As the Dinesens Turn Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:02 -0400 https://podcasts.dinesenmedia.com/show/as-the-dinesens-turn/ en-us © 2026 As the Dinesens Turn yes c008c47c-3054-5634-b6f6-7433bf2d7541 Jason Dinesen episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jason Dinesen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l12ej7gdlu7mhv6zg3jt4c8a3b9v?.jpg As the Dinesens Turn https://podcasts.dinesenmedia.com/show/as-the-dinesens-turn/ Episode 52: Why We Stayed in Portugal When We Said We'd Probably Leave Episode 52: Why We Stayed in Portugal When We Said We'd Probably Leave  

For years, we told ourselves—and everyone else—that our move to Portugal might only be temporary. First it was six months. Then maybe two years. But here we are, more than three years later, and we're still here.

In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we reflect on why we chose to stay. It's not just about Portugal itself. It's about the unexpected ways our priorities changed, how our family life evolved, and why we discovered that the life we wanted looked very different from the one we had planned.

We talk about raising kids in Portugal, finding a healthier work-life balance, navigating healthcare, feeling safe, building businesses in a new country, and how our definition of success has changed along the way. We also discuss the difficult first year, why the "honeymoon phase" eventually ends for most expats, and what finally convinced us that Portugal had become home.

Whether you're dreaming of moving abroad, already living overseas, or simply wondering how major life decisions reshape your priorities, this episode offers an honest look at what happens after the adventure begins.

In this episode:

  • Why our original plan changed
  • The challenges of the first year abroad
  • Raising children in Portugal
  • Healthcare, safety, and quality of life
  • How our careers and priorities evolved
  • Why we no longer see ourselves moving back

If you've ever wondered whether a big life change was worth it, this conversation is for you.

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For years, we told ourselves—and everyone else—that our move to Portugal might only be temporary. First it was six months. Then maybe two years. But here we are, more than three years later, and we're still here.

In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we reflect on why we chose to stay. It's not just about Portugal itself. It's about the unexpected ways our priorities changed, how our family life evolved, and why we discovered that the life we wanted looked very different from the one we had planned.

We talk about raising kids in Portugal, finding a healthier work-life balance, navigating healthcare, feeling safe, building businesses in a new country, and how our definition of success has changed along the way. We also discuss the difficult first year, why the "honeymoon phase" eventually ends for most expats, and what finally convinced us that Portugal had become home.

Whether you're dreaming of moving abroad, already living overseas, or simply wondering how major life decisions reshape your priorities, this episode offers an honest look at what happens after the adventure begins.

In this episode:

  • Why our original plan changed
  • The challenges of the first year abroad
  • Raising children in Portugal
  • Healthcare, safety, and quality of life
  • How our careers and priorities evolved
  • Why we no longer see ourselves moving back

If you've ever wondered whether a big life change was worth it, this conversation is for you.

]]> Jason Dinesen Buzzsprout-19479428 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0500 803 full false Episode 51: Looking Back: 9 Lessons From Our Move to Portugal Episode 51: Looking Back: 9 Lessons From Our Move to Portugal After more than three months away, we're back!

Life got busy—but for good reasons. In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy return with a practical discussion about one of the biggest questions they get from people considering a move abroad:

"If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?"

Looking back after more than three years living in Portugal, we share nine lessons we wish we'd known before making the move. Some are practical, some are financial, and some are simply about mindset—but all of them come from real experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Learning the local language before you arrive
  • Why driving a manual transmission can matter
  • Choosing the right location—not just the right country
  • Planning realistically for finances
  • Finding the right schools and family support
  • Starting the decluttering process much earlier
  • When hiring local experts is worth every euro
  • Adjusting to a different culture and bureaucracy
  • Why, despite everything, we'd still encourage people to take the leap

This isn't a "Portugal is perfect" episode, nor is it a list of complaints. It's an honest conversation about what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we'd tell anyone thinking about moving overseas.

Whether you're dreaming of Portugal, another European country, or simply wondering what life as an expat is really like, we hope these lessons help you make a more informed—and less stressful—transition.

Next episode: Why, after all the challenges, we decided to stay. 

]]> After more than three months away, we're back!

Life got busy—but for good reasons. In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy return with a practical discussion about one of the biggest questions they get from people considering a move abroad:

"If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?"

