"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 spo...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 37:51
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Stephen & Donna, a British couple who we met at A Place In The Sun property show in the UK. They were not considering…
Sep 21, 2026 · 58:27
Our latest guest is a woman of many talents. Graça Carvalho is the Founder of flawed-human, she’s a psychologist, educator, coach, keynote speaker, an artist and a musician.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 55:05
Nuno Andre Santos may not be famous, but the Kayak’s that he helps produce are. Nuno is the CEO of Nelo Kayak’s and if you look back over sporting history, multiple Olympic…
Sep 7, 2026 · 38:09
Our latest guest is a busy lady and a hopeless romantic. Clara Sevivas is a Fado singer and owns ‘A Baiuca’, an authentic Fado house in the heart of Aflama. She joins Dylan to…
Aug 31, 2026 · 48:13
There are places where money or status aren’t the priority. Our latest guest thinks Portugal is one of those places. Michael Alf, originally from Germany, is a speaker, lecturer,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 55:01
This next guest proves that Portuguese wine is worth the wait. Rodrigo Martins is a Portuguese wine maker based here on Portugal’s beautiful Silver Coast and had to wait before…
Jul 20, 2026 · 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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:01:05
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 50:07
Some people come to Portugal and buy a pastel da nata, wine, a bifana… some even buy a house. Our latest guest bought a Portuguese football club! Gifford Miller joins us this…
Jun 15, 2026 · 59:29
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.…
Jun 8, 2026 · 53:43
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 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…
May 25, 2026 · 42:56
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Steve & Angela, an American couple who after discovering Portugal decided it was the perfect place to get away from…
May 18, 2026 · 1:09:03
In this special episode, Dylan is joined by Teresa Serrenho, Gerald Rots, and Filip D’havé to explore something many people feel when they move here: Portugal’s incredible sense…
May 11, 2026 · 52:37
We take a walk on the wild side. Dylan is joined by award winning nature photographer Patrícia de Ferreira Malhão, otherwise known as Missroofless. Patricia was born and raised…
May 4, 2026 · 50:04
Portugal may not be famous for it’s sandwich’s, 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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 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,…
Apr 20, 2026 · 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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 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 Católica Lisbon a…
Apr 6, 2026 · 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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 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;…
Mar 23, 2026 · 48:58
Surfing is supposed to be fun right? Our latest guest, Vincent Kardasik, thinks so, unless you’re surfing Nazare. Vincent is a French cinematographer, director, executive…
Mar 16, 2026 · 46:48
Our latest guest is ‘spiritual stylist’ Michelle Pozon. After 20 years in the fashion industry and a lifetime across three continents, Michelle now calls Portugal her home, where…
Mar 9, 2026 · 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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 39:04
Can a country be summarised in two words or in the colours of it’s flag? Our latest guest may have the answer. Jessica Fontana, a Sicilian-born entrepreneur and founder of Women…
Feb 23, 2026 · 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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 39:21
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, 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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 45:54
Can a country hug you? Our latest guest, Lisa Lohmann, thinks it’s possible. Lisa was born in Germany, grew up in the UK and has been living in Portugal for 5 years. Lisa is the…
Jan 26, 2026 · 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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 54:01
Our latest guest wears many hats. Ana Ribeiro Pinto is a mom, a booking agent for one of the world’s most popular music festivals, a podcast host and a helps people heal through…
Jan 12, 2026 · 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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 43:17
If countries had a ‘love language’, what would Portugal’s ‘love language’ be? Margo Gabriel is the latest guest on the podcast and Margo is a food and wine writer who’s work has…
Dec 29, 2025 · 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 Pinhão is a…
Dec 22, 2025 · 37:37
Can you imagine building a robot with a €15 budget? Our latest guest did just that. Marta Bernadino is a robotics engineer and an inspiring woman and joins the podcast this week…
Dec 15, 2025 · 34:34
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Vic Dee, originally from Belgium, Vic bought an investment property right here on The Silver Coast. He shares how…
Dec 8, 2025 · 52:15
