Portugal - The Simple Life

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 Instagram Mark's book on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”,...

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Jeff & Amy, a couple from Canada who bought an apartment with Dylan, site unseen, after discovering some of our videos and podcasts on YouTube. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new apartment on Portugal's Silver Coast and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - Th...

Too many, Joaquim de Almeida needs no introduction. The A-List movie star is the latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to chat about Portugal, his career, why some of his co-stars are falling in love with his country and what he enjoys about always coming back home.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Joaquim on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     "Portugal - The simple life”, an insid...

Our latest guest is Margarida Vaqueiro Lopes, an award-winning Portuguese journalist and author. Her most recent book ‘Marcas que Fazem Portugal’ (the brands that made Portugal) celebrates some of Portugal’s oldest brands and what makes them unique. She chats with Dylan about her experience living in a traditional Portuguese village, her favourite Portuguese brands, and how Portuguese people look...

Dylan is joined by a stylish couple on this weeks episode. Carl is a DJ and fashion enthusiast, Natalie is an award winning author and a keynote speaker. Carl & Natalie are from the UK originally and moved to Portugal from Singapore where they are living the good life, they share their experiences, with Dylan, of moving here, what they enjoy about living here and why Portugal makes them feel g...

This week's episode is particularly close to home for Dylan because his guest, Luis Lalanda, is a school teacher who taught Dylan’s daughter. Luis is also the president of Caldas Rugby Club, where his son plays, and Dylan is one of their coaches. Luis, who is also an avid kitesurfer and saltwater addict, talks to Dylan about the club's history, its diverse community of both foreigners an...

Joana Sousa Monteiro is the latest guest on the podcast. Joana is born and raised in Lisbon and is the director of The Museum of Lisbon which, perhaps surprisingly to some, is not located in just one place. Joana chats to Dylan about the museum and the exciting work they are doing, how Portugal has a connection to it’s past and what she loves about her country.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Joana on Linkedin...

Our latest guest is Steven Dossou. Affectionately known as the "Action Man”, is a renowned TedX speaker, author and co-founder of Leadership University. Originating from humble beginnings in his homeland of Togo, West Africa, he has steadily ascended to positions of leadership and now calls Portugal his home. He chats to Dylan about how he got here, why he loves living in Portugal and how Por...

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ken & Lisa, a British couple who met Dylan and his team at one of our ‘A Place in The Sun Shows’ and bought a villa off-plan. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new home on the Silver Coast and this is some of their story.  ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:   "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider'...

Hedi Young is that latest guest on the podcast. Hedi is born in Paris, grew up in the UK and a science writer and content producer at The Champilimaud Foundation. Hedi has lived in Portugal for more than 10 years and chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, the three things that make Portugal good for your brain.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Champalimaud Foundation website Hedi on Linkedin Champalimaud F...

Our latest guest Anika Bieg grew up in Germany but has been living in Portugal for almost 5 years. She is an event host for Modern Mystic Arts, a community that focuses on healing people through psycho-mystic rituals and Movement Keys that speak directly to the subconscious & nervous system, offering a joyful and graceful path to transformation. In this conversation, Anika shares her love for...

Gonçalo Telles is a dad, a sporting fan, a founder of a communications company, and a political analyst who regularly appears on ‘SIC Noticias’, one of Portugal’s news broadcasters. He joins Dylan to chat about the recent elections in the US, where they were won and lost, how the political system and climate differ in Portugal, what some of the ramifications could be and what Portugal thinks of Tr...

Catarina Rebelo Guerra is an architect, an actress, and also a foodie who is recently working in a new area: filming food! She shares with Dylan some of her professional background and why “Cozido à Portuguesa” (Portugal’s most famous comfort food!) holds a special place in her love of Portuguese cuisine... FOLLOW OUR GUEST Catarina on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     "Po...

Mabilio De Albuquerque is our latest guest on the podcast. Mabilio is a former Olympic swimmer and is the current CEO of ‘Nata Pura’ a company responsible for exporting one of Portugal’s most iconic pastries. He speaks to Dylan about why he loves his country, why he loves ‘Pasteis da Nata’ and how he is sharing is with the rest of the world.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Mabilio on Linkedin Nata Pura website...

Vika Viktoria is our latest podcast guest. Vika is an award-winning storyteller, keynote speaker, and Brave New Story Advisory founder. She talks to Dylan about what she loves about living in Portugal, how there is always time for a conversation, and why, in Portugal, you can talk to strangers.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Vika’s website Vika’s YouTube Vika on Instagram Vika on LinkedIn ABOUT PORTUGAL THE S...

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Loup and Gloria, from the USA, who after visiting Portugal decided to buy a property in Nazare, site unseen! This episode was recorded on the balcony of their beautiful apartment in an amazing location. This is some of their story! ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:   "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspec...

Noel Petinga Leopoldo is not just a unique name but Noel is a unique character. Noel is a teacher, an explorer, a poet and the latest guest on the podcast. He talks to Dylan about why he loves Portugal, what he would do to improve his village and how Portugal is full of pearls.  ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal...

Jessica Sarkodie is a storyteller and marketing professional originally from Ghana who after living in various parts of the world now calls Portugal her home. Jessica is our latest guest and chats to Dylan about what she appreciates about slow living in Portugal, how the Portuguese countryside has her heart and how she feels that Portugal chose her.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Jessica on Instagram ABOUT PO...

Our latest guest Fred Young is originally from the UK, is a retired engineer a grandfather to five. In 2015, Fred had a heart attack while on holiday and it was then that he decided to make a change. It was then that he decided to retire and move to Portugal where he has been living happily ever since with his wife. To avoid being completely bored, Fred also makes pens and in this episode, he chat...

Catarina Caria is a foreign affairs analyst and a seasoned public speaker, with a strong emphasis on European Affairs, Security & Defence, and Sustainable Development. She's the host of União De Facto, a Sábado Podcast and a regular analyst on mainstream media. Catarina is the latest guest on the Podcast and speaks to Dylan about what she appreciates about her country, what improvements a...

Paul Niel is an Austrian explorer who has lived and travelled all over the world and has called Portugal his home for the last 3 years. He joins Dylan on the podcast and discusses why he chose Portugal, what he appreciates about Portugal and why Portugal is a wonderful place to explore.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Paul's Website Explorers Club Portugal ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     &quot...

Rita Piçarra is former CFO of Microsoft Portugal and retired at 44 years of age, her story has been featured on websites and television shows in Portugal. She is the author of the book ‘ A vida nao pode esperar ’ (Life can’t wait) and is a motivational speaker. She is this week's guest and speaks to Dylan about her book, surfing, skateboarding, and why Portugal is the perfect place for her ea...

Ricardo Costa is a Portuguese speaker, Honorary consul of Kosova, a book author, Chairman of Grupo Bernardo Costa, with more than 180,000 followers on Linkedin and this week's guest. He speaks to Dylan about his love for his country and what he believes real cooperation could look like.  FOLLOW OUR GUEST Ricardo on LinkedIn ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     "Portugal - The simp...

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Andre & Marianne, a German & Norwegian couple who lived in Norway and discovered and then fell in love with Portugal’s Silver Coast. At the time of recording Andre & Marianne had just taken ownership of their new villa in Sao Martinho do Porto which will become their permanent home, this is some of their story.  ABOUT PO...

Hugo and Ines are Portuguese comedians and previous guests on the podcast. This week they join Dylan for a special 20th episode and have some fun answering some stupid questions about their country. A few things that come up; bread, olive oil, dating apps, diapers and ‘dad bods’.  FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Hugo on Instagram Hugo on Linkedin Ines on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:     &qu...