Born in the US, Raised in Portugal

In this episode, Victoria shares her unique perspective as an American who has lived in Portugal for over a decade. She discusses her experiences with cultural differences, the challenges of making friends, and the importance of community involvement for foreign children. The conversation also covers practical aspects of residency and citizenship in Portugal, safety concerns, and insights into the youth culture, including music and fashion trends. Victoria's role in podcast production is highlighted, emphasizing her contributions to enhancing the podcast's quality and engagement with the audience. Ask Victoria or us something to be featured on the podcast by emailing [email protected] Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal! Green Ocean Global Financial Advisor: Book a call with John here- http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen Choose the ExpatsEverywhere intro call and you'll get a free 15 minute call with him to see if you would like to work with him. Show notes Gillette is an American brand with the founders having the last name of Gillette, which origins in France, Holland and the UK. Portuguese "pimba" music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu5-h4Ye0J0 * 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. * VISAS FOR PORTUGAL * We have two courses to help DIY the D7 visa and the remote worker visa for Portugal. The courses include step-by-step videos, checklists, resources, recommendations, discounts, and more. They break down the timeline and when and how to do things, plus give action items to keep you on task but not be overwhelmed. Check them out here: D7: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com & Remote Worker: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa * USEFUL RESOURCES * Below are a list of other services that we use/recommend for living abroad. If you have any questions about them, feel free to email us. Some links we provide we might make a commission and you might receive a discount or promotional offer. We always try to make a deal with companies we like to create a win/win for us and YOU! * TRANSFER CASH * Wise (formally TransferWise) | Banking/Transfer Partner (affiliate link) Get free transfer fees (conditions apply) https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere Want to talk with a person? Contact Spartan FX: https://www.spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere * WATCH YOUR SHOWS * SurfShark | VPN Partner (affiliate link) Get 40% off subscription at https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969 *DIGITAL SECURITY* Protect yourself from the increasing risk of digital crimes with our partner Aura. Use our link https://aura.com/expatseverywhere to get a 2 week free trial to protect yourself from the increasing risk of identity theft and digital crimes. Sign up today and see how many times Aura found your personal information on the dark web. * INSURANCE ABROAD * Need insurance? https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26048090&utm_source=26048090&utm_medium=Ambassador *LEARN A LANGUAGE* Join the journey with Portuguese with Carla https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7 Mia Esmeriz Academy https://school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck * FORWARD YOUR MAIL * Wanting to get your mail forwarded to you while abroad? Use World Post: https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup * TAXES * Are you an expat who wants help with your taxes? Use our link here for Taxes for Expats and get $25 off: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 * GET IN TOUCH * Questions? E-mail us at [email protected] Want more? Go to http://www.expatseverywhere.com Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/expatseverywhere #expatseverywhere Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Weekly Welcome 12:08 Get Your Finances in Order (Show Sponsor) 13:01 Meet Victoria: A New Voice in the Podcast 20:01 Cultural Differences: Navigating Life as a Foreigner 22:23 Advice for Parents: Raising Kids Abroad 26:43 Navigating Language and Cultural Integration 27:44 Cultural Differences: Family and Individualism 30:09 Personal Experiences: Homesickness and Cultural Adaptation 31:36 Education and Residency in Portugal 35:01 The Path to Citizenship: Challenges and Aspirations 37:25 Language Proficiency: Understanding and Communication 39:52 Safety and Social Dynamics in Portugal 42:19 Youth Culture: Trends and Influences 51:51 Podcast Production: A New Venture 54:38 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagement