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Portugal and the 'revenge of love'
21 Sep 2026
00:58:27
Our latest guest is a woman of many talents. GraƧa Carvalho is the Founder of flawed-human, sheās a psychologist, educator, coach, keynote speaker, an artist and a musician. GraƧa was born and raised in Portugal, before living in Egypt for many years and then coming back to Portugal. GraƧa shares her story, why she loves being in a typical Portuguese village, some things that only happen in Portugal and she explains what Portugalās ārevenge of loveā is.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Everybody feels famous in Portugal
14 Sep 2026
00:55:05
Nuno Andre Santos may not be famous, but the Kayakās that he helps produce are. Nuno is the CEO of Nelo Kayakās and if you look back over sporting history, multiple Olympic athletes and medal winners were using Nelo Kayaks. Nuno chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, Portuguese craftsmanship, Portuguese people and their curious relationship with the ocean, what he loves about his country and why just about everybody can feel famous in Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Is Portugal romantic?
07 Sep 2026
00:38:09
Our latest guest is a busy lady and a hopeless romantic. Clara Sevivas is a Fado singer and owns āA Baiucaā, an authentic Fado house in the heart of Aflama. She joins Dylan to chat about, amongst other things, what she loves about her country, what Fado means to her, what you can expect from a typical diner or Fado house in Portugal and how Portugal could be romanticā¦ in more ways than one.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Money doesn't make Portugal go round
31 Aug 2026
00:48:13
There are places where money or status arenāt the priority. Our latest guest thinks Portugal is one of those places. Michael Alf, originally from Germany, is a speaker, lecturer, entrepreneur and an AI sherpa for Executives and Michael has lived in Portugal for more than 5 years. Michael chats to Dylan about, amongst other things about how he came to Portugal in difficult times globally, why he chose to live in a more authentic part of the country, what he enjoys about living here and what the simple life means to him and how money and status is not everything in Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal according to my son
24 Aug 2026
00:20:54
This week, Dylan is joined by a very special guest, his 8 year old son, Benji. Benji was born in Portugal, he plays rugby, likes food, is a fan of Sporting Lisbon football club and, like his dad, loves Portugal. Benji chats to his dad about his favourite Portuguese football players, favourite Portuguese food and why he loves living in Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal; more than meets the eye
17 Aug 2026
00:47:54
Is Portugal more than what we see, more than the obvious? Our latest guest thinks so. This week Dylan is joined by Astrid Sauer. Astrid, originally from Austria, is a Senior Executive and CEO, is passionate about arts and culture and has spent more than a decade in Portugal after coming here for love and staying for more. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, what has kept her in Portugal all these years, Portugalās underrated and thriving cultural scene and how, in so many ways, is more than meets the eye.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal was the change we wanted.
10 Aug 2026
00:51:53
In our latest episode Dylan is joined by Simon Cook. Simon is a brand strategist, web design specialist and the creative force behind Dual Digital, he is originally from the UK and moved to Portugal in 2025 with his family. Simon chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why him and his family left the UK, why they choose Portugal, how itās going so far, his fascination with some authentic Portuguese brands and the old fashioned feeling of Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Who is Portugal attracting?
03 Aug 2026
00:47:55
What kind of people is Portugal attracting? Our latest guest helps to answer this question. Kim Arazi is an experience choreographer, Human Design guide, and communications coach working at the intersection of sensory design, storytelling and human behaviour. She is originally from Canada and after living in various places now calls Portugal her home. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, what makes Portugal unique, how she chose Portugal, what she enjoys about living here and the type of people she believes Portugal is attracting.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portuguese wine... worth the wait
27 Jul 2026
00:55:01
This next guest proves that Portuguese wine is worth the wait. Rodrigo Martins is a Portuguese wine maker based here on Portugalās beautiful Silver Coast and had to wait before he could follow his dream of making his own wine, this is part of the reason why his delicious wine is called āEsperaā (wait in English). Rodrigo chats to Dylan about amongst other things, why he loves living with his family in the Silver Coast area, why Portuguese wine is finally getting the credit it deserves, how the process for wine making in Portugal is tried & tested and why The Silver Coast is an underrated wine region