Looking back after more than three years living in Portugal, we share nine lessons we wish we'd known before making the move. Some are practical, some are financial, and some are simply about mindset—but all of them come from real experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Learning the local language before you arrive
  • Why driving a manual transmission can matter
  • Choosing the right location—not just the right country
  • Planning realistically for finances
  • Finding the right schools and family support
  • Starting the decluttering process much earlier
  • When hiring local experts is worth every euro
  • Adjusting to a different culture and bureaucracy
  • Why, despite everything, we'd still encourage people to take the leap

This isn't a "Portugal is perfect" episode, nor is it a list of complaints. It's an honest conversation about what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we'd tell anyone thinking about moving overseas.

Whether you're dreaming of Portugal, another European country, or simply wondering what life as an expat is really like, we hope these lessons help you make a more informed—and less stressful—transition.

Next episode: Why, after all the challenges, we decided to stay. 

]]> Jason Dinesen Buzzsprout-19435115 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0500 1099 expat, Portugal 2026 51 full false Episode 50: What We Miss After Living Abroad for 3 Years -- Mostly We Miss Certain Food Episode 50: What We Miss After Living Abroad for 3 Years -- Mostly We Miss Certain Food In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we talk about what we actually miss after moving from the U.S. to Portugal in 2023.Some of it is small and even sort of humorous:--Gigantic drinks from QT--Casey’s breakfast pizza--Being able to find jalapeños and green onions whenever you wantSome of it is more practical:--The ease of running everyday errands--Driving that… makes sense--The ability to quickly travel back and see familyAnd some of it runs deeper:--Community--Colleagues--The intellectual energy of teaching and working alongside othersBut the surprising part is, we don’t miss nearly as much as we thought we would. We’ve built a new life, a new routine, and a new perspective. And while there are tradeoffs, this experience has reinforced something important: there’s no perfect place, only the place that fits the life you want to build.If you’ve ever thought about moving abroad—or just making a big life change—this episode is an honest look at what that really means.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

]]> In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we talk about what we actually miss after moving from the U.S. to Portugal in 2023.Some of it is small and even sort of humorous:--Gigantic drinks from QT--Casey’s breakfast pizza--Being able to find jalapeños and green onions whenever you wantSome of it is more practical:--The ease of running everyday errands--Driving that… makes sense--The ability to quickly travel back and see familyAnd some of it runs deeper:--Community--Colleagues--The intellectual energy of teaching and working alongside othersBut the surprising part is, we don’t miss nearly as much as we thought we would. We’ve built a new life, a new routine, and a new perspective. And while there are tradeoffs, this experience has reinforced something important: there’s no perfect place, only the place that fits the life you want to build.If you’ve ever thought about moving abroad—or just making a big life change—this episode is an honest look at what that really means.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

]]> Jason Dinesen 26f255e7-61b4-422b-99ce-50d81366c9ea Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:12:30 -0500 1020 2026 50 false Episode 49: Episode 49: Moving Abroad Won’t Fix Your Problems (But It Might Change Them) Episode 49: Episode 49: Moving Abroad Won’t Fix Your Problems (But It Might Change Them) Moving abroad can seem like the perfect solution to burnout, politics, or simply wanting a fresh start. But does relocating actually fix your problems?In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy talk honestly about what life is really like after moving from Iowa to Portugal. They discuss the “honeymoon phase” of living abroad, the reality of navigating unfamiliar systems, and the identity shifts that come with leaving your career and home country behind.While Portugal has brought major benefits—greater safety, better healthcare access, and more work-life balance—the move also created new challenges: bureaucracy, cultural differences, and the emotional work of rebuilding a life from scratch.If you’re thinking about moving abroad, this episode offers a candid look at the trade-offs and what it actually takes to make the transition work.

]]> Moving abroad can seem like the perfect solution to burnout, politics, or simply wanting a fresh start. But does relocating actually fix your problems?In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy talk honestly about what life is really like after moving from Iowa to Portugal. They discuss the “honeymoon phase” of living abroad, the reality of navigating unfamiliar systems, and the identity shifts that come with leaving your career and home country behind.While Portugal has brought major benefits—greater safety, better healthcare access, and more work-life balance—the move also created new challenges: bureaucracy, cultural differences, and the emotional work of rebuilding a life from scratch.If you’re thinking about moving abroad, this episode offers a candid look at the trade-offs and what it actually takes to make the transition work.

