Best Relocation To Portugal Podcasts (2024)

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Everything you need to know to move to Portugal in 2025 with relocation expert Rossana Veglia 1:00:11

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Portugal has been at the top of almost every 'Best Places to Move Abroad' list for the last several years...but is it really? Anything that receives so much attention can't be real... can it? Well, it just might be! If you are interested in moving to Portugal, get out your pen and paper and get ready to take some serious notes, because this is ever…

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The pen is mightier in Portugal 37:59

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Send us a text Our latest guest Fred Young is originally from the UK, is a retired engineer a grandfather to five. In 2015, Fred had a heart attack while on holiday and it was then that he decided to make a change. It was then that he decided to retire and move to Portugal where he has been living happily ever since with his wife. To avoid being co…

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Finding home: A flight attendant's long layover in Brazil and final destination in Portugal- with Rebecca Bergemann (Germany) 52:59

4d ago52:59

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Rebecca Bergemann from Germany. Rebecca has quite a few different experiences with living abroad and traveling around. She has been exploring Southeast Asia and spent time with her dad in the Philippines but also lived for some years in Brazil before finding her sense of home in Portuga…

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Thinking bigger in Portugal 45:07

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

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Exploring Portugal 43:30

15d ago43:30

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Send us a text Paul Niel is an Austrian explorer who has lived and travelled all over the world and has called Portugal his home for the last 3 years. He joins Dylan on the podcast and discusses why he chose Portugal, what he appreciates about Portugal and why Portugal is a wonderful place to explore. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Paul's Website Explorers Club…

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Bali: The center of spirituality and personal growth- with Bianca Kotzen (South Africa) 51:10

18d ago51:10

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Bianca Kotzen from South Africa. Bianca and I met a few weeks ago in Bali and have started talking about her incredible decision to build a life over there. She has now been living there for around 3 months and is still trying to figure out how her life is going to look like. In this ep…

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Life can't wait in Portugal 48:26

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

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Cooperation in Portugal 52:56

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Send us a text Ricardo Costa is a Portuguese speaker, Honorary consul of Kosova, a book author, Chairman of Grupo Bernardo Costa, with more than 180,000 followers on Linkedin and this week's guest. He speaks to Dylan about his love for his country and what he believes real cooperation could look like. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Ricardo on LinkedIn ABOUT PORT…

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A year of travel, self-discovery and mindfulness- with Simone Kronsteiner (Austria) 52:43

1M ago52:43

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Simone Kronsteiner from Austria. Moni is currently traveling the world and found the time to share some of her amazing adventures with us. She already spent a year abroad after her bachelors degree but could never really stop thinking about going out into the world again to explore more…

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How Project 2025 will affect LGBTQ+ Americans, an interview with Uncloseted Media's Spencer Macnaughton 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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Should we stay or should we go now? That’s the question that LGBTQ+ folks and their families have been asking over the last several months of this 2024 election cycle. If Trump wins, are we safe? And just how bad will Project 2025 be for the LGBTQ+ community if he does win? Make no mistake about it. There is a tangible, intentional ecosystem create…

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An Italian's global wine adventure- with Angelo Minelli (Italy) 53:59

2M ago53:59

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Angelo Minelli from Italy. Angelo moved to New Zealand to explore new opportunities with his passion for wine. Angelo is a wine specialist and was able to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills on a global level. In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned Italian wine exper…

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Exploring the Digital Nomad Landscape: Insights with Anna Maria Kochanska 47:35

2M ago47:35

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Join us for an exclusive webinar with renowned digital nomad expert, Anna Maria Kochanska, as we delve into the current landscape of digital nomadism, with a special focus on Europe. Discover how different countries are accommodating digital nomads, learn about the best destinations to work and live remotely, and stay tuned for a special surprise a…

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Be wild, be free, be JUNGLI- with Reneel Singh (New Zealand) 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Reneel Singh from New Zealand who has very strong connections to his Fiji-Indian roots. That's why he decided to create an amazing, high quality song for and with his Fiji-Indian community and for the world!!! The song Jungli is out now for everyone to enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/wat…

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Solo Episode: A vision for how community can help queer folks thrive abroad 22:25

2M ago22:25

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In this solo episode, Jess pulls back the curtain on Rainbow Relocation Strategies, sharing her personal journey and passion for empowering queer folks to thrive abroad. Discover the vision behind creating a global, supportive community and learn about a unique opportunity to join the first-ever expat cohort launching this August. Key takeaways fro…

