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A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part 2/3)
A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part 2/3)

Proceed to any police station or business that offers fingerprinting services (in my area, it was one sheriff’s office and one shooting range. Dear Lord, you should’ve seen my liberal, “get rid of guns” self, walking into that establishment

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America, ericeira, Expat Life, Home Sweet Home, Living Abroad, moving, Moving Tips, Portuguese Living, portugal, Travel, VisaEmily HughesOctober 27, 2019Comment
Behind the Instagram Posts of Life Abroad
Behind the Instagram Posts of Life Abroad

So yes, I’m slightly lonely, with plenty of coffee dates, and a lot of plans. I’m an American singer/dancer/writer/blogger who landed in Portugal, and posts some really nice-looking Instagram pictures of life abroad.

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America, ericeira, Lifestyle, Living Abroad, Moving Tips, Portuguese Living, portugal, Travel, Expat LifeEmily HughesOctober 16, 2019Portuguese Living, Portugal, Life Abroad, Lifestyle Comments
A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part 1/3)
A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part 1/3)

It’s officially time for me to begin the legal quest to live in Portugal. If I can be honest, the whole thing is a little overwhelming, for a number of reasons, which I will now conveniently list below…

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Emily HughesJuly 13, 2019 Comment
Ch-Ch-Ch Changes!
Ch-Ch-Ch Changes!

I guess, at the end of the day, my soul felt a sort of clarity in Portugal that I’ve only ever felt at “home.” And to me, that feeling bore enough weight to take a chance on moving, without the security of any sort of plan.

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America, Couple, ericeira, Essay, friends, Lifestyle, Living Abroad, moving, portugal, Portuguese Living, travel, Travel, Work, WritingEmily HughesJune 16, 2019writing, essay, Portugal, Life Abroad, Expat, American, Writer Comments
Vale: The Four Letter Word With All of the Answers
Vale: The Four Letter Word With All of the Answers

Something tells me I’ll never quite understand “vale” and that’s perfectly fine with me. Something also tells me I’ll attempt to use it, butcher it completely, and have a nice laugh with some Spaniards. Even better.

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travel, Writing, Spain, Culture, LifestyleEmily HughesApril 24, 2019Spain, Spanish, Travel, Travel Blog, Language, Culture, Spaniards Comment
Sea Râmica: A Passion for Portugal Comes to Life in Hamburg
Sea Râmica: A Passion for Portugal Comes to Life in Hamburg

Imagine the word “rustic” brought to life, in a store, in the St. Pauli neighborhood of Hamburg, Germany. At first glance, Sea Râmica is trendy…

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Hamburg, Travel, Couple, InterviewEmily HughesApril 20, 2019everyday, interview, business, Travel Comment
Living On a Boat: A Port Day Preview
Living On a Boat: A Port Day Preview

Here on AIDAluna, my unpredictable work days are speckled with a bit more sparkly makeup, Broadway tunes, and choreography rehearsals than your typical 9 to 5…

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AIDA, Cruises, Hamburg, Living Abroad, Writing, WorkEmily HughesApril 9, 2019work, Lifestyle, everyday Comments
Thanks Michelle
Thanks Michelle

If what I’ve gathered around the world, throughout my 27-year existence, is correct, I have more confidence than the average person. Especially the average woman. And that terrifies me.

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AIDA, Essay, Living Abroad, travel, WritingEmily HughesMarch 29, 2019Lifestyle, Confidence, BloggerComment
2019. My Year of Naked Women.
2019. My Year of Naked Women.

Yes, that’s correct. I’d like to improve myself this year by relaxing in a small, steamy closet

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America, Living Abroad, travel, Health, Wellness, BeautyEmily HughesDecember 29, 2018New Year, Blog, Blogger, Resolution, Sauna, Health, Wellness, Germany, Europe Comment
I Won't Be Home for Christmas, and Alles Gut.
I Won't Be Home for Christmas, and Alles Gut.

While yes, I will indeed NOT be going home for christmas, like the iconic song, I’m not searching for pity.

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Living Abroad, Home Sweet Home, Singer, United States, Christmas, HolidaysEmily HughesDecember 21, 2018Christmas, Holidays, Home Alone, Family, Germany, Santa, Music, Travel, Holidays Abroad, loololoComment
A Day in the (rehearsal) Life of a Cruise Ship Singer
A Day in the (rehearsal) Life of a Cruise Ship Singer

I count myself as one of the lucky few who are currently fulfilled, and in a spell of employment. With that employment comes an intense dedication and schedule change.

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AIDA, Broadway, Hamburg, Living Abroad, Singer, travelEmily HughesDecember 12, 2018singer, rehearsal, work, art, theater, job Comments
Bye Broadway, Hallo Hamburg!
Bye Broadway, Hallo Hamburg!

Life is full of surprises. And as a human being, sometimes I’m naturally resistant to them. But for some reason, I followed a gut feeling about a random, mediocre-salary job on a boat, and it’s taken my life in the most exciting directions.

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Hamburg, AIDA, Cruises, Singer, BroadwayEmily HughesDecember 1, 2018Aida Cruisesjob, singer, Hamburg, work Comment
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