]]> Jason Dinesen 43a1e813-59e1-4313-a68e-5667328c3d2d Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 951 2026 49 false Episode 48: What Has Changed About Us and What Hasn't 3 Years Into Our Move to Portugal Episode 48: What Has Changed About Us and What Hasn't 3 Years Into Our Move to Portugal Nearly three years ago, we packed up our lives and moved from Iowa to Portugal. We expected some changes. We planned for others. But a lot of what actually shifted happened slowly — quietly — and in ways we didn’t fully notice until recently.In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we reflect on who we were when we arrived and who we are now. We talk about how living in Portugal has changed our relationship with time, work, guilt, identity, parenting, and even ourselves — and what hasn’t changed at all.This isn’t a “pros and cons of moving abroad” episode. It’s a conversation about identity, control, and what happens when you step into a different system with different values and let it reshape you.In this episode, we talk about:How moving abroad slowly changes you in ways you didn’t planLetting go of control — and why that was harder than we expectedWhy we feel calmer, more present, and less defined by our jobsWhat Portugal has taught us about time, illness, and permission to stopHow our kids have changed by learning to be “the other”And why we’re no longer apologizing for who we areIf you’ve ever thought about moving abroad — or if you’ve felt the pull to change your life but weren’t sure what that would cost or give back — this episode is for you.🎧 As the Dinesens Turn chronicles the ongoing adventures of an ordinary family who decided to do something a little extraordinary.👉 Subscribe for new episodes and short clips👉 Share this episode with someone who’s feeling stuck or curious about what’s next

]]> Nearly three years ago, we packed up our lives and moved from Iowa to Portugal. We expected some changes. We planned for others. But a lot of what actually shifted happened slowly — quietly — and in ways we didn’t fully notice until recently.In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we reflect on who we were when we arrived and who we are now. We talk about how living in Portugal has changed our relationship with time, work, guilt, identity, parenting, and even ourselves — and what hasn’t changed at all.This isn’t a “pros and cons of moving abroad” episode. It’s a conversation about identity, control, and what happens when you step into a different system with different values and let it reshape you.In this episode, we talk about:How moving abroad slowly changes you in ways you didn’t planLetting go of control — and why that was harder than we expectedWhy we feel calmer, more present, and less defined by our jobsWhat Portugal has taught us about time, illness, and permission to stopHow our kids have changed by learning to be “the other”And why we’re no longer apologizing for who we areIf you’ve ever thought about moving abroad — or if you’ve felt the pull to change your life but weren’t sure what that would cost or give back — this episode is for you.🎧 As the Dinesens Turn chronicles the ongoing adventures of an ordinary family who decided to do something a little extraordinary.👉 Subscribe for new episodes and short clips👉 Share this episode with someone who’s feeling stuck or curious about what’s next

]]> Jason Dinesen 36d5be8a-a024-4e67-aead-f6d0405fce3e Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0600 1423 2026 1 false Episode 47: Christmas 2025 Episode 47: Christmas 2025 In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy talk about what Christmas season is really like in Portugal — from festive lights and roasted chestnuts to Christmas markets, baking traditions, and big travel dreams for the future.

They share what makes the holidays feel special abroad, how Portuguese Christmas culture compares to back home, and why this season has sparked a renewed commitment to saying “yes” to the things they’ve always wanted to do.

Along the way, the conversation takes a fun turn into Christmas baking for Portuguese students, bread-and-cheese obsessions, Spanish Christmas markets, whiskey discoveries, and the early seeds of a possible new podcast idea: Jason on the Rocks 🥃

  • Christmas lights, markets, and the smell of roasted chestnuts in Portugal

  • Visiting Vigo, Spain for one of Europe’s biggest Christmas light displays

  • Portuguese vs. American holiday traditions

  • Christmas baking (and stress baking) abroad

  • Sharing American treats with Portuguese students

  • Bread, cheese, mulled wine, and holiday food favorites

  • A new idea: mixing whiskey tastings with tax talk

  • Dream travel plans for 2026 (London, Barcelona, Denmark & more)

  • Why this season is all about finally doing the things you keep talking about

00:00 – Welcome to As the Dinesens Turn
00:20 – Christmas time in Portugal
01:30 – Christmas markets & holiday vibes
01:49 – Trip to Vigo, Spain
03:36 – Mulled wine, bread & cheese
04:28 – Christmas baking traditions
06:01 – Whiskey discoveries in Portugal
06:25 – “Jason on the Rocks” podcast idea
08:55 – Making 2026 a year of experiences
10:07 – Travel dreams & future plans
12:28 – Wrap-up

As the Dinesens Turn chronicles the adventures of a family from Iowa who decided to pack up their lives and move to Portugal — sharing the joys, challenges, culture shock, and everyday moments along the way

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:📌 About the Podcast:

]]> In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy talk about what Christmas season is really like in Portugal — from festive lights and roasted chestnuts to Christmas markets, baking traditions, and big travel dreams for the future.

