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Algarve Addicts - MEET the Algarve!
by Nick Robinson
The mission of Algarve Addicts is to reveal what life is really like inside the Algarve and Portugal, as a foreigner living in the country. We want to help expats transition seamlessly and effortlessly into a normal, productive and integrated life in Portugal through the entertaining use of digital content.
Episodes
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Sold Everything to Walk to Portugal With a Donkey? ft. Laura | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 18
Connect with Laura:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elegantly_wildWebsite: https://www.elegantlywild.com/Laura is a relationship coach supporting midlife women through dating and nervous system regulation. But her journey to Portugal took a decade - starting with a camper van, then attempting...
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Irish Yappers: Beating Loneliness Abroad ft. Dave| Algarve Addicts | S3 • 17
Connect with Irish Yappers:https://www.instagram.com/irishyappers/https://www.facebook.com/groups/944441280285800/David is a physio in Portimão who arrived in Portugal in 2017 from Dublin. After three years of loving the weather and lifestyle, he realized something was missing - his people. One...
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Portugal Makes My Heart Sing ft. Sally | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 16
Connect with Sally: https://www.sally-dixon.com/ Sally is a former fashion editor who worked at Harpers Bazaar and Cosmopolitan Bride, traveling to Maldives, South Africa, Kenya, and Malaysian jungles for shoots. She now writes for Algarve Plus magazine covering wellness, local artists, and...
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FBI Background Checks: The Problem I Solved ft. Nate Wang | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 15
Connect with Identity Abroad:Website: https://identityabroad.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=algarveaddicts&utm_id=algarveaddictsNate Wang runs Identity Abroad, solving the FBI background check nightmare for American expats in Portugal. He moved from San Francisco Bay Area...
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6 Years in Western Algarve: The Real Story ft. Stacy Ennis | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 13
Connect with Stacy Ennis: Website: https://stacyennis.com/ Stacy Ennis is a book coach and publishing entrepreneur who's lived in four countries with her family. After six years in the Western Algarve, she shares the honest reality of relocating with kids. Stacy built her business starting in the...
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DNA Test Revealed I'm 35% Portuguese ft. Veronica Krestow | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 12
Connect with Veronica:Website: VeronicaKrestow.comYouTube: Veronica KrestowInstagram: @veronicakrestow Coach and author Veronica Krestow moved from California to the Algarve after a DNA test revealed she's 35% Portuguese. The Atlantic Ocean literally told her "you belong here" before she even…
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Dean of Economics Explains the Algarve ft. Luis Coelho | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 10
Professor Dr. Luis Coelho is the Dean of the School of Economics at the University of Algarve and has been in the Algarve since he was 18 years old. He shares his journey from Beja (where zero of his graduating class returned after university) to studying economics at UAlg, secretly switching…
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Learn Portuguese the Practical Way ft. Liz from Talk the Streets | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 09
Join our FREE Portuguese webinar with Liz Sharma on January 21st!Sign up here: https://luma.com/czavpk6p Liz Sharma is the founder of Talk the Streets, a Portuguese language learning platform that focuses on practical Portuguese in plain English. She studied Portuguese at university in…
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Finding the Hidden Side of the Algarve ft. Chris Holt | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 07
Connect with Raw Algarve Adventures:Website: https://www.rawalgarve.com/ Meet Chris Holt, a Canadian who runs Raw Algarve Adventures, showing visitors the hidden side of the Algarve that most tourists miss. Chris first visited Lagos in 2014, fell in love with the place, but couldn't see how to...
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Lagos Entrepreneurship Scene Explained ft. Marta Dinis | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 06
Connect with Marta and Fábrica do Empreendedor Lagos:Instagram (Fábrica): https://www.instagram.com/fabricadoempreendedorlagos/Instagram (Marta): https://www.instagram.com/martasofiacdinis/ Meet Marta Dinis, who works at Fábrica do Empreendedor in Lagos, a completely free resource funded by the...
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Portuguese Culture: Slow Meals & Long Goodbyes ft. Mathias Explores | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 05
Thumbnail image credits to Mathias: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4QjYMjAjW/ Connect with Mathias Explores:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathias.explores/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasexplores Meet Mathias Fernandes, the photographer behind Mathias Explores and the guy who…
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Is Portugal Still Worth Moving To in 2025? | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 05 (Webinar Special)
Is Portugal still worth moving to in 2025? With rising property costs, changing visa policies, and concerns about overtourism, it's a legitimate question that deserves an honest answer based on current realities. Nick Smith, Commercial Director at Algarve Addicts and Chartered Surveyor (MRICS),...
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How I Built 100k Followers From Albufeira ft. Coach Kat | Algarve Addicts | S3 • 04
Connect with Coach Kat:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat.cut.fit/Website: https://www.katcutfit.com/ Meet Coach Kat, an online mobility and flexibility coach who runs her thriving business from Albufeira. With over 100k Instagram followers, she helps people move pain-free and regain…
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From LA to Lagos: Finding Home ft. Simone Cimiluca-Radzins | Algarve Addicts | S3 • E03
Meet Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, an American entrepreneur and community builder who went from Santa Monica to the South of France to Lagos, all while raising a young daughter. Her story shows what happens when you trust your gut about where you're meant to be. After building a life in the French...
