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Portugal - The Simple Life

Dylan Herholdt
Portugal
Lisbon
Community
Real Estate
Silver Coast
Alentejo
Nazaré
Algarve
Food
Culture
Tourism
Community Building
Cascais
Health Care
Portugal Realty
Portuguese Culture
Lifestyle
Portuguese Food
Wine
Food Culture

"Olá e bem-vindo" to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast!If your plans to have a simple life abroad include delicious food, a fantastic climate, friendly people and lots of things to see and do, then Portugal is the right place to be!

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 f... more

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Latest Episodes

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 thro... more

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... more

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 t... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Gifford Miller
Investor and owner of Atletico football club (Lisbon)
Atletico Lisbon
Episode: I bought a Portuguese football club
Shalini Choudhary
Co-founder of Absent
Absent
Episode: Feeling 'absent' in Portugal
Mara Kesnere
Co-founder of Absent
Absent
Episode: Feeling 'absent' in Portugal
Ricardo Braz
Co-founder/lead of Eclipsia, based in Coimbra
Eclipsia
Episode: The bright side of Portugal
Stacy Ennis
Book strategist and coach, author and writing coach
Self-employed (author and coach)
Episode: Writing your Portugal story
Gerald Rots
Former international worker, recently settled in Portugal
Portugal
Episode: Portugal's community spirit
Teresa Serrenho
Local resident from Caldas da Rainha area
Local community
Episode: Portugal's community spirit
Patricia de Ferreira Malhão
Guest, Nazaré native and nature photographer
Nazaré, Portugal
Episode: Portugal's wild side
Fernando Vaz
Founder of Mr Bifana NYC
Mr Bifana NYC
Episode: The Portuguese sandwich you should know about

Host

Dylan Herholdt
Host with deep firsthand Portugal experience, focuses on living, investing and visiting Portugal.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • 🤩

    This podcast stands out because of the kind and respectful regard Dylan has for our new country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changagarcia
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspo

    This podcast is keeping me motivated in the daunting process of applying for residency.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changagarcia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great interviews & informative

    Came across the pod while searching for holidaying in Portugal, now I’m hooked & dreaming one day of contacting this guy when I buy my pad of dreams on the silver coast !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lacy113
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Loved today’s podcast!

    Amazing! Natalie Wester is such an Inspiration to women trying to begin a new chapter in their lives and start over. Thanks a million :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yruaVana
    United States3 years ago
  • Your YouTube video

    Unable to actually see the video portion. Please fix glitch of the latest episode. Thx

    I listen to the podcast. However if YouTube has no video makes no sense to subscribe.

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    yruaVana
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and topics consistently described as informative and authentic.
Fans cite motivation for residency and move-forward steps.
Listeners praise respectful exploration of Portugal and welcoming communities.

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My Home in Portugal - Steve & Angela
Q: Tell us a bit about yourselves to start with.
Steve explains his background as a nurse and his retirement, Angela shares visa plans and their research-driven journey toward Portugal, and they discuss how they moved from considering Lisbon to choosing a more walkable, coastal region.
Portugal and your longevity
Q: Amelia, why don't you start off telling us a little bit about yourself?
Amelia describes growing up in Lisbon, her academic background in organizational behavior and management, and her current role as a professor and director of research at Católica University, with a focus on longevity, intergenerational relationships, and career transitions.
Awkwardly Portuguese
Q: Do you think you'll move back to Portugal at some stage?
The guest envisions staying in the UK for now but would like to split time between the two places, and even contemplates retirement in Portugal.
Portugal... The numbers don't lie
Q: What is one thing that you would like people to remember and take away from our conversation?
I would say one thing that I would like people to know is that, first of all, know yourself, regardless of where you move to, which country you move to.
My home in Portugal - Mike
Q: What advice would you want to give to people who are wanting to invest in property in Portugal?
Do some research yourself before taking the step to ensure you don't face unwelcome surprises.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portugal

What is Portugal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends firsthand experiences of moving to and living in Portugal with practical guidance for investing, buying property, and building a lifestyle abroad. Episodes frequently center on expat relocation, local culture, slower living, and community, alongside real estate, entrepreneurship, and travel highlights across the Silver Coast and broader Portugal. Notable throughlines include welcoming communities, language learning, and authentic, people-centered approaches to integration, with guests ranging from local residents and cultural commentators to entrepreneurs and artists. A standout aspect is the mix of personal migration stories with actionable tips for listeners considering residency, property purchases, or a long-term stay in... more

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Portugal:

1. ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal
2. Portugal Junkies Podcast
3. The Daily
4. Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
5. Real Time with Bill Maher

How many episodes of Portugal are there?

Portugal launched 6 years ago and published 346 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Portugal include:

1. Gifford Miller
2. Shalini Choudhary
3. Mara Kesnere
4. Ricardo Braz
5. Stacy Ennis
6. Gerald Rots
7. Teresa Serrenho
8. Patricia de Ferreira Malhão

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