They are from Santa Fe, they live in Portugal and now they tour the country showing its attractions

At the age of 18 they met through mutual friends, but it was not until years later that their paths crossed again and their story began. “Before we met, each of us already had the idea of ​​coming to Europe”say Micaela and Martín, who in 2022 made the decision to spend a season in Portugal, after a failed attempt to be in Andorra.

From Andorra to Portugal, a last-minute decision

“Before travelling, We saw that Andorra was overwhelmed with tourists and, at the last minute, we decided on Portugal”Micaela recalled. With the tickets already purchased, they ventured and traveled to Portugal, where they settled in Lisbon, the country’s capital. Despite the difficulties with the language in the first months, they knew how to adapt and settle in their new home.

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Portugal, in recent years, had the possibility of carrying out a “interest manifestation”, a process by which people who wanted to emigrate could legally enter the country and live for 2 years until obtaining residence authorization. This was the key for both young Santa Fe residents to decide to live there.

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Arriving in the country was not easy, because they were scammed and this situation made them think about the possibility of returning to Argentina. “Thanks to volunteering at a hostel, we were able to recover from that bitter moment,” they recalled about their tragic arrival.

Currently, both are working in the gastronomic sector, but together they are carrying out a project that fills them with excitement: “Undocumented”, your channel Youtube. Their striking name is due to their experience as immigrants in Portugal without official residence documents.

With your channel, Micaela and Martin They are not only looking to share their experiences as immigrants, but also to show “the other side” of Portugal, documenting the different attractions of the country and the negative and positive points of each one. At the same time, thanks to this project, they see the possibility of staying in touch with their loved ones, showing them their adventures in the country.

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Among her plans is to continue traveling to different parts of Europe and share experiences. This is just the beginning of her adventure, one that shows that with courage and perseverance, dreams can come true, even in unknown places.