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Building Freedom in Portugal ft. Elena Dimitrova | Algarve Addicts | S3 • E02
Connect with Elena: https://freedomseekerphoto.com/ Meet Elena Dimitrova, the Bulgarian marketer and photographer behind Freedom Seeker who's building a life of creative freedom in Lagos. From discovering marketing through Seth Godin's "Purple Cow" at 15 to co-organizing TEDx Lagos, Elena's…
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What Is Life REALLY Like in the Algarve? ft. Johanne Halliday | Algarve Addicts | S3 • E01
Meet Johanne Halliday, who's living proof that sometimes the best moves happen when you stop overthinking and just go for it. After years of visiting her mum in Portugal, Jo knew the Algarve was where she wanted to be—she just didn't know how to make it work. When her request to work remotely…
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BBC Antiques Roadshow Expert Living in Portugal | Adam Schoon, Fine Arts, and Living in the Algarve
Get in touch with Adam: https://hobsonschoon.com/ Meet Adam Schoon, a renowned fine art and antique specialist who's made the Algarve his home! Known for his expertise on BBC's Antiques Roadshow and his specialization in Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Adam shares his fascinating journey from…
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US to Salema Portugal: Beach Living, Healthcare Reality & Why We Never Looked Back
Interested in Serenity? Contact us and get more info: https://www.algarveaddicts.com/contact Thinking about trading US life for Portuguese beach living? Meet this inspiring American couple who made Salema their permanent home and discovered that Portugal exceeded all their expectations! From...
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New Immigration Laws Portugal 2025: Citizenship Changes from 5 to 10 Years | Lawyer Explains
Portugal's government has proposed significant changes to immigration and citizenship laws that could affect expats planning to move or already living in the country. Immigration lawyer Ana Teresa Pereira joins us to explain what these proposals mean and the timeline for potential implementation....
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From UK to Alte: Choosing the Algarve Countryside Over Coast | Fiona’s Journey
Check out Paradise Cycling Tours to explore the Algarve's countryside: https://paradise-cycling.com/ Why would someone choose the Algarve's rural countryside over its famous beaches? Meet Fiona, a UK expat who traded coastal living for the charming inland town of Alte and built a thriving cycling...
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UK to Portugal: Building Community & Embracing Portuguese Culture | Charlie's Journey
Thinking about moving from the UK to Portugal but wondering about cultural integration? Join our conversation with Charlie Perring, who shares an authentic perspective on what it really takes to build a meaningful life in Portugal beyond the expat bubble. Charlie opens up about the personal and...
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How Two Professionals Built New Lives & a Successful Podcast | Portugal Diaries Hosts
Ready for a complete life change? Meet Jen and Claire, the two inspiring hosts of the Portugal Diaries Podcast, who left the UK behind to build entirely new lives in Portugal - and ended up creating one of the most popular expat podcasts in the process! Discover how they transformed from UK...
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From North Carolina to Portugal: American Couple's HONEST Relocation Experience
Thinking about leaving America for Portugal? Meet Deborah and Kathy, a couple who made the leap from North Carolina to the Algarve and are sharing their unfiltered experience! From visa challenges to transporting pets across the Atlantic, they reveal what it's REALLY like to relocate from the US…
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Currency - The Trump Impact: what to do to save money as an expat coming to Portugal
Find out more about Currencies Direct: https://www.currenciesdirect.com/en/?afflno=0202110000726177 Buying property in Portugal or moving abroad? Don't lose thousands to poor exchange rates! Currency expert Anthony Colocasidou from Currencies Direct reveals how expats can save big money on...
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Moving to Portugal Complete Guide: Visas, Housing, Healthcare, Business & More | A-Z of Relocation
From visa applications to finding the perfect home, this comprehensive guide covers EVERYTHING you need to know about relocating to Portugal! Nick Robinson and Nick Smith share their combined 38+ years of Portugal experience in this in-depth walkthrough of the entire relocation process.Whether...
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From US Corporate to Algarve Entrepreneur | Changing careers and finding community
Find out more about Domestique Financial: https://www.domestiquefinancial.com/ Is the Algarve just for retirees? Not anymore! Meet Kari White, an American financial expert who spent her entire career in US corporate finance before moving to Switzerland and ultimately finding her entrepreneurial...
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Breaking the Language Barrier in Portugal: Kipu Language Exchange with Joss | Make Local Friends
Join Practice Portuguese and start your language learning journey today: https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?ref=19 Check out Kipu Language Exchange on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kipu_languagehub Join us as we talk with Joss, who has created Kipu Language Exchange, a welcoming community...
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Walking the Length of Portugal: Stephen Powell's Incredible Journey | Small Towns, Secret History & Brexit Relocation
Registrations are open for Stephen’s Travel Writing Course in the Algarve: https://stephenpowellauthor.com/travel-writing-course-in-the-algarve Check out Stephen’s book “Walking Europe's Edge - Reflections on Portugal”: https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/walking-europes-edge-by-stephen-powell In...
