ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal

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Each week Youtube travelers Josh and Kalie will educate, inspire, and accompany you on your move to Portugal. They'll talk with those who have done it already, and pass on the best tips, resources, and adventure stories to get you prepped for your journey. Come on along and Let's Move to Portugal!

  1. 2d ago

    Is Your Mindset Making It Harder to Live Abroad?

    What if the way you think about your new country is shaping your entire experience of living abroad? In this episode, Josh talks with Kinga, a psychologist and mindfulness expert who has lived and worked in 58 countries, about the mental health challenges of moving abroad and adapting to a new culture. They explore why some expats struggle to feel at home, how our mindset can influence whether we feel accepted by locals, and why learning the language and stepping outside your comfort zone can make such a difference.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainhealthinternational  Website: https://brainhealthinternational.systeme.io/  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Is Your Mindset Making It Harder to Live Abroad?

  2. Oct 6

    She Was Happy in Portugal…Until Her Future Became Uncertain

    In this episode, Kalie catches up with Virginia to talk about what it’s really like living in Braga, Portugal, after three years abroad. From the rising cost of housing and everyday expenses to schools, healthcare, and family life, Virginia shares how life in northern Portugal has changed and what expats should know before making the move. They also discuss Portugal’s citizenship changes and how they’ve affected Virginia’s family, the pros and cons of raising children in Braga, and the need for a backup plan because of the citizenship changes.  The Portugal Brief: https://theportugalbrief.pt/ Thrifty Explorations: https://thriftyexplorations.com/  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    She Was Happy in Portugal…Until Her Future Became Uncertain

  3. Sep 29

    The Secret to Making Your Move to Portugal Easier

    In this episode, Josh and Kalie dive into the current Portugal immigration process, including VFS visa appointments, required documents, housing requirements, and how long it can take to move to Portugal. They also discuss the cost of living, D7 and D8 visas, taxes, scouting trips, and some of the best places to live in Portugal. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Secret to Making Your Move to Portugal Easier

  4. Sep 22

    Enduring Portuguese Bureaucratic Nightmares

    Cassie shares her experience moving from the US to Porto, navigating Portugal’s immigration bureaucracy, and waiting nearly two years for residency. She also talks about the challenges her daughter faced with her residency application, hiring a lawyer, healthcare in Portugal, raising a family abroad, living in different Porto neighborhoods, and building a new life and business in the city. Her company, Double-Edged Press (https://doubleedgedpress.com/). She and her husband started a publishing and author services company with the goal to publish Portuguese and expat authors. You can email her at cassandra.huneke@gmail.com  ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 15 Moving Podcasts on the web: https://podcast.feedspot.com/moving_podcasts/  Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Enduring Portuguese Bureaucratic Nightmares

  5. Sep 15

    The Reality of Moving to Portugal on the D2 Visa

    In this episode of the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast, Liz shares her journey from the US to Porto, Portugal, on the D2 entrepreneur visa. She explains the challenges of starting a business in Portugal, finding housing, and navigating the visa process, while also sharing how she and her husband turned their love of food into a growing Nashville hot chicken business. Uniplaces website: https://www.uniplaces.com/pt  Liz’s website: https://hearthharborfood.com/  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Reality of Moving to Portugal on the D2 Visa

  6. Sep 8

    10 Portuguese Towns Nobody Talks About

    Looking for the best small towns in Portugal to live in? In this episode, Josh and Kalie explore 10 charming Portuguese towns including Loulé, Tavira, Vila Real, Lagos, Nazaré, Ericeira, Tomar, Óbidos, Vizela, and Chaves, sharing what expat life is really like in each one. They cover cost of living, lifestyle, transportation, expat communities, amenities, and the biggest pros and cons of choosing a smaller town in Portugal. Plus, they discuss why going too small might not be the best choice for first-time expats.  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    10 Portuguese Towns Nobody Talks About

  7. Sep 1

    Portugal Wasn't Love at First Sight... Did She Stay?

    This episode follows Vivian’s journey from a failed first attempt at moving abroad to building a fulfilling life in Portugal after years of living across Europe and Southeast Asia.  ✅ Move Abroad Services. Vivian’s personalized 1:1 help for people who need a plan (and possibly a partner) to get from a full house to an empty one before they move abroad: ftbhomeorganizing.com/move-abroad-services ✅ We Are Not Taking the Whole House With Us. Vivian’s free email series for people planning a move abroad who are staring at everything they own and wondering how on earth they’re supposed to decide what comes with them: ftbhomeorganizing.com/moveabroad ✅ The Expat Diaries. A weekly newsletter where Vivian writes about building a life somewhere you didn’t come from: theexpatdiaries.substack.com  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Portugal Wasn't Love at First Sight... Did She Stay?

  8. Aug 25

    Portugal’s Best Medium-Sized Cities for Expats

    In this episode, Josh and Kalie explore medium-sized cities in Portugal, focusing on their infrastructure, lifestyle, and suitability for expats and residents. Discover hidden gems beyond Lisbon and Porto, with insights into local culture, transportation, and real estate. 1. Porto metro area Póvoa de Varzim, Maia, Santa Maria da Feira, Ermesinde, Vila do Conde, Santo Tirso, Gondomar (https://youtu.be/e_3ZGM1hRws?si=M334JbFAYLtobvs4), Senhora de Hora, Valongo 2. Lisbon metro area: Sintra (https://youtu.be/OxOpeJwcOxI?si=zhUzU5EsmFRsqeaE), Vila Franca de Xira, Odivelas, Loures 3. Esposende 4. Viana do Castelo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opy37Ltxpok&list=PL25TVkE0JZWmwIluhFxoDrAwWPKuiFBTC&index=5)  5. Aveiro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kZU9zj_1Fo&list=PL25TVkE0JZWmwIluhFxoDrAwWPKuiFBTC&index=4)  6. Setubal 7. Caldas da Rainha (https://youtu.be/DAe9Taf7h2s?si=r_yBgwDH1EUVlQud)  8. Castelo Branco 9. Evora 10. Viseu 11. Matosinhos 12. Guimaraes 13. Leira 14. Faro 15. Portimão 16. Amora 17. Ponta Delgada 18. Seixal 19. Figueira da Foz 20. Olhao 21. Guarda 22. Albufeira 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Portugal’s Best Medium-Sized Cities for Expats
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Each week Youtube travelers Josh and Kalie will educate, inspire, and accompany you on your move to Portugal. They'll talk with those who have done it already, and pass on the best tips, resources, and adventure stories to get you prepped for your journey. Come on along and Let's Move to Portugal!

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