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Portugal Junkies Podcast

Hi! We are Meredith + Mark and we just said goodbye to the traditional “American dream” in Charlotte, NC to instead experience a life of adventure NOW in Portugal. It’s been a wild and glorious ride, full of ups + downs + change + discomfort - but man are we glad we did it and are excited to share ALL of it right here. If you’ve ever considered moving abroad, we hope hearing about our journey will help you too. And if you’re considering moving or retiring in Portugal, stayed tuned for more content

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00:39:16

Believe You Can: Your Moving Abroad Resources for...

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In our last episode of 2024, we celebrate some big milestones with the podcast + leave listeners with key resources to tune into during the holidays to usher you into a 2025 that may include a move abroad!Hint: Half of the battle is just believing that your dream of leaving the USA + moving abroad can actually be accomplished. Key Resources: https://stan.store/portugaljunkies

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00:25:23

Reality Bites: Going Home For The Holidays (25:03)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/12/06

We are heading to the UK + USA for the holidays in a few short days and are both feeling a lot of feelings. We talk through our emotions around this, our anxiety about traveling to the USA post-election + the realities of things we sacrifice around the holidays since we moved abroad.Key Resources: https://stan.store/portugaljunkies

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00:34:46

You Asked, We Answered FAQs (34:47)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/11/29

You all had so many questions over the past couple of weeks, so this episode is dedicated to answering a few of them!Here's a few we talk about in this episode: - Did your relationship change when you moved abroad? - How do you manage and continue to grow your relationships at home? - Do you have any regrets one year later? Find more key (and some FREE!) resources on our website at https://www.portugaljunkies.com + on our Stan Store at https://stan.store/portugaljunkies Give us a review +

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00:33:07

An Inside Look At Our Actual Budget in Portugal (33:07)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/11/22

So how much does it really cost to live in Portugal, you ask?We share everything here! We walk through our current budget line by line to give a realistic look at our financial impacts since moving abroad to Portugal. Something we forgot to mention here. Once we realized that our United Explorer Credit Card did not have international fees, we compared the conversion costs on the credit card versus when we move money over using Wise. They were almost identical - so we decided to operate like we

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00:49:10

Start Your Move Abroad In Five Steps (49:10)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Did that "pipe dream" idea of moving abroad + leaving the USA get a lot more serious in the past week, post-election?We get it. We talk through the first five steps we recommend to get you on the path to moving abroad in the next 12 months. Research your top potential locations for affordability, safety + climate Choose your path: residency visas, 90/90/90/90 in and out of Schengen countries, or citizenship through heritage Work with a CPA + immigration attorney to review finances + prepare

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00:09:32

A Message From Portugal Junkies Post-Election (9:32)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Like many people around the world this week, we are grieving the results of the 2024 election. This is a quick message from us in lieu of a full episode as we process like many of you are as well.If the results of this election are making you ask yourself what your next action steps are - and if those steps may include a move abroad or to Portugal, we have some great resources for you on our Stan Store. https://stan.store/portugaljunkies Take care of yourselves and we will be back next

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00:38:06

Your NHR Update with Rui Borges, CPA (38:06)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Our local tax advisor, Rui Borges, joins us again on the podcast this week to provide updates on the latest and greatest about Portugal's NHR (Non Habitual Residence) tax benefit. The program has changed a lot recently with the implementation of a new government + Rui provides us with details about what's happening right now with NHR and what is on the horizon for those who may move from the US to Portugal in 2025.Rui has graciously offered our listeners a FREE consultation call AND a 20% discount

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01:01:25

From Van Life To Portugal: Meet Taylor + Mike (1:01:25)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Meet our friends Taylor + Mike, who moved to Portugal from the US on the D8 Digital Nomad Visa this past year. We chat with them about why they chose Portugal, their immigration experience, their biggest struggles so far + what kind of advice they have for others around successful assimilation into the Portuguese culture.Find them here: Roam Away From Home Website Live Music Threads

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00:38:31

Next Stop - Friendships (38:31)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Episode TranscriptWe've been so social here in Tavira compared to our time in Porto. We talk about why that may be + what it takes to make meaningful friendships in mid life and also as immigrants to another country.

