Portugal Travel

Many people go on holiday to a beautiful sun-drenched location and say "I wish we lived here." Louise and Ben Taylor decided to make their dream a reality. After extensive planning, they left rainy London behind and set off for the idyllic scenery of Portugal's eastern Algarve. Thousands of people have followed The Taylor's adventures via Ben's popular blog "Moving to Portugal." This book now tells their story in printed form for the first time. A brand new narrative from Louise is complemented with a host of trivia and practical information for those considering a move of their own. "...

Ariel Price wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone—no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong. She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can’t fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new—much younger—husband?

William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all.

Follow Steve and Sandra's lives as they embark on new adventures, discovering the vibrant culture of Malaysia before encountering some weird and wonderful flora and fauna in Australia. There is heartbreak as all the horses are re-homed and joy at the arrival of the 'Big Red Love Bus', a camper van that enables them to take to the open road, exploring Portugal and Spain's spectacular coastline. They enjoy the hospitality of friends in France, and catch up with family and friends in Britain before flying to the exotice Islands of Cape Verde. 'Beyond Paradise' is the third book in the series ...

Seeking to relocate abroad? Are you considering the sun-kissed lands of Iberia: Spain and Portugal? You definitely should ... as both countries offer a high quality of life and a lower cost of living. While Spain and Portugal share much in common, they also are very different. Here's a concise examination of the similarities and differences between the two in terms of what really matters to relocation: culture, language, places of interest, cost of living, etc. This book is the perfect place to begin your expat or immigrant journey and help you choose whether Spain -- or Portugal -- is for ...

If you're traveling to a Portuguese-speaking country but don't know how to express yourself in their language, now you can get an organized collection of all the phrases you need to make your trip to Portugal or Brazil an amazing experience.

A faraway country. A desperate investigator. And a priceless missing tile. After months of unemployment, Ainsley Walker is wondering if her career as a gemstone detective will ever take off. When suddenly… A handsome importer asks her to travel to Portugal—the gorgeous but overlooked jewel of Western Europe—to search for a stolen tile with a priceless sapphire baked into it. She’s broke. This is her way out. It’s another fast-paced adventure. Soon Ainsley is racing across the country— —from thieves’ fairs to antique trams— —from the dark spirits of Roman ruins to the ...

If you want to learn the Portuguese language without any previous knowledge, then pay attention...Are you: Quite busy and in need of a precise, but thorough, resource to learn Portuguese? Traveling to or working in a Portuguese-speaking country? This audiobook is divided into three parts: The very basics, grammar, and conversation. You’ll also find many fun quizzes throughout the audiobook that will allow you to practice your skills.

Obra literária obrigatória para os vestibulares UEL 2025 e UFSC 2025. Um texto épico e lírico, realista e mágico que revela, para além de sua trama, um poderoso elemento de insubordinação social. Nas profundezas do sertão baiano, as irmãs Bibiana e Belonísia encontram uma velha e misteriosa faca na mala guardada sob a cama da avó. Ocorre então um acidente. E para sempre suas vidas estarão ligadas — a ponto de uma precisar ser a voz da outra. Numa trama conduzida com maestria e com uma prosa melodiosa, o romance conta uma história de vida e morte, de combate e redenção.

Stephen Masters and his team are called upon by their "bosses" in the ultra secret Council organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. to help the Portuguese government stop a sinister plot to keep the country from signing an agreement to join the European Central Banking Community. This signing is a prelude to full membership in the European Economic Community now known as The European Union. Portugal is only a few years away from its past rule by a Dictator and just gaining poise as a democracy and need the help of Masters and his Team from the Council. A coalition of former Nazis, ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Funchal Madeira Island Portugal offers the inside scoop on Funchal. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. That's alright, but this book gives you travel tips from someone who has lived at your destination. This book gives you knowledge you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this guide. After listening to this book, you will be ready to discover new activities at your next travel destination.

It’s been well over six years now since we relocated to Portugal from the USA, time enough to evaluate our life and experiences here. Overall, we do love Portugal—for what it is, not for what it’s not. Too many people focus on the reasons why they’re leaving their homelands, rather than why they’ve chosen to live in another country. Some people are thrilled to acculturate and absorb Portuguese culture; others, however, are unable to adapt to the ways of their adopted country, and shuttle back and forth as foster children… ultimately deciding that Portugal isn’t for them. ...

Another captivating journey from best selling travel writer, David Gardner. Join David and his wife Wendy as they take on the wonders of Portugal in all its glory. Its history, culture, natural beauty, and myriad idiosyncrasies are brought to life with feeling and humour as this couple travels through the heart of an inspiring country. Explore the beauty of Porto, the evocative Douro Valley, the frenetic energy and charm of Lisbon, and the history of Tomar and its Knights Templar. Then journey on to the grand city of Coimbra, the Medieval town of Obidos and the regal splendour of Sintra. It...

Truth be told, Portugal is being oversold. "The sales gimmick of Portugal having the best beaches in Europe, the warm weather, low cost of living, and hospitable people was charming and very appealing. However, as reality set in, I discovered a different picture--more of a western country being operated as a third world country, or an eastern bloc bureaucratic central system," said one critic.

You'll laugh ... you'll cry ... you'll nod in agreement with these 50 statements about Portugal you won't find in any guidebook!

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Brazilian Portuguese - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Brazilian Portuguese language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Brazilian Portuguese language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary has never been easier!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Terceira Island. Greater Than a Tourist—Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal by Author Vanessa Ferraz offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the little Portuguese Paradise. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

You're relocating from the USA to Portugal or Spain. So, relocating across the Atlantic becomes a major matter of logistics. Here are the vital steps before, during, and after you travel to prepare for moving your dog(s) or cat(s) to Iberia with you. Not only are the rules are regulations, laws and legalities covered, but also what you need to know in terms of your pets' health and welfare abroad. Included here, too, is a special bonus: a read-aloud children's story about how a dog's life in Portugal can differ substantially from what we're familiar with in the USA.

In July 1776 a pair of Franciscan friars, Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, were charged by the governor of New Mexico with discovering a route across the unknown Southwest to the new Spanish colony in California. They had other goals as well, some of them secret: converting the indigenous natives along the way to the true faith, discovering a semi-mythical paradise known as Teguayo, hunting for sources of gold and silver, and paving the way for Spanish settlements from Santa Fe to Monterey. In strict terms, the expedition failed.

Jump around the globe and explore new countries with COUNTRY JUMPER. This young world traveler has a zest for adventure and will take you on a tour around the world, introducing you to fascinating facts about each country. In their travels with COUNTRY JUMPER, readers can glimpse into each country’s history, national treasures, traditions, cultures, places to visit, food, and more. They will also learn about fun activities to do if they get the opportunity to visit these countries. With 205 books in the series, each book is filled with captivating information that inspires curiosity and ...