Real stories of how I’ve helped expats settle smoothly and confidently in Portugal:

"Moving to Portugal, although exciting, has been filled with unique challenges, from settling into a new community to understanding legal requirements. 

Thankfully we found Manuel, a remarkable intercultural mediator who has become more than just a guide or translator, and is now a beacon of support and friendship.

Manuel's expertise and empathy were evident from the moment we sought his help. Not only did he assist us in finding the perfect car for our family, but he also played a crucial role in bridging the communication gap with our new neighbours as well as inviting us to local events and festivals and  introducing us to new friends both Portuguese and international.

Whether helping us to navigate local bureaucracy (no simple task) or introducing us to the cultural richness of Portugal, Manuel has done it with great compassion, humour and warmth.

We are immensely grateful for Manuel's support and cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for an intercultural mediator in Portugal. His professionalism, coupled with his sincere commitment to helping others, makes him an invaluable asset to anyone navigating the complexities of settling in Portugal."

Peter, Mim, Saul, Indu, Thor, Astrid

"We want to express our sincere gratitude for Manuel’s exceptional assistance during a stressful situation. Manuel played a crucial role in helping us navigate the existing problem we had in obtaining electricity. His communication skills were outstanding, bridging the gap between us, the Portuguese electricians, and E-Redes.

Manuel's proactive approach ensured that we fully understood the situation, providing clarity and transparency about the process's delays. His intervention led us to take the necessary actions, ultimately securing our electricity supply after a challenging 8-month wait. 

Manuel’s friendly demeanour, networking abilities, and willingness to share information made him a pleasure to work with. In hindsight, I would proactively engage with him in Portuguese to establish project parameters more effectively. His dedication and professionalism are commendable, and we highly recommend Manuel for any future endeavours."

Pam and Norman

"We were lucky to find Manuel as our neighbour.  He’s not just a helpful friend but he’s also been instrumental in helping us integrate into the Portuguese community.  

The language barrier is rather daunting but Manuel is our go-to person.  He has also patiently helped us navigate unfamiliar bureaucratic processes and even introduced us to local cultural events.  He’s always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s translating an email or helping with our Portuguese lessons. 

Manuel’s warmth and sense of humour have made this transition so much smoother.  We feel truly blessed to have him as a friend."

Gary and Debbie

"We recently moved to Portugal, and Manuel was of great help to us.

He is assisting us as a translator and mediator in our process of purchasing a home, and he's done it with a great sense of responsibility and professionality. 
His assistance made the communication with the RE agent so much clearer and easier, which we're grateful for.

Besides that, he always has a useful tip or recommendation for you to get to know Portugal better.

We highly recommend Manuel for managing your life in Portugal in a better, smoother way."

Matan and Nitzan 🌸