Living in Portugal

Dream of living in Portugal?

  • 1. Dream it.

    It begins with a dream, what could my life be like if I moved to another country, into a small village, closer to nature? By myself or with a partner or family. How different would it be?

  • 2. Visualize it.

    Talk about it. Ask questions. Seek out people and learn from their experience. While it starts with an idea. Ideas become real with action and focus. Take the actions needed to find out if it is for you.

  • 3. Do it.

    You figured out how to make room for your big dream. You put a timeframe on it. You ignored the naysayers. You have a plan. You can make it work. You smile. You say goodbye. You jump and land in your new place.

🌱 Is moving to Portugal worth it?

🌱 Where is the best place to live?

🌱 What are some key differences in the culture? 

🌱 I want to live in a small village community, how is it?

🌱 How long does it take to learn the language?

🌱 Will I be able to integrate pretty quickly?

  • Encounters with shepards

  • Sunset at the Megaliticos de Almendres

  • Natural swim spots abundantly present

  • Cork oak forest

  • Village

  • Harvesting Linden blossoms at an old school

  • Harvesting cork

The timing feels right - You are curious - You want to find out!

… if only you knew someone ...

It can make all the difference to hear first-hand experiences.

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Encouraged by enthusiastic people around me to share my experiences of adapting to local life in Portugal,

I would love to connect with you and share.

HOW you jump into a new chapter can make all the difference.

Tell me more about Portugal and life there

Hi, I’m Q [from moniQue]

In 2019 I took a deep breath, left my job and life in the US, jumped and landed in a small village in central Portugal attempting to reweave myself as a life.

I want to help you see your Portugal dream into reality. I feel so fortunate to live here - that I am happy to share my experiences with you.

What else I am doing and cooking up can be found on the About page

What this is and isn’t

THIS IS for you if you wish to get a taste of slow living on the other end of the ocean. Topics we can discuss are the many unique experiences, surprise discoveries, tips and examples for integrating into local village life and much more, all depending on where us-two take the conversation. It is similar to talking to a trusted friend, excited to generously share the experience with you.

THIS IS NOT a session to find out: how to secure employment, - buy a home or land, - logistics of moving to Portugal - visa assistance - tax implications, - health care etc.   A wealth of sites offer excellent information and assistance on these topics, and I am not qualified to help you with this. [I am happy to share overview of links and resources after our call.]

Now you Know someone! :)

is this for you?

“ Can I contribute something for your time ? ”

Reciprocate with an act of kindness to mother Earth:

  • Plant a tree [link]

  • Support the indigenous people, our guardians of biodiversity [link]

  • Start a vegetable garden, get in touch with your local seed association for information where to buy seeds, plant, harvest and save the seeds for next year. [link]

  • Realize we are Earth Eaters - find ways to eat up less resources. [link]

Book in for an open-hearted conversation.

We will spend 50 mins together, from which you walk away with lots to think about, and PLENTY to look forward to!

What is the process?

1…Book a time slot

  • receive an automated email confirmation with time/date and meeting details.

  • and a follow up email from me with call informaiton, links for payment option and/or Karma option suggestions.

2…We meet virtually on the platform of your choosing:

  • Google Meet, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal or Skype.

Down to Earth Wisdom

Pat McCabe (Weyakpa Najin Win, Woman Stands Shining)  outlines our basic necessitities:

1. Know where your water comes from. 

2. Be part of a community. 

3. Know how to grow your food or where it was harvested.