I was an overworked teacher in the US, so I moved to Portugal. I couldn't be happier with my decision.

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I was an overworked teacher in the US, so I moved to Portugal. I couldn't be happier with my decision.

I have learned to love Portuguese wine which often costs about $2 a glass.Courtesy of Jeana WhitakerI'd been teaching in the US for over 20 years but the culture had changed and I was miserable.I was working 12-hour work days plus on weekends and was burnt out and fed up.I sold everything, moved to Portugal, started my own business, and am living my best life.Living in Lagos, Portugal, feels like a dream come true.The slow pace of living, warmth…