Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor moved to Portugal with his wife in 2009, after falling in love with the Algarve several years before. He launched a blog, movingtoportugal, to document his experiences, which gained unexpected momentum and evolved into the popular “Moving to Portugal” book. Ben has written about Portugal for several outlets, including A Place in the Sun, Cheapflights.com and TheTrainline.com. That particular job was particularly inspiring as it involved documenting train journeys across the country! Ben is also a keen foodie, and has reviewed restaurants for local magazines and websites. Ben currently lives in south east England with his wife and two young sons, but retains close ties to Portugal, with several family members located in the East Algarve. In 2017 he founded HomeWorkingClub.com, an advice site for aspiring home workers, after learning all about the world of home working from making a freelance living from Portugal. His advice on freelancing and remote working has appeared in many well-known publications, including The Huffington Post, Metro, USA Today and Business Insider.

How to get residency in Portugal

Getting official residency in Portugal is something you must think about if you intend to stay long term. This article explains all the details, quirks and possible frustrations you might encounter.

‘Bling’ or budget? The eastern Algarve

Easy to reach all year, a little less hectic in summer and with more affordable property, no wonder so many of us are looking for our dream home and lifestyle in the eastern Algarve. And while some parts of the world can feel just too posh and others a little rough around the edges, this area welcomes buyers at every budget.

Moving with children to Portugal

Moving with your children to Portugal could be the best thing you ever do as a family. It’s a serious life change with plenty of planning involved. But as you’ll know if you know Portugal, this is a warm, healthy, hard-working country that loves children. This article will help you understand the reality of moving with children to Portugal and help you make the right decisions.

How to renovate a property in Portugal

A property renovation in Portugal is an awfully tempting prospect. A quick browse through property listings for the country reveals an enormous selection of potential projects. These span ruins, places that only need cosmetic attention, and homes with exciting expansion options. But before you sign anything, check out our guide to renovating homes in Portugal, from costs per metre to planning rules. We’ve included a couple of potential Portuguse renovation projects too.

Tavira: discover the Algarve’s most charming town

Set on either side of the Rio Gilão, Tavira is easy to fall in love with, having managed to retain the feel of an authentic Portuguese working town. Its location in the eastern Algarve means its popularity with tourists is growing, but it is by no means taken over by them. Unlike some of its contemporaries in the region’s central belt.