Episode 37: The Pros + Cons Of Living In The Algarve (30:11)


Here's the real scoop about living in Portugal's most popular retirement destination. If you’re trying to decide if moving to Portugal’s Algarve region is the right place for you, tune in to our most recent podcast episode! We talk through the pros + cons of living in the Algarve as we hit our 6th month here in Tavira and 16th month in Portugal after moving from Charlotte, NC in 2023. 


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Episode 36: Born In The U.S. of OMG (31:23)


Can we just say we are Canadian? How are Americans perceived now in Europe? We talk about this through some specific experiences we’ve had meeting people from all over the world while living here in Portugal - their questions, our conversations + feeling this need to make sure they know really quickly that we aren’t THOSE KIND of Americans. Truth hurts. Our American brand is blemished bigly. 


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Episode 35: What the "healthcare"?! (41:02)


Mark + I have a “healthy” conversation about our recent healthcare experiences in Portugal: 


-Parents and medical emergencies 

-Establishing medical care here in Portugal + our experiences so far in the Algarve 

-Recent Portuguese Festivals + Events we attended 

-Our new upcoming content: Portugal Junkies Day Trip Diaries

-Customized Itineraries + 1:1 Calls 


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Episode 34: Culture Shocks In The USA - Part 2 (37:15)


Mark + I continue our conversation and download of the big culture shocks we experienced over the break in the USA and what life looks like 15 months after moving abroad to Portugal.


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Episode 33: Culture Shocks In The USA - Part 1 (45:53)


We are back with our first episode of 2025!  Mark + I talk through the big culture shocks we experienced over the break in the USA and what life looks like 15 months after moving abroad to Portugal.


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Episode 32: Believe You Can - Your Move Abroad Resources For 2025 (36:09)


In our last episode of 2024, we celebrate some big milestones with the podcast + leave listeners with key resources to tune into during the holidays to usher you into a 2025 that may include a move abroad!


Hint: Half of the battle is just believing that your dream of leaving the USA + moving abroad can actually be accomplished.


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Episode 31: Reality Bites - Going Home For The Holidays (25:03)


We are heading to the UK + USA for the holidays in a few short days and are both feeling a lot of feelings. We talk through our emotions around this, our anxiety about traveling to the USA post-election + the realities of things we sacrifice around the holidays since we moved abroad.


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