Archive - An American in Porto

Making the Best of it… Settling In… Finally

We've been here nearly a year... No regrets... None!

Jul 1

February 2025

Six Months In...

And the clusterfuckery is exactly as we anticipated, but life in Porto is good.

Feb 17

January 2025

Our Shipping Container Experience

We shipped our household goods across the Atlantic. How one company made our move easier...

Jan 28

“Sure we can be home this afternoon to receive our stuff!”

And the anticipated empty apartment tour too

Jan 7

November 2024

Containers and Gratitude

Our stuff is coming! And there is much to be thankful for.

Nov 29, 2024

Shaken, But Not Surprised

Ignorance Trumps Logic... Americans show their true colors.

Nov 8, 2024

October 2024

September 2024

And so begins a new volume of life...

Sep 17, 2024

Greetings From Newark!

One step closer to the finish line...

Sep 13, 2024

August 2024

Note to self... Pay Attention to the Details!

Aug 15, 2024

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