Early Retirement Led Him to Portugal…But He Had to Work For It

Tom shares how he decided to retire early during COVID and, after researching several countries, chose Portugal for its safety, lifestyle, and natural beauty. A visit in 2021 convinced him to settle in the Algarve, where he bought land and built a home with the help of professionals to navigate local rules. He highlights Portugal as an excellent retirement destination, especially for outdoor living and a relaxed lifestyle. He also reflects on challenges in the building process, including finding trustworthy builders and managing costs. Can You Still Live in Portugal for €1,500/Month? (Reality or Myth in 2026?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEqcFWyydxI 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co...Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★