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TISRI: Portugal's NEW Tax Benefit System for Expats (Replacing NHR 2025) | Retirement Tax Savings Explained
Wondering if Portugal's new TISRI tax scheme could be your ticket to massive tax savings? In this episode, we sit down with tax expert Ricardo Chaves who breaks down everything you need to know about TISRI (Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Investigation) and how it compares to the old…
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Being an ARTIST in the Algarve: what is the art scene like here?
Visit Meinke’s gallery in Portimão: https://g.co/kgs/eWsP8yt Discover her work: https://www.meinke-flesseman.com/my-work In this episode of the Algarve Addicts Podcasts, Meinke Flesseman shares her artistic journey, from her childhood in the Algarve to her experiences in various art education...
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Empowering the ALGARVE COMMUNITIES through global talent with Lenz Gschwendtner and local.foundation
Get involved with Lenz and local.foundation: https://local.foundation/ In this episode of the Algarve Addicts Podcasts, mentor and community builder Lenz Gschwendtner shares his journey from Germany to New Zealand and finally to the Algarve, where he has become a key figure in building community...
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HOUSING AND IMMIGRATION to Portugal - Housing Crisis, Foreign Buyers and Government Policies
In this episode, Nick and Nick delve into the complexities of the housing crisis in Portugal, examining the roles of foreign buyers, local sellers, and government policies. It discusses the perceptions of immigration and its impact on the housing market, while also addressing the political...
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An EXPAT'S JOURNEY to True Algarve Living with Barbara Grassey
Get to know Barbara’s work: https://barbaragrassey.com/ Follow her Substack: https://barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/welcome-to-my-expat-golden-girl-life In this episode of the Algarve Addicts Podcast, Barbara Grassey shares her journey of relocating from the United States to Portugal, detailing…
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Creating Community: The POMAR Coliving Journey in the Algarve
In this episode of the Algarve Addicts video podcast, Nick Robinson sits down with Claire and Hadrien, the dynamic duo behind the innovative Pomar Coliving space in the Algarve. Together, they share their inspiring journey of creating a vibrant co-living community that caters to the needs of…
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Portugal BANKING Made Easy: how to open a bank account in Portugal, bank account for Visa, and more
Join Nick Smith and Tiago from BankInter as they dive into the world of banking in Portugal. Tiago, with over 15 years of experience, shares his insights on the ease of setting up bank accounts and the advantages of traditional banks. From personal to company accounts, discover how…
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Mastering Mortgages in Portugal - Insider Tips with Alejandro
Join Nick Smith as he sits down with Alejandro, a seasoned mortgage broker, to unravel the intricacies of securing a mortgage in Portugal. Alejandro shares his wealth of experience, offering valuable insights into why using a broker can be more advantageous than going directly to a bank. The...
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All about INSURANCE in Portugal
Nick Robinson and Nick Smith delve into the essentials of insurance and mortgages in Portugal with special guest Alejandro, a mortgage and insurance broker. Alejandro provides insights into the Portuguese insurance market, highlighting the importance of having a NIF number and the process of...
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Fueling ENTREPRENEURS and investors in The Algarve: Algarve Evolution Sparks Business Growth!
Check out https://algarveevolution.pt/ Summary António Guerreiro, from Algarve Evolution, discusses the transformation and growth of the Algarve region in Portugal. He shares insights into life in Faro and the Algarve, the changes brought about by tourism, and the diverse culinary scene in the...
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Building Better: An Algarve Architect Couple’s battle for CLIMATE SENSITIVE living
Luis and Ines' links: -------------------- ➣Their website https://a-lab.no/team ➣The house https://a-lab.no/projects/casam ➣Article in *wallpaper magazine https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/residential/casa-m-a-lab-architecture-algarve-portugal Summary Inês and Luis are architects who…
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The Shocking Truth About Exorbitant Car Taxes in Portugal
We can help you, if you're looking to relocate to Portugal ----------------- ➣CONTACT US For a free discovery call and we can outline how we can work with you. https://www.algarveaddicts.com/contact ➣PODCAST SUMMARY In this conversation, Pedro Bastos, a car consultant and YouTuber, discusses his...
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The Ultimate Guide To The 9 Visas In Portugal For 2024
We can help you, if you're looking to relocate to the Algarve or to Madeira! ----------------- ➣CONTACT US For a free discovery call, fill in this quick form and we will outline how we can work with you. https://www.algarveaddicts.com/contact ➣Portugal Visa Podcast Summary The conversation covers...
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001 The Story of Algarve Addicts
If you need some help moving to Portugal, let us know: www.algarveaddicts.com We'd love to help you. All the best, Nick & Nick
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The mission of Algarve Addicts is to reveal what life is really like inside the Algarve and Portugal, as a foreigner living in the country. We want to help expats transition seamlessly and effortlessly into a normal, productive and integrated life in Portugal through the entertaining use of digital content.
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