Algarve Addicts - MEET the Algarve!

Connect with Laura:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elegantly_wildWebsite: https://www.elegantlywild.com/Laura is a relationship coach supporting midlife women through dating and nervous system regulation. But her journey to Portugal took a decade - starting with a camper van, then attempting to walk from Belgium with a donkey named Robbie, building remote land in Alentejo, and eventually find...

Connect with Irish Yappers:https://www.instagram.com/irishyappers/https://www.facebook.com/groups/944441280285800/David is a physio in Portimão who arrived in Portugal in 2017 from Dublin. After three years of loving the weather and lifestyle, he realized something was missing - his people. One Facebook post later, Irish Yappers was born, now with 495 members meeting consistently on the first and...

Connect with Sally: https://www.sally-dixon.com/ Sally is a former fashion editor who worked at Harpers Bazaar and Cosmopolitan Bride, traveling to Maldives, South Africa, Kenya, and Malaysian jungles for shoots. She now writes for Algarve Plus magazine covering wellness, local artists, and businesses while preparing to relocate from London after 30 years. Sally's been visiting the Algarve sin...

Connect with Identity Abroad:Website: https://identityabroad.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=algarveaddicts&utm_id=algarveaddictsNate Wang runs Identity Abroad, solving the FBI background check nightmare for American expats in Portugal. He moved from San Francisco Bay Area to Porto in March 2020, bought a house, made one Ikea run, and the world shut down three d...

Connect with Stacy Ennis: Website: https://stacyennis.com/ Stacy Ennis is a book coach and publishing entrepreneur who's lived in four countries with her family. After six years in the Western Algarve, she shares the honest reality of relocating with kids. Stacy built her business starting in the Dominican Republic in 2009, moved to Vietnam, returned to the US for eight years, then spent six m...

Connect with Veronica:Website: VeronicaKrestow.com YouTube: Veronica KrestowInstagram: @veronicakrestow Coach and author Veronica Krestow moved from California to the Algarve after a DNA test revealed she's 35% Portuguese. The Atlantic Ocean literally told her "you belong here" before she even knew about her ancestry. After burning out at the peak of her coaching business in 2020, Ve...

Professor Dr. Luis Coelho is the Dean of the School of Economics at the University of Algarve and has been in the Algarve since he was 18 years old. He shares his journey from Beja (where zero of his graduating class returned after university) to studying economics at UAlg, secretly switching from business management without telling his father, and eventually getting his PhD at the University of E...

Join our FREE Portuguese webinar with Liz Sharma on January 21st! Sign up here: https://luma.com/czavpk6p Liz Sharma is the founder of Talk the Streets, a Portuguese language learning platform that focuses on practical Portuguese in plain English. She studied Portuguese at university in Manchester, fell in love with the language, did an Erasmus exchange in Coimbra, and eventually moved to Lisbon n...

Connect with Raw Algarve Adventures:Website: https://www.rawalgarve.com/ Meet Chris Holt, a Canadian who runs Raw Algarve Adventures, showing visitors the hidden side of the Algarve that most tourists miss. Chris first visited Lagos in 2014, fell in love with the place, but couldn't see how to afford life here on hostel and bar wages. After teaching English in Madrid and returning every summer...

Connect with Marta and Fábrica do Empreendedor Lagos:Instagram (Fábrica): https://www.instagram.com/fabricadoempreendedorlagos/ Instagram (Marta): https://www.instagram.com/martasofiacdinis/ Meet Marta Dinis, who works at Fábrica do Empreendedor in Lagos, a completely free resource funded by the city hall that helps people start businesses and find jobs. Located right in the Lagos marina, this org...

Thumbnail image credits to Mathias: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4QjYMjAjW/ Connect with Mathias Explores:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathias.explores/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasexplores Meet Mathias Fernandes, the photographer behind Mathias Explores and the guy who earned the nickname "The Algarve Guy" for knowing all the best spots along Portugal's souther...

Is Portugal still worth moving to in 2025? With rising property costs, changing visa policies, and concerns about overtourism, it's a legitimate question that deserves an honest answer based on current realities. Nick Smith, Commercial Director at Algarve Addicts and Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), provides an unfiltered assessment of Portugal's relocation landscape. This isn't a promotional session o...