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal gave me space to heal
20 Jul 2026
00:50:16
Our latest guests story is about survival to healing. This week Dylan is joined by Adele Perrenoud, born in Thailand, spent a large part of her life in Switzerland and now living in Portugal. In 2021, after a severe COVID infection, Adele spent two months in the hospital and 35 days in a medically induced coma. This experience transformed her relationship with health, resilience, and natural healing. She shares, amongst other things, more about her story, how she helps others in their healing and how Portugal was the perfect place for her to heal and recover.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Peter & Paula
13 Jul 2026
00:28:45
On this edition of My Home in Portugal, Dylan is joined by Peter & Paula, a couple previously living in the US, who after discovering Portugal decided it was the perfect place to get away from some of the turmoil in the USA and enjoy a safer, calmer & authentically Portuguese way of life. We recorded this episode from their lovely sea view apartment in Vale Furado on Portugal's Silver Coast and this is some of his storyā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
You are what you eat in Portugal
06 Jul 2026
00:55:02
Is Portuguese food cuisine underrated? Our latest guest certainly thinks so. Jamie is a man on a mission! Originally from the UK, Jamie calls Portugal home and has been travelling the country showcasing the very best in authentic Portuguese food through his channel āGlobal Food Quest. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why he loves living here, his love for Portuguese food and how eating real, authentic Portuguese food is an experienceā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal, the happy accident
29 Jun 2026
01:01:05
Our latest guests helps people moving to Portugal from making mistakes but Mark Moberg describes Portugal as a happy accident. Mark is originally from the US and moved to Portugal with his family, today he helps Americans in Portugal with their cross-boarder financial planning. He is the author of āThe Life Arbitrageā and chats to Dylan, about amongst other things, what Americans need to be aware of when making the move to Portugal both emotionally and financially. He also shares more about why he moved to Portugal and why, for him and his family its was a happy accident.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
I bought a Portuguese football club
22 Jun 2026
00:50:07
Some people come to Portugal and buy a pastel da nata, wine, a bifanaā¦ some even buy a house. Our latest guest bought a Portuguese football club! Gifford Miller joins us this week and chats to Dylan about how he discovered Portugal and how the more time he spent here the more he fell in love, so much so, that he invested in a Lisbon football club. Dylan and Gifford discuss, amongst other things, the story of him and Atletico, his love of Portugal and his experience of being part of an authentic Portuguese community.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
The bright side of Portugal
08 Jun 2026
00:53:43
Always look on the bright side ofā¦ Portugal? This week we talk about sunshine as Dylan is joined by Ricardo Braz. Ricardo is the Portuguese founder of Eclipsia, the OS for human light optimisation. Ricardo chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, why he loves living in an authentic Portuguese location, Vitamin D deficiency, the importance of sunlight and how Portugal is the ideal place to make sure youāre getting enough sunlight.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Writing your Portugal story
01 Jun 2026
00:50:38
Everyone has a story to tell and our next guest is no exception. Stacy Ennis is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Stacy has written or ghostwritten 17 books, coached dozens of authors, and impacted thousands of people through her work. She has lived on four continents and has made Portugal her home where she lives with her young family and continues to her writing and work as a writing coach. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how she chose Portugal, some of the challenges sheās experienced and why she loves living here.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Steve & Angela
25 May 2026
00:42:56
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugalā, Dylan is joined by Steve & Angela, an American couple who after discovering Portugal decided it was the perfect place to get away from some of the turmoil in the USA and enjoy a safer, calmer & authentically Portuguese way of life. We recorded this episode from their lovely home in Foz do Arelho on Portugalās Silver Coast and this is some of his storyā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
After one of the worst storms in Portugal's history caused major damage across the Leiria region, locals and internationals came together to help those in urgent need. Teresa shares how AssociaĆ§Ć£o MVC quickly stepped in to support affected families. Gerald and Filip explain why the local expat community has also joined this cause.
