Portugal - The Simple Life
Dylan Herholdt, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on living in Portugal and a glimpse of the marvellous lifestyle that has captivated foreigners from all over the world. Join our weekly podcast where Dylan and his guests shine a light on the various aspects of living, investing and visiting Portugal. This podcast is sponsored by Leisure Launch Group.
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Portugal was the change we wanted.
In our latest episode Dylan is joined by Simon Cook. Simon is a brand strategist, web design specialist and the creative force behind Dual Digital, he is originally from the UK and moved to Portugal in 2025 with his family. Simon chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why him and his family left the UK, why they choose Portugal, how it’s going so far, his fascination with some authentic Portu
Who is Portugal attracting?
What kind of people is Portugal attracting? Our latest guest helps to answer this question. Kim Arazi is an experience choreographer, Human Design guide, and communications coach working at the intersection of sensory design, storytelling and human behaviour. She is originally from Canada and after living in various places now calls Portugal her home. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things
Portuguese wine... worth the wait
This next guest proves that Portuguese wine is worth the wait. Rodrigo Martins is a Portuguese wine maker based here on Portugal’s beautiful Silver Coast and had to wait before he could follow his dream of making his own wine, this is part of the reason why his delicious wine is called ‘Espera’ (wait in English). Rodrigo chats to Dylan about amongst other things, why he loves living with his famil
Portugal gave me space to heal
Our latest guests story is about survival to healing. This week Dylan is joined by Adele Perrenoud, born in Thailand, spent a large part of her life in Switzerland and now living in Portugal. In 2021, after a severe COVID infection, Adele spent two months in the hospital and 35 days in a medically induced coma. This experience transformed her relationship with health, resilience, and natural heali
My Home in Portugal - Peter & Paula
On this edition of My Home in Portugal, Dylan is joined by Peter & Paula, a couple previously living in the US, who after discovering Portugal decided it was the perfect place to get away from some of the turmoil in the USA and enjoy a safer, calmer & authentically Portuguese way of life. We recorded this episode from their lovely sea view apartment in Vale Furado on Portugal's Silver
You are what you eat in Portugal
Is Portuguese food cuisine underrated? Our latest guest certainly thinks so. Jamie is a man on a mission! Originally from the UK, Jamie calls Portugal home and has been travelling the country showcasing the very best in authentic Portuguese food through his channel ‘Global Food Quest. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why he loves living here, his love for Portuguese food and how eati
Portugal, the happy accident
Our latest guests helps people moving to Portugal from making mistakes but Mark Moberg describes Portugal as a happy accident. Mark is originally from the US and moved to Portugal with his family, today he helps Americans in Portugal with their cross-boarder financial planning. He is the author of ‘The Life Arbitrage’ and chats to Dylan, about amongst other things, what Americans need to be aware
I bought a Portuguese football club
Some people come to Portugal and buy a pastel da nata, wine, a bifana… some even buy a house. Our latest guest bought a Portuguese football club! Gifford Miller joins us this week and chats to Dylan about how he discovered Portugal and how the more time he spent here the more he fell in love, so much so, that he invested in a Lisbon football club. Dylan and Gifford discuss, amongst other things, t
Feeling 'absent' in Portugal
Can you spend a morning, an afternoon or even a day without your mobile device… our latest guests force you to. Shalini Choudhary & Mara Kesnere join Dylan on this weeks episode. Shalini and Mara are both from different backgrounds and countries. But both moved to Portugal where they met each other, became friends and opened up ‘Absent’ an offline third space and café in Lisbon, created in res
The bright side of Portugal
Always look on the bright side of… Portugal? This week we talk about sunshine as Dylan is joined by Ricardo Braz. Ricardo is the Portuguese founder of Eclipsia, the OS for human light optimisation. Ricardo chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why he loves living in an authentic Portuguese location, Vitamin D deficiency, the importance of sunlight and how Portugal is the ideal place to make
Writing your Portugal story
