Shorties

Artur and Nuno get a table at a restaurant in Portugal.

Augusto’s forgetfulness leads to an encounter with Dona Irene, the porteira. They go on to discuss some problems in the apartment building. Note: A porteira is similar to a concierge / janitor / caretaker for an entire building, but nowadays this is a dying profession. The role was often filled by older Portuguese women.

Beatriz goes to a flower shop in Lisbon.

Learn more about the Golden Visa program and how it has changed over the years.

Maia’s journey trying to make her travel vlog profitable, shared from both a 1st-person and 3rd-person perspective.

Have you ever been to the Feira de Março in Aveiro?

Jéssica is upset after a fight with her best friend Daniela.

Rafael takes care of his mother, helping her through the morning routine.

Susana calls the tax authority’s phone line for help with her tax return. In Portugal, IRS refers to Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares (personal income tax / “tax on the income of natural persons”.)

Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, the founder of Feel More Connected, a women’s wellbeing blog that focuses on connecting with nature, yourself, and other people.

Inês gets lost looking for a café and a kind woman helps her with directions.