Best Portugal The Simple Life Podcasts (2025)

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I walked the length of Portugal 59:50

1d ago59:50

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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 i…

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My home in Portugal - Ron & Jen 47:58

8d ago47:58

47:58

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 joi…

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Why I don't own a TV in Portugal 56:07

15d ago56:07

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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, …

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Building bridges in Portugal 59:58

22d ago59:58

59:58

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. Andre…

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Portugal is slow on purpose 45:37

29d ago45:37

45:37

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”. Ton…

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What are Portuguese women like? 50:51

1M ago50:51

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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 i…

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The Easiest Ways To Learn English (Speaking & Reading) 25:05

1M ago25:05

25:05

🚀 Easy methods to improve! 📖 Exciting podcast—More lazy strategies to improve your English. Explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee ✅ Subscribe ✍️ Transcripts …

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Can you be a workaholic in Portugal? 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

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 i…

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My future home in Portugal 12:36

2M ago12:36

12:36

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 …

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I Survived A Poltergeist (A Violent Ghost) B2 Interview 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

😱 Today's listening is Joseph's true ghost story in upper-intermediate B2 English. Conversation between native speakers about real-life horror & the PARANORMAL 👻👽 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🌎 Joseph's Travel Youtube 🪶 My Beautiful simple books: www.simpleenglishbooks.com 🗣️ 1-to-1 conversation lessons …

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A Portuguese true crime series? 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

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 i…

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Are digital nomads finding roots in Portugal? 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

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 migh…

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My 10-Month Journey Making the Perfect Simple English Storybooks (B1) 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

🚀 In today's B1 listening: I spent 10 months making graded reader novels for you. The journey was difficult with struggles. I'll share what I learned about creative writing and storytelling, as well as dealing with perfectionism. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one English lessons: www.simpleengli…

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Is Portugal a rich country? 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

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…

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Portuguese wine cheap? But is it good? 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

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 …

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The expat who became a Portuguese local 42:33

3M ago42:33

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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. …

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The Lazy (& Easiest) Way to Learn English! 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

🚀 The Easiest Way is the Best Way! 📖 In today's podcast, I teach the laziest & most enjoyable ways to English fluency, explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee …

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My Home in Portugal - Shimon & Shikma 45:46

3M ago45:46

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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 Port…

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Portugal is a work of art 37:33

3M ago37:33

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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 GUESTS Danielle on Instagram Danielle on Strondo Art ABOUT PORTUGA…

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Two Beautiful & Inspiring REAL Stories! (Intermediate) 14:52

3M ago14:52

14:52

🚀 Improve Your English with Real-Life Stories! 📖 In today's podcast, I share TWO inspiring news stories in B1 English! 🎧 Practice listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English naturally with a native speaker & sound FX. 👍 Perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy M…

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Portuguese Bread: Overrated or Best in the World? 35:54

4M ago35:54

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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 ab…

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Is Portugal even that special? 49:25

4M ago49:25

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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 GUESTS Pedro on Linkedin ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:…

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How to Stress Less and Feel Calm (Using 1st Conditional) 24:54

4M ago24:54

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Transcripts & Stories: www.simpleenglishbooks.com Visit my website for my new Snow White eBook (4,400 words, with audiobook and PDF). Welcome to my podcast! Here, I speak in simple English about exciting topics and stories. 👍 Perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ▶️ Youtube ☕ Buy Me A Coffee ✅ …

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Listening to Portuguese 51:33

4M ago51:33

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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 bei…

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Why would an American move to Portugal? 48:08

4M ago48:08

48:08

Mark Smoot is our latest guest. Mark is originally from the USA and has been living in Portugal for 5 years, he is a retired landscaper and a book author and chats to Dylan about his book, his travels, how he settled in Portugal and why he is so happy here. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Mark on Instagram Mark's book on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE …

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My Home in Portugal - Jeff & Amy from Canada 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Jeff & Amy, a couple from Canada who bought an apartment with Dylan, site unseen, after discovering some of our videos and podcasts on YouTube. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new apartment on Portugal's Silver Coast and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMP…

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Is Joaquim de Almeida Portuguese? 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

Too many, Joaquim de Almeida needs no introduction. The A-List movie star is the latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to chat about Portugal, his career, why some of his co-stars are falling in love with his country and what he enjoys about always coming back home. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Joaquim on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST…