Everyone has a story to tell and our next guest is no exception. Stacy Ennis is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Stacy has written or ghostwritten 17 books, coached dozens of authors, and impacted thousands of people through her work. She has lived on four continents and has made Portugal he
My Home in Portugal - Steve & Angela
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Steve & Angela, an American couple who after discovering Portugal decided it was the perfect place to get away from some of the turmoil in the USA and enjoy a safer, calmer & authentically Portuguese way of life. We recorded this episode from their lovely home in Foz do Arelho on Portugal’s Silver Coast and this is some of h
Portugal's community spirit
In this special episode, Dylan is joined by Teresa Serrenho, Gerald Rots, and Filip D’havé to explore something many people feel when they move here: Portugal’s incredible sense of community.After one of the worst storms in Portugal's history caused major damage across the Leiria region, locals and internationals came together to help those in urgent need. Teresa shares how Associação MVC qui
Portugal's wild side
We take a walk on the wild side. Dylan is joined by award winning nature photographer Patrícia de Ferreira Malhão, otherwise known as Missroofless. Patricia was born and raised in Nazare and graduated in Architecture and Tourism, she left city life behind to follow her true calling: capturing the beauty of wild, often overlooked places, and inspiring others to connect with nature through photograp
The Portuguese sandwich you should know about
Portugal may not be famous for it’s sandwich’s, but according to our latest guest, it should be famous for at least one. Fernando Vaz is the founder of Mr Bifana NYC and is taking this iconic and delicious Portuguese sandwich to New York. He chats to Dylan about his love for his country having travelled all over the world, his joy of taking the Bifana overseas , what makes a good Bifana and how t
Enjoying the moments in Portugal
The doctor will see us now. This week Dylan is joined by Dr. Anna Steinzeig. Anna is a neuroscientist, speaker, and consultant working at the intersection of brain science, organisational psychology, and executive coaching. Having lived and worked in four different countries, Anna brings a global perspective on how different cultures handle stress and productivity, drawing on years of research int
Awkwardly Portuguese
This week Dylan is joined by the hilarious & talented Jomi Cruz. Jomi is born and raised in Portugal but has been living in the UK where he brings laughter and joy to thousands as a stand up comedian and founder of Comedy Freaks in London. Jomi is not his real name & he chats to Dylan about why and, amongst other things, what he enjoys about coming back home, how Portugal has become the pl
Portugal and your longevity
What about Portugal could contribute most to your longevity? Our latest guest Amelia Rita Monteiro helps us answer this question. Amelia is a researcher at Católica Lisbon a prestigious University where she is also the director of Research at The Center on Longevity Leadership. She has a PhD in Organizational Behavior and is a Stanford Center on Longevity Catalyst. She joins Dylan on the podcast t
A Portuguese folly
Howard is a businessman from Yorkshire spending his time between all over the world, including Hong Kong and the Middle-East. He discovered Portugal back in 1998 and spends most of his time. He is an enthusiastic wine lover and admirer of Portugal’s wines especially from the Alentejo region. As the “Howard” of Howard’s Folly Wine, he is the driving force behind this wine from Estremoz, with a visi
Stupid Questions About Portugal - Gabriella & Marcos
Gabriella & Marcos are Portuguese comedians. This week they join Dylan for a special episode and have some fun answering some questions about their country. Things that come up; coffee, romance, Portuguese sounding like Russian, boring food & standing in lines.FOLLOW OUR GUESTSMarcos on InstagramGabriella on InstagramABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lif
Surfing Nazare is not fun.
Surfing is supposed to be fun right? Our latest guest, Vincent Kardasik, thinks so, unless you’re surfing Nazare. Vincent is a French cinematographer, director, executive producer and a 3 x Emmy Award-winning filmmaker responsible for the hit HBO series ‘100 Foot Wave’. Vincent chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his love for Nazare, what makes it such a unique place, Portuguese food, they
Portugal is a warm embrace
Our latest guest is ‘spiritual stylist’ Michelle Pozon. After 20 years in the fashion industry and a lifetime across three continents, Michelle now calls Portugal her home, where she helps women stop chasing who they’re told to be—and start dressing in alignment with who they truly are. Michelle chats to Dylan about her work, helping women and why, after living and travelling all over, Portugal fe
Are there Portuguese astronauts?
