From Montana to Portugal

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Real-time reinvention From Montana to Portugalโ€”funny, heartfelt stories on expat life, freedom, and starting over in midlife abroad as an American woman.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • ๐Ÿ“‡ One heartfelt, humorous, or human essay every week (posted on Sundays)

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • โœˆ๏ธ Passport Confessions โ€” Behind-the-scenes story in essay, audio, or video (1x/month)
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Access to the complete โ€œHow I Moved to Portugal from Montanaโ€ course
  • ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Early access and exclusive discounts on live events, retreats, books, or coaching

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $47 a year
  • $5 a month

About Janelle Holden

I'm a freelance writer and business developer, former journalist, and Montanan who moved to Portugal in 2024. I write essays here about my experience moving abroad and traveling around the world. Subscribe to laugh, cry, and learn from my mistakes.

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