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Our guest today is Jason Miles, American jazz keyboardist, composer, and record producer, now resident in Portugal. He notably worked with trumpeter Miles Davis, bassist Marcus Miller, and singer Luther The post Miles Davis called him a “Genius” – Interview with Jason Miles appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A Brazilian national manages a career in high-end gastronomy while running his own business in Portugal.
A Brazilian couple decides to invest all their resources into the tech industry after moving to Portugal.
Gleidson Messias, who came to Portugal in 2004, and his wife, Simone, have been running the Restaurante Popular in Loulé for three years. The decor features recycled materials and mosaics made by him.
From symphonic body experiences to a “choreographed sensory Carnival”, in its sixth edition, the Transborda festival, in Almada and Lisbon, intertwines relationships, memories, and sensibilities.
Jéssica Jutell is promoting the Juttel & Misturado soiree (29/04) at the Secret Garden. In May, she will debut the play Duas Mãos, by Carol Machado and Ingrid Guimarães, at the Teatro Independente de Oeiras.
Get to know the Brazilian chef and sommelier who is also a wine producer in Portugal.
Brazilian chefs and restaurants are making their mark in the latest Repsol Guide Portugal, with several establishments led by Brazilian talent receiving 'Suns' and recommendations. Chef Lucas Azevedo of Ryoshi Lisboa, along with other notable figures like Cintia Koerper, Vitor Taiki, and various others, are being celebrated for their contributions to the Portuguese culinary scene, highlighting the growing influence and success of Brazilian professionals in the country.
After ten years working in e-commerce in Brazil, and amidst challenges and achievements, Rafaela Carril migrated to digital marketing and now leads the performance team at Arena Media in Portugal.
The highlight of the night with a Brazilian accent was Ryoshi, in Cais do Sodré, which features a menu by Rio native Lucas Azevedo and earned a 'sol' (sun) in the prestigious Spanish guide.
Zeynep Tinaz Redmont, a Turkish journalist and former Associated Press executive, shares her journey of falling in love with Lisbon and establishing it as her permanent home. Through her Substack platform, 'Lisbon Diaries', she chronicles life in the Portuguese capital, covering a diverse range of topics from local culture and gastronomy to serious political analysis and social issues, all while reflecting on her transition from a global career to life in Portugal.
Moving to a new country, professional reinvention, and the creation of a platform mark the journey of Mônica Paiva, from Atelier do Sim. She intends to transform her company into a startup.
Daiane Baú created Baú de Afeto with a focus on selling and delivering breakfast baskets, and the business is doing so well that she wants to train more people interested in this niche.
For years, web designer Simon Cook didn’t regard Portugal as a bold adventure. It was a quiet, recurring conversation at home. Simon’s wife is from Madeira, so Portugal was already The post Moving from Reading, England, to Guimarães, Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
I remember waking up on a cold November morning in 1980, gathered with my family around the kitchen table in Liverpool, listening to BBC Radio 2 as the news broke: The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Remember or forget– March 2020 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Strong demand from UK nationals considering relocating to Portugal continues into 2026 as the Moving to Portugal Show returns to London on March 26. Interest remains consistent, reflecting the sustained The post UK interest in Portugal relocation grows appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Our guest today is Eric Roth, a freelance photojournalist living in the Algarve who, for The Resident, covers arts, culture and the environment. Eric specializes in photographic reportage of subjects The post Fascinated by beauty and life in Portugal – Interview with Eric Roth appeared first on Portugal Resident.
From Brazil to Brussels, to Switzerland, to the US and to Portugal, it was only a little over two years ago that she recognised herself as a visual artist. She opens the doors of her home and studio in Cascais to Observador.
There are other pleasures too. Adolfsson says she likes being close to the rest of Europe. The couple sometimes drive to Copenhagen and then fly to Portugal, or go as far as Stockholm, four hours away, where they can “catch a plane to Latvia or Hungary.”
Portugal has become a natural choice for US citizens seeking more balance, better weather and a richer day-to-day quality of life. From coastal living in the Algarve to the culture The post Thinking about a new life in Portugal? appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Brazilian actress packed up and moved to our country and couldn't be happier.
My favourite pastime is listening to music; it’s always been a passion. Growing up in Liverpool, where music is woven into the very fabric of the city and, of course, The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Liverpool, Lisboa, London – January 2020 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Over the years, Patty Farmer has forged a career that is defined by its impressive transitions, moving seamlessly from the high-stakes financial world of New York to the gentle, sun-drenched The post From New York to Lagos: Patty Farmer on her Algarve move and award-winning tea book appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Our guest today is Erik de Vlieger, who tells the story of the Portuguese notary he fell in love with at first sight (and had to marry), and shares his The post The Resident Podcast: Interview with Erik de Vlieger appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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