msmacnevens
Belgian expat in Portugal
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19
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7
About me
Belgian
Lives in Lourinh茫, Lisbon District
Speaks i speak english, flemish, tagalog
Registration: 14 August 2013
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Keeping in touch while living in Portugal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Portugal? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
we, the family, use whatsapp and the fb messenger to keep in touch daily, and of course there's texting. there's always a way to get in touch, sending pictures or just saying hello on fb messenger and whatsapp. Read More
Moving to Portugal once retired by ADD55
My wife and I are testing life in Lagos for 1 month and are interested to talk to some current expats to understand their experiences of living here. This will help us in our decision making towards retirement living. Appreciate any advice over a ...
we are a belgian couple ( husband is retired from the private industry sector) and just moved 45 minutes north of lisbon. it's a small town(lourinha) and the people are friendly. there's a good mix of tourist, local residents and expats in ... Read More
Essentials to live in Portugal by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Portugal, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Portugal? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
''1) Good manners will make your stay most enjoyable. Portugal retains the old world charm of Europe and the sort of blunt demands we make of each other in the UK are seen as extremely rude. Waiters, shop staff and restaurateurs consider ... Read More
Essentials to live in Portugal by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Portugal, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Portugal? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
an open mind? Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Portugal by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Portugal? To help you meet people and find outings in Portugal, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Portugal: you can now follow what聮s going on ...
great idea!...it's nice knowing that it's there to be 'used' one day... Read More
What do you like the most in Portugal? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Portugal? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Portugal and the reason why you enjoy ...
surface friendly people are everywhere...still, emphatically (hope this is the right word!) say, that the portuguese people are in general friendly people...they may not be surface friendly, but they really care, trust me i know... Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
ugh ...what's in a name!? Looking forward to the new expat.com ... good luck ! Read More
What do you like the most in Portugal? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Portugal? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Portugal and the reason why you enjoy ...
i love the people, ever so friendly and will try to help in any way they can ; the easy way of life; the sun; the sea... did i forget anything good about portugal? Read More
Healthcare in Portugal by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Portugal ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Portugal? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
the private healthcare system in portugal is excellent! while on a house-hunting trip in lourinha last year, my husband got a very serious infection. went to the ER @peniche, but sadly, the hospital did not have the facilities needed for a very ... Read More
Municipal Tax Charge by AuMargaret
I purchased my property near Caldas da Rainha on 24 Oct 2014. I have learned that I have to pay Municipal Tax (rates) for the whole of 2014! This is totally unfair. In UK and Aust at the time of exchange the Council Rates (tax) are proportioned ...
there's gotta be some mistake...it's not making any sense , paying for something you haven't used. Read More
色花堂 blog celebrates its 10th birthday! by Julien
Hi all, I am glad to share a special news with you: 色花堂 celebrates its 10th birthday! 10 years of passion, adventure and enriching expat experiences! 10 years spent with you: thanks to all the ones who have been following us from the ...
happy birthday, 色花堂! wish you more years ... Read More
Tax Expert Services to 色花堂s .... or not. by PedroCruz
Good evening, I have a friend that has a Tax Consulting company and he's thinking about directing the services (also) to expats in Portugal, who may need tax advice or help in the relations with the 'finan莽as'. Do you think it's a good idea, or ...
thank you! Read More
Tax Expert Services to 色花堂s .... or not. by PedroCruz
Good evening, I have a friend that has a Tax Consulting company and he's thinking about directing the services (also) to expats in Portugal, who may need tax advice or help in the relations with the 'finan莽as'. Do you think it's a good idea, or ...
we are considering retiring to portugal. can anybody explain to me the double taxation treaty between the european union member countries? thank you. Read More
Cost of living in Portugal by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Portugal. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Portugal. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
hi! accidentally found this ; check it out...it is interesting. sandcastlesinportugal.com/the-cost-of-living-in-portugal/ Read More