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My home in Portugal - Andre & Marianne 48:04

2M ago48:04

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

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How to Move to Mexico with Ivonne Paavan of Host Relocation 45:09

2M ago45:09

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In this episode of Adventure Calls, host Jess Drucker sits down with Ivonne Paavan, founder of Host Relocation, to uncover the reality of safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ expats and the local community in Mexico. Discover why more Americans are choosing to relocate south of the border and how Ivonne's expert insights can make your move seamless and…

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Stupid questions about Portugal 56:01

2M ago56:01

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Send us a text Hugo and Ines are Portuguese comedians and previous guests on the podcast. This week they join Dylan for a special 20th episode and have some fun answering some stupid questions about their country. A few things that come up; bread, olive oil, dating apps, diapers and ‘dad bods’. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Hugo on Instagram Hugo on Linkedin I…

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On a mission to inspire young minds with science- with Shalini Guleria (India) 1:16:13

2M ago1:16:13

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Shalini Guleria from India. Shalini was born in India and moved to New Zealand with her family when she was 8 years old. She is very passionate about chemical and biological engineering and has done her PhD in cancer research in Melbourne, Australia. Her goal is it to ignite the interes…

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Portugal is my spiritual kingdom 41:07

3M ago41:07

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Send us a text Simone Franke is originally from Germany and has been living in Portugal for 7 years. She is a community builder, an impact entrepreneur, a speaker and a traveller. Simone is the latest guest on the podcast and chats to Dylan about why she first moved to Portugal, why she stayed and what she enjoys about the simple life in Portugal. …

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How to Become A Virtual Assistant and Work From Anywhere with Digital Nomad Kit founder Hannah Dixon 25:13

3M ago25:13

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In part two of our interview with Hannah Dixon, we welcome back Hannah Dixon, a queer, British-American digital nomad currently based in Mexico. In this episode, we discuss her journey to becoming the founder of Digital Nomad Kit and her Virtual Excellence Academy - and why becoming a Virtual Assistant is a way for people to gain location independe…

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Appreciating colours in Portugal 54:00

3M ago54:00

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Send us a text Did you know that more than 350 million people worldwide are colourblind, and until recently, there was little support available. Our latest guest is Miguel Neiva and he is trying to change that. Miguel is from Porto in Portugal, is an Ashoka fellow and the creator of ColorADD, a simple, universal code that helps colourblind individu…

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Moving to Mexico and living as a digital nomad, with entrepreneur Hannah Dixon 36:10

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In this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, Hannah Dixon takes us through her journey of becoming a digital nomad and online entrepreneur, to her life in Thailand, Italy and currently as an official permanent resident in Mexico. Discover her insights on obtaining residency and the resilience needed to thrive abroad. Hannah Dixon is a Business C…

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Portugal's Eurovision star 54:35

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Send us a text iolanda is a singer and song writer, born and raised in Portugal and recently represented Portugal at Eurovision in Malmo, finishing 10th. She is the latest guest on Portugal The Simple Life Podcast and chats to Dylan about what inspires her music, writing a hit song, what she loves about Portugal and her experience of representing h…

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Portugal's quality of life 46:05

3M ago46:05

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Send us a text Nuno Fonseca is Founder/CEO at Sound Particles and the creator of "Sound Particles" software, currently in use in all major "Hollywood" studios and used in productions such as "Game of Thrones", "Frozen 2", "Starwars 9", etc. He is based in The Silver Coast and is the latest guest on the podcast where he shares about his work, his lo…

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Does Chinese medicine and acupuncture oppose or complement Western medicine?- with Jing Zhang (China) 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Jing Zhang from China. Jing had some experience in traveling around before she made the big move to New Zealand with her partner Adam in 2015. She is now packing her life together again to make the next big move to Australia. This episode dives into a very personal, emotional, and vulne…

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Patterns of Portugal 51:05

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Send us a text Christine Chitnis is a writer and photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. As author of the widely acclaimed Patterns of India (Clarkson Potter, 2020) and a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, Christine has not only earned a reputation…

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Activism to Action: Latoya Nugent and Rainbow Railroad’s Crucial Work 58:15

