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Is Portuguese difficult?
10 Nov 2025
00:57:21
Is Portuguese a difficult language? This week's guest helps us answer that question. Catarina Bento is the founder of The Bento Atelier, where she helps people learn European Portuguese and ‘say it like a local’. She chats with Dylan about some of the nuances of the Portuguese language, tests Dylan’s Portuguese and talks about how your experience of our amazing country can be so much richer when you understand and can enjoy conversations in Portuguese.
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 wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Ron & Mike
03 Nov 2025
00:57:14
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Mike, a couple from the USA who bought an investment property right here on the Silver Coast after promising each other on the plane to Portugal that they would not be buying anything. We recorded this episode from Ron & Mike’s beautiful new home and this is some of their story…
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Julita
08 Sep 2025
00:17:30
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Julita, a Polish lady who bought an off-plan apartment. We recorded this interview from the balcony of her beautiful new apartment on The Silver Coast, just after the moment she had seen if for the first time finished and this is some of their story.
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
A World Champion in Portugal
20 Nov 2023
00:47:18
Oscar Chalupsky is a 12 x world champion, a cancer survivor and a book author, originally from South Africa but living in Portugal for the last 8 years. Oscar shares some of his story and why he chooses to call Portugal his home, talking about amongst other things, food, wine, safety, nature, accessibility to water sports, health care and what he loves about living the simple life.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Try Portuguese chocolate milk
13 Nov 2023
00:56:47
Ana Barbara Pedrosa is a Portuguese book author, a linguist and a young advisor to the President of Portugal. Tune in as she and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, Ana Barbara’s books and the differences between Brazilian and Portuguese literature and language. Ana Barbara also shares tips for speaking European Portuguese, food, weather, bread, what she loves about Portugal and why everyone should try Portuguese chocolate milk.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
If Portugal was a fruit
06 Nov 2023
00:44:51
Amir Ghannad is a speaker and author from Iran. After living in the USA, Thailand, and Germany, he settled in Portugal with his family. Now, Portugal is Amir's home and where he runs his consulting business. Join him and Dylan as they discuss, amongst other things, why Amir moved to Portugal without having lived there before, what he loves about his authentic Portuguese village, his love for Portuguese food and the pace of life here, the people, and the D7 Visa process. Amir even describes Portugal as if it were a fruit!
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Enjoying the moments in Portugal
30 Oct 2023
00:42:06
My Nguyen is originally from Vietnam and after spending time in the Netherlands and the UK, she now calls Portugal home. My is also the founder of Confidance, and invites people from all over the world to Portugal for ‘workations’ where visitors can focus on healing and personal growth through various mediums like yoga, breath work, surfing and My’s speciality, dance. We discuss, amongst other things, what My enjoys about living in Portugal, food, wine, nature, dance and how Portugal helps us enjoy the moments…
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal is Disneyland for grown-ups
23 Oct 2023
00:52:01
After studying in Portugal, the U.S., and Belgium, Joao Perre Viana, a “citizen of the world”, transitioned from a corporate career in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa to founding Walking Mentorship in Portugal. A self-development tool that intertwines mentoring with walking in direct contact with nature.
Tune in as he and Dylan delve into Joao's first experience with 'saudades', his global work adventures, Portugal's uniqueness and its people's empathy, his favourite walking spots, and why he considers Portugal is Disneyland for grown-ups…
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Eating wine in Portugal
16 Oct 2023
01:00:44
Micaela Fonseca has done many things, from architecture and interior design to wine production. She is also the founder of ‘Women In Wine Portugal’, which promotes female wine entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn about the exciting work Micaela is doing with WiWP, what she loves about her city, what she appreciates about having travelled and lived abroad and how wine in Portugal is such an integral part of the culture, not just something we drink, but eat…
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Don't change the bitoque
09 Oct 2023
00:57:08
Dr. Miguel Stanley is a globally recognised dentist and celebrated podcast and TV personality on SIC (Portugal), CBS (US), and National Geographic. Miguel is also the founder of White Clinic, in Lisbon, where he is developing advanced dental care technology and treatments. Tune in to learn more about his upbringing in South Africa and the move to Portugal (on a boat!) when he was 10 years old, his memories of living on two very different continents, why Miguel's patients from 83 countries come to Portugal, what he loves most about living here and how he wants some things to stay the same… especially the “bitoque”!