Connect with Coach Kat:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat.cut.fit/ Website: https://www.katcutfit.com/ Meet Coach Kat, an online mobility and flexibility coach who runs her thriving business from Albufeira. With over 100k Instagram followers, she helps people move pain-free and regain strength through her online coaching platform. Her approach to relocation? Just show up and figure it out as...

Meet Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, an American entrepreneur and community builder who went from Santa Monica to the South of France to Lagos, all while raising a young daughter. Her story shows what happens when you trust your gut about where you're meant to be. After building a life in the French Riviera through COVID lockdowns, Simone and her French husband visited Lisbon in January 2022. The war...

Connect with Elena: https://freedomseekerphoto.com/ Meet Elena Dimitrova, the Bulgarian marketer and photographer behind Freedom Seeker who's building a life of creative freedom in Lagos. From discovering marketing through Seth Godin's "Purple Cow" at 15 to co-organizing TEDx Lagos, Elena's journey shows what happens when you follow your intuition and let things unfold natura...

Meet Johanne Halliday, who's living proof that sometimes the best moves happen when you stop overthinking and just go for it. After years of visiting her mum in Portugal, Jo knew the Algarve was where she wanted to be—she just didn't know how to make it work. When her request to work remotely from Portugal was declined, Jo could've given up on the dream. Instead, when redundancies were...

Get in touch with Adam: https://hobsonschoon.com/   Meet Adam Schoon, a renowned fine art and antique specialist who's made the Algarve his home! Known for his expertise on BBC's Antiques Roadshow and his specialization in Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Adam shares his fascinating journey from family collecting traditions to becoming one of the UK's respected antique experts. Discover...

Interested in Serenity? Contact us and get more info: https://www.algarveaddicts.com/contact Thinking about trading US life for Portuguese beach living? Meet this inspiring American couple who made Salema their permanent home and discovered that Portugal exceeded all their expectations! From navigating the property price surge to finding the perfect healthcare solution, they share the unfiltered r...

Portugal's government has proposed significant changes to immigration and citizenship laws that could affect expats planning to move or already living in the country. Immigration lawyer Ana Teresa Pereira joins us to explain what these proposals mean and the timeline for potential implementation. The key proposed changes include extending citizenship eligibility from 5 to 10 years of residency...

Check out Paradise Cycling Tours to explore the Algarve's countryside: https://paradise-cycling.com/   Why would someone choose the Algarve's rural countryside over its famous beaches? Meet Fiona, a UK expat who traded coastal living for the charming inland town of Alte and built a thriving cycling business in the process! In this inspiring conversation, Fiona shares her unique journey fro...

Thinking about moving from the UK to Portugal but wondering about cultural integration? Join our conversation with Charlie Perring, who shares an authentic perspective on what it really takes to build a meaningful life in Portugal beyond the expat bubble. Charlie opens up about the personal and family motivations behind their relocation, the unexpected challenges of adapting to Portuguese regulati...

Ready for a complete life change? Meet Jen and Claire, the two inspiring hosts of the Portugal Diaries Podcast, who left the UK behind to build entirely new lives in Portugal - and ended up creating one of the most popular expat podcasts in the process! Discover how they transformed from UK professionals into successful Portuguese residents running thriving businesses in real estate and interior d...

Thinking about leaving America for Portugal? Meet Deborah and Kathy, a couple who made the leap from North Carolina to the Algarve and are sharing their unfiltered experience! From visa challenges to transporting pets across the Atlantic, they reveal what it's REALLY like to relocate from the US to Portugal. Get the inside scoop on finding the perfect Portuguese home, navigating the car buying...

Find out more about Currencies Direct: https://www.currenciesdirect.com/en/?afflno=0202110000726177 Buying property in Portugal or moving abroad? Don't lose thousands to poor exchange rates! Currency expert Anthony Colocasidou from Currencies Direct reveals how expats can save big money on international money transfers, property purchases, and overseas living expenses. Learn about forward cont...

From visa applications to finding the perfect home, this comprehensive guide covers EVERYTHING you need to know about relocating to Portugal! Nick Robinson and Nick Smith share their combined 38+ years of Portugal experience in this in-depth walkthrough of the entire relocation process. Whether you're planning your Portugal move or just curious about life in the Algarve, this video answers all...