Why Porto Was the Wrong Fit (Why We Left)

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https://wi.se/expatseverywhere-october is where you should go to get started with Wise! Get your fee free first transfer up to $600 USD with our special link. Be Smart. Use Wise. Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Amber, an expat who moved to Porto, Portugal but has now decided to leave for a smaller town in Portugal. They talk about the D8 visa process, why she's leaving Porto, how easy Wise is to use, a realistic budget, and much more! The information provided here is valid at the time of the video's publication, but it can change at any time. Please check the official website for the latest updates and use this link: https://wi.se/expatseverywhere-october #wiseaccount #wisecard #wisepartner #BeSmartGetWise 🌏 ABOUT US Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad! 🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas. 📌 D7 Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections 📌 Remote Worker Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections 👌 USEFUL RESOURCES Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services. 💸 Transfer Cash Wise (formerly TransferWise): Get free transfer fees with this link. https://bit.ly/4hfN8Rh Spartan FX: Speak to a person for money transfers here. https://bit.ly/4gVdzfh 📺 Watch Your Shows Securely SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here. https://bit.ly/4hhxDs4 🔒 Digital Security Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🛡️ Insurance Abroad SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. https://bit.ly/3PEqV3L 👣 Learn a Language Ling: Practice any language with our special link here. https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here. https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7 Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here. https://bit.ly/4ahs4b0 💌 Forward Your Mail Use World Post to stay connected here. https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup 💵 Taxes Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here. https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📲 GET IN TOUCH Questions? Email us at [email protected] or explore our website. https://expatseverywhere.com Follow us Facebook: @expatseverywhere Instagram: @expatseverywhere X: @expert_expat Patreon: Support us https://www.patreon.com/c/expatseverywhere Follow Kalie's white-glove service: https://www.instagram.com/kalie_slateandkey/ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Where did you move from and why did you choose Portugal? 02:49 - For so many cities, was that time really enough? 03:31 - What visa are you on and how was that process? 05:00 - Any other resources you recommend for people who want to move here? 06:53 - How long did it take for you to get the D8 approved? 08:11 - What did you put for your return address to get the approval? 09:55 - Why did you decide to leave Porto? 11:00 - What would a realistic budget be? 13:44 - Would you like to own a car here? 14:30 - Are you living close to a train station? 14:55 - What do you think about the weather here? 15:24 - Why not Lisbon or the south? 16:40 - Has moving been a good experience up until now? 19:04 - Has work put a dent on your social life? 19:03 - How has living abroad transformed your life?