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After over 20 years of corporate life, working remotely is, for me, one of the best ways to live. The freedom that comes with a flexible schedule really suits my lifestyle, and when you're in a beautiful city like Lisbon, Portugal, there are lots of interesting spots to work from, so I never get bored.
After decades in the corporate rat race, I made a 180-degree career change and became a culture transition coach, allowing me to enjoy a life balance that I never had in my previous corporate career...
Surprisingly enough, it wasn’t just the sea and the beach that made me fall in love with this coastal Portuguese town. Cascais has a lot more to offer than just beautiful scenery and a laidback atmosphere.
My plan was simple. As I am bilingual in English and Portuguese, I realized I could use my language skills to my advantage.
When you think of cities around the world for good coffee shops, places like Paris, London, and Melbourne probably spring to mind…but there’s a city you’re missing. Lisbon is famous for its smooth and delicious custard tarts, but this is a city that also takes pride in its coffee shops. You’ll find a café on every corner...