They share what makes the holidays feel special abroad, how Portuguese Christmas culture compares to back home, and why this season has sparked a renewed commitment to saying “yes” to the things they’ve always wanted to do.

Along the way, the conversation takes a fun turn into Christmas baking for Portuguese students, bread-and-cheese obsessions, Spanish Christmas markets, whiskey discoveries, and the early seeds of a possible new podcast idea: Jason on the Rocks 🥃

  • Christmas lights, markets, and the smell of roasted chestnuts in Portugal

  • Visiting Vigo, Spain for one of Europe’s biggest Christmas light displays

  • Portuguese vs. American holiday traditions

  • Christmas baking (and stress baking) abroad

  • Sharing American treats with Portuguese students

  • Bread, cheese, mulled wine, and holiday food favorites

  • A new idea: mixing whiskey tastings with tax talk

  • Dream travel plans for 2026 (London, Barcelona, Denmark & more)

  • Why this season is all about finally doing the things you keep talking about

00:00 – Welcome to As the Dinesens Turn
00:20 – Christmas time in Portugal
01:30 – Christmas markets & holiday vibes
01:49 – Trip to Vigo, Spain
03:36 – Mulled wine, bread & cheese
04:28 – Christmas baking traditions
06:01 – Whiskey discoveries in Portugal
06:25 – “Jason on the Rocks” podcast idea
08:55 – Making 2026 a year of experiences
10:07 – Travel dreams & future plans
12:28 – Wrap-up

As the Dinesens Turn chronicles the adventures of a family from Iowa who decided to pack up their lives and move to Portugal — sharing the joys, challenges, culture shock, and everyday moments along the way

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:📌 About the Podcast:

]]> Jason Dinesen 82265d4e-a352-4114-a857-ecfeb3855ba6 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0600 778 2025 47 false Episode 46: Residency Cards, Christmas in Portugal Episode 46: Residency Cards, Christmas in Portugal We’re finally back! After four months, Jason and Tracy return to share what’s been happening behind the scenes — from residency renewals to navigating Portugal’s bureaucracy, adjusting to culture and climate, raising teens abroad, and rebuilding life after burnout.

This episode is an honest look at our family’s journey, nearly three years into living in Portugal. What’s changed? What’s surprised us? And why does life feel so different (in a good way) now?

More episodes coming soon. Thanks for sticking with us ❤

]]> We’re finally back! After four months, Jason and Tracy return to share what’s been happening behind the scenes — from residency renewals to navigating Portugal’s bureaucracy, adjusting to culture and climate, raising teens abroad, and rebuilding life after burnout.

This episode is an honest look at our family’s journey, nearly three years into living in Portugal. What’s changed? What’s surprised us? And why does life feel so different (in a good way) now?

More episodes coming soon. Thanks for sticking with us ❤

]]> Jason Dinesen 1fb70853-63ff-42cd-8df3-992ca05870ab Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:51:10 -0600 1668 false Culture Shocks We Never Expected Living in Portugal Culture Shocks We Never Expected Living in Portugal From late-night dinners and roundabout rules to greeting customs and the mysterious art of Portuguese bureaucracy, join us as we share the culture shocks, funny moments, and unexpected lessons we’ve picked up along the way. After living here for 2 1/2 years, we've learned some things.Whether you’re planning a trip, thinking about moving here, or just curious about everyday life in Portugal, you’ll get real stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs.📍 This episode covers:0:00 Intro1:15 First cultural surprises we faced5:40 Dining hours & coffee etiquette9:20 Driving differences you should know13:55 Seasonal rhythms of life here18:30 Stories we learned the hard way21:45 Our “It’s good, it’s normal, it’s okay” mantra💬 Question for you: What’s the biggest culture shock you’ve ever experienced traveling or living abroad? Tell us in the comments!🎙 About As the Dinesens Turn:We’re Jason & Tracy, a couple from Iowa who decided life was too short not to try something big. Follow our adventures — and misadventures — as we navigate life, culture, and coffee in Portugal.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to join us for future episodes!

