Ask Afpop – Driving Licence exchange
The application for exchange of a UK driving licence for a Portuguese one is obligatory for residents and must be started within 90 days of the driver becoming a resident
Sourcing info about the cities
People living locally in Portuguese cities and towns from the far north to the Algarve region in the south are giving advice and tips to tourists and potential residents on
Ask Afpop – European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
UK state pensioners who qualify for the S1 and have registered it with the Social Security in Portugal will have to apply for the EHIC at the Pension Service in
Ask Afpop – Residency
If you decide to live in Portugal, in other words stay for more than 183 days a year and make Portugal your principal residence, you must present an application for
The human factor
I apologise in advance for wearing my ‘serious hat’ today, but some things just need to be said. October has finally arrived and, with it, we hope, effectively the end
The importance of healthy eating for our children
As schools have started the new term, many parents and schools alike are faced with preparing daily snacks and lunches, or planning menus. As we begin to emerge from the
Four best tips for a smooth start and joyful life in Portugal
Moving abroad is exciting and fun, but it isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Pre-movers and people who have recently moved, listen up! In this article, you’ll receive insights and tips
London Calling
London calling is back with a vengeance this month and we have returned to one of our most popular guest columnists, the author COLIN BAINBRIDGE, for some more dark tales
Why Brits drive on the wrong side of the road
I was on a shuttle going from Gatwick airport to a hotel in Crawley when I looked out the window and saw an empty car driving alongside the shuttle. Now,
A 21st century education
As our children return to education after the summer break, be it starting school for the first time, entering secondary school or transitioning into higher education, all are entering a










