Portugal, Unplugged
Tiny living on the unbeaten path. From Belgium to Portugal: emigration stories, real life in Portugal and images from the wild corners of the Algarve.
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Moving to Portugal without a plan: A 2 year reflection
Two years ago, I left Belgium and moved to Portugal without a clear plan. Starting over wasn’t always easy, but it gave me a slower…
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10 daily joys of living in Portugal – the little things
Life in Portugal isn’t always picture perfect, but it’s full of magic in the little things. Here are 10 simple joys I discovered since moving…
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1 year living in a Tiny House in Portugal: how did it go? My honest experience
One year ago I moved into a tiny wooden house in the hills of Portugal. No electricity, no water: just nature, wind, and a dream.…
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Living off-grid: the things no one warns you about
Living off-grid sounds like a dream: but what’s it really like? In this blog, I share the unfiltered truth: from flying toilets and never-ending dust,…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Elke.
I moved from Belgium to Portugal, chasing a deep need for a slower life.
After a rocky start and lots of searching, I ended up in the last place I expected: off-grid, in a Tiny House, surrounded by silence and nature.
Through my camera, I want to show you real life in Portugal.
The rough corners, the untold side of emigration. The beauty and challenge of Tiny House living. And of course: lots of images from the beautiful South.
Let’s wander together.
xxx Elke
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