Expat is Brutally Honest About Life in Porto’s Suburbs

Josh with ExpatsEverywhere talks to Denis, an expat living in a suburb of Porto called Rio Tinto, about why he moved his family to Portugal, if Rio Tinto is a good option for a smaller town in Portugal, the dangers he sees, how his sons see danger, and other surprising things about what life is really like for an expat in Portugal.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Where did you move from and how long have you been in Portugal?
03:18 - How is the public school system?
04:56 - Did you learn Portuguese before moving?
06:14 - How is meeting the locals?
07:17 - Why do you think you have to initiate?
08:12 - How long have you been here?
12:31 - How long were you renting before you decided to buy?
14:57 - What are the pros and cons of Rio Tinto?
19:55 - What are some safety tactics?
21:21 - Do you think Rio Tinto is a good place to live comfortably?
22:58 - How has living abroad transformed your life?