James Cave

James Cave is a travel blogger and freelance writer who founded Portugalist.com, an online guide to Portugal. Born in Ireland, his deep connection to the country began in childhood, when he lived near Porto from ages two to seven, fostering early fluency in Portuguese. He later returned to Portugal as an adult, basing himself in Lisbon while exploring various regions across the country, including the Algarve, Coimbra, and the Azores. Launched in 2016, Portugalist initially served as a resource for tourists planning trips to Portugal. Since 2020, Portugalist shifted its focus to meet the demand for information on moving to and living legally in Portugal – a response to global events and the country's increasing popularity among expats and digital nomads. Leveraging over a decade of experience in online marketing and SEO, Cave built Portugalist into a comprehensive resource. The site offers in-depth guides on topics ranging from obtaining visas and residency to navigating Portuguese culture, food, and language, with articles regularly updated for accuracy. Beyond Portugalist, Cave authored the book "Moving to Portugal Made Simple" and co-authored "German Men Sit Down To Pee And Other Insights Into German Culture." His work on Portugalist appeared in international publications such as Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, and he continues to travel extensively within Portugal, contributing fresh content and insights to the site.