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I’ve been teased that I’m a delicate “hot house flower” given my distaste for the brisk waters of the northern Atlantic – even here in one of the southern most climes of Europe – the sunny warm Algarve.  At its warmest in southern Portugal, which is late summer and fall, the Atlantic water average soars to 71°F.  Dial the calendar back to the debut of “beach days” it’s considerably colder – in April it’s 61°F and…

I often get letters from folks sharing their experiences and asking questions. This correspondence can offer spectacular insights and musings that answer questions that many others have on their mind. So I’m sharing this one with you today… “Hi Becca, I have a question. You, like many others, use the words ‘you have to do the work.’ It’s all about doing the actual work. But what is the work?  I have finally realized what my issues…

As new U.S. expats looking for our Portugal perch, we landed in a vintage apartment that embraces the aristocratic touches of a by-gone era.

Those old crooners Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra reinforced the myth way back when in the song: “You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you … So find yourself somebody to love.”  This upcoming Valentine’s week is a good reminder that that song and countless others like it – from most genres: rock, country-western, pop, jazz, the blues … you name it, are flush with lyrics that essentially say “I’m gonna die if I lose your love or have…

Goodness! I’m honored that so many put themselves on the “interest list” for my Portugal Spring Retreat April 23-29. Thank you:) If you missed it, I only have 12 spots available for this “maiden voyage” so I’m sending out the details first to those who are expressing early interest.