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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A part of me will always feel like a tourist. An estrangeira. And that’s fine. Meeting other expats is easy. It’s easy to have fun together, because you all share the dream…
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What “amanhã” means in Portugal (and how it changed my life)
Slowing down in Portugal: embracing the Amanhã lifestyle, from busy to calm: how moving to Portugal changed my pace, my choices, and my life.
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Lunch in Portugal on a budget: what €12 really gets you
What do you get for €12 in Portugal? A lot! Not just a meal, but local vibes, authenticity, and a very full belly. From grilled…
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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…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Elke.
I moved from Belgium to Portugal looking for a slower, simpler life.
What started as a search for something different eventually became a life I never quite expected: off-grid, in a Tiny House, surrounded by nature, dogs, and a lot more silence than I was used to.
On this blog, I share what it’s really like to build a life in Portugal: the beauty, the rough edges, the unexpected turns, and the everyday moments that make this place feel like home.
I’m still curious. I’m still figuring things out. So I guess I write about that too.
These days, I’m less interested in having everything figured out and more interested in seeing where life takes me.
Oh, and somewhere along the way, I opened a natural wine bar in Sagres. Because apparently a slower life can still be full of surprises.
Welcome to my little corner of Portugal. 🇵🇹
Elke xxx
Portugal, Unplugged 