Portuguese navigated the globe at one stage, have any Portuguese navigated outer space? Our latest guest thinks we are not far away. Pedro Pedroso is a Portuguese Air Traffic Controller & Analog Astronaut and joins Dylan on this weeks episode to discuss, amongst other things, how Portugal gives him rest, the advances being made by Portuguese in aerospace industry, simulated space missions in P
Portugal; Love & Nature
Can a country be summarised in two words or in the colours of it’s flag? Our latest guest may have the answer. Jessica Fontana, a Sicilian-born entrepreneur and founder of Women Leaders Circle. She is also a former Meta strategist, TEDx Ambassador and Top 3 Community Leader nominee and now helps leaders and creators build global influence. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how her lo
Portugal & slow luxury
Is Portugal known for luxury? According to our latest guest, it should be! This week Dylan is joined by Alexandre Bastos Gomes. Alexandre is the managing partner at Portugal Jewels where they are building the most recognised Portuguese jewellery brand and make Portugal great again in the jewellery world. Alexandre chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, what he loves about his country, how Por
Portugal... The numbers don't lie
What do the numbers say about Portugal? Our latest guest Diana Osorio helps us find out. Diana was born, to Portuguese parents, in Hong Kong and growing up there and after spending some time in the UK Diana moved to Portugal in 2008 and has called Portugal home ever since. Diana is a podcast host a human potential coach and a numerologist. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, moving to
My home in Portugal - Mike
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Mike, who is not just an investor, he is an investor who loves Portugal and the Silver Coast where he has successfully invested in multiple properties. We recorded this episode from our head office on Portugal’s Silver Coast and this is some of his story…ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an i
Let Portugal hug you
Can a country hug you? Our latest guest, Lisa Lohmann, thinks it’s possible. Lisa was born in Germany, grew up in the UK and has been living in Portugal for 5 years. Lisa is the founder of LáFora, where she helps companies craft retreats that their teams will love. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, her childhood memories of Portugal, what kept bringing her back here, starting her bus
Portuguese kids these days
Is it possible to have a comedy show that, at the same time, is also a love letter to Portugal? Well, yes it is! Our latest guests show us how. Derrick DeMelo and Brian Martins are the creators and stars of ‘The Portuguese Kids’, a hit show that hilariously shines light on Portuguese emigrants living in America and how they held onto their Portuguese customs and culture. Brian & Derrick chat t
Wearing many hats in Portugal
Our latest guest wears many hats. Ana Ribeiro Pinto is a mom, a booking agent for one of the world’s most popular music festivals, a podcast host and a helps people heal through retreats focused on breath work and movement. Ana chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, growing up in Portugal, how Portugal is so welcoming, why Portugal is such a popular place for musicians to perform and how Port
Portugal makes me younger
Can Portugal make you younger? Our next guest certainly thinks so! In this episode Dylan is joined by actor Richard Bjorklund. Richard is originally from Sweden but has been living in Portugal for seven years, where he has been working as a model and an actor, you can see some of his work in the very popular Lohause glasses commercials. He chats to Dylan about what he enjoys about the Simple Life
What is Portugal's love language?
If countries had a ‘love language’, what would Portugal’s ‘love language’ be? Margo Gabriel is the latest guest on the podcast and Margo is a food and wine writer who’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Huffpost, The Global Taste, Cuisine Noir & Lisbon Insiders. So, naturally, food and wine brought her to Portugal. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portuguese food, wine, local
Portugal's physiology
Have you ever considered that the basic things that make Portugal Portugal are huge factors that contribute to a healthier and more grounded way of life. Ricardo Pinhão is a motivational speaker, Portugal’s foremost Wim Hof Method instructor and an Oxygen Advantage Master instructor. He is based near Portugal’s Silver Coast and chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, Portugal’s light, food, we
I build Portuguese robots
Can you imagine building a robot with a €15 budget? Our latest guest did just that. Marta Bernadino is a robotics engineer and an inspiring woman and joins the podcast this week from Dubai to discuss how she is not only building robots but building robots to do good. She chats to Dylan about how privileged she feels to have grown up in a traditional and authentic part of the country, how she feels
My Home in Portugal - Vic
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Vic Dee, originally from Belgium, Vic bought an investment property right here on The Silver Coast. He shares how after coming back and forth to Silver Coast, it felt even more like home . We recorded this episode from Vic’s beautiful home and this is some of his story…ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The sim
Inspired by old Portuguese ladies
Who has inspired some of Filipa Fonseca Silva’s best characters? The answer may surprise you. Portuguese author Filipa Fonseca Silva is our latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to discuss her books, what she enjoys about living in Portugal, why she is proud of her country and some of her neighbours who have inspired her writing. FOLLOW OUR GUESTFilipa's WebsiteFilipa on LinkedinABOUT P
Portugal is the tortoise...
