Moving to Spain, Italy, or Portugal?
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Practical relocation guides for nomads, retirees, expats, and families planning a smoother move abroad.
WHY READERS TRUST THESE GUIDES
Coach Waffle
This book gave a surprisingly robust amount of information and suggestions for such a challenging task of moving one's life (and perhaps family) to another country. Of course, this is a bold thing to do–to move one's family to another country, and I found that the amount of guidance was good in that it offers solid ideas without trying to spell out every tiny detail or step for living there.
Tim's Reviews
All aspects of relocating to Spain are discussed in depth in Starting a New Life in Spain. These include where to live, cost of living issues, purchasing property (unlike other countries, Spain has no restrictions on foreign property ownership) or a car, establishing a bank account, visa and passport issues, employment, and dealing with the Spanish bureaucracy.
Katherine Lau
I recently completed the Digital Nomad visa application process and wish I had read this book before I started my journey! This book compiles everything I learned from many different websites over months of research, all into one convenient, friendly, engaging and comprehensive package.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alphonsine Pelletier is a mother of two daughters, an avid traveler, and the author of the Starting a New Life series.
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Her inspiration for writing about relocation began during the pandemic, when she saw many people around her move to Portugal in search of a fresh start while working online. As they faced challenges that could have been avoided with clearer guidance, she realized how valuable a practical roadmap could be—something she herself had wished for when she moved to the United States.
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After publishing her first book about Portugal, Alphonsine began hearing from readers who wanted the same kind of guidance for other destinations. Their encouragement led to the creation of the Starting a New Life series, designed to help readers approach relocation with more clarity, confidence, and preparation.