4M ago58:15

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Happy Pride, y'all! It's important to remember that Pride is a protest, first and foremost. In this powerful episode, Latoya Nugent shares her emotional journey from renown LGBTQ+ advocacy in Jamaica to finding safety in Canada through Rainbow Railroad. (Latoya's interview starts at 9:59). Latoya Nugent is the Head of Engagement at Rainbow Railroad…

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Arms wide open in Portugal 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Send us a text José Guedes is a retired airline pilot, a book author and aviation consultant, he was the captain of the only flight in Portuguese history to be hijacked and is still friends with the hijacker. On the latest episode of the podcast José shares some of his story and talks about what he loves about Portugal, why he always enjoyed coming…

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Discover Germany through the eyes of a Kiwi expat- with Rory Mitchell (New Zealand) 57:50

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Rory Mitchell from New Zealand. In late 2021 Rory decided to pack his bag and move to Germany during the covid-19 pandemic. He is now living there happily ever after. In this episode, Rory provides valuable insights into his life as an expat in Germany. His dream of living abroad began …

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A Portuguese-American fusion 52:05

4M ago52:05

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Send us a text Mariana Sampaio and Nicole Curcio met each other online after Nicole heard an interview with Mariana on this podcast. Since then they have come besties, co-created some ceramic pieces together and Nicole has bought a house and is in the process of moving to Portugal. They are this weeks guests and talk about meeting through the podca…

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Everywhere is Queer, with social entrepreneur Charlie Sprinkman 31:23

4M ago31:23

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Ever been in a new town or city and wondered where all the queers are? Charlie Sprinkman is here to help us with that! On this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, we talk to the founder of the world's first interactive map that catalogs LGBTQ+ owned businesses around the world - 12,500 are listed so far, and counting! Learn how Charlie Sprinkma…

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Family roots in Portugal 56:12

4M ago56:12

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Send us a text This week we have a father & daughter combo with Christiano and Francisca Van Zeller. The Van Zellers left the Netherlands for political and religious reasons, came to Portugal and settled in Porto as port wine merchants, and have been bound to the Douro and the production of wines since 1620. Cristiano and Francisca are nowadays at …

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Two homes, one heart: Embracing Singaporean and Kiwi culture- with Grace Chua (Singapore) 56:37

4M ago56:37

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Grace Chua from Singapore. Grace spent her early childhood in Singapore before moving to New Zealand with her parents when she was 9 years old. She then went back and forth from New Zealand to Singapore and vise versa. Grace spent an equal amount of time in both countries and is able to…

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Be Global Podcast: Introducing the Global Intelligence Unit 38:34

4M ago38:34

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In this episode of the Be Global Podcast, we are excited to introduce our new Global Intelligence Unit (GIU) at Global Citizen Solutions. Led by esteemed researcher PhD Laura Madrid, the GIU focuses on creating detailed reports and providing valuable insights into global immigration trends. Listen in to learn about how the GIU is analyzing migratio…

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Making time in Portugal 40:47

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Send us a text Our latest guest is Stephen Mansfield who is the Co-founder of Singularity Watches and has been living in Portugal for the last three years with his wife and two sons. Stephen was born in Ireland, grew up in the UK and has lived in various parts of Asia for almost 30 years. Stephen chats to Dylan about why he moved to Portugal, what …

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Living As A Queer Couple In Samara, Costa Rica 45:14

5M ago45:14

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Ever wondered what would happen if you just quit your job, packed your stuff and moved to the beach in Costa Rica? Jay and Aaron Quinn have done just that. In the first months of 2024, the couple quit their jobs and moved from the US state of Georgia to Samara, Costa Rica without ever having set foot in the country. They had never even used their p…

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Portugal is sweet 44:41

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Send us a text Mikaela Övén is a speaker, trainer, mindfulness instructor, conscious parenting facilitator, book author, podcaster and this weeks guest. She is originally from Sweden and has been living in Portugal for more than 20 years. Mikaela talks to Dylan about her work in mindfulness, parenting, the simple life in Portugal and why, for Mikae…

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The importance of community and belonging- with your host 18:19

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, I'd like to share a brief reflection on the theme of community and belonging. Did you know that the absence of a sense of belonging can evoke feelings similar to physical pain? Conversely, experiencing a sense of belonging can foster happiness and a feeling of security. Growing up in a tight-knit community, l…

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Farming is cool in Portugal 48:45

