Hey expats and travelers! Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere here. What are the reasons for choosing Lisbon, Portugal when moving abroad? We interview Becky, an expat living in Lisbon. We talk about the pros and cons of living there, the benefits and difficulties, work ethic, domestic issues and housing, the pace of life, and more. Check out her advice and see why Lisbon has become a desirable place to move to.

Becky's info:
https://theschooloftravels.com
  / tokyobecky  
https://digitalnomads.world

Lisbon neighborhoods:    • Top 6 Lisbon Neighborhoods  

Language help:
www.italki.com
To ask about classes in Lisbon, email [email protected]

* ABOUT US *
Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven't looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter "S" until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.

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* TAXES *
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:16 Why Lisbon, Portugal?
01:19 What was your moving process like?
02:23 Did you need an FBI background check?
03:49 Other Application Requirements
04:44 How are you liking Lisbon?
05:26 What kinds are people are you meeting? How do you meet people
07:39 Portuguese and English Language
10:10 Is Lisbon affordable? What is the cost of living like?
12:10 Private Health Insurance Info
15:10 What's your job? What opportunities have you had since moving here?
18:33 Was there anything shocking when you first moved?
20:42 Are there places that you recommend that people should AVOID?
22:25 What are places that are great for tourism but not to live?
24:20 What advice do you have for people that want to move to Lisbon?