Explore the key differences between life in Portugal and the US. Learn about affordable housing, mild weather, making friends, and using cheap public transportation. Perfect for aspiring expats!

Let's start in the middle - About 3 years ago I moved to Portugal and landed in Coimbra which is in the north of Portugal. And I thought it was going to be the perfect place. Listen to what happen during that first year and a half in Coimbra and where I ended up in the Lisbon area. If you want to read more from me check out my Substack. If you want to watch more of me follow me on TikTok and Youtube. And if you want to hear more of me then subscribe to this podcast.

This is from a Substack article I wrote and turned into an audio story with ambient sounds. The story is weaved between several groups of people at a well known Portuguese beach as I'm observing them. It's also about how the wonder of the world around us can fade into the background of our daily lives. And more importantly, how we can recapture that sense of awe and appreciation for the things we’ve come to take for granted.

A quick introduction to me, DD Cardinal and a little about my story from Michigan to Portugal. If you want to see the step by step of my move follow me on TikTok