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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Turning 45 has got me thinking about how much living in Portugal has changed me. A reflection on ageing, letting go of expectations, and learning to be more gentle with myself.
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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,…
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Life in Portugal vs Belgium: What changes when you move?
In this blog post, I share the real-life differences between living in Portugal and Belgium: from slow living and local bars to bureaucracy, chaotic healthcare…
● 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
