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Portugal - The Simple Life

Portugal - The Simple Life

By: Dylan Herholdt
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"Olá e bem-vindo" to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast!
If your plans to have a simple life abroad include delicious food, a fantastic climate, friendly people and lots of things to see and do, then Portugal is the right place to be!

Dylan Herholdt, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on living in Portugal and a glimpse of the marvellous lifestyle that has captivated foreigners from all over the world.
Join our weekly podcast where Dylan and his guests shine a light on the various aspects of living, investing and visiting Portugal.
This podcast is sponsored by Leisure Launch Group: https://www.leisurelaunch.com/
Welcome to the simple life!

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Episodes
  • Feeling 'absent' in Portugal
    Jun 15 2026

    Can you spend a morning, an afternoon or even a day without your mobile device… our latest guests force you to. Shalini Choudhary & Mara Kesnere join Dylan on this weeks episode. Shalini and Mara are both from different backgrounds and countries. But both moved to Portugal where they met each other, became friends and opened up ‘Absent’ an offline third space and café in Lisbon, created in response to a world that is becoming increasingly digital and disconnected. They chat to Dylan about, amongst other things, how & why they both chose Portugal, the story of ‘Absent’, how it’s inspired in some parts by Portugal and how Portugal gives them rest and balance

    FOLLOW OUR GUEST

    • Shalini on Linkedin
    • Mara on Linkedin
    • Absent website
    • How to find Absent
    • Absent on Instagram

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.

    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    SPONSOR:

    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
    Send us a message!

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life Twitter
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    FREE DOWNLOAD - Get your copy of 'Portugal The Simple Life Magazine'

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    59 mins
  • The bright side of Portugal
    Jun 8 2026

    Always look on the bright side of… 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 you’re getting enough sunlight.

    FOLLOW OUR GUEST

    • Ricardo on Linkedin
    • Eclipsia Website

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.

    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    SPONSOR:

    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
    Send us a message!

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life Twitter
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    FREE DOWNLOAD - Get your copy of 'Portugal The Simple Life Magazine'

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

    Show More Show Less
    54 mins
  • Writing your Portugal story
    Jun 1 2026

    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 she’s experienced and why she loves living here.

    FOLLOW OUR GUEST

    • Stacy on Linkedin
    • Stacy on Instagram
    • Stacy's website

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.

    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    SPONSOR:

    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
    Send us a message!

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life Twitter
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    FREE DOWNLOAD - Get your copy of 'Portugal The Simple Life Magazine'

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal: “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
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