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gar01eth

gar01eth

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English expat in Portugal

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About me

English

Lives in Castelo Branco

Registration: 26 January 2010

About

We moved to Portugal just over 2 years ago have had many mishaps in trying to have a house built here, sadly met some not nice portuguese who have managed to do well financially out of our naviety but also met some nice portuguese friends. I am toying with writing a book on how not to move abroad and build a house that is a joke but there is an element of truth in it. Would not want anyone to have to share some of our problems. Have also at on stage managed to end up with ten dogs as found two rescue dogs who had puppies now have six so thats an expensive hobby. Now nearing completion of the building of the house and met quite a few european friends solife becoming a little easier.
Interests: dogs, walking, fine wine

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gar01eth
gar01eth replied to a thread
11 years ago
bosco88

opening Bank accounts with dollars in Lisbon. Possible? by bosco88

Ola! Is it possible to open a bank account using dollars in Lisbon? Obrigado, Mike

gar01eth

Try the millenium bcp they have euro and us dollar account Read More

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gar01eth replied to a thread
11 years ago
lozy1976

New to the Portugal forum by lozy1976

Hi guys I'm new to the Portugal forum. I'm still living in England but want to move to warmer climates at the end of the year. I won't need to find work as I've started a business that I can run from anywhere in the world but I ...

gar01eth

Hi Lorraine, You will certainly have warmer climate here but it depends on where you intend to live , if Algarve then lots of expats there and language no issue, We originally were in Porto which is my favourite place but decided to buy a bigger ... Read More

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gar01eth replied to a thread
11 years ago
ChristinaSurrey

where do I start to move and live in portugal? by ChristinaSurrey

Hello everyone. I am Christina, single and in my mid-fifties. Moving to Portugal is just an idea at the moment so a lot of research ahead of me I guess. :/ I would be moving on my own. I am hoping that by joining this site I can make an informed ...

gar01eth

Hi Christine , Gosh this is such a big decision for you I have been here on and off for five years first living in Porto now Central Portugal am I happy with the move not really. I wish we had done more research about the area, where we now live ... Read More