Category: Domestic Life

This post is best viewed on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Or you can access an electronic copy here: Below is a list of entities that need to be notified and services that need to be requested when moving to a new residence. Entity Roles Deadline Proof Needed Instructions Financés(Tax Office) Renters & Owners…

Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Note: When you first log into CTT, you can change the language to English at the bottom of the page. But, as soon as you create an account, the pages on the site are only in Portuguese, so you will need to translate it. Disclaimer: I…

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Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Rui Caetano, our beloved friend, mentor & Portuguese guru has provided us with a list of dates that we should NOT forget.

Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content This page is dedicated to providing recommendations for services based on personal experience. These are people or companies Mike & I have used or have been recommended by friends.

Too Good to Go With the Too Good To Go app, you can find local cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and stores with perfectly good food that they’re offering at up to half off. This app is so easy to use! Simply download the app and discover the places in Tavira that have items ready to sell.…

I love the below infographic that Ponto Verde provides for recycling. Expatica has a nice article on recycling in Portugal that is helpful for items that are not disposed of in the neighborhood recycling bins.

I had a hard time at the ATM when I first got here. It’s not easy trying to use a translation app to read the words on a machine! So, here are some words & phrases related to Banking. Caixa Multibanco ATM (Portugal’s national ATM system) Saldo Balance Depósito Deposit Outras Operações Other Operations Extrato…

If you cannot locate the manual OR the manual you need is not in English, this website has been a treasure! Manuallib.com will probably have the manual you are looking for. There are 2 ways to find your manual: How can I download manuals? Press the “Download” button on manual page. Then press the “Get…