Is Portugal the tortoise or the rabbit? Our latest explains why he thinks Portugal is the tortoise. Thomas Stark is a dad, a husband, a triathlete and a business man. Originally from Germany, Thomas is passionate about Portugal and his company supports forward-thinking companies to start and scale in Portugal. He chats to Dylan about why he loves Portugal, how Portugal has perfected work-life bala
Chilling out in Portugal
Why is Portugal the perfect place to ‘chill out’? Our latest guest, Marieka Finot is a financial literacy expert and helps people ‘chill out’ about their finances. Born in France and having lived in London for 10 years she is well versed in a busy life and now finds her balance and rest in Portugal. She chats to Dylan about how her life has changed since she discovered Portugal’s quality of life,
Portugal is not its airports
When your first experience of Portugal is its airport, this may not be the best of starts. Andrew Bryant talks about this and more as our latest guest on the podcast. Andrew is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and podcast host who loves getting out of the airport and experiencing the real Portugal. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his first experiences of Portugal, what he miss
Is Portuguese difficult?
Is Portuguese a difficult language? This week's guest helps us answer that question. Catarina Bento is the founder of The Bento Atelier, where she helps people learn European Portuguese and ‘say it like a local’. She chats with Dylan about some of the nuances of the Portuguese language, tests Dylan’s Portuguese and talks about how your experience of our amazing country can be so much richer w
My Home in Portugal - Ron & Mike
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Mike, a couple from the USA who bought an investment property right here on the Silver Coast after promising each other on the plane to Portugal that they would not be buying anything. We recorded this episode from Ron & Mike’s beautiful new home and this is some of their story…ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: &
I want to be Portuguese when I grow up
Have you ever met a ‘nata-holic’? Alexa is addicted to Pasteis da Nata, the famous Portuguese pastry. Alexa is originally from Poland but loves Portugal, so much so that she wants to Portuguese when she ‘grows up’. She is our latest guest on the podcast and in a humorous episode Alexa chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how she discovered Portugal by accident, why she loves this country so
Why Portugal is not America.
Welcome to Season 4! And what a way to kick off a brand new season. Dylan is joined by best-selling author Richard Zimler, who shares his deeply personal story of moving from the US to Portugal in the early '90s. He opens up about the culture shock of living in Portugal at that time, the kindness of the Portuguese people, and why Portugal feels more like home than America ever did.FOLLOW OUR
Wild wild Portugal
For our final episode of Season 3, Dylan is joined by Barbara Veiga. Born in Brazil, Barbara is a public speaker, visual artist and environmental activist focused on climate action with an emphasis on oceanic life. She dedicated more than seven full, consecutive years of her life to traveling the seas around more than 90 countries and haswritten about these experiences in her memoir “Seven Years i
How Portugal flows
For our latest episode Dylan is joined by Gavin Eccles. Gavin is a management consultant & professor, originally from the UK, and has been living in Portugal for more than 20 years. From consultancy to Board level participation, Gavin has assisted British Airways, easyJet, Hainan Airlines, Jet2, Eurowings, American Airlines, United Airlines, Tui Travel, Thomas Cook, Der Touristik, Meridien and
Making magic in Portugal
Our latest guest on the podcast is Eileen Farnham. Eileen was born and raised in the Netherlands to an Irish dad and a Portuguese-Angolan mom and has been living in Portugal for three years. Eileen promised herself as a young girl that she would never learn Portuguese and would never move to Portugal but she felt Portugal calling and today she calls Portugal home where she uses her multi-cultural
Do Americans want to live in Portugal?
