Portugal - The Simple Life

Hosted 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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September 7, 2026Episode 4738 min

Is Portugal romantic?

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 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 romantic… in more ways than one. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Clara on Instagram Visit Clara’s Fado House 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!

August 31, 2026Episode 4648 min

Money doesn't make Portugal go round

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, 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. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Michael on LinkedIn Michael'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!

August 24, 2026Episode 4520 min

Portugal according to my son

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. 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!

August 17, 2026Episode 4447 min

Portugal; more than meets the eye

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, Portugal’s underrated and thriving cultural scene and how, in so many ways, is more than meets the eye. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Astrid on LinkedIn SOTA website SOTA 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!

August 10, 2026Episode 4351 min

Portugal was the change we wanted.

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 it’s going so far, his fascination with some authentic Portuguese brands and the old fashioned feeling of Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Simon on Linkedin Simon’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!

August 3, 2026Episode 4247 min

Who is Portugal attracting?

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. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Kim on Linkedin Kim on Instagram Kim’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!

July 27, 2026Episode 4155 min

Portuguese wine... worth the wait

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 he could follow his dream of making his own wine, this is part of the reason why his delicious wine is called ‘Espera’ (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 FOLLOW OUR GUEST Espera website Espera 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!

July 20, 2026Episode 4050 min

Portugal gave me space to heal

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. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Adele’s website Adele 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!

July 13, 2026Episode 3928 min

My Home in Portugal - Peter & Paula

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 story… ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong. Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal! ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you're looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers! SPONSOR: Portugal Realty , a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode. FOLLOW US: Portugal The Simple Life Website Portugal The Simple Life Facebook Portugal The Simple Life Instagram Portugal The Simple Life X 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!

July 6, 2026Episode 3855 min

You are what you eat in Portugal

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 ‘Global 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 experience… FOLLOW OUR GUEST Global Food Quest on Facebook Global Food Quest 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!