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US Citizens Abroad

The North Wind blew again

2024-08-092024-08-09 by Mike
Rua de Santa Catarina in Porto, Portugal

Three years ago we felt the North Wind blow, and it brought us all the way to Portugal. We have a second installment for you today.

Categories Portugal, Travel, US Citizens Abroad 52 Comments

The Cold and Damp

2024-01-122024-01-08 by Mike
A two lane road, bordered by trees, all covered with fog.

Winter in Portugal is sort of cold and very damp. How we deal with it. Also, some reflections on living privileged lives.

Categories Portugal, US Citizens Abroad Tags Lisbon 20 Comments

The Flip Side of Patience

2023-05-142023-05-12 by Mike
Photo of a frustrated man.

Patience is a virtue, but it takes more than waiting things out to get by in a foreign country. You gotta have some grit.

Categories Portugal, US Citizens Abroad Tags Lisbon 15 Comments

Touring the Maritime Museum

2023-04-01 by Mike
A side view of the royal barge Sirius

The Maritime Museum in Lisbon is a great place to learn more about the history of Portuguese seafaring – past and present.

Categories Portugal, Travel, US Citizens Abroad Tags Lisbon 13 Comments

Breakfast in the Boonies

2023-05-142023-02-03 by Mike
Vietnam-era C rations

A young soldier prepares breakfast in Vietnam.

Categories Memorable Meals, US Citizens Abroad Tags Vietnam 10 Comments

Absentee Voting for US Citizens Abroad

2022-06-10 by Mike

Absentee voting by US citizens living outside the US is a simple, well-defined process. Here’s the “how to” guide.

Categories US Citizens Abroad 6 Comments

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