About
Who’s Julie Dawn Fox?
I’m a freelance writer with a strong leaning towards travel writing, although I can turn my hand to other topics. I’m also an English language teacher, a career I chose so that I could indulge my passion for travel.
Originally from the UK, I’ve lived in several countries over the years including Spain, Tanzania and Venezuela and travelled to many others. I have finally put down roots in central Portugal where I live in a tiny village with my husband and dog but that hasn’t dampened my enthusiasm for travel.
When I’m at home, I love reading about other times, cultures and places and developing my interest and skills in photography and writing.
What’s this blog about?
I’ve been living in Portugal for over four years and whilst I’ve done a lot during my time here, there’s always so much more to discover and experience. This blog is a way for me to share my experiences of Portugal with you in a way that you will hopefully find entertaining, interesting, informative and inspiring.
Interviews
If you’re interested in finding out more about me, check out the interviews I’ve done by clicking the links below or contact me using the form below for more information.
The Fantastic Fox on Algarve Blog
Recommended Expat Portugal Blogs on InterNations
If you’d like to use any of my articles or photographs, please contact me to ask me as I retain full copyright on all my written work and images unless otherwise agreed.
If you would like to hire me to write for you, please contact me using the form below and we’ll take it from there.
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Hi, I'm Julie, a British expat living in central Portugal. I blog about my experiences of living in Portugal and travelling around this diverse and beautiful country. Whether you're thinking about moving to Portugal, looking for some out-of-the-ordinary trips within Portugal or just fancy a spot of armchair travelling, read on and enjoy.
Hello Julie. This is a very nice blog you have here.
Your name rings a bell for some reason and not in an X-Files Fox Mulder way either. It’s a kind of heroic name, something I would expect a sidekick of GI Joe to have.
Do you work for the CIA?
Thanks, Michael. No, happily I don’t work for the CIA. I prefer a quiet life these days.
Good Morning busy person!
It’s hard to write in a post a huge THANK YOU! for all that you have done setting up the Personal A to Z Challenge – but please know that it is REALLY appreciated – and it is looking so exciting!
Please accept two blog awards as a thank you from me …. you really deserve them! One is the Candle Lighter Award and the second is the HUG award…
click here to find out more…
http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/2012/02/01/its-award-time/
sent with lots of love xxx
ALy
Hi Julie – thanks for your reply….I feel better already! I am fluent in Portuguese (my parents actually live in Porto), but Ian isn’t – he says he will improve once he lives there!…(he understands a bit but cannot hold a conversation). Our architect was here a few weeks ago (his first time in Africa!…he was amazed to see what South Africa had to offer!) to finalize design etc., and we plan to start building in Jan 2012, and move Jan 2013!…We are building as “green” as possible – very modern…stunning views over vineyards..
It sounds fabulous! I hope it all goes as smoothly as possible for you. Let me know if there’s anything else you think I might be able to help you with.
Hi – we will also be relocating to Portugal in 2013 – start to build next year (Beautiful Penela, 25km from Coimbra). We presently live in Johannesburg, South Africa. Im a city girl, my husband – country (although he has always lived in a city!)…I am starting to feel nervous about the relocation. My roots are Portuguese and my husbands’ English. Any advice/suggetsions about living in Portugal? thanks!
Luiza.
Hi Luzia,
I understand your concerns – it’s always scary starting somewhere new but I love the area around Penela, it’s beautiful so you’ve made a good choice there.
I’d say the most important thing is to be able to speak Portuguese so even if you are already able to, it will really help both of you if your husband can learn it too before you get there. Otherwise, you’ll be the one dealing with the builders and some of them don’t take instructions from women all that seriously.
And both of you need to be able to drive so that you can get to a city if you need a culture or shopping fix. Coimbra’s quite small and doesn’t really feel like a city but it’s got enough to keep you entertained and Lisbon is fairly easy to get to from Penela – you can catch a train from Pombal. I found it strange when I moved to our village after years of city living but I have to say I love it here. I suppose I’m a country girl at heart though. Both my husband and I love cities and we make a point of getting a city fix every so often for a spot of nightlife or art / music.
Will your house be finished by the time you move or is it going to be a gradual process?
Julie
Julie
You registered on our site but I think you left the wrong e-mail address so we can’t send you newsletters and enter you in the prize draw. I have found you through google but cannot find the right e-mail address for you.
Can you let me know your correct address please.
By the way, really love the blog. If you afncy doing anything on our website articles, please let ,me know.
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Paul