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The brands that made Portugal 49:26

5M ago49:26

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Our latest guest is Margarida Vaqueiro Lopes, an award-winning Portuguese journalist and author. Her most recent book ‘Marcas que Fazem Portugal’ (the brands that made Portugal) celebrates some of Portugal’s oldest brands and what makes them unique. She chats with Dylan about her experience living in a traditional Portuguese village, her favourite …

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Feeling grounded in Portugal 52:10

5M ago52:10

52:10

Dylan is joined by a stylish couple on this weeks episode. Carl is a DJ and fashion enthusiast, Natalie is an award winning author and a keynote speaker. Carl & Natalie are from the UK originally and moved to Portugal from Singapore where they are living the good life, they share their experiences, with Dylan, of moving here, what they enjoy about …

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Rugby on Portugal's Silver Coast 34:19

5M ago34:19

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This week's episode is particularly close to home for Dylan because his guest, Luis Lalanda, is a school teacher who taught Dylan’s daughter. Luis is also the president of Caldas Rugby Club, where his son plays, and Dylan is one of their coaches. Luis, who is also an avid kitesurfer and saltwater addict, talks to Dylan about the club's history, its…

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What is the Lisbon Museum? 55:53

6M ago55:53

55:53

Joana Sousa Monteiro is the latest guest on the podcast. Joana is born and raised in Lisbon and is the director of The Museum of Lisbon which, perhaps surprisingly to some, is not located in just one place. Joana chats to Dylan about the museum and the exciting work they are doing, how Portugal has a connection to it’s past and what she loves about…

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Energised in Portugal 38:47

6M ago38:47

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Our latest guest is Steven Dossou. Affectionately known as the "Action Man”, is a renowned TedX speaker, author and co-founder of Leadership University. Originating from humble beginnings in his homeland of Togo, West Africa, he has steadily ascended to positions of leadership and now calls Portugal his home. He chats to Dylan about how he got here…

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My Home in Portugal - Ken & Lisa 47:37

6M ago47:37

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On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ken & Lisa, a British couple who met Dylan and his team at one of our ‘A Place in The Sun Shows’ and bought a villa off-plan. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new home on the Silver Coast and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - T…

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Portugal is good for your brain 40:08

6M ago40:08

40:08

Hedi Young is that latest guest on the podcast. Hedi is born in Paris, grew up in the UK and a science writer and content producer at The Champilimaud Foundation. Hedi has lived in Portugal for more than 10 years and chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, the three things that make Portugal good for your brain. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Champalimaud F…

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Healing in Portugal 53:01

7M ago53:01

53:01

Our latest guest Anika Bieg grew up in Germany but has been living in Portugal for almost 5 years. She is an event host for Modern Mystic Arts, a community that focuses on healing people through psycho-mystic rituals and Movement Keys that speak directly to the subconscious & nervous system, offering a joyful and graceful path to transformation. In…

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What does Portugal think of Trump? 1:19:41

7M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Gonçalo Telles is a dad, a sporting fan, a founder of a communications company, and a political analyst who regularly appears on ‘SIC Noticias’, one of Portugal’s news broadcasters. He joins Dylan to chat about the recent elections in the US, where they were won and lost, how the political system and climate differ in Portugal, what some of the ram…

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Portugal food is comfort food 1:01:30

7M ago1:01:30

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Catarina Rebelo Guerra is an architect, an actress, and also a foodie who is recently working in a new area: filming food! She shares with Dylan some of her professional background and why “Cozido à Portuguesa” (Portugal’s most famous comfort food!) holds a special place in her love of Portuguese cuisine... FOLLOW OUR GUEST Catarina on Instagram AB…

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Portugal's pastry-eating Olympian 43:01

7M ago43:01

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Mabilio De Albuquerque is our latest guest on the podcast. Mabilio is a former Olympic swimmer and is the current CEO of ‘Nata Pura’ a company responsible for exporting one of Portugal’s most iconic pastries. He speaks to Dylan about why he loves his country, why he loves ‘Pasteis da Nata’ and how he is sharing is with the rest of the world. FOLLOW…

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Talking to strangers in Portugal 43:10

