The foreign travel advice has been updated. Again. Fortunately, Portgual has not changed so it is still on the amber list. No change is fine, although it would’ve been great if it had moved to the green list. No problem though as my planning was on the assumption that Portugal would be on the amber…
Tag: Portugal
Portugal – Top of the world
With planning full speed ahead for my scouting trip in September, I continue to adjust to the pace of Portugal. Full speed is actually a steady first gear. It’s no problem. I feel I’m on top of things. I’ve reached out to the contacts I want to meet or need an appointment with, although as…
Bravely following the compass to Portugal
Scouting trip to Portugal In one calendar month, I will be on my way to Portugal. Fingers-crossed. I’ve been diligent in my planning to ensure I’ve as much flexibility to either cancel or postpone the flights, hotels and car hire. Although I’ve a couple of dates over the next fortnight which will make it…
Wise motivation or a kick in the pants
There are people wise enough and motivated enough to change their lives and live their dreams. And then there are those who need a kick in the pants to change their ways. I would like to think I am one of the wise people. But sometimes I become complacent and, on the odd occasion, I…
Portugal scouting trip
Six weeks until I get on a plane to Porto. I can’t wait. Following two previously cancelled trips due to the pandemic, I am hopeful it will be a third time lucky. However, I am acutely aware there may be further delays. Restrictions for overseas travel are still in place. And they continue to change. …
Why Portugal?
It’s a reasonable question. A question that there is a myriad of answers to. My immediate response though is ‘why not Portugal?’. Before I answer ‘why Portugal’, a little context in the approach I am taking in my move to Portugal First and foremost, moving abroad has been in the back of my mind for…