An International Spin on Bacalhau (Cod)

Portuguese obsess over Bacalhau, which is dried and salted cod. Oddly enough, the obsession started in the 1500’s when Portuguese and Basque sailors discovered massive amounts of cod on the Grand Banks and started drying them for transport on the shores of Newfoundland.

Chega (Portugal’s PPC)

Chega is basically the political equivalent of the People’s Party of Canada. The main difference is that Chega is the current opposition party with 60 seats compared to the governing party’s 91 seats, and is gaining popularity every day. This should give any Canadian thinking of choosing Portugal second thought.

Portugal’s Renewable Energy Grid

Portugal generated a remarkable  71 % of its electricity from renewables in 2024. Canada weighs in at an almost as impressive 67% (2023). Both countries outperform the global and EU averages and continue to push for renewable growth in the near future.

Why I Choose Portugal

Some people choose to live in Toronto and work very hard and then move to a warmer climate where they can sit on a beach all day and retire. I am choosing the middle path. I can work in Europe at a slower pace and make less money and start enjoying fantastic beaches and culture now rather than wait until I am older. I am easing into a later stage in life where money matters less and quality of life matters more.