Portugal - The Simple Life

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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.
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Portugal - The Simple Life

Feeling 'absent' in Portugal

June 15, 2026 • Dylan Herholdt • Season 4 • Episode 35

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Can you spend a morning, an afternoon or even a day without your mobile device… our latest guests force you to. Shalini Choudhary & Mara Kesnere join Dylan on this weeks episode. Shalini and Mara are both from different backgrounds and countries. But both moved to Portugal where they met each other, became friends and opened up ‘Absent’ an offline third space and café in Lisbon, created in response to a world that is becoming increasingly digital and disconnected. They chat to Dylan about, amongst other things, how & why they both chose Portugal, the story of ‘Absent’, how it’s inspired in some parts by Portugal and how Portugal gives them rest and balance

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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.

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