Who has inspired some of Filipa Fonseca Silva’s best characters? The answer may surprise you. Portuguese author Filipa Fonseca Silva is our latest guest on the podcast and joins…
Dec 1, 2025 · 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…
Nov 24, 2025 · 45:26
Why is Portugal the perfect place to ‘chill out’? Our latest guest, Marieka Finot is a financial literacy expert and helps people ‘chill out’ about their finances. Born in France…
Nov 17, 2025 · 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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 57:14
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Mike, a couple from the USA who bought an investment property right here on the Silver Coast after promising…
Oct 27, 2025 · 48:54
Have you ever met a ‘nata-holic’? Alexa is addicted to Pasteis da Nata, the famous Portuguese pastry. Alexa is originally from Poland but loves Portugal, so much so that she…
Oct 20, 2025 · 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…
Oct 13, 2025 · 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…
Oct 6, 2025 · 53:40
For our latest episode Dylan is joined by Gavin Eccles. Gavin is a management consultant & professor, originally from the UK, and has been living in Portugal for more than 20…
Sep 29, 2025 · 52:39
Our latest guest on the podcast is Eileen Farnham. Eileen was born and raised in the Netherlands to an Irish dad and a Portuguese-Angolan mom and has been living in Portugal for…
Sep 26, 2025 · 23:50
For a bonus episode we take you inside the latest ‘Living in Portugal’ seminar from San Diego. Dylan is joined by organiser Bruce Hawker, João Pinheiro & Iva Slavtcheva who all…
Sep 22, 2025 · 52:16
This week, Dylan is joined by sports journalist Pedro Afonso. Born and raised in Portugal, Pedro somehow became a fan of the Green Bay Packers and American sports. Today he…
Sep 15, 2025 · 50:24
Our latest guest is Elsbeth Blekkenhorst-Tammes, she is originally from The Netherlands and after living and working all over the world she now calls Portugal her home. Elsbeth…
Sep 8, 2025 · 17:30
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Julita, a Polish lady who bought an off-plan apartment. We recorded this interview from the balcony of her beautiful…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:00:36
From a small town in Portugal to 5 Olympic Games! Meet Susana Feitor — world record holder, motivational speaker, and one of Portugal’s Olympic athletes. 🏅 With a career…
Aug 25, 2025 · 44:25
Although they had never met back home in the US, Greg, John and Seth 's paths crossed in Caldas da Rainha , their new home on Portugal’s Silver Coast . That’s where they became…
Aug 18, 2025 · 58:33
Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore is an author, researcher and economist with a truly international story. Originally from Pakistan, she has lived in 10 countries – but it was in…
Aug 11, 2025 · 52:30
Our latest guest is Laurence Tham, who moved to Portugal from Australia 3 years ago. Laurence is the Portugal Chair of TIGER 2, hosting intimate, peer-focused discussions that go…
Aug 4, 2025 · 44:42
This week, Dylan is joined by Anel Imanbay , TEDxMarvila lead and long-time Lisbon resident originally from Kazakhstan. Anel shares her inspiring journey to Portugal, how she…
Jul 28, 2025 · 45:25
Mario Rui Santos is born and raised in Lisbon and joins Dylan on the latest episode of Portugal The Simple Life Podcast. Mario is a lecturer, a consultant, a mentor, a counsellor…
Jul 21, 2025 · 39:56
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ian & Mireille. Mireille is originally from Belgium, Ian is from the UK where they currently live and together they…
Jul 14, 2025 · 50:57
This week's episode is a bit fishy! Dylan is joined by Emily De Sousa is born in Canada but has deep Portuguese roots and her Portuguese has only got stronger as she’s got older.…
Jul 7, 2025 · 52:03
Our latest guest, Jose Pedro Sousa, is a multi-award winning director and photographer based in Lisbon. Jose is responsible for some of the most iconic Portuguese television…
Jun 30, 2025 · 50:48
Suzana Barros is our latest guest and is a very busy lady. Besides being a mom, Suzana is a ceramic artist and a restaurant owner. In this episode she chats to Dylan about her…
Jun 23, 2025 · 55:54
How do you narrow down Portugal’s history? Our latest guest tries to answer that question. Chris Jones is originally from New Zealand but has been living in Portugal for 7 years.…
Jun 16, 2025 · 45:40
Dulce Guarda is our latest guest and Dulce has made some good choices in life. She is a Portuguese founder & entrepreneur who has worked and lived in other places but chooses to…
Jun 9, 2025 · 59:50
Our latest guest walked the length of Portugal, wrote a book about it, fell in love with Portugal and then decided to stay here. Stephen Powell is a journalist and writer who has…
Jun 2, 2025 · 47:58
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Jen. Ron & Jen are an American couple who worked in the film industry and Ron has won two academy awards for…
May 26, 2025 · 56:07
Vyra Sachse is a woman of many talents, she is a photographer, film director and producer, originally from Germany and living in Portugal for the last year. Vyra is our lates…
May 19, 2025 · 59:58
This week we have three fantastic guests on the pod; Kate Shifman, Filipa Pinto de Carvalho & Andreas Mueller. Kate, a previous guest, was born in Ukraine, raised in the USA and…
May 12, 2025 · 45:37
