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Portuguese Bolota
Nectar from the mighty oak tree
Jun 1 • 
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Por Favor...
A favor to ask...
May 18 • 
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What are all these Ceramic birds?
The significance of the swallow in Portugal.
May 4 • 
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Have a Nice Life
Jun 16, 2022 • Carol A. Wilcox
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The Top Free Apps for Travelers to Portugal
Aug 25, 2022 • Carol A. Wilcox
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Live like a King in Portugal?
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Our first visit back to the U.S.
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When life starts going sideways. Literally.
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The meaning behind a 76-year-old pack of herbs
Old Portuguese folklore rediscovered.
Apr 27 • 
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Eating Chocolate Cake in a 17th Century Guest House
Casa do Adro da Igreja
Apr 20 • 
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Vila Nova de Milfontes
Little village in coastal Alentejo
Apr 13 • 
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Porches Pottery
Keeping artisan traditions alive
Apr 6 • 
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What we learned about Guarantees and Warranties in Portugal
Our coffee maker experience
Mar 30 • 
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Look! Up in the sky! It's a (big) bird!
The White Storks of the Alentejo and the Algarve
Mar 23 • 
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Visiting Palmela Portugal
A village of ancient history and wine
Mar 16 • 
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Our Portugal Journey
American expats living in Portugal. Experiences, challenges, interesting places to explore.
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“Carol writes about some of the most important things you need to know when moving to Portugal with advice that come from experience.”
Alastair Leithead, The Big Portuguese Wine Adventure
“An honest and relatable look at a couple's new life in Portugal. Carol is open in a way that is rare and admirable. ”
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“One of the earlier entries in the "document our move from the US to Portugal" space, Carol's posts have been useful guides to us on our journey.”
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