Expat is Brutally Honest About Life in Porto’s Suburbs
Josh with ExpatsEverywhere talks to Denis, an expat living in a suburb of Porto called Rio Tinto, about why he moved his family to Portugal, if Rio Tinto is a good option for a smaller town in Portugal, the dangers he sees, how his sons see danger, and other surprising things about what life is really like for an expat in Portugal. 🌏 ABOUT US Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad! 🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas. 📌 D7 Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... 📌 Remote Worker Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... 👌 USEFUL RESOURCES Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services. 💸 Transfer Cash Wise (formerly TransferWise): Get free transfer fees with this link. https://bit.ly/4hfN8Rh Spartan FX: Speak to a person for money transfers here. https://bit.ly/4gVdzfh 📺 Watch Your Shows Securely SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here. https://bit.ly/4hhxDs4 🔒 Digital Security Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🛡️ Insurance Abroad SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. https://bit.ly/3PEqV3L 👣 Learn a Language Ling: Practice any language with our special link here. https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-sub... Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here. https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.c... Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here. https://bit.ly/4ahs4b0 💌 Forward Your Mail Use World Post to stay connected here. https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/... 💵 Taxes Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here. https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📲 GET IN TOUCH Questions? Email us at [email protected] or explore our website. https://expatseverywhere.com Follow us Facebook: @expatseverywhere Instagram: @expatseverywhere Twitter: @expert_expat Patreon: Support us / expatseverywhere Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Where did you move from and how long have you been in Portugal? 03:18 - How is the public school system? 04:56 - Did you learn Portuguese before moving? 06:14 - How is meeting the locals? 07:17 - Why do you think you have to initiate? 08:12 - How long have you been here? 12:31 - How long were you renting before you decided to buy? 14:57 - What are the pros and cons of Rio Tinto? 19:55 - What are some safety tactics? 21:21 - Do you think Rio Tinto is a good place to live comfortably? 22:58 - How has living abroad transformed your life?
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