#BehansOut Blog
Follow along on this crazy adventure while we figure it out.
Get honest updates, helpful resources, and behind-the-scenes stories from our family as we build a new life abroad. Yes, I’m In! ➡️
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A Little Quiet. A lot of Change.
It’s been a while since my last post. Somewhere between unpacking boxes, learning how to drive on tiny one-lane roads, and figuring out which recycling bin takes the…
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First Week in Portugal: Grapes, IKEA Beds, and a Dash of Culture Shock
Let’s start with the obvious: the journey here deserves its own post — and Stacey is going to tell that story when she’s emotionally recovered enough to type…
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Visas Approved: The Beginning of the End (and a New Beginning)
The phone rang. It was the consulate. And just like that—we were approved. After weeks of uncertainty and holding our breath, this one short call opened a door…
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✈️ Four Weeks to Portugal: What’s Going On and What’s (Still) Up in the Air
Today is a milestone kind of day. It’s July 2 and our lease in Portugal officially began yesterday. So did our international travel insurance. And we’re flying out…
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Finding the Right School Was Our #1 Priority
When we started seriously planning our move to Portugal, we agreed on one thing: we could figure out where to live after we found the right school for…
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“You’re overreacting…”
We’ve heard that a lot. Since we started sharing our decision to leave the U.S., a common response goes something like this:“Yes, things are really bad right now……
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