For a bonus episode we take you inside the latest ‘Living in Portugal’ seminar from San Diego. Dylan is joined by organiser Bruce Hawker, João Pinheiro & Iva Slavtcheva who all presented at seminars held in San Francisco, Portland and San Diego. They discuss their shared love for Portugal, the exciting seminars held recently and why Americans want to live in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSPortugal
Is NFL a thing in Portugal?
This week, Dylan is joined by sports journalist Pedro Afonso. Born and raised in Portugal, Pedro somehow became a fan of the Green Bay Packers and American sports. Today he serves as a journalist for DAZN and reports on various sports including the NFL. He chats to Dylan about his love for NFL and American sports, as well as Portuguese football and, of course, why he loves living in Portugal and l
Finding your tribe in Portugal
Our latest guest is Elsbeth Blekkenhorst-Tammes, she is originally from The Netherlands and after living and working all over the world she now calls Portugal her home. Elsbeth is an entrepreneur and the founder of the footwear company ‘Elisabietta Collection’. She co-ordinates and mentors various womens' networks and chats to Dylan about why she chose Portugal, why she loves her Portuguese n
My Home in Portugal - Julita
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Julita, a Polish lady who bought an off-plan apartment. We recorded this interview from the balcony of her beautiful new apartment on The Silver Coast, just after the moment she had seen if for the first time finished and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insid
In Portugal, we’re better when we’re together.
From a small town in Portugal to 5 Olympic Games!Meet Susana Feitor — world record holder, motivational speaker, and one of Portugal’s Olympic athletes. 🏅 With a career spanning 30+ years, she shares what it really means to wear the Portuguese flag, the moments she misses most when abroad, and why she’s proudly Portuguese! FOLLOW OUR GUEST:Susana Feitor on LinkedIn ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE P
We met in Portugal & started a band
Although they had never met back home in the US, Greg, John and Seth's paths crossed in Caldas da Rainha, their new home on Portugal’s Silver Coast. That’s where they became friends and started a band — the Castor Bones Collective.In this episode, they sit down with Dylan to share:• Why they left the US and moved to Portugal 🇺🇸➡️🇵🇹• The D7 Visa process and moving abroad• Finding community and
Portugal, more than one way to belong
Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore is an author, researcher and economist with a truly international story. Originally from Pakistan, she has lived in 10 countries – but it was in Portugal that her young family finally felt at home.In this heartwarming conversation, Mariam shares:Why she chose Portugal and how it’s transformed her lifeMoving with children – and why her kids love living here How Portugal we
Portugal surprised me
Our latest guest is Laurence Tham, who moved to Portugal from Australia 3 years ago. Laurence is the Portugal Chair of TIGER 2, hosting intimate, peer-focused discussions that go far beyond finance, touching on family, purpose, performance and personal legacy. Laurence is also an experienced speaker, frequently featured on podcasts and co-host of two of his shows.Amongst other things, he chats to
Portugal was what I wished for
This week, Dylan is joined by Anel Imanbay, TEDxMarvila lead and long-time Lisbon resident originally from Kazakhstan.Anel shares her inspiring journey to Portugal, how she made a wish to live here, and why this country continues to capture her heart. From raising a child in Portugal to building a vibrant creative community in Lisbon's neighbourhood of Marvila, this episode is full of heart,
Portugal and your anxiety
Mario Rui Santos is born and raised in Lisbon and joins Dylan on the latest episode of Portugal The Simple Life Podcast. Mario is a lecturer, a consultant, a mentor, a counsellor and a Hypnotherapist. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his life in Portugal, his work as a therapist and how Portugal may be good for your anxiety.FOLLOW OUR GUESTSMario on LinkedinMario's websiteABOUT
My Home in Portugal - Ian & Mireille
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ian & Mireille. Mireille is originally from Belgium, Ian is from the UK where they currently live and together they bought an apartment in the beautiful town of Foz do Arelho. We recorded this interview, in the sunshine, in front of our Silver Coast and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "P
Something fishy going on in Portugal
This week's episode is a bit fishy! Dylan is joined by Emily De Sousa is born in Canada but has deep Portuguese roots and her Portuguese has only got stronger as she’s got older. She’s a fisheries scientist, a foody and a lover of seafood and with her work as a seafood educator on the popular social media platform ‘Seaside with Emily’ it was only natural that her work would keep bringing her
Capturing Portugal's authentic moments
Our latest guest, Jose Pedro Sousa, is a multi-award winning director and photographer based in Lisbon. Jose is responsible for some of the most iconic Portuguese television commercials and has even worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, he chats to Dylan about portraying the very best of Portugal in his work, what he loves about his country and how you can be part of some of the most authentic Portuguese
Talking Portuguese art, wine & food
Suzana Barros is our latest guest and is a very busy lady. Besides being a mom, Suzana is a ceramic artist and a restaurant owner. In this episode she chats to Dylan about her love for Portugal, ceramic art, wine, food and how to be part of the wonderful communities that will encounter everywhere in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSSuzana on LinkedinRestaurante TagideSuzana’s Ceramic ArtABOUT PORTUGAL T
History of Portugal. How to narrow it down?