]]> From late-night dinners and roundabout rules to greeting customs and the mysterious art of Portuguese bureaucracy, join us as we share the culture shocks, funny moments, and unexpected lessons we’ve picked up along the way. After living here for 2 1/2 years, we've learned some things.Whether you’re planning a trip, thinking about moving here, or just curious about everyday life in Portugal, you’ll get real stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs.📍 This episode covers:0:00 Intro1:15 First cultural surprises we faced5:40 Dining hours & coffee etiquette9:20 Driving differences you should know13:55 Seasonal rhythms of life here18:30 Stories we learned the hard way21:45 Our “It’s good, it’s normal, it’s okay” mantra💬 Question for you: What’s the biggest culture shock you’ve ever experienced traveling or living abroad? Tell us in the comments!🎙 About As the Dinesens Turn:We’re Jason & Tracy, a couple from Iowa who decided life was too short not to try something big. Follow our adventures — and misadventures — as we navigate life, culture, and coffee in Portugal.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to join us for future episodes!

]]> Jason Dinesen 64772191-4a26-49cf-9d4a-e416f94ade64 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:47:28 -0500 1334 false Summer Heat, Studio Beads, and Bureaucratic Battles Summer Heat, Studio Beads, and Bureaucratic Battles We’re back after a two-and-a-half-month break with a jam-packed episode full of updates, laughs, and a little heat-induced delirium.

Tracy shares what it was like recovering from hernia surgery (surprise! She had a congenital diaphragm defect), and dives into her pottery residency—complete with raku firings, monoprinting on clay, and the all-important sardine jewelry.

Jason gives a sneak peek at what's happening with Dinesen Media Ventures, including the launch of Portugal Chronicle, the long-awaited arrival of Jason in Portugal, and the bureaucratic maze of renewing visas and setting up utilities. Spoiler: it’s not for the faint of heart.

We talk about the chaos of August in Portugal when the town triples in size, grocery store parking becomes a blood sport, and rules of the road are mere suggestions.

Also in this episode:
• Updates on our kids’ school year
• Reflecting on burnout and finding balance
• Upcoming summer adventures (including a ham museum!)
• Why we love it here—even when it’s 105°F

Got questions for us? Drop them in the comments—we’re planning future listener Q&A episodes!

]]> We’re back after a two-and-a-half-month break with a jam-packed episode full of updates, laughs, and a little heat-induced delirium.

Tracy shares what it was like recovering from hernia surgery (surprise! She had a congenital diaphragm defect), and dives into her pottery residency—complete with raku firings, monoprinting on clay, and the all-important sardine jewelry.

Jason gives a sneak peek at what's happening with Dinesen Media Ventures, including the launch of Portugal Chronicle, the long-awaited arrival of Jason in Portugal, and the bureaucratic maze of renewing visas and setting up utilities. Spoiler: it’s not for the faint of heart.

We talk about the chaos of August in Portugal when the town triples in size, grocery store parking becomes a blood sport, and rules of the road are mere suggestions.

Also in this episode:
• Updates on our kids’ school year
• Reflecting on burnout and finding balance
• Upcoming summer adventures (including a ham museum!)
• Why we love it here—even when it’s 105°F

Got questions for us? Drop them in the comments—we’re planning future listener Q&A episodes!

]]> Jason Dinesen a75f116f-8108-4893-9a79-8aba638e8709 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:51:13 -0500 1339 false Florida, 3 Hernias and a Car Inspection Florida, 3 Hernias and a Car Inspection In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy catch up after a few weeks away, sharing tales of sun, stitches, and undercarriage misadventures! Jason recaps his annual accounts payable conference at Universal Studios, while Tracy dives into her recent surgery saga — from hidden hernias to the calm and competence of Portuguese healthcare.

They chat about:
🌴 Florida vs. Disney: The Universal Studios experience
⚙️ Hernia revelations & post-surgery recovery
🚗 Car inspections and the comedic joys of expat life
🎢 Next year’s Epic Universe plans (Super Nintendo World!)
💬 Should they share more of their Portugal life online?

]]> In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, Jason and Tracy catch up after a few weeks away, sharing tales of sun, stitches, and undercarriage misadventures! Jason recaps his annual accounts payable conference at Universal Studios, while Tracy dives into her recent surgery saga — from hidden hernias to the calm and competence of Portuguese healthcare.