Our latest guest is Tony Gonçalves. To his American friends he is known as ‘Tony G’ and he moved to the US from Portugal when he was just a child. In America he is a businessman…
May 5, 2025 · 50:51
Have you ever wondered what Portuguese women are like? This week we are joined by an amazing Portuguese women. Joana Frias Costa is a mom, a business woman and the founder of a…
Apr 28, 2025 · 51:55
Peter Beringer first came to Portugal in 1998 for what he calls the “Four S”: sun, sea, sand… and sardines! Now, after 25+ years of falling in love with Portuguese culture and…
Apr 21, 2025 · 12:36
This week's episode is different from our normal episodes. We take you behind the scenes to A Place In The Sun Manchester where Dylan speaks to two couples who are starting their…
Apr 14, 2025 · 54:27
Is a Portuguese true crime series even possible? This week, Dylan is joined by Janne Aagaard. Janne is a journalist, writer and a podcast producer who has lived in Lisbon for…
Apr 7, 2025 · 46:51
Derek Smith is a live wire Event & Public Speaking Coach, host & master of ceremonies originally from Canada and is now living on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. He…
Mar 31, 2025 · 53:12
Our latest guest is Constança Santos Silva. Constança is a young, inspiring, Portuguese young lady who has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. She was an elite taekwondo…
Mar 24, 2025 · 54:59
Join us this week as Tomás Emídio takes us inside the Quinta Várzea da Pedra wine cellar , where he crafts exceptional wines. He sits down with Dylan to share what makes…
Mar 17, 2025 · 42:33
Lena Kemna is a free diver, surfer and all-around daredevil who has lived in Portugal for 10 years. The ocean keeps her here but more than that. She chats to Dylan about her love…
Mar 10, 2025 · 45:46
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Shimon & Shikma, a couple from Israel who moved to Portugal with their two young daughters. They share their…
Mar 3, 2025 · 37:33
Danielle Achkar is a Lebanese artist who has been living in Portugal with her family for 4 years. Danielle has found, peace, safety and inspiration in Portugal and she shares her…
Feb 24, 2025 · 35:54
We love our bread in Portugal and Elisabete Ferreira bakes some of the best bread around. So much so, that in 2024 she was announced by UIBC as the World Baker of the Year. Tune…
Feb 17, 2025 · 49:25
Our latest guest is Pedro Pina. Pedro is Portuguese, a dad, a husband, living in London and is the director of Youtube Europe, Middle East and Africa. He chats to Dylan about his…
Feb 10, 2025 · 51:33
Catarina Champalimaud was born and raised in Portugal. After having spent time in The Netherlands, she returned to her home and created ‘The Language Unschool’ which helps people…
Feb 3, 2025 · 48:08
Mark Smoot is our latest guest. Mark is originally from the USA and has been living in Portugal for 5 years, he is a retired landscaper and a book author and chats to Dylan about…
Jan 27, 2025 · 58:04
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Jeff & Amy, a couple from Canada who bought an apartment with Dylan, site unseen, after discovering some of our…
Jan 20, 2025 · 48:56
Too many, Joaquim de Almeida needs no introduction. The A-List movie star is the latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to chat about Portugal, his career, why some of his…
Jan 13, 2025 · 49:26
Our latest guest is Margarida Vaqueiro Lopes, an award-winning Portuguese journalist and author. Her most recent book ‘Marcas que Fazem Portugal’ (the brands that made Portugal)…
Jan 6, 2025 · 52:10
Dylan is joined by a stylish couple on this weeks episode. Carl is a DJ and fashion enthusiast, Natalie is an award winning author and a keynote speaker. Carl & Natalie are from…
Dec 30, 2024 · 34:19
This week's episode is particularly close to home for Dylan because his guest, Luis Lalanda, is a school teacher who taught Dylan’s daughter. Luis is also the president of Caldas…
Dec 23, 2024 · 55:53
Joana Sousa Monteiro is the latest guest on the podcast. Joana is born and raised in Lisbon and is the director of The Museum of Lisbon which, perhaps surprisingly to some, is…
Dec 16, 2024 · 38:47
Our latest guest is Steven Dossou. Affectionately known as the "Action Man”, is a renowned TedX speaker, author and co-founder of Leadership University. Originating from humble…
Dec 9, 2024 · 47:37
On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ken & Lisa, a British couple who met Dylan and his team at one of our ‘A Place in The Sun Shows’ and bought a villa…
Dec 2, 2024 · 40:08
Hedi Young is that latest guest on the podcast. Hedi is born in Paris, grew up in the UK and a science writer and content producer at The Champilimaud Foundation. Hedi has lived…
Nov 25, 2024 · 53:01
Our latest guest Anika Bieg grew up in Germany but has been living in Portugal for almost 5 years. She is an event host for Modern Mystic Arts, a community that focuses on…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:19:41
Gonçalo Telles is a dad, a sporting fan, a founder of a communications company, and a political analyst who regularly appears on ‘SIC Noticias’, one of Portugal’s news…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:01:30
Catarina Rebelo Guerra is an architect, an actress, and also a foodie who is recently working in a new area: filming food! She shares with Dylan some of her professional…
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