From Montana to Portugal: Journey with Us

Listen in as I interview Kayb Joseph, who moved from Chattanooga, Tennessee to New Zealand with her husband and two children in 2022. Kayb is a dear friend of over 25 years, a renowned artist and teacher, and she holds a masters degree in intercultural studies. She has lived in China, and traveled extensively around the world. You can learn more about Kayb here: https://kaybjoseph.com/ Resources f...

In this episode, you'll meet Montana poet Susannah Cragwick and her husband, Samuel and hear their unique love story. Susannah and Samuel were married in May of 2023 in Finland where they both now reside. Samuel is from Finland. Listen in as they share words of wisdom navigating cultural differences and language differences and still sharing love. You can find Susannah's poetry on Substack @: http...

Listen in as Janelle reads her latest essay on Substack about moving to Portugal. You can subscribe to her substack by clicking here: https://janelleholden.substack.com. There are free and paid options. Thank you for your support. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in as Janelle interviews Lisbon-based Portuguese editor, writer, and teacher Marta Cancela. Marta shares so many interesting and valuable tidbits about Portuguese life, culture, and language that you'll love. If you like what Marta has to say and want more lessons from her, there will be more to come! Come over and subscribe at Substack at: https://janelleholden.substack.com to get updates...

Listen in as Janelle reads her latest essay on what it's like to have house showings while you live in the house. You can subscribe to her substack at: https://janelleholden.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Janelle interviews Frank Moore, who lives in California. Listen in as Frank shares about his wife's Portugal connection through Macau and how he started learning about the country and what he loves about it. You'll also find out: * Why you can't find Portuguese wines in American stores very easily * How Frank applied for a Golden Visa and where he purchased property in Portugal *...

Listen in as Janelle interviews Carol Wilcox, the author of the popular Substack newsletter, Our Portugal Journey on how she and her husband moved from Arizona to Portugal and what it's been like ever since. You can find Carol's substack at: https://www.ourportugaljourney.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jane...

In this episode you'll meet Stephanie Wasylysk a business coach and friend who lived for 3.5 years in Australia and moved to Quebec with her family even though French is not her first language. Stephanie is a business coach who helps business owners who defy convention do business on their own terms (and succeed at it). After listening to this you'll throw out your guidebook and travel and live yo...

Listen in as Steve Danzey shares his story about his move to Portugal with his husband David. We talk about what they brought, food, religion in Portugal, and being a same sex couple in a new land. Steve shares a lot of wisdom in this podcast including book recommendations. You can find his substack, Letters from Lisbon at: https://stevedanzey.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like...

Listen in as Janelle shares advice from friends whose family members are in the foreign service on how they navigate life abroad, and an update on the house selling process. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in as Janelle interviews expat coach, Deb Dahab, and learn what some of the biggest mistakes people make when they move abroad, and how to avoid them! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in to hear Jen B from Jen's World on Substack talk about her journeys to Portugal, why they are considering moving there, and what to take on your trip if you are a true minimalist traveler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in for mother's day as I read my essay on traveling with mom. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in as I interview my friend Brenda about her recent trip to Australia, flying first class! If you've ever wondered what it would be like to fly first class on Emirates Airline, then this one is for you! Laugh along with us, and learn a trick about how to save money on tickets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

In this episode, I'm talking to Scott and Amy from the Substack Newsletter, Love From Portugal. They moved from Missouri to Portugal in June of 2022 and are so much fun! Listen in as they share their story, how they decided on where to ultimately live, and what they love about Portugal. This is the first in a series of interviews with expats abroad on why they moved, and what they've learned. Stay...

In this episode I share the advice my new Portuguese accountant gave me, and news and updates on our move. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in as Janelle reads an essay about her trip to Montreal's Little Portugal. Includes some bonus "sounds from the city." Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Janelle reads her latest essay from Substack. To get more of Janelle's writing, you can go to: https://janelleholden.substack.com to subscribe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Janelle reads a love story. To read more of her work, go to https://janelleholden.substack.com to become a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

A few years back, I won an all-expense paid trip for two to Australia. How it happened is like how a lot of things in my life happen, a combination of following the Breadcrumbs + Wild Belief + Trust. This is how I did it. To read my work, and learn Portuguese, subscribe to my Substack at https://janelleholden.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribe...

Part of what creates some of this tension in our lives (and I experience this too) is this thought that, that we’re expected (and this is a total lie that we get told our whole lives) that we have to choose between these two things — that we can’t have adventure and home. — Chloe Cooper Jones On Thursday, I drove our cat Mystery thirty miles to the veterinary clinic for her annual vaccinations. We...

An overview of a life in literature, plus book recommendations about Portugal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, an essay about cultural norms, conversation topics, and the U.S. November elections and how it's changing my views on our move to Portugal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in to an essay about death, life, and following your heart to new places. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janelleholden.substack.com/subscribe

Looking at rentals in Portugal is both fascinating and amusing. Some of the homes I am most drawn to look like something out of The Flintstones. One of my favorites has a giant boulder attached to its side, and I’m not sure whether the stone cottage in question was built with that in mind (as in, yeah, that boulder would make a good side of a house, let’s build there! ) or it was just an added bon...