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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 path in Portugal. In this revealing conversation, Kari shares how she's built a thriving business while enjoying the Algarve lifestyle - perfect for Americans considering a similar move!

Kari discusses managing US clients from Portugal, navigating time zone challenges, and finding a surprising community of fellow American professionals in the Algarve. She reveals how the region offers unique opportunities for those looking to escape the US corporate grind while maintaining international careers. Plus, learn about the robust networking ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs and the inspiring community of former Americans who've successfully pivoted their careers in Portugal.

Takeaways

American professionals are increasingly choosing the Algarve for career transitions

Kari balances serving US clients while enjoying Portuguese lifestyle benefits

Networking communities throughout the Algarve welcome Americans and international professionals

Time zone differences can be managed while maintaining US business connections

The Algarve offers Americans a more balanced lifestyle than the high-pressure US corporate world

Building community is significantly easier than in other European destinations like Switzerland

Americans are finding it increasingly possible to pivot careers when relocating to Portugal

The region is evolving beyond retirement into a hub for US remote workers and entrepreneurs

Chapters

00:00 Journey to Portugal: A New Beginning

03:00 Embracing Change: From Corporate to Entrepreneur

05:47 Building a Business in the Algarve

09:00 Networking and Community in the Algarve

12:02 Balancing Work and Lifestyle

14:58 Opportunities for Young Professionals

17:51 The Evolving Algarve: From Retirement to Innovation

20:54 Lessons Learned: Community and Adaptation

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#AmericansInPortugal #USExpats #AlgarveLife #AmericanAbroad #PortugalRelocation #RemoteWorkFromPortugal #USBusinessOwner #MovingFromAmerica #FinancialAdvisor #AmericanEntrepreneur #PortugalLifestyle #DigitalNomadPortugal #AmericanInEurope #WorkLifeBalance #EscapeTheUSRatRace

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Join us as we talk with Joss, who has created Kipu Language Exchange, a welcoming community in Faro helping expats and locals connect through language.

If you've been struggling to practice Portuguese or make local friends in the Algarve, this episode is for you! Joss shares how her own experience as a foreigner in Portugal inspired her to create these dynamic language events where people of all ages and skill levels gather to practice Portuguese in a supportive environment. You'll learn about the event structure, how it breaks down social barriers, and get practical tips for mastering Portuguese in everyday life.

Discover how speaking the local language can completely transform your Portugal experience!

Takeaways

• Kipu events create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where beginners can practice Portuguese

• Participants form genuine friendships and connections that extend beyond the language exchange

• Learning Portuguese shows locals you're committed to integration, not just another tourist

• Practical language practice in social settings is essential for mastery, not just classroom learning

• Many Portuguese speakers switch to English when foreigners struggle – ask them to continue in Portuguese

• The events welcome people of all ages and all language abilities

Chapters

01:02 Introduction and Background

03:47 The Concept of Kipu

07:00 Event Structure and Community Building

10:15 Challenges in Learning Portuguese12:49 Impact of Kipu on Participants

16:21 Practical Tips for Learning Portuguese

18:58 Getting Involved with Kipu

21:54 The Importance of Language in Integration

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#LearnPortuguese #LanguageExchange #AlgarveExpats #FaroPortugal #MoveToPortugal #PortugueseForBeginners #AlgarveLife #ExpatsInPortugal #MakeFriendsAbroad #LanguageLearning #PortugalCommunity #PortugalIntegration #KipuLanguage #FaroEvents

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 this episode, we sit down with former Reuters journalist Stephen Powell at his home in the Algarve to discuss his incredible journey walking the entire length of Portugal. Stephen shares his path from acting aspirations to global journalism, and why he decided to write "Walking Europe's Edge" after hiking 1,500km through Portugal's lesser-known interior.

Discover fascinating stories about unique Portuguese towns, hidden Muslim history, and what motivated this Welshman to make Portugal his home after Brexit.

Takeaways

Before his 27-year Reuters career, Stephen originally wanted to be an actor but chose journalism after traveling the world for two years

Stephen decided to walk Portugal's interior rather than coastal areas to discover places most tourists never see

The Douro Valley's beauty is partly natural but also man-made, with thousands of laborers shaping the terraced vineyards

Tomar brands itself as the town of Knights Templar - Portugal's king simply renamed them when the Pope abolished the order

Mértola celebrates its Muslim heritage and has a museum showing cultural similarities between southern Portugal and Morocco

A unique Sufi warrior monks settlement once existed near Aljezur - the only one in Europe

Brexit was a major factor in Stephen's relocation to Portugal in December 2019

Stephen found Portuguese bureaucracy challenging but values the cultural differences

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Stephen's background

00:41 From acting aspirations to journalism

01:49 Two years of world travel

03:52 First radio journalism experience

05:41 27 years at Reuters as global correspondent

09:42 Transition to writing travel memoirs

11:07 The Caucasus calling - first book

15:05 Why walk the length of Portugal?

16:50 Walking tradition in travel writing

19:32 Focusing on Portugal's interior

20:03 Most memorable places: Douro Valley

22:36 Tomar and the Knights Templar

25:25 Mértola and its Muslim heritage

27:22 Sufi warrior monks near Aljezur

30:53 Brexit's influence on relocating to Portugal

32:44 Moving just before COVID lockdown

35:30 Comparing Portugal to other relocations

37:30 Advice for people relocating to Portugal

38:33 Cultural differences in efficiency and service

39:54 Portuguese bureaucracy challenges

41:58 Stephen's travel writing retreat

43:48 Rural depopulation in Portugal

45:44 Decline of traditional Portuguese industries

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#PortugalWalking #TravelWriting #AlgarveLife #ExpatsInPortugal #KnightsTemplar #MértolaPortugal #BrexitRelocation #PortugueseHistory #HiddenPortugal #DouroValley #RuralPortugal #PortugalInterior #SufiHistory #WalkingEurope #PortugalRelocation