Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr. Bordr helps people get their Portuguese tax IDs, file taxes, open Portuguese bank accounts remotely, and other bureaucratic processes you need to go through when moving to Portugal. Kathleen and Richard share why they chose Portugal as their home base, what it’s like to live there and have a baby there, and how they maintain friendships as a digital nomad family.  They also give their opinion on the downsides of living in Portugal and why they think other foreigners are moving away. Plus, they break down Bordr’s relocation services and prices, giving you insight into how they can help your move go smoothly!   Special Offers: Get $10 off any Bordr Portugal service! Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code SAVE30 to save up to 30%) Buy Digital Nomads For Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list   Topics Discussed: Portugal’s healthcare system & Having a baby in Portugal What inspired them to leave San Francisco and move abroad Co-living in Taipei, Thailand Living in Portugal as an Asian-American family Downsides of living in Portugal (why they might leave) Cultural differences and culture shock in Portugal How social dynamics have changed since the pandemic Maintaining friendships as digital nomads Transitioning from freelancer to business owner Portugal’s d7 visa / Digital Nomad Visa Bordr Services + Prices: Tax ID/NIF, opening a Portuguese bank account remotely, NHR tax consultations, and more!   Questions Answered: What is your neighborhood like? Why did you choose Portugal as your home base? What places did you visit while slow traveling as a digital nomad? What is it like to have a baby in a foreign country? Why do you love living in Portugal more than other places? Are Portuguese people welcoming to foreigners? Are Americans ruining Portugal’s housing market? Why and how did you transition from freelancing to entrepreneurship? and more!   Episode Resources:  Recommended Videos: Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2023) ?? First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad (Pros & Cons) Living in Portugal (Playlist) Japan Travel Videos & Travel Vlogs (Playlist) Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island   Related Podcasts: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, Minority Nomad (Part 2) How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: Part 2 (+ YouTube Drama)   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for more details.