreneurial couple saw a gap in the market that they could fill. They decided to open up Bordr.io, a company that assists expats from around the world who want to live in Portugal by helping them with getting their NIF (the Portuguese tax number) and opening a bank a...
Oct 28, 2022•27 min
In short no, I don't believe expats in Portugal or any expats living abroad anywhere will ruin the country where they are... however, I do believe there is the potential to be able to help or hurt the situation locally. Expat life can be an eye-opening experience, and living in another country can really help you learn more about yourself as well as understand and appreciate the world around you in a different way than you might in your home country. Is living abroad for everyone? No... absolute...
Oct 21, 2022•20 min
Those who have been enjoying expat life in Portugal know about the wonderful things that this country has to offer. But my question would be: is too much mainstream media attention going to ruin it for the people who have already decided to make a life in Portugal? I'm not saying that I have the answer to that... but I do take issue with the picture that was painted by this article on CNN Travel about Portugal. Some of the simplest sentiments that were written in this piece are things that I per...
Oct 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 265
Portugal. Because I was living in Italy before living in Portugal, I often can't help myself but compare and contrast these two places as well as think about what it's like living in Portugal as an American.... I've come to have a new understanding of what expat life can be like now as an expat in Portugal, and even since coming here there have been moments I have wondered if Braga is the best choice for me or if I should have thought about living in Lisbon. In this expat living abroad episode o...
Oct 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 264
Answering Questions About Life in Portugal is what this expat living abroad podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter is all about. Moving to Europe can be quite an undertaking and when diving into the idea of moving to Portugal, there are some things that are worth thinking about to help you have an easy transition into living abroad in Portugal. Since having packed up my life in Italy for a new adventure abroad in Portugal I can say that I've learned a lot about what life in Portugal ha...
Sep 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 262
Is moving to Portugal the best choice to make when thinking about moving abroad to Europe? Europe may be small, but within a very small area you can find a wide variety of languages, cultures and people. So you may want to look at what each country provides and what life for expats is like in that country. Regardless of what reasons you may want to migrate, whether or not it's to retire abroad in Portugal, work abroad as a digital nomad in Portugal or any other motivating factor to live abroad, ...
Sep 16, 2022•17 min•Ep. 261
Have you thought about making the big move to Europe from your country? Many people, especially after visiting, contemplate this possibility after falling in love with the different countries throughout Europe. I can say from my experience moving to Italy and then moving to Portugal, that these are locations that draw many people from other parts of the world who want to move abroad to Europe. But living in Europe can come along with some unexpected cultural differences. Even within Europe, you ...
Sep 09, 2022•21 min•Ep. 260
When it comes to moving to Portugal, there are so many small details that can be easily overlooked that may make a huge difference in a person's day-to-day life not to mention the preparatory stages of planning a move. Having lived abroad for more than a decade, I can say there are consistent patterns in what I see people overlooking and among the individuals who move to Portugal, I can say I've seen some of the same. If you are looking to make a life in Portugal for yourself and to become an ex...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min•Ep. 259
When considering a move to Portugal, having a good idea of what each location may offer is vital. Things that may be positive for one person could be negative for someone else who is looking at expat life in Portugal. When it comes to looking into moving to Braga, Portugal, you may also be comparing living in Braga vs Lisbon, or living in Braga vs Porto... or even living in Porto vs Lisbon. Each of these cities has something to offer those who are looking at living abroad in Portugal. For some p...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 256
Moving to Portugal can come with many things that have to be taken into account. Choosing where to live in Portugal can be a difficult decision. However, if you've decided to consider a move to Braga, Portugal, it is important to understand the layout of the city and where to look for apartments on the map that may suit your needs. Due to the requirements of getting a D7 visa, it can be necessary to rent an apartment, and many people choose to rent an apartment in Braga, without seeing it in per...
Jul 29, 2022•30 min
Are you thinking about traveling around Portugal? In this expat living abroad travel podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over some of the options and what to do when getting around. We'll also go over some of the options you have available to you domestically as well as how to travel to Portugal with some of the travel tips and tricks I've picked up. This week I had to go on a trip to Lisbon for some meetings and was realizing that trying to figure out how get around Portu...
Jul 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 252
After I left the USA, I came to find there were many other people who weren't of the same mindset that I was regarding staying abroad. I couldn't even fathom why a person would want to move back to their country after living abroad. But as time has passed, I've come to understand what motivating factors would make a person want to consider another ‘move abroad’ back to their home country and racking up yet another international move. Expat life can be fun but life abroad of course comes with man...
Jul 08, 2022•19 min•Ep. 251
Whether you're going to live in Portugal or travel to Portugal, there are a few things you may want to avoid during your time in this country. If you are moving to Portugal, it can definitely help to take some of these things into consideration ahead of your move to Portugal in order to help your life in Portugal. It doesn't matter if you're an American in Portugal or you are from any other country, there are certain things you may want to keep in mind. Some of these things may come as second na...
