The azure sky, gentle sea breeze, and winding, pristine beaches are the initial impressions of many investors exploring this Western European country, Portugal. After successfully completing the property purchase in Portugal, life must return to the routine of daily necessities. However, being in an unfamiliar place, coupled with language barriers, makes everyday communication particularly challenging.
【Historical Architecture in Portugal】
Questions such as where to buy furniture, or how to say "mustard" and "pepper" in Portuguese after visiting the grocery store, can stump a family new to the country. The first priority in settling down is to purchase good furniture, but knowing where to find quality furniture is a challenge. Most online information in Portugal is primarily in Portuguese and English, and after spending half a day searching, we found little valuable information.
【Worldway Lisbon Branch】
Then we remembered that the "Free Property Immigration Settlement Service" offered by the Worldway Lisbon branch includes assistance in purchasing furniture. After contacting their Lisbon office, a Portuguese employee from Worldway quickly gathered the addresses of several well-known furniture brand stores and sent them to us. I recall brands like Roche Bobois from France, Kartell from Italy, and Baker. Subsequently, the Lisbon office also sent a translator to accompany us in visiting stores and comparing prices. Ultimately, they assisted us in selecting sofas and dining tables from Roche Bobois and Kartell, and coordinated with the stores to arrange delivery and installation during our available time slots, making the process convenient and highly efficient.
【Supermarket in Lisbon】
Speaking of daily necessities, there was a time when we struggled to find out how to say "mustard" and "pepper" in Portuguese, and the middle-aged owner of the grocery store could not understand our broken Chinese English. In a moment of urgency, we directly called the Worldway Lisbon office. The "stalemate" was immediately resolved. Looking back, it is quite amusing, but at the time, it felt very awkward and helpless. Living in Portugal, understanding the basics of Portuguese is very helpful for daily life. We also received recommendations for several language training centers from Worldway and chose courses suitable for our age group. Within six months, the most basic communication issues were resolved.
The Worldway Lisbon branch has acted like our personal concierge, assisting us with many of the small and large issues we encounter in daily life. They have provided the best support and groundwork for our family to adapt to life in Portugal. Now, we have become good friends with our neighbors, often inviting each other to family gatherings and sharing culinary skills. We truly feel the warmth and friendliness of local Portuguese families.
