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Thanks Rita for being such a fantastic guest

We sold up aged 44 and moved to Portugal in 2002. No plans, no destination in mind, just adventure. We fell in love with Alto Alentejo, bought our house in 2003 and spent 2 years renovating, exploring and just having experiences. Moved back to restore our finances in 2006, but got back permanently in 2013. We eked out our savings until our private pensions came in 2018. We've never been back, never going back and every single day has been perfect.

Dylan, this was a truly fantastic interview. Thank you so much for bringing this kind of content. I have already shared this with a beloved designer. These things add to my confidence that we have made the right choice for our life to embrace Portugal. Muito, muito obrigada!

Everything you said was a lie. Expats don't feel integrated, they feel served by Portuguese who earn at least 3 times less and can not afford the rents under any circumstances. I live for 8 years in Portugal. First thing I did here was learning the language. Until now, I only know a very very few expats who speak at least a little Portuguese. My Portuguese girlfriend is often the only Portuguese in a dinner, party, gathering, etc... Only 4 years ago we saw many Portuguese, old friends... Nowadays, nobody, only foreigners, the culture is dying, the expats bubble is getting bigger and bigger.

Every home a foreigner buys is a less home for a portuguese family. Sorry but that’s simple

Dylan, this was an amazing interview! I am looking so forward to become integrated into the Portuguese community soon when we move there in 2025. Thank you for bringing such great podcasts of substance. I love them! Obrigada!

Wow, you got Iolanda…great job Dylan! Love her! The girls and I are big fans…she is such a talent. Beijinhos ❤.

There are all kinds of crimes taking place in Portugal. Why do people still pretend that Portugal is so safe? This is a fantasy of the Portuguese people, but is not as safe as they try to pretend. If you don't believe me, watch the news and you will see that something doesn't add up. Boa sorte!

Thanks Ricardo for the fascinating and enjoyable chat

Safety is one of my main reasons for considering retiring in Portugal

Iolanda gave a stunning performance at Eurovision. I was thrilled that the UK jury gave 12 points - as did some others.

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hi i am glad to find your chanel very unic way to talk with people and talk a bout portugal can you please talk a bout differentthings fur start homesteading in portugal.thanks greting from canada and also i am thinking to buy smal house in village with garden i visited there last year i loved it and this year october haveplan to visit we can get d7 visa thanks/

Great interview! I was hooked on Iolanda’s song the first time I heard it and must admit to being a bit disappointed that it didn’t win, but the votes don’t always come down to merit alone. As an immigrant to this country her outlook and perspective makes me super happy I chose tontice here ❤

Good luck in your move back. Will you be making some videos on the difficulties in getting used to the American culture?

Interesting...same country different world!

Thanks Andre and Marianne for being on our podcast

They seem like a nice couple, it would have been good to see the property though...

at least so you can order lunch!

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Thank you for sharing your experience Andre and Marianne 🙏 It was a pleasure assisting you in finding your home in Portugal!

In Portugal we speak English like in the majority of european countries! What's so strange or difficult about a language that is pretty easy and pretty much everywhere?! Besides that, everyone learns it in school!

500 YEARS AGO, THE PORTUGUESE NAVIGEITHER FERNAO DE MAGALHAES WAS THE 1st EUROPEAN NAVIGER TO MOVE FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE OCEAN THAT HE NAMED THE PACIFIC! THROUGH THE STRAIT OF MAGALLAES (TRIBUTE TO HIM), 1 DAY 1 SAILOR ASKED WHAT THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH WAS, HE REPLYED, REDONDA I'M TIRED OF SEEING ITS IMAGE REFLECTED ON THE MOON! 500 YEARS AGO!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO LIKES MY COUNTRY. FEEL YOURSELF IN PARADISE

Yes, they sell diappers in Portugal...just ask for the model for mental diarrhea!!!

Muito engraçado/ very funny... Boa noite/good night

30 years ago there were already diapers in Portugal. 50 years ago...yes the diapers were made out of fabrics

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A história de Deuladeu Martins também inclui a distribuição de pães do cimo da muralha do castelo de Monção para derrotar o inimigo Castelhano. E conseguiu!

Thanks Hugo & Inês. This was fun

Elizabeth & Scott are kicked out of Portugal for fraud.

I love following Nina Simone’s story, I am inspired by her as a community builder!

Thank you so much Dylan for having me and listening with an open heart to all contributions on this podcast equally. You are an example of an Expat who works towards the integration of all and better conditions for the people you work with daily. I hope to see you soon :)

simple life in cascais u need some good income is not for all

Are you Swabian or Visigoth? They too are Portuguese.

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Portuguese love beautiful woman and Simone is very very pretty. I’m sure the Immigration official didn’t even ask her for an I.D. Mulheres bonitas serão sempre benvindas!

The reference to the Fifth Empire appears in the Bible and becomes a myth through interpretations that have evolved over time. In Portugal, Bandarra (1500?-1556), Father António Vieira (1608-1697), and Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) reinterpreted the myth.

Gostei mto de ouvir a Iolanda falar, é mto positiva e sabe colocar-se no lugar dos outros, pois embora os ordenados em Portugal não sejam dos melhores também não são dos piores. Estou farto de ver portugueses a queixarem-se dos ordenados e das coisas menos boas do Pais sem antes olharem ao que temos de bom. A verdade é que tivemos mta sorte em ter nascido em Portugal. Sejamos gratos 🙏

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My country is now a paradise for all kinds of cults?... I really don't know what to think about that...

It's interesting her mother-in-law's name is Coutinho. I'm Portuguese and In 2017 I traveled to Goa with some friends. This one indian guy helped us at the airport and told us he had portuguese blood and his surname was Coutinho. Next day we find him sunbathing while sitting on his porch, on a house with the 'Coutinho' tile (in Portugal people often use tiles with their family names to identify their houses). So, either we found a relative of your guest's, or Coutinho is a very common surname in Goa.

Wonderful! We need more people like you, Simone! You bring value to things. Be happy among us. Thank you Dylan, for the podcast!

Thanks for the nice conversation Simone

This is super fantastic! TY Nina (and the Living Life) for choosing us to live, and help us, our country and health services. God knows we are far from perfect, but I hope you are forever happy and stay with us forever! From a very thankful Portuguese citizen that has visited Cali and loved it. ❤

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Thanks Miguel. It was a great conversation