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Going with the flow in Portugal
02 Oct 2023
00:45:26
Emiliano Gutierrez is a CEO and businessman who has lived all over the world. At the time of recording, he was in Italy but he has called Portugal home for the last two years. Tune in to hear what Emiliano thinks about the start-up and tech ecosystem in Lisbon, how Portugal compares to other places he has lived, and the work he is doing with Raiz Vertical Farms. Emiliano also shares why he enjoys living the simple life in Portugal, with good weather, food, surf, architecture and amazing people…
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal is my geographic soulmate
25 Sep 2023
00:53:09
Anna Mulock Houwer was born in Poland and after living and working all over the world, she found her geographic soul mate in Portugal. She and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, her first visit to Portugal and why it was love at first sight, what she loves about living here, the Portuguese people, how it’s the ideal place to raise a young child and, like any good soul mate, Anna shares the beautiful poetry she has written about Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal and a hands-on approach
18 Sep 2023
00:55:05
Alexandre Caldas is an award-winning designer and business owner who has taken an iconic Portuguese chair, elevated it and brought it back to life. If you have visited Portugal, you’ve also probably seen it! Tune in to find out how Alexandre’s upbringing influenced his work, what he loves about living in Portugal and exploring the country, the interesting story behind the BICAChair, how Alexandre is inspired by the traditional craftsmanship in Portugal and how he prefers the hands-on approach when it comes to designing.
"Portugal - The Simple Life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
In Portugal, we’re better when we’re together.
01 Sep 2025
01:00:36
From a small town in Portugal to 5 Olympic Games! Meet Susana Feitor — world record holder, motivational speaker, and one of Portugal’s Olympic athletes. 🏅 With a career spanning 30+ years, she shares what it really means to wear the Portuguese flag, the moments she misses most when abroad, and why she’s proudly Portuguese!
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 wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Doing a lot with less in Portugal
11 Sep 2023
00:49:06
Portuguese scientist Marta Costa spent her childhood in Switzerland but always wanted to return home to Portugal, where she founded Karion Therapeutics, an award-winning company developing groundbreaking treatments in the fight against cancer. Tune in to hear why Marta chose Portugal to live and work, what she thinks about the Portuguese people, and how it is very much part of the Portuguese DNA to do a lot with less...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal and the Simple Stuff
04 Sep 2023
00:52:43
Stephan de Morais is a podcast host, a Web Summit speaker and founder of the leading venture capital firm Indico Capital. After living and working all over the world, Stephan returned home to Portugal where he has been living happily for the last 10 years with his wife and two sons. Join us to learn more about what has been attracting people to Portugal over the last decade, how Portugal still maintains its identity even with the changes in the tech world and tourism, what Stephan enjoys about living in Portugal and how he appreciates the simple stuff.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
My home in Portugal - Michal & Barbara
28 Aug 2023
00:55:36
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Michal & Barbara. A couple from Poland who after discovering Portugal and seeing the giant waves of Nazare, decided to invest in two properties on Portugal’s Silver Coast.
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Writing a Portuguese hit series
21 Aug 2023
01:09:03
Writer and former journalist Hugo Goncalves is born and raised in Portugal and after living in New York, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid, returned home to be more grounded. Hugo is also one of the writers of the hit Netflix series ‘Rabo de Peixe’ (or ‘Turn of the Tide’, in English). He joins Dylan to share memories of growing up in Portugal, storytelling, sardines, what he appreciates about Portugal in terms of scale and safety, and they discuss the hit series ‘Rabo de Peixe’.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Finding serenity in Portugal
14 Aug 2023
00:43:36
Hanae Bezad was born in Morocco, grew up in France and has called Portugal her home for more than a year. She is an entrepreneur, a technologist and a book author. Join us to hear about Hanae's first experiences in Portugal and why she chose to make it her home. Learn about the openness and curiosity of the Portuguese people. And since Hanae’s name means ‘serenity’, how she finds serenity in Portugal...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Observing Portugal
07 Aug 2023
00:59:50
On this weeks episode Dylan is joined by renowned photographer Rui Caria. Rui is born and raised in Nazare, now lives on Terceira island in the Azores and his his work has taken him to more than 30 countries. We discuss amongst other things, Nazare, the Azores, the war in Ukraine, how Rui gets up close and personal with the people he photographs and what he enjoys observing, from behind the lens, about Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal from a child's perspective
31 Jul 2023
00:29:18
This week, for a special 70th episode, Dylan is joined by a very special guest, his daughter Freddy. They discuss, amongst other things, food, beaches, Ronaldo, Spain, Freddy gives us some history lessons and you get to hear about Portugal from a child’s perspective.
