Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Thinking about moving to Portugal? Wondering what it’s really like living in Portugal as an expat? In this webinar, expats share their first impressions, surprises, and real experiences after arriving.
In this special webinar, members of the Expats Portugal community share what those first days and weeks in Portugal are really like — while everything is still fresh. From the excitement of arriving to the unexpected moments along the way, this is an honest and relatable look at starting a new life in Portugal.
You’ll hear from people at different stages of their journey — some on scouting trips, others already settling into daily life — sharing their experiences, favourite discoveries, and reflections on what surprised them most.
A huge thank you to our guests for generously sharing their time and stories. These conversations are exactly what make this community so valuable.
At Expats Portugal, this is what we love most — being part of people’s journey. From those early plans and questions, to seeing members arrive, settle in, and begin building their new life here… it’s genuinely a pleasure to witness and support.
Through shared experiences, advice, and connection, our community helps make the move to Portugal feel more manageable — and a lot more enjoyable. Whether online or at our in-person meetups across Portugal, it’s all about bringing people together and helping each other along the way.
If you’d like to be part of these conversations live, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey, you’re very welcome to join us.
👉 Learn more about the community: expatsportugal.com
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Welcome & What It’s Really Like to Arrive in Portugal
03:22 Meet the Guests (New Arrivals & Scouting Trips)
07:00 Life in Lisbon – First Impressions
15:30 Scouting Portugal – Canadian Perspective
28:38 Settling in Ericeira – Early Experiences
38:40 Favourite Places in Portugal
42:40 Portuguese Language Experiences
#Portugal #MoveToPortugal #ExpatsPortugal #LivingInPortugal #RetireInPortugal #PortugalLife #ExpatLife #MovingAbroad
Thinking about moving to Portugal? Wondering what it’s really like living in Portugal as an expat? In this webinar, expats share their first impressions, surprises, and real experiences after arriving.
In this special webinar, members of the Expats Portugal community share what those first days and weeks in Portugal are really like — while everything is still fresh. From the excitement of arriving to the unexpected moments along the way, this is an honest and relatable look at starting a new life in Portugal.
You’ll hear from people at different stages of their journey — some on scouting trips, others already settling into daily life — sharing their experiences, favourite discoveries, and reflections on what surprised them most.
A huge thank you to our guests for generously sharing their time and stories. These conversations are exactly what make this community so valuable.
At Expats Portugal, this is what we love most — being part of people’s journey. From those early plans and questions, to seeing members arrive, settle in, and begin building their new life here… it’s genuinely a pleasure to witness and support.
Through shared experiences, advice, and connection, our community helps make the move to Portugal feel more manageable — and a lot more enjoyable. Whether online or at our in-person meetups across Portugal, it’s all about bringing people together and helping each other along the way.
If you’d like to be part of these conversations live, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey, you’re very welcome to join us.
👉 Learn more about the community: expatsportugal.com
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Welcome & What It’s Really Like to Arrive in Portugal
03:22 Meet the Guests (New Arrivals & Scouting Trips)
07:00 Life in Lisbon – First Impressions
15:30 Scouting Portugal – Canadian Perspective
28:38 Settling in Ericeira – Early Experiences
38:40 Favourite Places in Portugal
42:40 Portuguese Language Experiences
#Portugal #MoveToPortugal #ExpatsPortugal #LivingInPortugal #RetireInPortugal #PortugalLife #ExpatLife #MovingAbroad
