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Thinking about trading US life for Portuguese beach living? Meet this inspiring American couple who made Salema their permanent home and discovered that Portugal exceeded all their expectations!

From navigating the property price surge to finding the perfect healthcare solution, they share the unfiltered reality of relocating to one of the Algarve's most charming coastal towns.

Learn why they chose the western Algarve over other regions, how they handled US bank closures when moving abroad permanently, and their game-changing experience with Portugal's healthcare system. Spoiler alert: a full emergency room visit with ambulance cost just 150 euros compared to what would have been over $10,000 in the US!

This honest conversation covers everything from daily life in a small Portuguese town to building community as American expats. Plus, discover their secret to debt-free living and why they believe moving to Portugal was "the best decision they ever made."

Takeaways

Western Algarve coastal living offers dramatic cliffs and cooler ocean breezes

Property prices surged significantly between their scouting trip and actual move

Many US banks will cut off customers with foreign addresses - plan accordinglyPortuguese banking system is surprisingly efficient once you navigate the setup

Emergency healthcare costs fraction of US prices (150€ vs $10,000+ for ER visit)

Private health insurance costs far less than US equivalent even with pre-existing conditions

Community building requires effort but rewarding connections are possible

Daily life involves more driving than expected to access activities and friends

Debt-free living goal influenced their property purchase decisions significantly

Chapters

00:00 Why They Chose Salema and Western Algarve

01:22 Property Price Reality Check

02:34 Debt-Free Living Goals

03:20 Daily Life in Salema

05:10 Beach Lifestyle vs Beach Living

06:03 Local Restaurants and Amenities

07:14 US Banking Challenges When Moving Abroad

09:11 Portuguese Banking Setup Experience

11:09 Healthcare: The Serenity Solution

13:14 Private Insurance vs US Costs

15:39 Emergency Room Reality: 150€ Total

16:02 Building Community as American Expats

17:37 Best Decision They Ever Made

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