
Mover: Portugal Unpacked
Dreaming of a life in Portugal? Mover: Portugal Unpacked dives deep into the realities of relocating to this beautiful country. Join us as we chat with others who've taken the plunge, sharing their unfiltered experiences – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From navigating visa applications and finding housing, to embracing the culture and building a new community, we explore the practicalities and emotional rollercoaster of starting a new life in Portugal. Whether you're actively planning a move or simply curious about the experience, Mover: Portugal Unpacked offers honest and insightful conversations, giving you a realistic perspective on what it truly takes to make Portugal your new home.
Episodes
8 episodes
From Borders to Bacalhau
What does it mean to find home in a place your family once left behind? For Jose, a former US Customs and Border Protection Officer with 33 years of government service, moving to Portugal created a powerful full-circle moment—returning to the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:06:59

Finding Your Way in a New Country Takes More Than Just Moving There
What does it truly take to build a new life in Portugal? Cordelia, Chief Marketing Officer and partner at High Score Strategies, takes us beyond the sun-soaked Instagram squares into the complex realities of international relocation.Unl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:35

Moving to Portugal: A California Family's Leap into the Unknown
What makes a family of four trade the familiarity of Los Angeles for the cobblestone streets of Portugal? For Stephanie and Michael, the pandemic became a catalyst for reimagining their lives, creating space to question why they should postpone...
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Episode 6
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58:36

Talia's Portugal Reset
A life-threatening medical emergency in 2021 transformed Talia's casual "someday" dream of living abroad into an urgent mission to reshape her family's future. After surviving severe sepsis, memory loss, and a medically-induced coma, she found ...
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Episode 5
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1:13:47

From Burnout to Portugal: Rudy's Rebuilt Life
What's it worth to reclaim your happiness? For Rudy, it meant leaving behind a prestigious tech career and the only country he'd ever called home.Tech burnout has reached crisis levels, with nearly 60% of workers reporting feeling overw...
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Episode 4
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1:04:32

Living Brave: What Happens When You Choose a New Beginning?
When Sarah's husband first mentioned wanting to leave Colorado in 2017, she couldn't imagine abandoning her beloved home state. Fast forward through road trips across America, a global pandemic, and countless hours of research – they eventually...
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Episode 3
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57:55

Journey to Portugal: Jason G
Imagine moving to a new country and starting a life filled with fresh experiences and cultural shifts. Join us as we recount Jason Goncalves' captivating journey from Canada to Portugal, exploring the motivations and hurdles faced during this s...
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50:49

Journey to Portugal: Melissa L.
Imagine uprooting your life and starting anew in a sun-soaked paradise, only to uncover a reality far richer and more complex than the travel brochures let on. Join me, Melissa Lefort, as I share my personal story of relocating to Portugal in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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