Carl Munson

Carl Munson is host of the Good Morning Portugal! show every weekday on YouTube and creator of www.learnaboutportugal.com, where you can learn something new about Portugal every day!

Live as you dream?

I think we can safely say that Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) has now given way to Trump Arousal Syndrome, as the psychotic spotlight moves from the “lefties losing it”, to

November 28, 2024by Carl MunsonIn

Anxious, my ar…mpit!

In conversation with a dear Portuguese friend recently, I was triggered, or more accurately re-triggered, by mention of a YouTube video that you too may have had a reaction to

November 26, 2024by Carl MunsonIn

To my American fellows…

This is altogether one of the most challenging columns I have committed to here, which I want you to know is offered with sincerity and hope. Sincerity because I have

November 14, 2024by Carl MunsonIn

What’s to become of US?

Busy week ahead, I’m sure you’ll agree. And the short answer to my question regarding our joint future – in these, some of the most turbulent times of our recent

October 30, 2024by Carl MunsonIn

Go within, or go without

I will begin today by making a promise, and climax with an unusual invitation. First off, I want to state for the record that should I ever appear to be

October 18, 2024by Carl MunsonIn

300 days of statistics?

Just as I’ve got used to the idea of being an ‘influencer’, one who influences others to consider Portugal as a destination, a certain discomfort has come about me regarding

October 11, 2024by Carl MunsonIn ,

Beer group pressure

In a superbly fitting way, as I celebrated the significant seven-years-in-Portugal milestone, last weekend brought together a few of my favourite things – coisas portuguesas – to coin Julie Andrews’

October 7, 2024by Carl MunsonIn