My Own International House Hunt
Three houses that represent the range of what buyers seeking golden visas may find in Portugal.
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So You Want to Take the Next Step: Buying a Home in Portugal
Advice for foreigners who, like the pop star Madonna, are looking to buy a house or apartment and establish residency in Portugal.
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In Faro, My First Visit to the Algarve
My first trip to the Algarve, to the city of Faro, with a boat trip to a wildlife preserve and many pictures.
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Robert Reich Speaks in Lisbon
On holiday in Lisbon, U.S. economist Robert Reich stopped at my husband’s university to talk about inequality and what Portugal is doing right.
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A Visit from the Pope
Some thoughts on being in Portugal at the time of the Pope’s visit to Fátima to canonize two of the children who saw the Virgin Mary in 1917.
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Arriving in Lisbon: A Charming Place in a New Neighborhood
About the Santos-o-Novo convent where we’re staying, cruise ships, and a new part of the city to explore.
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