USA to Portugal: Louie Silvas Journey Home

In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we welcome Louie Silva, the creator behind Louie in Portugal on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.Louie shares his personal journey of moving from the United States back to his homeland of Portugal.He tells us about meeting his American wife, their decision to settle in Portugal, and how he began documenting everyday life here.Through his content, Louie gives thousands of viewers practical insights, honest stories, and a light-hearted take on the realities of living and moving to Portugal.Follow Louie’s channels here:YouTube: Louie in PortugalInstagram: @louieinportugalTikTok: @louie_in_portugalYou can also follow his wife on Instagram @morganinportugal 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 the link in the show notes to see how they can support your life here in Portugal.And Revolut; as someone who’s travelled extensively—and now runs a business here in Portugal—I value freedom, seamless usability, and bullet-proof security. That’s why I can’t say enough good things about Revolut. Did you know that Portuguese bank accounts can occasionally be frozen by authorities? With a Revolut account as your backup, you’ll still be able to pay bills, receive payments, and keep your personal life and business humming.Revolut gives you multi-currency accounts that let you spend in over 150 currencies at interbank rates. The app is straightforward and intuitive, letting you freeze and unfreeze your card with a tap, use disposable virtual cards for safe online shopping, and benefit from advanced security protections.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.