Replying to @levelsio
I always find that they crack when I put them in boiling water. What am I doing wrong?
Pep
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- Replying to @pephufenOverall, we are very happy with our move and would recommend it to anyone.
- Replying to @Vivek4real_He is not saying $850,000 this year or 2026. He is saying in 5 years. Watch the video.
- Replying to @pephufen8/ Language Lots of Portuguese people speak great English, much better than in Italy, Spain, or France. Though you can't get away with English only everywhere.
- Replying to @marcvanderchijsI thought the interview from @RaoulGMI with @BarrySilbert was very helpful to understand TAO better.
- Replying to @alek10002 and @BTC_for_FreedomWe moved to Portugal under NHR. The Algarve (south) is not cold at all in winter, pretty wealthy and very well developed. 0% taxes on BTC and very safe. Do recommend.
- Replying to @pephufen7/ Healthcare Healthcare is free in Portugal, but we were warned that it can take a long time to see a doctor. We decided to add Private Health insurance with a Portuguese company. We are not sure yet if we will keep this.
- Replying to @pephufen6/ Utilities Apparently, our utility contract is a time-of-use contract. Which means the energy price fluctuates based on time off day. As I work from home and basically have flat energy usage throughout the day, we got a substantial bill. So good to check in advance.
- Replying to @pephufen10/ Communication In Amsterdam, I was used to booking anything online. In Portugal, it's much better to call to find out whether that's a business or a person. It's harder to get hold of a business online, so calling is the easiest.
- Replying to @pephufenOne of the most vital Medici practices: Every generation was taught the importance of their family legacy. They built upon the achievements of their ancestors to maintain influence and wealth.
- Replying to @pephufenThe Medici family's downfall came from: • Poor financial decisions • Costly wars • Lost public support • Internal family conflicts • Failing to adapt to change • Lack of heirs By 1737, they lost their wealth but left a legacy as one of the most successful families ever.
00:00 - Replying to @pephufenThe Medici family didn’t rely only on banking. They invested in wool production, mining, real estate, and luxury goods. Diversification was their insurance against downturns in any single industry.
- Replying to @pephufen9/ Cars Cars are notoriously expensive in Portugal. Even imports from cheaper markets (like Germany or France) get hit with ISV (vehicle tax). This limits supply — fewer people bring in cheap cars. So the local second-hand market stays tight, and prices stay high.
- Replying to @pephufenIn 1397, Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici founded the Medici Bank in Florence. He separated it from his nephew's bank in Rome, creating a unique identity. The bank thrived by managing finances for the Catholic Church and Europe’s wealthiest clients.
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