About this site
Every year, thousands arrive in Portugal and Spain seeking a better quality of life, lower costs, greater safety, warmer weather, and new adventures. Yet many discover that living abroad is far different from vacationing abroad. The challenges—and rewards—of adapting to a new culture can only be understood through real-world experience.
Despite a historic surge of Americans and others moving to Europe driven by remote work and the search for cheaper, safer lifestyles, the reality of daily life has caused an incredibly high percentage to reverse course.
While official government immigration agencies do not track how many people leave because of regret or a change of heart, independent data and tracking indicate that between 70% and 90% of American expats who move to Spain or Portugal return to the United States within two to three years.
That’s why this site about Portugal and Spain is so important.
Because to truly understand these countries, you need to become part of them, heart and soul. Not just spend the time it takes to write a magazine article, churn out a few blog posts, or upload a series of videos to YouTube.
Only time and experience afford the opportunity to integrate and immerse oneself in the country ... for better and/or for worse.
Before making the move, you need to visit this website.
After moving, you need it to consider what may lie ahead.
About the site's founder:
An accomplished journalist, publisher, church pastor, and communications professor, Bruce H. Joffe is an award-winning writer known for his diverse portfolio of research, features, and books. Having lived in both Portugal and Spain since 2018, he draws from several years of firsthand experience as an American expat. His expertise spans topics such as intercultural living, media, progressive theology, gender studies, and mental health, providing deep insight into the complexities of new beginnings abroad.