Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of the “Let’s Move to Portugal Podcast”, Brent shares what really happened after he moved to Portugal—from buying a home in a city he’d never visited to struggling with the language and navigating the realities of building a new life abroad. Along the way, he reveals some surprising lessons he wishes he’d known before making the move.
Brent's podcast channel: Destination Eat and Drink
open.spotify.com/show/3lSoO0nLmDHMTIGdyAgFWG
Brent's website: destinationeatdrink.com
Socials: @destinationeatdrink on facebook and instagram
🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast!
Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence.
💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats
Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:
calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)
WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox
worldpost.io
Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula
slateandkey.com
🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement.
Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal:
👉 patreon.com/expatseverywhere
🌍 About Us
We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better.
📌 Portugal Visa Help
We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST
👉 D7 Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com
👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa
🛠️ Useful Expat Resources
Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you!
💸 Transfer Money
Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere
Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere
📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad
SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969
🛡️ Digital Security
Aura – 2-week free trial: aura.com/expatseverywhere
🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal
Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: bordr.com/?via=expatseverywhere
🌐 Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w
🗣️ Learn Portuguese
Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere
Portuguese with Carla: journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7
Mia Esmeriz Academy: school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck
📬 Mail Forwarding
World Post: worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup
💰 Taxes for Expats
Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: taxesforexpats.com/ref/239
📬 Get in Touch
Email: info@expatseverywhere.com
Website: expatseverywhere.com
Instagram: instagram.com/expatseverywhere
Facebook: facebook.com/expatseverywhere
Twitter: twitter.com/expert_expat
#ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #PortugalPodcast
00:00 — Intro
00:30 — Weekly Welcome
08:04 — Podcast Sponsor
09:06 — Why Brent Moved to Portugal After Visiting in 2019
11:27 — Choosing Portugal: The D7 Visa, Oceanfront Living & Food Culture
16:03 — Early Retirement in Portugal: Leaving Work Behind & Living Frugally
18:27 — Portugal vs. Italy, Spain & France: Why Portugal Won
20:44 — Portugal Taxes After NHR: Will Brent Stay Long-Term?
22:00 — Expat vs. Immigrant: What’s the Difference?
22:30 — Moving to Portugal After Only One Visit: Would Brent Recommend It?
23:07 — Moving to Portugal Sight Unseen: Why It Worked for Brent
25:29 — Are You an Expat or an Immigrant? The Debate Explained
27:49 — Is Portugal Still the Long-Term Home for Brent?
29:52 — Renting vs. Buying Property in Portugal: Keeping Your Options Open
32:00 — Finding Community in Portugal: Why Location Matters
41:10 — Learning Portuguese Through Everyday Life in Portugal
56:43 — Living in Setúbal: Why Brent Chose This Portuguese City
01:06:13 — How Portugal Has Changed as More Americans Move Here
01:10:44 — Cost of Living in Portugal: Housing, Groceries, Transportation & Gas
01:13:10 — Brent’s Advice for Moving to Portugal
In this episode of the “Let’s Move to Portugal Podcast”, Brent shares what really happened after he moved to Portugal—from buying a home in a city he’d never visited to struggling with the language and navigating the realities of building a new life abroad. Along the way, he reveals some surprising lessons he wishes he’d known before making the move.
Brent's podcast channel: Destination Eat and Drink
open.spotify.com/show/3lSoO0nLmDHMTIGdyAgFWG
Brent's website: destinationeatdrink.com
Socials: @destinationeatdrink on facebook and instagram
🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast!
Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence.
💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats
Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor:
calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call)
WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox
worldpost.io
Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula
slateandkey.com
🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement.
Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal:
👉 patreon.com/expatseverywhere
🌍 About Us
We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better.
📌 Portugal Visa Help
We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST
👉 D7 Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com
👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa
🛠️ Useful Expat Resources
Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you!
💸 Transfer Money
Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere
Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere
📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad
SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969
🛡️ Digital Security
Aura – 2-week free trial: aura.com/expatseverywhere
🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal
Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: bordr.com/?via=expatseverywhere
🌐 Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w
🗣️ Learn Portuguese
Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere
Portuguese with Carla: journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7
Mia Esmeriz Academy: school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck
📬 Mail Forwarding
World Post: worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup
💰 Taxes for Expats
Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: taxesforexpats.com/ref/239
📬 Get in Touch
Email: info@expatseverywhere.com
Website: expatseverywhere.com
Instagram: instagram.com/expatseverywhere
Facebook: facebook.com/expatseverywhere
Twitter: twitter.com/expert_expat
#ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #PortugalPodcast
00:00 — Intro
00:30 — Weekly Welcome
08:04 — Podcast Sponsor
09:06 — Why Brent Moved to Portugal After Visiting in 2019
11:27 — Choosing Portugal: The D7 Visa, Oceanfront Living & Food Culture
16:03 — Early Retirement in Portugal: Leaving Work Behind & Living Frugally
18:27 — Portugal vs. Italy, Spain & France: Why Portugal Won
20:44 — Portugal Taxes After NHR: Will Brent Stay Long-Term?
22:00 — Expat vs. Immigrant: What’s the Difference?
22:30 — Moving to Portugal After Only One Visit: Would Brent Recommend It?
23:07 — Moving to Portugal Sight Unseen: Why It Worked for Brent
25:29 — Are You an Expat or an Immigrant? The Debate Explained
27:49 — Is Portugal Still the Long-Term Home for Brent?
29:52 — Renting vs. Buying Property in Portugal: Keeping Your Options Open
32:00 — Finding Community in Portugal: Why Location Matters
41:10 — Learning Portuguese Through Everyday Life in Portugal
56:43 — Living in Setúbal: Why Brent Chose This Portuguese City
01:06:13 — How Portugal Has Changed as More Americans Move Here
01:10:44 — Cost of Living in Portugal: Housing, Groceries, Transportation & Gas
01:13:10 — Brent’s Advice for Moving to Portugal