How do you narrow down Portugal’s history? Our latest guest tries to answer that question. Chris Jones is originally from New Zealand but has been living in Portugal for 7 years. Chris is publishing one of the few English language books on Portuguese history called ‘Meet The Tugas’. He chats to Dylan about what ‘Tugas’ means, his five year process of researching and writing this book, some of Port
The king's sport in Portugal
Dulce Guarda is our latest guest and Dulce has made some good choices in life. She is a Portuguese founder & entrepreneur who has worked and lived in other places but chooses to live in Portugal with her young family. She is a football fan and her company Splink creates football collectables and immersive football experiences, she has also chosen a wonderful football team or did this team choo
I walked the length of Portugal
Our latest guest walked the length of Portugal, wrote a book about it, fell in love with Portugal and then decided to stay here. Stephen Powell is a journalist and writer who has lived and works on every continent except Antartica. Today Portugal is his home and he chats to Dylan about why he walked the length of Portugal, the book he wrote about it and why he decided not to leave. FOLLOW OUR GUES
My home in Portugal - Ron & Jen
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Jen. Ron & Jen are an American couple who worked in the film industry and Ron has won two academy awards for his work. They got in touch with us after discovering the podcast and after a visit to The Silver Coast decided to purchase an apartment, off-plan, in Foz do Arelho. They join Dylan on their local beach over som
Why I don't own a TV in Portugal
Vyra Sachse is a woman of many talents, she is a photographer, film director and producer, originally from Germany and living in Portugal for the last year. Vyra is our lates guest and chat to Dylan about why she chose to move to Portugal having never visited before, what has kept her here, the arts community, living like a local and how, funnily, as a someone deeply involved in the film industry,
Building bridges in Portugal
This week we have three fantastic guests on the pod; Kate Shifman, Filipa Pinto de Carvalho & Andreas Mueller. Kate, a previous guest, was born in Ukraine, raised in the USA and has been living in Portugal where she has founded AOMA Coliving & Coworking space. Filipa is a Portuguese Lawyer helping expats navigate Portugal’s startup ecosystem. Andreas is a German-American director, a Helath
Portugal is slow on purpose
Our latest guest is Tony Gonçalves. To his American friends he is known as ‘Tony G’ and he moved to the US from Portugal when he was just a child. In America he is a businessman and a founder but never lost touch with his Portuguese roots and Tony is the host of another Podcast that celebrates Portugal called “The Heart and Hustle of Portugal”. Tony chats to Dylan about moving from a tiny village
What are Portuguese women like?
Have you ever wondered what Portuguese women are like? This week we are joined by an amazing Portuguese women. Joana Frias Costa is a mom, a business woman and the founder of a wonderful initiative called ‘Inspiring Girls’. Joana chats to Dylan about why she started ‘Inspiring Girls’, why their are so many Portuguese women who inspire and why she is blessed to call Portugal her home. FOLLOW OUR GU
Can you be a workaholic in Portugal?