8M ago43:10

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Vika Viktoria is our latest podcast guest. Vika is an award-winning storyteller, keynote speaker, and Brave New Story Advisory founder. She talks to Dylan about what she loves about living in Portugal, how there is always time for a conversation, and why, in Portugal, you can talk to strangers. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Vika’s website Vika’s YouTube Vika o…

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My home in Portugal - Loup & Gloria 45:40

8M ago45:40

45:40

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Loup and Gloria, from the USA, who after visiting Portugal decided to buy a property in Nazare, site unseen! This episode was recorded on the balcony of their beautiful apartment in an amazing location. This is some of their story! ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The s…

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Portugal is full of pearls 48:00

8M ago48:00

48:00

Noel Petinga Leopoldo is not just a unique name but Noel is a unique character. Noel is a teacher, an explorer, a poet and the latest guest on the podcast. He talks to Dylan about why he loves Portugal, what he would do to improve his village and how Portugal is full of pearls. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, a…

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Portugal chose me 45:44

8M ago45:44

45:44

Jessica Sarkodie is a storyteller and marketing professional originally from Ghana who after living in various parts of the world now calls Portugal her home. Jessica is our latest guest and chats to Dylan about what she appreciates about slow living in Portugal, how the Portuguese countryside has her heart and how she feels that Portugal chose her…

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The pen is mightier in Portugal 37:59

8M ago37:59

37:59

Our latest guest Fred Young is originally from the UK, is a retired engineer a grandfather to five. In 2015, Fred had a heart attack while on holiday and it was then that he decided to make a change. It was then that he decided to retire and move to Portugal where he has been living happily ever since with his wife. To avoid being completely bored,…

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Thinking bigger in Portugal 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

Catarina Caria is a foreign affairs analyst and a seasoned public speaker, with a strong emphasis on European Affairs, Security & Defence, and Sustainable Development. She's the host of União De Facto, a Sábado Podcast and a regular analyst on mainstream media. Catarina is the latest guest on the Podcast and speaks to Dylan about what she appreciat…

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Exploring Portugal 43:30

9M ago43:30

43:30

Paul Niel is an Austrian explorer who has lived and travelled all over the world and has called Portugal his home for the last 3 years. He joins Dylan on the podcast and discusses why he chose Portugal, what he appreciates about Portugal and why Portugal is a wonderful place to explore. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Paul's Website Explorers Club Portugal ABOUT…

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Life can't wait in Portugal 48:26

9M ago48:26

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Rita Piçarra is former CFO of Microsoft Portugal and retired at 44 years of age, her story has been featured on websites and television shows in Portugal. She is the author of the book ‘A vida nao pode esperar’ (Life can’t wait) and is a motivational speaker. She is this week's guest and speaks to Dylan about her book, surfing, skateboarding, and w…

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Cooperation in Portugal 52:56

9M ago52:56

52:56

Ricardo Costa is a Portuguese speaker, Honorary consul of Kosova, a book author, Chairman of Grupo Bernardo Costa, with more than 180,000 followers on Linkedin and this week's guest. He speaks to Dylan about his love for his country and what he believes real cooperation could look like. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Ricardo on LinkedIn ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE…

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My home in Portugal - Andre & Marianne 48:04

11M ago48:04

48:04

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Andre & Marianne, a German & Norwegian couple who lived in Norway and discovered and then fell in love with Portugal’s Silver Coast. At the time of recording Andre & Marianne had just taken ownership of their new villa in Sao Martinho do Porto which will become their permanent home, this …

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Stupid questions about Portugal 56:01

11M ago56:01

56:01

Hugo and Ines are Portuguese comedians and previous guests on the podcast. This week they join Dylan for a special 20th episode and have some fun answering some stupid questions about their country. A few things that come up; bread, olive oil, dating apps, diapers and ‘dad bods’. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Hugo on Instagram Hugo on Linkedin Ines on Instagra…

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Portugal is my spiritual kingdom 41:07

11M ago41:07

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Simone Franke is originally from Germany and has been living in Portugal for 7 years. She is a community builder, an impact entrepreneur, a speaker and a traveller. Simone is the latest guest on the podcast and chats to Dylan about why she first moved to Portugal, why she stayed and what she enjoys about the simple life in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUES…

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