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal Property Talks - Don't be an ass
24 Jul 2023
00:25:21
In another edition of Portugal Property Talks, Dylan is joined by the chairman of the Leisure Launch Group, Davide Patricio. They discuss best practices to implement and be aware of when dealing with Portuguese professionals and going through the process of purchasing or building a home in Portugal. Basically, "just don’t be an ass".
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
The best things in Portugal are free
17 Jul 2023
00:57:14
Doctor Amanda Foo-Ryland is originally from New Zealand but has had her home and her heart in Portugal since 1999. Amanda is an award-winning TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, an expert in resilience, leadership and business well-being, and also an NLP trainer.
Tune in to hear her story and how being in Portugal helped her cope with some of life’s curve balls, what she loves about living here and how there’s no other place she wants to raise her young family. Amanda also shares how it feels coming back home from her speaking and business activities all over the world.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
A taste of the real Portugal
10 Jul 2023
00:52:01
On this week’s episode, Dylan is joined by Adam and Sarah and this is another episode about food and wine. Adam is a chef, Sarah is a wine sommelier, both from the US and after time in Belgium and Spain have now made Portugal their home where they run their farm to table business ‘Terrane’. They discuss, amongst other things, some of the differences between Portugal and Spain, the food culture in Portugal, quality ingredients, wine, and how Adam and Sarah are not trying to reinvent a food culture but are celebrating and honouring it.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
We met in Portugal & started a band
25 Aug 2025
00:44:25
Although they had never met back home in the US, Greg, John and Seth's paths crossed in Caldas da Rainha, their new home on Portugal’s Silver Coast. That’s where they became friends and started a band — the Castor Bones Collective.
In this episode, they sit down with Dylan to share: • Why they left the US and moved to Portugal 🇺🇸➡️🇵🇹 • The D7 Visa process and moving abroad • Finding community and friendship in Portugal • Living in the Silver Coast town of Caldas da Rainha • And a special live performance!
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective on 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 wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
History of Portugal - Azulejos
03 Jul 2023
00:49:41
This week, we delve into the captivating world of Portuguese history, culture, and heritage as we explore Portugal’s amazing ‘azulejos'— the iconic Portuguese tiles. Join us in an amazing conversation with Inês Feliciano, an expert in the restoration and conservation of these exquisite tiles. Inês also offers us an insightful tour from North to South of Portugal, unveiling where to find the finest examples of 'azulejos' in Portugal!
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Finding your way in Portugal
26 Jun 2023
01:01:14
Francisco Valente Gonçalves is an award-winning psychologist who lived in the UK for 4 years, has travelled to more than 25 countries and, in his own words, made the best decision of his life by moving back to Portugal. Francisco is also the founder of ‘Rumo’, an online platform that helps people with their mental health. He and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, the work Francisco and his colleagues are doing at ‘Rumo’, why he loves Portugal and how his home country helps him rest, cultural changes people can experience moving to Portugal and Francisco shares tips for finding your way in Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
'Portugal is my sanctuary'
19 Jun 2023
00:45:29
Dylan is joined by Jacqueline De Montaigne. Although this is not a Portuguese name and Jacqueline is a mixture of different nationalities, she identifies as Portuguese and loves her country. She is a former medical consultant who painted her first public mural at 37 years old. Today, Jacqueline is one of Portugal’s most sought-after muralists and artists. We discuss, amongst other things, the ethereal quality of her work, why she enjoys living and working in Portugal, why it’s the ideal place to raise a family and how Portugal is her soul place and sanctuary...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Another Portuguese rugby legend
12 Jun 2023
00:56:35
Gonçalo Uva is a Portuguese Rugby legend who has represented Portugal over 100 times in rugby championships, including during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, hosted in France. Tune in to learn how he got into rugby in a country that is obsessed with football, what he loves most about the sport, his memories of the incredible achievement of the Portuguese rugby team in 2007 and why he loves living the simple life right here in Portugal...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
No drama in Portugal
05 Jun 2023
00:54:25
Dylan is joined by an ensemble guest list, including Suresh Nampuri who was previously on episode 10 of season 2 and is currently directing a play called 'No Exit' that hits theatres this week in Lisbon. Dylan also chats with assistant director Georgia Beckman and some of the cast: Isabel Symington, Catarina Guerra and Yeliz Balim. All with different backgrounds, stories and reasons why they love Portugal! They also discuss why in Portugal there is no drama...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal property talks - The buying process
29 May 2023
00:23:30
In another edition of ‘Portugal Property Talks’, Dylan is joined by Davide Patricio, Chairman of the Leisure Launch Group. This week's topic: The buying process in Portugal. Tune in to learn more about buying property in Portugal and what you can expect!
