TGCampo
German expat in Portugal
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Registration: 30 August 2023
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State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
@manuel6246I see that lack of funding as well, which is why I wonder why high speed trains are even on the agenda. For these Capex and Opex are very high and there is hardly any connection in Europe which is making money. I would prefer seeing money ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Portugal, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
All the below is my opinion (!) based on 10 years in Portugal and the limited services I required over that time.How would you describe customer service in Portugal? Portugal doesn't have a service culture comparable to the USA. There also doesn't ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
We know Portugal for only 15 years (I assume JohnnyPT knows it for much longer). and we see improvements in some areas (mainly Lisbon and Portugal), but mostly in touristy areas. Improving trains, roads (not the motorways, which are great), ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
Thanks JohnnyPT. Let's hope all of the above projects will be completed as planned and within the financial means of the country. I would have preferred better maintenance (the trains look horrible with all those taggings) and a continuous upgrade ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ... Read More
Information on the Quality of Medical Services by TGCampo
Is there in Portugal an Organization, which gathers (and makes available to the public) information on the quality of medical services provided by clinics. I am mainly thinking of procedures like hip or knee replacements, but generally all surgical ...
Thank you, JohnnyPT. That was very helpful! Fortunately, I don't have a problem (yet), but it is always better to be prepared. Read More
Information on the Quality of Medical Services
Is there in Portugal an Organization, which gathers (and makes available to the public) information on the quality of medical services provided by clinics. I am mainly thinking of procedures like hip or knee replacements, but generally all surgical ... Read More
What do you think about work relocation packages to Portugal by matjung
When I look out the window in Ireland and everything feels grey and bleak, I sometimes drift into searching for jobs in Mediterranean countries.I鈥檝e noticed that some Portuguese job agencies are targeting 鈥渏unior expats鈥� and ...
The above doesn't really matter for the topic. Rent is very high in many places around the globe. Relocation packages should (and often do) consider this. Is it financially with taking up one of these packages? I guess it depends on the purpose. I ... Read More
What do you think about work relocation packages to Portugal by matjung
When I look out the window in Ireland and everything feels grey and bleak, I sometimes drift into searching for jobs in Mediterranean countries.I鈥檝e noticed that some Portuguese job agencies are targeting 鈥渏unior expats鈥� and ...
While I have never tried one of these packages, I assume they are like all of these packages offered worldwide. They are based upon a hype around a destination and the desire of mostly young people to get there. The other side has the desire to ... Read More
State of changes for UK - EU travel by Strontium
This link to BBC article is about the ongoing changes to UK - EU travel. Seems a bit of a mess but that is just my opinion.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39rkpe8mj2o
I think that a majority voted for Brexit and that should be accepted. Deception is what everybody should expect. For better or worse. The EU is very likely in as much as mess as the UK is. - @TGCampo The majority didn't vote for Brexit, far from it. ... Read More
State of changes for UK - EU travel by Strontium
This link to BBC article is about the ongoing changes to UK - EU travel. Seems a bit of a mess but that is just my opinion.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39rkpe8mj2o
I think that a majority voted for Brexit and that should be accepted. Deception is what everybody should expect. For better or worse. The EU is very likely in as much as mess as the UK is. - @TGCampo The majority didn't vote for Brexit, far from ... Read More
State of changes for UK - EU travel by Strontium
This link to BBC article is about the ongoing changes to UK - EU travel. Seems a bit of a mess but that is just my opinion.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39rkpe8mj2o
I think that a majority voted for Brexit and that should be accepted. Deception is what everybody should expect. For better or worse. The EU is very likely in as much as mess as the UK is. Read More
Scrapping UK car. by Strontium
Hi,We're thinking of driving over in an oldish car which will be filled with used tools, kitchen stuff etc. but obviously it can only be in the EU for 6 months. Rather than drive it back we'd use it as a "builders van" then scrap it. We have seen a ...
@JohnnyPT Thanks for the explanation. Read More
Scrapping UK car. by Strontium
Hi,We're thinking of driving over in an oldish car which will be filled with used tools, kitchen stuff etc. but obviously it can only be in the EU for 6 months. Rather than drive it back we'd use it as a "builders van" then scrap it. We have seen a ...
Hi, We're thinking of driving over in an oldish car which will be filled with used tools, kitchen stuff etc. but obviously it can only be in the EU for 6 months. - @Strontium I personally know several cars from foreign countries which are being used ... Read More
Scrapping UK car. by Strontium
Hi,We're thinking of driving over in an oldish car which will be filled with used tools, kitchen stuff etc. but obviously it can only be in the EU for 6 months. Rather than drive it back we'd use it as a "builders van" then scrap it. We have seen a ...
Hi, We're thinking of driving over in an oldish car which will be filled with used tools, kitchen stuff etc. but obviously it can only be in the EU for 6 months. - @StrontiumI personally know several cars from foreign countries which are being used ... Read More