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00:35:35

You Asked Us About Our Move To Tavira... (35:35)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Episode TranscriptIn this episode, we do some fielding of listener questions about our recent move to Tavira, including how we like our new apartment in the Algarve, if Tavira could be our "final stop," + more reflections on the devastation at home from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. To donate to Hurricane Helene relief, please visit: ⁠www.helenehelp.org

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00:33:31

Introducing Our New Home...Tavira, Portugal! (33:29)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Episode TranscriptionWe bring you our first episode from our new home in the Algarve in Tavira, Portugal - home of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! This starts another new journey for us in our Portugal adventure and we're excited to share with you about our move + some cool things we've learned already about our new city. To donate to Hurricane Helene relief, please visit: www.helenehelp.org

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00:30:23

What Porto Has Taught Us (Before We Leave Her) (30:23)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/09/27

In our last podcast from Porto before we move to Tavira, Mark + I talk about the most important lessons that Porto has taught us and what we will take with us on our next stop of our Portuguese adventure.

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00:41:54

Our Peaks + Pits Of Porto (41:54)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/09/20

As our final days in Porto arrive before we move to Tavira in the Algarve, Mark + I take the time to reflect on the highs and lows (or peaks and pits) of our 10 months here in Porto, Portugal.

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00:38:15

Trust Us - You WILL Adapt When You Move Abroad (38:15)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/09/13

In our last couple of weeks in Porto before we move to Tavira, Mark + I reflect on the ways we have adapted in the 10 months we've been in Portugal.If you're worried about change, don't be. YOU WILL ADAPT TO THINGS YOU NEVER IMAGINED YOU WOULD. We talk about some of these situations that seemed so hard to overcome in the beginning that now are like second nature to us.

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00:43:31

You Asked, We Answered Q+A (43:31)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, we address the following listener questions...⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️How do grocery items differ? Are there non-dairy alternatives? Are there any items there but not in the USA? Best everyday place to eat in Porto? Is there a language barrier? How are you dealing with learning it? (or are you not learning Portuguese?) How much should a couple have to be able to retire and have a similar lifestyle as you? Helpful Links Local Grocery Store Continente:

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00:47:40

Moving Abroad Without Your Adult Kids: Struggle Bus...

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Want to move to Portugal but hesitant to leave your adult children in the USA?In this episode, we chat with our friend Heather about her move to Portugal from Florida - and how she and her husband navigated this huge life change with adult children in college back in the US. You can find her on Tiktok as @mindfulmigrant - follow for more about her journey to Portugal!

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00:31:54

Goodbye Porto, Hello Tavira (31:54)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/08/23

Mark + I talk through why we are leaving Porto and moving to Tavira in a few short weeks, hoping that others who have aspirations of living in or moving to Portugal will get insight about Porto as a city in comparison to the small fishing village of Tavira in the Algarve.Join the waitlist for Portugal Junkies Community: https://www.portugaljunkiescommunity.com Need help building an itinerary for Portugal travel or a scouting trip? https://www.stan.store/portugaljunkies Learn More About

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00:42:40

Get Your Furbabies To Portugal - Part 2: Logistics...

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/08/16

In Part 2 of this big topic for all of us who are parents to furbabies, Mark + I talk more about the LOGISTICS of getting your pet to Portugal. We outline some of the top options for you to begin to explore based on your situation with your pets, like:On a plane, in the cabin with you On a plane, in the cargo Pet transportation services Private jets for animal transport Transatlantic cruise (yes, this is actually an option!) Key Links: USDA Website Pet Carrier We Used With United

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00:30:43

Get Your Furbabies to Portugal - Part 1 (30:43)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/08/09

In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the three main requirements in order to get your dog or cat to Portugal - microchip, rabies vaccination + USDA certified health exam.Key Resources: USDA Website Find a USDA Certified Vet Portugal Junkies FREE Pet Timeline

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00:02:06

Announcing…Portugal Junkies Community (2:06)

Portugal Junkies Podcast ·

2024/08/07

There’s a Portuguese word I adore… SAUDADE. There’s not a true + equal translation in English but the closest is what we call LONGING. A state of longing for something that is missing. So are you SAUDADE? Have you been considering moving abroad but just keep going back and forth, excited but scared to do it, wanting to jump + live out this dream but worried about details that you can’t even comprehend yet, desperately wanting a change but so overwhelmed with all the steps it would take to actually

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