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Canadians in Portugal
22 May 2023
00:45:29
For a special 60th episode, Dylan is joined by the Canadian Ambassador to Portugal Elise Racicot. They discuss, amongst other things, Elise’s first experiences of Portugal, what she enjoys about living here and not just visiting on holiday, having a child in Portugal, why Canadians enjoy this country, of course we talk about weather, food and wine… and about how Elise can enjoy a normal life in Portugal as a wife, woman and regular human being.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
My home in Portugal - Fred di Bono
15 May 2023
00:51:53
In another edition of ‘My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Fred di Bono, a Belgian film producer from Antwerp and former rock star who has built a beautiful home here on Portugal’s Silver Coast. In this series, we talk to everyday people who have discovered, fallen in love with and bought a property 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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal going blue
08 May 2023
00:46:47
Dylan is joined by Robin Teiglund and Mafalda de Freitas. Robin was born in the US, is living in Sweden and in 1986 visited Portugal for the first time and fell in love with the country. Mafalda was born in Portugal, grew up in the UK and Sweden but has now returned home and is living in Portugal. Together, Robin and Mafalda are running Ocean Tech Hub. They discuss, amongst other things, why Mafalda is happy to be back home, why Robin fell in love with Portugal and is still in love, the incredible work they are doing with Ocean Tech Hub, the unique location of Peniche and the beautiful Silver Coast. Robin also shares an interesting story about fishermen in a bikers' bar.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Co-elevation in Portugal
01 May 2023
00:50:49
Sebastian Borek, an entrepreneur, advisor and ecosystem builder with a passion for helping entrepreneurs and scale-ups grow and succeed, joins Dylan in this week's episode. Sebastian is originally from Germany, but moved to Portugal with his wife and four children. They discuss, amongst other things, Sebastian's transition from Germany to Portugal, and what he thinks is important when integrating into a new culture and country. Of course, they discuss food, wine, surfing, fishing and Sebastian shares his ideas about a Co-elevation culture in Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal, more than one way to belong
18 Aug 2025
00:58:33
Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore is an author, researcher and economist with a truly international story. Originally from Pakistan, she has lived in 10 countries – but it was in Portugal that her young family finally felt at home.
In this heartwarming conversation, Mariam shares: Why she chose Portugal and how it’s transformed her life Moving with children – and why her kids love living here How Portugal welcomes multicultural families The kindness, empathy and sense of belonging she’s found Insights from her books and lessons about moving abroad
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective on 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 wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
A food journey in Portugal
24 Apr 2023
00:43:24
On this weeks episode Dylan is Joined by Miguel Laffan. Born in Portugal to an English mother and a Portuguese father and Miguel is a Michelin star chef. They discuss, amongst other things, what Miguel loves input his country, why cooking with Portuguese ingredients is such a pleasure for him and Miguel takes us on a food journey from the North to South of Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Retired, rewired & inspired in Portugal
17 Apr 2023
00:50:05
Dylan is joined by ‘The Hot Godess’ Natalie Wester. Natalie is originally from the US and is a retired elementary school teacher, writer and blogger, living on Portugal’s Silver Coast. Amongst other things, we chat about what Natalie loves most about living in Portugal, the people, ocean, food, wine and what brings her joy, but mostly, why Natalie is retired, rewired and inspired right here on Portugal’s Silver Coast.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal property talks - appointing a realtor
10 Apr 2023
00:21:52
On another episode of ‘Portugal Property Talks’, Dylan is joined by Davide Patricio, Chairman of the Leisure Launch Group. This week's topic: Appointing a realtor in Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
The colours of Portugal
03 Apr 2023
00:49:43
Dylan is joined by Besma Kraiem, a start-up founder and mentor, and a keynote speaker living in Portugal for over 14 years. They discuss, amongst other things, what Besma loves most about living in Portugal, the food here, the warmth, the colours, and the people. But mostly, why, after living all over the world, Portugal is the place where Besma has lived the longest.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
The rhythm of Portugal
27 Mar 2023
00:57:01
Dylan is joined by Michael Lauren, a renowned drummer, originally from New York City, who has been living in Portugal for over 20 years. They discuss, amongst other things, why Michael moved to Portugal, the non-confrontational nature of the country and what he loves about living in Portugal. Michael also shares advice for other Americans wanting to move to Portugal.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal after Brexit
20 Mar 2023
00:55:11
Dylan chats with Chris Barton, originally from the UK and living in Portugal for over 25 years. Chris is the CEO of The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. We discuss, amongst other things, what Chris loves about living in Portugal, why it's the perfect place to raise a family, the changes he has found between Portugal and the UK, Portugal post-Brexit and what British people can expect from our country, and Chris shares his controversial opinion about Portuguese food and "bacalhau".
