Mark Miller

Haumoana

February 25, 2026: Forty days in Haumoana, living like a local – watching the sun emerge from the rolling sea each morning as the waves set the rhythm for the day.

Haumoana translates to “Ocean’s Breath” from native New Zealand Māori. Or perhaps, less poetically, “windy sea.” Breezy it may be, but a beautiful part of Hawke’s Bay for sure.

Kaikōura

February 25, 2026: Kaikōura rests on a dramatic stretch of coast. The mountains, peaks still adorned with last season’s snow, soar above as the sea washes at their feet.

The Marlborough Sounds

February 23, 2026: In the Marlborough Sounds, the land doesn’t so much meet the sea, as surrender to it.

Wonderful Wellington

February 20, 2026: We rolled into Wellington on a beautiful Friday afternoon – harbor glittering, hills green, blue skies – for a weekend visit with a dear friend from Charlotte. Hello Jennifer!

Return to Aotearoa

March 28, 2026 Kia ora, New Zealand! Two years ago, we fell in love with you. So this year, we return to Aotearoa: land of the long white cloud.

Voluntarily Vagrant… but now with a place in Cascais!

March 22, 2026: A year ago, while driving in the Australian Outback we decided “Let’s move to Europe!” And nine months later, we are voluntarily vagrant… but now with a place in Cascais!

News about our Portugal Golden Visa Journey

November 1, 2025: After a whirlwind summer, we’re settling into fall in North Carolina and sharing exciting updates – our upcoming Ventures.eu webinar, new details on Portugal’s Golden Visa program, and the next steps in our residency journey.

A Life in 60 Boxes

June 13, 2025: A Life in 60 Boxes: We sold our Charlotte “forever condo,” packed our most precious belongings into boxes, and set off to travel while awaiting our Portuguese residency.

Choosing the Right Partner for Your PGV Journey

June 20, 2025: One of the most important decisions in the move to Portugal is choosing the right partner to help with the Golden Visa (PGV) process. Some are excellent. Some are… less so.

Why Portugal?

June 3, 2025: “Why Portugal?” That’s usually the second question I get when I tell people we’re setting up a place in Europe and aiming for a European passport.