From life on the Silver Coast to Portuguese culture, resilience, community spirit, and the upcoming charity fundraising concert in Caldas da Rainha on May 23, this episode shows the real heart of Portugal.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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 lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal's wild side
11 May 2026
00:52:37
We take a walk on the wild side. Dylan is joined by award winning nature photographer PatrĆcia de Ferreira MalhĆ£o, otherwise known as Missroofless. Patricia was born and raised in Nazare and graduated in Architecture and Tourism, she left city life behind to follow her true calling: capturing the beauty of wild, often overlooked places, and inspiring others to connect with nature through photography. PatrĆcia is also an official Geoguide at UNESCO's West Geopark and a photographer for Sea Shepherd Global, where she documents environmental action and marine conservation.Her calm, immersive visual style has earned her the Great Award for Best Photography from National Geographic Portugal. She chats to Dylan about her love for nature, what she appreciates and misses about Portugal when travelling and Portugal has a very āundiscoveredā wild side.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
The Portuguese sandwich you should know about
04 May 2026
00:50:04
Portugal may not be famous for itās sandwichās, but according to our latest guest, it should be famous for at least one. Fernando Vaz is the founder of Mr Bifana NYC and is taking this iconic and delicious Portuguese sandwich to New York. He chats to Dylan about his love for his country having travelled all over the world, his joy of taking the Bifana overseasĀ , what makes a good Bifana and how this sandwich is such a great symbol of Portuguese food and the simple lifeā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Enjoying the moments in Portugal
27 Apr 2026
00:55:04
The doctor will see us now. This week Dylan is joined by Dr. Anna Steinzeig. Anna is a neuroscientist, speaker, and consultant working at the intersection of brain science, organisational psychology, and executive coaching. Having lived and worked in four different countries, Anna brings a global perspective on how different cultures handle stress and productivity, drawing on years of research into brain plasticity and the stress response. Anna chats to Dylan, about amongst other things, why she chose Portugal for a balanced life, how she moved here to enjoy the simpler things and how Portugal can be the place to avoid burnout, live a balanced life and enjoy the momentsā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Awkwardly Portuguese
20 Apr 2026
00:45:03
This week Dylan is joined by the hilarious & talented Jomi Cruz. Jomi is born and raised in Portugal but has been living in the UK where he brings laughter and joy to thousands as a stand up comedian and founder of Comedy Freaks in London. Jomi is not his real name & he chats to Dylan about why and, amongst other things, what he enjoys about coming back home, how Portugal has become the place of interest for so many people in the UK & how being Portuguese is sometimes like having a parrot on his shoulderā¦Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal and your longevity
13 Apr 2026
00:50:52
What about Portugal could contribute most to your longevity? Our latest guest Amelia Rita Monteiro helps us answer this question. Amelia is a researcher at CatĆ³lica Lisbon a prestigious University where she is also the director of Research at The Center on Longevity Leadership. She has a PhD in Organizational Behavior and is a Stanford Center on Longevity Catalyst. She joins Dylan on the podcast to chat about our longevity and the factors that will help us enjoy those extra years we have left in this life.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
A Portuguese folly
06 Apr 2026
00:52:58
Howard is a businessman from Yorkshire spending his time between all over the world, including Hong Kong and the Middle-East. He discovered Portugal back in 1998 and spends most of his time. He is an enthusiastic wine lover and admirer of Portugalās wines especially from the Alentejo region. As the āHowardā of Howardās Folly Wine, he is the driving force behind this wine from Estremoz, with a vision to promote not just our wines, but the wines of the Alentejo and Portugal to a wider global audience. Howard chatās to Dylan about, amongst other things, what makes Portugal so unique, his love for Portuguese wine and how Portugal is a fascinating mixture of 1st & 3rd world.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Stupid Questions About Portugal - Gabriella & Marcos
31 Mar 2026
00:48:28
Gabriella & Marcos are Portuguese comedians. This week they join Dylan for a special episode and have some fun answering some questions about their country. Things that come up; coffee, romance, Portuguese sounding like Russian, boring food & standing in lines.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā SPONSOR:
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Surfing Nazare is not fun.
23 Mar 2026
00:48:58
Surfing is supposed to be fun right? Our latest guest, Vincent Kardasik, thinks so, unless youāre surfing Nazare. Vincent is a French cinematographer, director, executive producer and a 3 x Emmy Award-winning filmmaker responsible for the hit HBO series ā100 Foot Waveā. Vincent chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his love for Nazare, what makes it such a unique place, Portuguese food, they have a brief dispute about whether French wine is better than Portuguese wine, but mostly talk about their shared love for Portugal and the simple lifeā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal is a warm embrace
16 Mar 2026
00:46:48
Our latest guest is āspiritual stylistā Michelle Pozon. After 20 years in the fashion industry and a lifetime across three continents, Michelle now calls Portugal her home, where she helps women stop chasing who theyāre told to beāand start dressing in alignment with who they truly are. Michelle chats to Dylan about her work, helping women and why, after living and travelling all over, Portugal feels like a warm embrace.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Are there Portuguese astronauts?