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
In love with Portugal
13 Mar 2023
00:39:58
Dylan is joined by Kat Piwecka, a renowned portrait photographer from Poland who recently released the book ‘In Love With Portugal’. A catalogue of photos from the North to the South of Portugal. Dylan and Kat discuss, amongst other things, her first visit to Portugal and the ‘click’ she felt, all the things she loves about our country, the Portuguese people, nature, the ocean, not so much the food, but definitely the coffee and some of her favourite hidden gems in Portugal, including Vale Furado beach.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
My home in Portugal - Doug & Thao
06 Mar 2023
00:41:30
In this episode of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Doug & Thao, a couple who, after googling ‘Simple life in Portugal’, decided to pack up their busy lives in California and move to Portugal. Doug & Thao share their story of how they ended up, via Cascais, buying two properties on Portugal's Silver Coast.
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 people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal property talks - What is 'key-in-hand'?
27 Feb 2023
00:25:02
What is “key in hand” construction? What does it include? And why is this the safest way to build a home in Portugal? 🏡🇵🇹
In another episode of “All things property”, Dylan is joined by Davide Patricio, Chairman of the Leisure Launch Group, to discuss the challenges of building a home in Portugal!
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Do they even play rugby in Portugal?
20 Feb 2023
00:52:21
Tomas Appleton is a dentist, studying to be a doctor and the captain of the Portuguese national rugby team. He and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, rugby in Portugal, Dental and Medical Care in Portugal, what Tomas loves about his country and the amazing story of how he and his teammates qualified for the Rugby World Cup for only the 2nd time in Portuguese history.
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal surprised me
11 Aug 2025
00:52:30
Our latest guest is Laurence Tham, who moved to Portugal from Australia 3 years ago. Laurence is the Portugal Chair of TIGER 2, hosting intimate, peer-focused discussions that go far beyond finance, touching on family, purpose, performance and personal legacy. Laurence is also an experienced speaker, frequently featured on podcasts and co-host of two of his shows.
Amongst other things, he chats to Dylan about why he moved here, how he is enjoying the lifestyle and how Portugal has surprised him.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective on 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 wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portuguese vegetables are rock stars
13 Feb 2023
00:48:15
Born and raised in Portugal, Patricia Muller is an award-winning screenwriter and author. Discover the story behind her German surname, why she loves living in Portugal and how our beautiful country inspires and brings balance to her restless mind and busy life...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portuguese people are special
06 Feb 2023
00:50:16
Steven Braekeveldt, originally from Belgium, has been living in Portugal for the last 5 years. He is a history nut, book author and CEO of Ageas Portugal, one of Europe’s biggest insurance companies. We discuss, amongst other things, food, wine, history, culture, what Steven loves about living in Portugal, how Portugal can be better and how it's the Portuguese people that make our country so special...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal smells good
30 Jan 2023
00:46:49
‘The Fragrant Lady’ Claudia Camacho, born and raised in Portugal, lives in the mysterious town of Sintra and is Portugal’s only independent perfume maker. She and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, the challenges of producing luxury products in Portugal, why Claudia loves her hometown more at certain parts of the year than others, being an independent perfume maker and why Portugal smells good...
"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!