Jul 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 250
During my time living abroad I've found there are certain apps I use more than others that help with day-to-day life and help you to be able to accomplish what you need in your expat life. Having experienced life living in Portugal as well as living in Italy among other countries I can say that it's important to try and figure out how to optimize some of the simplest things as well to be able to connect with what happens where you are and link into what is going on in your location. These apps a...
Jun 24, 2022•20 min•Ep. 249
It's crazy how quickly these 6 months have gone by since moving to Portugal. Day by day it feels more and more like home, I've always enjoyed Portugal, but since moving to Braga I can say that I really have developed a new appreciation for what this country has to offer. Living in Portugal comes with some hurdles to conquer, however once you have landed and gotten the ball rolling, life in Portugal really takes shape and shows you what it has to offer. Out of all of the countries that I could re...
Jun 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 247
Before starting life as a digital nomad, it is important to consider how you will be able to not just work online but also most importantly how you will be able to connect to the internet in order to work remotely as a digital nomad from an Airbnb. For those individuals who rely on a solid online connection, it's important to look at all of the options in front of you for whatever country you may be moving abroad to during your life as a digital nomad... and it is even more important to have a b...
May 13, 2022•18 min•Ep. 244
Having a personal tax code while living in another country can be absolutely vital to making sure you can navigate the various steps you will have to take during your move abroad. I've come to realize there are a number of you who watch/listen to Not Your Average Globetrotter who are considering a move to Portugal or a move to Italy. In this expat podcast episode about living abroad in these countries, I wanted to compare and contrast what many may consider to be a boring topic, but can actually...
May 06, 2022•18 min•Ep. 243
Moving to Portugal for me was unplanned, and unexpected, but I can't even start to begin to explain, how glad I am that I did. There are many wonderful things that living in Portugal can present, but is life in Portugal right for everyone? Making sure your expat life in Portugal goes as smoothly as possible, it's important to think about both the big things like visas and so on, but also the smaller simpler daily realities. What may feel like something small at the beginning can feel like someth...
Apr 22, 2022•21 min•Ep. 241
Are these terms actually important at the end of the day? However there is the sad reality that some words have been used in a derogatory manner, terms such as expat, digital nomad, foreigner, immigrant and migrant can bring up an emotional charge for some, however, I personally have the belief that these words can in some cases be used somewhat interchangeably and without the derogatory connotation. An individual can be all of these or none of these, or some or maybe just one. The lines between...
Apr 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 240
Living in Europe vs America or just simply being an American traveling abroad can lead a person to many interesting cultural experiences and seeing how different where you are from the rest of the world. 13 years ago when I decided to move abroad, little did I know how even some of the smallest little things from day to day could make a major difference in your overall lifestyle. Life in Europe can be so much fun, but cultural differences are important to understand and embrace. I can say, espec...
Apr 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 239
I left The USA 13 years ago, but did I ever want to go back? Will I go back to the USA? But why would an American want to leave the USA? Having been an expat for the past 13 years I can say that I have learned a lot about myself and the world around me and how I fit into it while living abroad. Of course, the discussion about renouncing American citizenship often comes up. But is leaving the US forever the best decision to make? As an Italian dual citizen who is an expat living in Portugal, I of...
Apr 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 238
Even after living abroad for the past 13 years, I still often challenge my own position and think about if expat life is really right for me. After 13 years, clearly, the answer is... yes it is. However, is it right for everyone? Is moving abroad the best choice for you? Living in another country can become quite an undertaking, but if you can understand what you may come across in your new life abroad, then you may find that the bumps in the road are much easier to glide over. In this expat pod...
Mar 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 237
Yes, I have no problem admitting I do miss living in Italy, it's only natural. Life in Italy was an amazing opportunity to be able to really get a proper feel for the country and to learn about all the details that you would miss if you were only there on a trip. Italy is a country that could take a person a lifetime to truly get to know, and I'm glad that I did have the past 5 years there if only to get a taste of what that lifetime could look like. Since moving to Portugal, I've had the opport...
Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 235
After moving to Portugal, I can't help but notice the differences between living in Portugal vs living in Italy. Having spent the last 5 years of my life in Italy, I can't help but compare it to expat life in Portugal. I love both countries but find that there are certain aspects of each country that I may prefer over the other one and in this second episode of this expat podcast mini-series part of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I wanted to continue comparing and contrasting living in Italy vs ...
Mar 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 234
If you don't speak Portuguese, this episode is available with subtitles on YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuria It's kind of crazy to think I've been living in Portugal for almost 3 months now. It's been a lot of fun to re-start life as an expat all over again. So far I haven't had much time to study Portuguese but thankfully, I had some of the language under my belt already. It's undoubtedly made a big difference with my experience moving to Portugal. I can see my limited ability to speak the language imp...
Feb 25, 2022•12 min•Ep. 233
