Substacks recommended by Nancy Whiteman

Recommended by Nancy Whiteman

The adventures of packing up a comfortable life in Philadelphia and immigrating to Portugal. And a few other life musings along the way.

A refreshing and well written account of moving to the other end of the country.

- Nancy Whiteman

PORTUGAL DECODED

By Portugal Decoded

Portugal news, analysis and events in English.

Another great source for Portuguese news in English.

- Nancy Whiteman

Hidden Japan

By Leon

Understand the Japanese Psyche with a local English speaker's perspective

We love Japan! I wanted to move to Japan when we decided to live overseas. I was voted down...but now I live vicariously through Leon's posts.

- Nancy Whiteman

everyone is entitled to my own opinion

By Jeff Tiedrich

I read the news today, oh boy

He expresses what I feel about American politics albeit without capital letters.

- Nancy Whiteman

Love from Portugal

By Scott H-K

Our nitty-gritty, down-and-dirty truth about living in beautiful Portugal.

I love their quirky sense of humor as we all bumble through life in a new country.

- Nancy Whiteman

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Joyce provides timely information and remains civil amidst the uncivil folks she covers.

- Nancy Whiteman

Our Portugal Journey

By Carol

American expats living in Portugal. Experiences, challenges, interesting places to explore.

Carol & Paul are good friends. We first met in Cascais, but have stayed in touch. Her and my writing styles are very different. She provides more detailed information, while I tend to fly at 35,000 feet. If you are considering a move to Portugal you will find the information she shares invaluable.

- Nancy Whiteman

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Brent and Michael are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

If you are into travel, and don't care to stay in any one place for too many months this is for you!

- Nancy Whiteman

The Long Scrawl

By LaDonna Witmer

True stories about life in Palmela, Portugal (and beyond) from a writer who emigrated from the States.

A fantastic writer who shares the good and bad of moving from San Francisco to Portugal (Setúbal). She has made me laugh, and occasionally cry. But she always makes me think.

- Nancy Whiteman

Off-grid and Ignorant in Portugal

By Alastair Leithead

Despatches from a former BBC foreign correspondent who's battling to live off the grid in the Alentejo countryside

I thought we were crazy taking on an in town renovation project. We have nothing on these folks! If you are interested in off-grid, small village life...check it out.

- Nancy Whiteman

Portuguese news in English, for estrangeiros

By Jorge Branco

News about Portugal, written in English and delivered to your inbox once a week.

During Covid this was the go to newsletter! Now it is a great weekly summary of the most important happenings in Portugal. And he always ends with a positive, fun piece which often will make you laugh.

- Nancy Whiteman

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

If you read only one Substack a day, read this one. You are sure to learn about the history you were not taught in school.

- Nancy Whiteman

Expat in Portugal

Recommended by Nancy Whiteman