News Review: Kristin, Leonardo & now Marta, Portugal’s pounding not over yet
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at the headlines that highlight the continuing challenge for Portugal, as storms Kristin and Leonardo are followed by Marta,
Intention for integration – Interview with Miguel Franco
Our guest today is Miguel Franco, creator of ‘High Flow CEO‘, who has just arrived in Portugal, from Brazil, via a 45-year detour in the US. A visionary mentor, transformational
News Review: Storm Kristin Special
On The Resident Podcast this morning, host Carl Munson and journalist Natasha Donn took listeners through the latest on Storm Kristin’s effects in Portugal, highlighting the severe weather, infrastructure damage
Pupils, parents, AI & the future – Interview with Tom Caston
Our guest today is Tom Caston, Principal of the Bright International School in Loulé, Algarve, who studied Geography at the University of Exeter and later obtained an MSc in Managing
News Review: Storm Ingrid, presidential run-off, Trump and the Azores
Today we discussed incoming Storm Ingrid (or should that be Hagrid?), last weekend’s Presidential election results (and Natasha’s cunning ruse to put Ventura ‘in the corner’), and whether Trump might
Ups & downs, but curve is up – Interview with Charles Roberts
Our guest today is Charles Roberts, a veteran real estate professional with a fascinating back-story here in Portugal that begins in Albufeira and takes us to Cascais. He is Co-founder
News Review: Presidential harassment, autistic PM?, eco hopes crushed
In this episode, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including the Portugal’s presidential contest where sexual harassment claims are overshadowing proceedings, the recent Orwellian tone of the
Goodbye USA, Olá Ericeira! – Interview with James Holley
Our guest today is James Holley AKA ‘An Old Guy in Europe’, who moved from California to Ericeira (and more recently to Espinho), and is very happy with the decisions
News Review: Deadly ambulance delays, Portugal & Venezuela, Airport relief
In this episode, our sixth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including people dying waiting for ambulances, the Portuguese response to Trump’s action on Venezuela, and unexpected,
“I want that woman!” – Interview with Erik de Vlieger
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






