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I'm so excited to share this #podcast with you today on #movingtoeurope and our journey to #buyingahouse in #italy The past few months have been a whirlwind from searching to deciding the "second home" to the offer and everything in between. Today I'll be sharing with you my journey of a dream come true. To own a house in Europe!

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️

• 1:00 My heart and soul was left in Europe!
• 2:00 Immersion is important
• 2:10 Why? Find out your why?
• 2:38 Foodie
• 4:00 Beginnings of TWW (Travel with Wendy)
• 4:35 Politics? Yes or No?
• 5:10 The Search
• 6:03 Portugal Next
• 7:35 Italy!
• 8:10 Sweetness of doing nothing
  • Idealista
• 9:14 Embrace the Culture, learn customs
• 11:27 Festivals are special, respect them
• 12:25 Learn the Language, I like Fluenz
• 16:09 Getting your ducks in a row
  • Resident Visas
  • Schengen Shuffle - Schengen Simple
  • ERV - Elective Residency Visa
• 18:01 Find a realtor you can trust
• 18:21 Find the right bank
• 18:34 Find the right cell phone and coverage
• 19:29 How far is local transportation

This is a summary of our experience, I will definitely be creating more and the vlog should be coming out very soon. So make sure you subscribe to my channel because it will automatically upload. I will include different information there that I haven't here as well as video and pictures.

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This spring I put together a small group tour to #Portugal and the #DouroValley - We began our journey in one of my favorite European cities, #Lisbon and made our way north to #Porto. I partnered again with Riviera River Cruises. This time on the River Boat, Riviera River Cruises, The Douro Splendour as this itinerary really fit a slower more intentional experience.

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:00 Douro River is a different river cruise
1:21 Beginning in Lisbon
2:15 Hotel Real Palacio
3:34 Belem (sites to see)
4:54 Transfers & Tour - We Hate Tourism Tours (tell them I sent you!)
5:36 Fatima
6:27 Coimbra
7:10 Porto
7:45 Riviera River Cruise
8:14 Salamanca Day Trip
8:57 Castel Rodrigo
9:40 Pinhão
10:09 Lamego
10:49 Pacheca Winery
11:30 Meeting friends of a feather
12:00 until next time Portugal!

Interested in joining me on a group adventure? We have a few spots left for 2025 - here are our small group tours for Europe!

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The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to share my #diningguide with you for what we ate on this #VirginVoyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT Lady like we will next February or any of the other ladies, you will get to have the same experience if you want. Here's the podcast timeline to take you through the eateries as well as my #traveltips to help you plan your way as well.

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:00 Travel Tip#1 - become sailor friends with your friends on the App
2:29 Breakfast Bites
3:15 Time for lunch - Pizza Pizza
4:08 Travel Tip#2 - menus are awesome, don't get carried away
4:53 Brunch Tips, Reservations and More...
5:14 Korean BBQ Fun
6:40 Test Kitchen Surprise...hmmm
7:41 More dining guide tips
8:04 Suggested wines, drink, why Yes, please!
8:30 Sailor Loot- do this in advance

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For more information on this Virgin Voyage “Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles” Caribbean Cruise as we set sail from San Juan to the dreamiest islands in the southeast Caribbean. After a day at sea, we will be sailing to Aruba, Curaçao, Martinique, and then St. Kitts & Nevis. I am so excited about this itinerary for the Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles. Arriving in San Juan just a day before on January 30th to enjoy Puerto Rico we embark on February 1st at 8:00 p.m.!

Welcome to the Travel with Wendy Podcast

I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.

It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy!

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