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  • AAE EditorialCountry PerspectivesSpain

    Living in Spain Is Not the Same as Visiting Spain

    A holiday can show you what a place looks like. Living there requires understanding how the country works day to day.

    By Americans Abroad Europe · 20 August 2026 · 8 min read

  • AAE EditorialCountry PerspectivesPortugal

    Portugal After the Move: What Americans Often Underestimate

    Portugal can be an attractive destination, but the practical experience of living there may differ from the expectations created by travel and relocation marketing.

    By Americans Abroad Europe · 19 August 2026 · 8 min read