Portugal - The Simple Life

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! 

  1. 6d ago

    Elephants in Portugal?

    We already know Portugal is a fantastic country for people from all over the world to visit, to call a 2nd home and to live. What about Elephants? The answer may surprise you as Dylan is joined this week by Ryan Hockley. Ryan is originally from the UK and having worked and lived in various parts of the world working in wildlife management. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, friendly Portuguese ants, friendly Portuguese people, Portuguese hospitality and what has brought him to Portugal… and the answer may surprise you. FOLLOW PANGEA PANGEA WEBSITEPANGEA 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Elephants in Portugal?

  2. Oct 12

    Regenerating in Portugal

    Dr. Sabine Seymour joins Dylan for our latest episode and to say Sabine is a busy woman would be an understatement. Sabine is a keynote speaker, an entrepreneur, a cultural strategist, an extreme athlete and a ‘regenerative punk’. Sabine was born in Austria and having lived in various places calls Portugal home, she chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, what brought her to Portugal, what has kept her here, her love for nature, outdoor and slow living and how Portugal may be the perfect place for a regenerative lifestyle.  FOLLOW OUR GUEST Sabine’s websiteSabine on LinkedinABOUT 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Regenerating in Portugal

  3. Oct 5

    Portugal's intangibles

    Our latest guest believes in taking moments to stop, slow down and be present. Achim Nowak is a keynote speaker, an author of 4 books and he helps CEO’s and executives amplify their personal impact. Achim moved to Portugal three years ago from the USA and has found a place where taking moments, slowing down and being present is normal. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how much richer his life is in Portugal, not because of the obvious but because of the intangibles.  FOLLOW OUR GUEST Achim on InstagramAchim's websiteABOUT 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Portugal's intangibles

  4. Sep 28

    My Home in Portugal - Stephen & Donna

    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 Portugal as a location for their next property purchase but they knew they wanted to be somewhere calm, with nature, good people and authenticity. After hearing a presentation about Portugal and The Silver Coast they decided to talk to us, visited the area and the rest is history. We recorded this episode from our office on The 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life XPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    My Home in Portugal - Stephen & Donna

  5. Sep 21

    Portugal and the 'revenge of love'

    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. Graça was born and raised in Portugal, before living in Egypt for many years and then coming back to Portugal. Graça shares her story, why she loves being in a typical Portuguese village, some things that only happen in Portugal and she explains what Portugal’s ‘revenge of love’ is.  FOLLOW OUR GUEST Graça on LinkedinFlawed Human websiteGraça’s bandABOUT 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Portugal and the 'revenge of love'

  6. Sep 14

    Everybody feels famous in Portugal

    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 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.  FOLLOW OUR GUEST Nuno on LinkedinNelo KayaksABOUT 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Everybody feels famous in Portugal

  7. Sep 7

    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 InstagramVisit Clara’s Fado HouseABOUT 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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Is Portugal romantic?

  8. Aug 31

    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 LinkedInMichael'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 WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life TwitterPortugal The Simple Life YouTube FOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - LinkedInDylan Herholdt - FacebookDylan 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.comWhatsApp: (+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!

    Money doesn't make Portugal go round
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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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  • Creator
    Dylan Herholdt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    361
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Portugal - The Simple Life
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    Portugal - The Simple Life

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