About the Destination
In the autumn of 2022, I got a job offer for a position in Lisbon, Portugal. And with that, I decided to change my life completely, leave my small Swiss town and move abroad to a country I’ve never even been to..
I spent the next year and 5 months making new friends, travelling a little around the country and learning a lot about the Portuguese culture and myself. During my time in Lisbon, I lived in a hostel and two different apartments (one of them with 6 guys, lol). And I can tell you that apartment hunting in Lisbon was a pain, especially on a local salary.
The weather in Portugal can be amazing, and I experienced a beautiful spring and summer in the city. But I also learned how priceless and important a fan but also a heater are when you live in Portuguese buildings. I drank countless glasses of wine and Caipirinhas and tried many restaurants. Lisbon definitely has and always will have a special place in my heart.
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Food & Drinks in Portugal
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Things to Do in Portugal
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Sunset Boat Tour in Lisbon
My Two Favourite Things About Portugal
1. The Slow Life
Coming from a country like Switzerland, where everyone is always stressed and busy, the slow life in Portugal was a welcome change of scenery for me. I adore how the Portuguese are in love with life and that they take time to just enjoy it. No matter if that’s drinking an espresso in the sun or dancing until the sun comes up, they find joy everywhere.
2. The Wines
Through my time in Portugal, I got to taste a few different wines (including the famous “green wine” or “Vinho Verde” as the Portuguese call it). There’s just something about having a chilled glass of white or green wine while sitting on a rooftop in Lisbon and enjoying the good weather.