Portugal, a small country bordering the Atlantic Ocean, over the almost ten centuries of history, has created an extensive gastronomic culture. With the Atlantic and Mediterranean influences as a result of the great navigations, the Portuguese cuisine presents a wide variety that mirrors the landscape, cultural heritage and resources available in each region.
Category: Practical tips for expats
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How to Cope When Stuck Abroad
Are you stuck in a foreign country all by yourself? This epidemic destroyed your plans? Well then, that makes two of us. This year, I decided to do my internship abroad, to be more exact in Brno, here, in the Czech Republic.
When I started this internship at Foreigners I had different expectations and plans. I thought I’d be able to travel a lot, visit new cities, or even different countries. I thought I’d be able to meet new people. But things don’t always go as planned and sometimes you might get yourself in an unpredictable situation.
Tired of Sitting at Home? Go for a Trip with the Car Rental App HoppyGo
Take a deep breath of fresh air, stretch your legs, and rest your body in the beautiful natural corners of the Moravian region. You can find the proper peace of mind exploring near Brno with HoppyGo.
In the HoppyGo app, you can rent from more than 150 cars directly from owners in Brno. Why not easily rent a car in your neighborhood for an attractive price with no paper contracts and hit the road this weekend? HoppyGo offers a wide range of car types for any occasion, particularly trips to the beautiful nature of the Moravian region.
Coronavirus: Expats with a Residence Permit Can Also Get Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies
As the existence of a COVID-19 vaccine remains uncertain, the Czech government is focusing on the idea of herd immunity. Therefore, the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic launched voluntary testing in order to find out how many people living in the country have the COVID-19 antibodies.
Home Alone: Quarantine Edition
Stuck at home? Quarantine is turning you into a miserable existence? I’m asking you that because it almost had its toll on me!!! But one thing I’ve learned by living on my own is that you can always find a way out if you keep your mind occupied. So I decided to provide you with a seven-step list to overcome your moodiness over this lockdown.
Coronavirus Motto: My Face Mask Protects You, Yours Protects Me
Coronavirus is a huge issue discussed on a daily basis nowadays. So far, many things have been said concerning the use of masks in public. That’s why we decided to take a moment and address this subject once and for all. For that matter, Petr Ludwig’s Youtube video was extremely helpful.
Permanent Residency as Security in the Future Emergency Situations
Currently, with the Czech Republic being in the state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, only expats with valid residence permits can cross the borders and return to the country where they may have families, jobs, homes. If you meet the conditions of holding the permanent residency status in the Czech Republic but you don’t have it yet we strongly recommend submitting your application.
A Greek’s Survival Guide Abroad: Czech Edition
For Greeks that are already in the Czech Republic since the borders are closed now… or for Greeks that think of visiting the country in the future, hopefully, it will be soon. And for all of you interested in what a typical Greek person looks like!
A Movie per Day Keeps Boredness Away: Part 2, the Most Anticipated
So guys, as I promised there you have it. The second part of my movie tips to make your evenings at home more bearable. No worries, you can thank me later! I hope you are going to love today’s recommendations as much as I did.
Coronavirus: How to Handle Anxiety
On one hand, we can’t simply ignore the present alarming situation and keep going like nothing is happening. On the other hand, we for sure shouldn’t fall into the other extreme and succumb to stress and anxiety. Inevitably, the recent events trigger anxiety in all of us, no matter how emotionally and psychically stable we (think we) are. We are outside of our comfort zones, mentally strained, unsure and wary of things to come. Therefore, it is of highest importance for us to brace ourselves with patience, discipline and kindness.