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Portugal - The Simple Life

"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 foreigners from all over the world.Join our weekly podcast where Dylan and his guests shine a light on the

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45:40

The king's sport in Portugal

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/06/16

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 choose her. She chats to Dylan about all of this and more. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Dulce on LinkedinSplink ...

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59:50

I walked the length of Portugal

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/06/09

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 GUESTS Stephen on LinkedinStephen’s bookABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal...

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47:58

My home in Portugal - Ron & Jen

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2025/06/02

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 some beer and wine and this is some of their story… ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portug...

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56:07

Why I don't own a TV in Portugal

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2025/05/26

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, she doesn’t need a TV in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Vyra on LinkedinVyra on InstagramVyra...

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59:58

Building bridges in Portugal

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/05/19

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 HelathTech & AgeTech investor and has fallen in love with Portugal. What do all these people have i...

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45:37

Portugal is slow on purpose

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/05/12

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 in Portugal to America, how he stayed connected to Portugal, why Portugal never left him and how ...

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50:51

What are Portuguese women like?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/05/05

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 GUESTS Joana on LinkedinInspiring Girls websiteABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: ...

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51:55

Can you be a workaholic in Portugal?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/04/28

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 of fresh fish, the importance of sustainable seafood, and his tips for the best fish dishes you h...

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12:36

My future home in Portugal

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/04/21

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, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so w...

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54:27

A Portuguese true crime series?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/04/14

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 OUR GUESTS Janne on LinkedinJanne’s websiteABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal...

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46:51

Are digital nomads finding roots in Portugal?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/04/07

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 GUEST: Derek on LinkedInDerek's website ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal...

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53:12

Is Portugal a rich country?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/03/31

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, the amazing work she’s doing with Thirst Project and discusses if Portugal is a rich country… ...

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54:59

Portuguese wine cheap? But is it good?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/03/24

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! FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Quinta Várzea da Pedra InstagramTomás Emídio InstagramQuinta Várzea da Pedra websiteQui...

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42:33

The expat who became a Portuguese local

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/03/17

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 on YouTubeABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspec...

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45:46

My Home in Portugal - Shimon & Shikma

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/03/10

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 their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insi...

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37:33

Portugal is a work of art

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/03/03

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 InstagramDanielle on Strondo Art ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic wea...

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35:54

Portuguese Bread: Overrated or Best in the World?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/02/24

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 GUESTS Elisabete on LinkedInPao de Gimonde WebsiteABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - ...

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49:25

Is Portugal even that special?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/02/17

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 LinkedinABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and ...

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51:33

Listening to Portuguese

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/02/10

Send us a text 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’s experience of the country and how learning to listen to Portuguese first is esse...

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48:08

Why would an American move to Portugal?

Portugal - The Simple Life ·

2025/02/03

Send us a text 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 InstagramMark's book on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather...

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