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Send us a text Hugo Zina makes farming look cool! Born and raised on Portugal’s Silver Coast, Hugo is a farmer and owner of ‘Horta do pé descalço’ and he can be found every Saturday selling locally farmed fruit and vegetables at ‘Praça da Fruta’ in Caldas da Rainha. He chats with Dylan about why he enjoys living in the area, what he appreciates abo…

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Getting personal in Portugal 44:32

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Send us a text Kate Shifman is born in Ukraine and raised in New York and after 10+ years in the corporate world, she moved to Portugal in 2016 to build products designed to help others live more fully. Kate is a passionate advocate of a location-independent lifestyle and personal growth through connection and wellness. She is currently building AO…

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Memories of an au pair's journey in Long Island- with Maike Baessler (Germany) 1:04:21

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Maike Baessler from Germany. After finishing high school in 2009, Maike decided to take a gap year abroad before starting University. She went to Long Island, close to New York City, as an au pair through the agency "Cultural Care Au Pair" where she learned a lot about new cultures, chi…

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Your Passport to Pura Vida: Expert Advice from a Costa Rica Relocation Specialist 40:48

5M ago40:48

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Join us as host Jess Drucker and Relocate Now Costa Rica Founder, Sarah Elena, discuss relocating to Costa Rica, from navigating visas, the housing market, education and local culture. Hailing originally from Virginia, Sarah Elena has called Costa Rica her home for nearly a decade. Having navigated the paths of relocation herself, she founded Reloc…

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My Home in Portugal - Patrick Schaumans 42:15

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Send us a text On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Patrick Schaumans who is originally from Belgium. Patrick discovered and fell in love with Portugal. After deciding that he and his family wanted a holiday home in Portugal, Patrick explored the Silver Coast and never looked back. The Silver Coast feels like home and he cha…

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Falling for Portugal 45:40

6M ago45:40

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Send us a text Veerle ‘Vos’ Devos has fallen for Portugal, she has lived in Portugal for close to 20 years, originally from Belgium, a historian, tour guide, book author and the latest guest on the podcast. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portugal, the pace of life, food, history, culture and about her unique book ‘To Die for Portugal’. FOLLO…

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Arranged marriage, personal choice: An Indian groom's perspective- with Smit Banker (India) 58:49

6M ago58:49

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Click here to get in touch Hi Everyone, Please welcome with me Smit Banker from India. Smit was born and raised in India and decided to move abroad to continue his studies. He came to New Zealand in 2018 and stayed here ever since. In this episode we will talk about a very sensitive topic: Arranged marriage! Disclaimer: There are still a lot of for…

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From Gaywired to Pink Media: Matt Skallerud's Impact on LGBTQ Media 26:04

6M ago26:04

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Join us on Adventure Calls as we traverse the evolving landscape of LGBTQ travel media with industry pioneer Matt Skallerud. Uncover the pivotal intersection of marketing and true queer-friendly destinations, discovering if the places that woo you as a traveler are ready to embrace you as a local. Dive into a compelling conversation that redefines …

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Portugal's premier cyclist 27:20

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Send us a text Joao Almeida is one of the worlds top professional cyclists but Joao is just a normal guy from a typical Portuguese village here on The Silver Coast and our latest guest on the podcast. Joao chats to Dylan about the simple life, food, why he loves living on The Silver Coast and what he enjoys most about coming home after months on th…

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Enjoying life in Portugal 38:27

6M ago38:27

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Send us a text Joining us from her car, Helena Ferro de Gouveia is our latest guest and talks to Dylan about why she is enjoying life in Portugal, she is proud to share that one of her greatest joys is appreciating the simple life in Portugal. From food to the Portuguese people, to the differences between living in Portugal and Germany. After havin…

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Hearing the strong voices of immigrants through writing- with Adrienne Jansen (New Zealand) 59:09

6M ago59:09

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Adrienne Jansen from New Zealand. Adrienne is a creative writing teacher, tutor, editor and writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She also has been a writer for the famous Te Papa museum in Wellington for over 10 years. A big part of her work was teaching English to non-native Engl…

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Portugal Property Talks - A Place In The Sun Manchester 28:28

6M ago28:28

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Send us a text On this edition of 'Portugal Property Talks', Dylan takes you inside the popular annual property show, A Place In The Sun Live, held in Manchester England. Dylan is joined by various guests who were at the recent show, his colleagues from Portugal Realty, Bruno and Charlotte, MD of A Place In The Sun, Andy Bridge, and independent pro…

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