Peter Beringer first came to Portugal in 1998 for what he calls the “Four S”: sun, sea, sand… and sardines! Now, after 25+ years of falling in love with Portuguese culture and cuisine, he’s helping shape the future of fresh fish and seafood supply!Tune in to hear Peter share his passion for Portugal and why he’s investing in offshore aquaculture in Monte Gordo. He talks about the Portuguese love o
My future home in Portugal
This week's episode is different from our normal episodes. We take you behind the scenes to A Place In The Sun Manchester where Dylan speaks to two couples who are starting their journey to find their future home in Portugal. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather,
A Portuguese true crime series?
Is a Portuguese true crime series even possible? This week, Dylan is joined by Janne Aagaard. Janne is a journalist, writer and a podcast producer who has lived in Lisbon for more than 8 years. They chat about how she ended up in Portugal, what she enjoys about this country, why she is moving out of Lisbon and they discuss whether or not Portugal is a good setting for a true crime series…FOLLOW OU
Are digital nomads finding roots in Portugal?
Derek Smith is a live wire Event & Public Speaking Coach, host & master of ceremonies originally from Canada and is now living on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. He chats with Dylan about life on the island, how Portugal has slowed him down, they also discuss language, Portuguese people, picking a soccer team and how digital nomads might be finding roots in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR
Is Portugal a rich country?
Our latest guest is Constança Santos Silva. Constança is a young, inspiring, Portuguese young lady who has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. She was an elite taekwondo athlete, then became a stunt double and as a teenager started the Portuguese chapter of an incredible NGO called ‘Thirst Project’. She chats to Dylan about her memories of growing up in Portugal, how she became a stunt double, th
Portuguese wine cheap? But is it good?
Join us this week as Tomás Emídio takes us inside the Quinta Várzea da Pedra wine cellar, where he crafts exceptional wines. He sits down with Dylan to share what makes Portugal’s Silver Coast so special, his love for nature, food, and of course, wine. They also dive into the incredible diversity of Portuguese wine—it's affordable, but is it truly as good as they say? Tune in to find out!FOLL
The expat who became a Portuguese local
Lena Kemna is a free diver, surfer and all-around daredevil who has lived in Portugal for 10 years. The ocean keeps her here but more than that. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portugal, the ocean, surfing in Nazare and how she went from being an 'expat' to becoming a local. This episode was recorded from Nazare’s spectacular Praia do Norte. FOLLOW OUR GUEST:Lena on InstagramLena o
My Home in Portugal - Shimon & Shikma
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Shimon & Shikma, a couple from Israel who moved to Portugal with their two young daughters. They share their experience of purchasing what was then a plot of land and building their dream home in the Portuguese countryside. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new house on Portugal’s Silver Coast and this is some of t
Portugal is a work of art
Danielle Achkar is a Lebanese artist who has been living in Portugal with her family for 4 years. Danielle has found, peace, safety and inspiration in Portugal and she shares her experiences of how Portugal has become her home and how, as an artist, Portugal inspires her. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSDanielle on InstagramDanielle on Strondo ArtABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:"Portugal - The simple
Portuguese Bread: Overrated or Best in the World?
We love our bread in Portugal and Elisabete Ferreira bakes some of the best bread around. So much so, that in 2024 she was announced by UIBC as the World Baker of the Year. Tune in to hear why bread is such an important element at Portuguese tables and in Portuguese life. Elisabete also shares the science of good bread and what she really thinks about Portuguese bread. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSElisabete o
Is Portugal even that special?
Our latest guest is Pedro Pina. Pedro is Portuguese, a dad, a husband, living in London and is the director of Youtube Europe, Middle East and Africa. He chats to Dylan about his home country, questions whether Portugal is a simple life and if Portugal is even that special. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSPedro on LinkedinABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider'
Listening to Portuguese
Catarina Champalimaud was born and raised in Portugal. After having spent time in The Netherlands, she returned to her home and created ‘The Language Unschool’ which helps people listen to Portuguese. In this episode, Catarina chats to Dylan about what she appreciates about being back home, some of the challenges of the Portuguese language, how being able to communicate in Portuguese enriches one’
