Portugal - The Simple Life
Dylan Herholdt
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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.
Episodes
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Portugal's Elton John 09.11.2026 54mWhat did you do during Covid lock down. Our latest guest did something amazing. Tom Cridland who is half British & Portuguese, from his cozy apartment in Portugal, learnt to play the Piano. His music of choice? Elton John. It’s safe to say that he got pretty good at it because as of today him and his Elton John tribute band have performed all over the world, in every American state and even Carnegie Hall. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his memories of Portugal , why he lov... -
Portugal, the home of 'saudade'. 02.11.2026 43m"Saudade" is the Portuguese word everyone talks about, and no one can quite translate. This week Dylan sits down with César Martiniano, a graphic designer and artist from Terceira in the Azores, who turned that feeling into Home of Saudade, a clothing brand for Portuguese people and Portugal lovers around the world. They talk about growing up surrounded by emigrant families, what makes each Azorean island its own world, why Portugal feels like home to so many visitors, and how saudade can be ... -
I'm not Portuguese but... 26.10.2026 44mOur latest guest is not Portuguese, but maybe… somewhere… deep down inside, she wishes she was. Agnieszka Nowak, or Aga, is originally from Poland, she lives in Luxembourg but has a deep connection to Portugal, having lived here and still visiting regularly. Aga works in investment banking but her passion is food. So, it should come as no surprise to our listeners that she has fallen in love with Portuguese food. Aga chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, how discovering Portugal was a b... -
Elephants in Portugal? 19.10.2026 53mWe 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 Por... -
Regenerating in Portugal 12.10.2026 44mDr. 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 ... -
Portugal's intangibles 05.10.2026 51mOur 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... -
My Home in Portugal - Stephen & Donna 28.09.2026 37mOn 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 ou... -
Portugal and the 'revenge of love' 21.09.2026 58mOur 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 Linkedi... -
Everybody feels famous in Portugal 14.09.2026 55mNuno 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... -
Is Portugal romantic? 07.09.2026 38mOur 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... -
Money doesn't make Portugal go round 31.08.2026 48mThere 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 th... -
Portugal according to my son 24.08.2026 20mThis 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; more than meets the eye 17.08.2026 47mIs 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... -
Portugal was the change we wanted. 10.08.2026 51mIn 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 LinkedinS... -
Who is Portugal attracting? 03.08.2026 47mWhat 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 t... -
Portuguese wine... worth the wait 27.07.2026 55mThis 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 th... -
Portugal gave me space to heal 20.07.2026 50mOur 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... -
My Home in Portugal - Peter & Paula 13.07.2026 28mOn 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 l... -
You are what you eat in Portugal 06.07.2026 55mIs 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 Facebo... -
Portugal, the happy accident 29.06.2026 1h 1mOur 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 Portugal with his family, today he helps Americans in Portugal with their cross-boarder financial planning. He is the author of ‘The Life Arbitrage’ and chats to Dylan, about amongst other things, what Americans need to be aware of when making the move to Portugal both emotionally and financially. He also shares more about w...