09 Mar 2026
00:40:30
Portuguese navigated the globe at one stage, have any Portuguese navigated outer space? Our latest guest thinks we are not far away. Pedro Pedroso is a Portuguese Air Traffic Controller & Analog Astronaut and joins Dylan on this weeks episode to discuss, amongst other things, how Portugal gives him rest, the advances being made by Portuguese in aerospace industry, simulated space missions in Portugal and what he loves about his country.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal; Love & Nature
02 Mar 2026
00:39:04
Can a country be summarised in two words or in the colours of itās flag? Our latest guest may have the answer. Jessica Fontana, a Sicilian-born entrepreneur and founder of Women Leaders Circle. She is also a former Meta strategist, TEDx Ambassador and Top 3 Community Leader nominee and now helps leaders and creators build global influence. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how her love for Portugal started with itās flag, her appreciation for the simple things in Portugal, food and how Portugal inspires her and makes her a better leader.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal & slow luxury
23 Feb 2026
00:54:16
Is Portugal known for luxury? According to our latest guest, it should be! This week Dylan is joined by Alexandre Bastos Gomes. Alexandre is the managing partner at Portugal Jewels where they are building the most recognised Portuguese jewellery brand and make Portugal great again in the jewellery world. Alexandre chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, what he loves about his country, how Portugal should be more well known for the quality of itās products, how Portugal inspires their jewellery and the concept of āslow luxuryā.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal... The numbers don't lie
16 Feb 2026
00:53:36
What do the numbers say about Portugal? Our latest guest Diana Osorio helps us find out. Diana was born, to Portuguese parents, in Hong Kong and growing up there and after spending some time in the UK Diana moved to Portugal in 2008 and has called Portugal home ever since. Diana is a podcast host a human potential coach and a numerologist. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, moving to Portugal, why she considers herself Portuguese and she takes us through some numerology and what the numbers say about Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
My home in Portugal - Mike
09 Feb 2026
00:39:21
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugalā, Dylan is joined by Mike, who is not just an investor, he is an investor who loves Portugal and the Silver Coast where he has successfully invested in multiple properties. We recorded this episode from our head office on Portugalās Silver Coast and this is some of his storyā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Let Portugal hug you
02 Feb 2026
00:45:54
Can a country hug you? Our latest guest, Lisa Lohmann, thinks itās possible. Lisa was born in Germany, grew up in the UK and has been living in Portugal for 5 years. Lisa is the founder of LĆ”Fora, where she helps companies craft retreats that their teams will love. She chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, her childhood memories of Portugal, what kept bringing her back here, starting her business in Portugal, why Portugal is the perfect place for retreats and why whenever she comes back to Portugal it feels like a big hug!
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portuguese kids these days
26 Jan 2026
00:57:36
Is it possible to have a comedy show that, at the same time, is also a love letter to Portugal? Well, yes it is! Our latest guests show us how. Derrick DeMelo and Brian Martins are the creators and stars of āThe Portuguese Kidsā, a hit show that hilariously shines light on Portuguese emigrants living in America and how they held onto their Portuguese customs and culture. Brian & Derrick chat to Dylan about why they started the show, what it means to be Portuguese and how the show doesnāt make fun of Portuguese culture, but is rather a homage to something that is part of them and something they love.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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! Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Wearing many hats in Portugal
19 Jan 2026
00:54:01
Our latest guest wears many hats. Ana Ribeiro Pinto is a mom, a booking agent for one of the worldās most popular music festivals, a podcast host and a helps people heal through retreats focused on breath work and movement. Ana chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, growing up in Portugal, how Portugal is so welcoming, why Portugal is such a popular place for musicians to perform and how Portugal gives us the space and freedom to wear many hats. Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal makes me younger
12 Jan 2026
00:41:11
Can Portugal make you younger? Our next guest certainly thinks so! In this episode Dylan is joined by actor Richard Bjorklund. Richard is originally from Sweden but has been living in Portugal for seven years, where he has been working as a model and an actor, you can see some of his work in the very popular Lohause glasses commercials. He chats to Dylan about what he enjoys about the Simple Life here and how Portugal has made him feel young again.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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! Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
What is Portugal's love language?
05 Jan 2026
00:43:17
If countries had a ālove languageā, what would Portugalās ālove languageā be? Margo Gabriel is the latest guest on the podcast and Margo is a food and wine writer whoās work has been featured in The New York Times, Huffpost, The Global Taste, Cuisine Noir & Lisbon Insiders. So, naturally, food and wine brought her to Portugal. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portuguese food, wine, local restaurants and a very underrated food culture.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal's physiology
29 Dec 2025
00:47:50
Have you ever considered that the basic things that make Portugal Portugal are huge factors that contribute to a healthier and more grounded way of life. Ricardo PinhĆ£o is a motivational speaker, Portugalās foremost Wim Hof Method instructor and an Oxygen Advantage Master instructor. He is based near Portugalās Silver Coast and chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, Portugalās light, food, weather, nature and other aspects of Portugalās āphysiologyā that contribute to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
I build Portuguese robots
22 Dec 2025
00:37:37
Can you imagine building a robot with a ā¬15 budget? Our latest guest did just that. Marta Bernadino is a robotics engineer and an inspiring woman and joins the podcast this week from Dubai to discuss how she is not only building robots but building robots to do good. She chats to Dylan about how privileged she feels to have grown up in a traditional and authentic part of the country, how she feels connected to nature and how she is changing the world one tree-planting robot at a time.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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.Ā Ā 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!
Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Vic
15 Dec 2025
00:34:34
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugalā, Dylan is joined by Vic Dee, originally from Belgium, Vic bought an investment property right here on The Silver Coast. He shares how after coming back and forth to Silver Coast, it felt even more like home . We recorded this episode from Vicās beautiful home and this is some of his storyā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Inspired by old Portuguese ladies
08 Dec 2025
00:52:15
Who has inspired some of Filipa Fonseca Silvaās best characters? The answer may surprise you. Portuguese author Filipa Fonseca Silva is our latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to discuss her books, what she enjoys about living in Portugal, why she is proud of her country and some of her neighbours who have inspired her writing.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal is the tortoise...
01 Dec 2025
00:43:42
Is Portugal the tortoise or the rabbit? Our latest explains why he thinks Portugal is the tortoise. Thomas Stark is a dad, a husband, a triathlete and a business man. Originally from Germany, Thomas is passionate about Portugal and his company supports forward-thinking companies to start and scale in Portugal. He chats to Dylan about why he loves Portugal, how Portugal has perfected work-life balance, how Portugal has so much potential but has kept itās simplicity, authenticity and quality of life.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Chilling out in Portugal
24 Nov 2025
00:45:26
Why is Portugal the perfect place to āchill outā? Our latest guest, Marieka Finot is a financial literacy expert and helps people āchill outā about their finances. Born in France and having lived in London for 10 years she is well versed in a busy life and now finds her balance and rest in Portugal. She chats to Dylan about how her life has changed since she discovered Portugalās quality of life, how Portugal is a lovely family destination and how work-life balance is a daily and natural way of life in Portugal.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Portugal is not its airports
17 Nov 2025
00:43:34
When your first experience of Portugal is its airport, this may not be the best of starts. Andrew Bryant talks about this and more as our latest guest on the podcast. Andrew is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and podcast host who loves getting out of the airport and experiencing the real Portugal. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his first experiences of Portugal, what he misses about Portugal when he travels and what he loves about coming back.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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! Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
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 āsay it like a localā. She chats with Dylan about some of the nuances of the Portuguese language, tests Dylanās 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.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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! Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
My Home in Portugal - Ron & Mike
03 Nov 2025
00:57:14
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugalā, 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 & Mikeās beautiful new home and this is some of their storyā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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. Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
I want to be Portuguese when I grow up
27 Oct 2025
00:48:54
Have you ever met a ānata-holicā? Alexa is addicted to Pasteis da Nata, the famous Portuguese pastry. Alexa is originally from Poland but loves Portugal, so much so that she wants to Portuguese when she āgrows upā. She is our latest guest on the podcast and in a humorous episode Alexa chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how she discovered Portugal by accident, why she loves this country so much, the art of the long goodbye, how Portugal has changed her face and what it would take for her to become Portugueseā¦
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Why Portugal is not America.
20 Oct 2025
00:58:01
Welcome to Season 4! And what a way to kick off a brand new season. Dylan is joined by best-selling author Richard Zimler, who shares his deeply personal story of moving from the US to Portugal in the early '90s. He opens up about the culture shock of living in Portugal at that time, the kindness of the Portuguese people, and why Portugal feels more like home than America ever did.
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugalās 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! Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!
ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā If youāre 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 ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!
Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: āMuito Obrigadoā! Welcome to the simple life!
Wild wild Portugal
13 Oct 2025
00:51:17
For our final episode of Season 3, Dylan is joined by Barbara Veiga. Born in Brazil, Barbara is a public speaker, visual artist and environmental activist focused on climate action with an emphasis on oceanic life. She dedicated more than seven full, consecutive years of her life to traveling the seas around more than 90 countries and haswritten about these experiences in her memoir āSeven Years in Seven Seasā (Sete Anos em Sete Mares). After her seven years of sailing the world, Portugal was the place she wanted to call home where she has been ever since. She chats to Dylan about her love for this country, the food, nature and the simple life.Ā
ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: Ā "Portugal - The simple lifeā, an insider's perspective to Portugal. Ā We already know about Portugalās fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Ā 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. Ā 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! Ā Donāt forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! Ā Ā ā EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERSā Ā If youāre looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: Ā BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week ā EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!