Left Right Left Right – Walking with Andre Around Lisbon

In this episode of Podcast Portugal, Justin is joined by Andre from Walking with Andre for a rich conversation that takes us through the streets of Lisbon — from its historical quarters, museums, and art galleries to the lasting legacy of the devastating Lisbon earthquake. Along the way, we explore the Portuguese mentality, cultural identity, and the unique rhythm of life in Portugal. We also dive into deeper topics: politics, the importance of education, and the challenge of retaining local talent while attracting international talent to strengthen Portugal’s future. This episode blends history, culture, and forward-thinking ideas, offering both locals and visitors a thoughtful walk through Lisbon’s past, present, and possibilities. Whether you’re passionate about Portuguese heritage or curious about the country’s role in today’s world, this episode invites you to walk, reflect, and discover.@walkingwithandre This episode of Podcast Portugal is brought to you by Algarve Care Services — offering professional, reliable, English-speaking home care and lifestyle support across the Algarve, now expanding into Coimbra, Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, and Porto over the next few months. Whether you’re retiring here, supporting an ageing parent, or simply seeking someone you can trust with day-to-day life, Algarve Care Services brings compassion, local knowledge, and real peace of mind to families from all over the world.We’ll be speaking with Kelly Dugmore, Algarve Care Services Founder and CEO, in an upcoming episode to learn more about her story and her mission to make care in Portugal more dementia-friendly and accessible to those with mobility issues. Visit algarvecare.com via to see how they can support your life here in Portugal.This episode is also brought to you by ExpatsPortugal.com — your trusted online community for everything related to moving to, living in, or investing in Portugal. What really sets Expats Portugal apart is its welcoming, knowledgeable community. Whether you're just starting to explore the idea of life in Portugal or you're already settling in, you'll find live webinars, expert Q&As, member discounts, a vibrant forum, and friendly in-person meet ups happening across the country. And just for Podcast Portugal listeners, you can get 15% off membership by using the code PODCASTPORTUGAL at checkout. To help support Podcast Portugal, and if you’re thinking about getting a backup bank account, click this link to sign up for a new Revolut account. It’s a win-win situation — you get all the benefits of Revolut, and every time someone signs up, Revolut rewards Podcast Portugal with €40. A Revolut account is freedom in your pocket—set it up today and rest a little easier.