They chat about:
🌴 Florida vs. Disney: The Universal Studios experience
⚙️ Hernia revelations & post-surgery recovery
🚗 Car inspections and the comedic joys of expat life
🎢 Next year’s Epic Universe plans (Super Nintendo World!)
💬 Should they share more of their Portugal life online?

]]> Jason Dinesen 66a0c8cf-bcba-4ee9-9ae4-79af64369054 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:15:12 -0500 1889 false Gallbladders, GNR, and the Portuguese Medical Adventure Gallbladders, GNR, and the Portuguese Medical Adventure In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we're diving into a whirlwind week of medical procedures and ... car inspections.When you're a teacher on break, what better way to spend your time than getting your gallbladder removed? Join us as we walk through a surprisingly smooth and surreal experience with the Portuguese private health system, from late-night surgery to morning coffee and jam on bread (no fuzzy hospital socks, though).We compare this experience with surgery in the U.S., touching on differences in care, costs, and pain management (spoiler: no opioids here). Plus, there's a surprise twist involving the GNR (Portuguese National Republican Guard) and a 250€ car inspection fine we didn’t see coming.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-life expat stories and slice-of-life episodes from our lives in Portugal.📌 As the Dinesens Turn — because something is always turning, and it’s usually us.#ExpatLife #PortugalHealthcare #GallbladderSurgery #AsTheDinesensTurn #LifeInPortugal #GNR #LivingAbroad #MedicalStorytime

]]> In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we're diving into a whirlwind week of medical procedures and ... car inspections.When you're a teacher on break, what better way to spend your time than getting your gallbladder removed? Join us as we walk through a surprisingly smooth and surreal experience with the Portuguese private health system, from late-night surgery to morning coffee and jam on bread (no fuzzy hospital socks, though).We compare this experience with surgery in the U.S., touching on differences in care, costs, and pain management (spoiler: no opioids here). Plus, there's a surprise twist involving the GNR (Portuguese National Republican Guard) and a 250€ car inspection fine we didn’t see coming.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-life expat stories and slice-of-life episodes from our lives in Portugal.📌 As the Dinesens Turn — because something is always turning, and it’s usually us.#ExpatLife #PortugalHealthcare #GallbladderSurgery #AsTheDinesensTurn #LifeInPortugal #GNR #LivingAbroad #MedicalStorytime

]]> Jason Dinesen 93ccfc38-74c8-42ff-81e5-194f7e6dfaa4 Wed, 07 May 2025 13:01:51 -0500 718 false Portugal Power Outage Portugal Power Outage We survived the power outage in Portugal on Monday the 28th.

]]> We survived the power outage in Portugal on Monday the 28th.

]]> Jason Dinesen 5e567484-c1c4-4247-ba71-f8c30436992f Thu, 01 May 2025 08:59:14 -0500 1237 false Springtime in Portugal Springtime in Portugal What we're looking forward to as springtime springs in Portugal.

]]> What we're looking forward to as springtime springs in Portugal.

]]> Jason Dinesen b4404ff0-78b3-4e5a-9b25-2e82bd99cef4 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:19:21 -0500 612 false Two-Year Anniversary Two-Year Anniversary March 16th was our two-year anniversary in Portugal. All of us -- kids included! -- reflect on it.

]]> March 16th was our two-year anniversary in Portugal. All of us -- kids included! -- reflect on it.

]]> Jason Dinesen 7f38ea84-71dc-4560-a404-d36272596da7 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:55:41 -0500 1650 false Language Learning Struggles and Victories Language Learning Struggles and Victories On this episode, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of language learning. Jason discusses if Duolingo is helpful or not. Jason and Tracy debate the merits of striving for an A in school versus "just get through it."

]]> On this episode, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of language learning. Jason discusses if Duolingo is helpful or not. Jason and Tracy debate the merits of striving for an A in school versus "just get through it."

]]> Jason Dinesen 501d5400-5eb8-41ee-a345-ff65df4c59f1 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:44:30 -0500 1806 3 8 false Overcoming Homesickness Overcoming Homesickness We've been here almost 2 years now, and while most people think it's cool (we do too!) it's not all fun and games. We have to work, and we experience homesickness. The worst was after 6 months. This episode dives deeper into how we dealt with the homesickness and are still dealing with it.

]]> We've been here almost 2 years now, and while most people think it's cool (we do too!) it's not all fun and games. We have to work, and we experience homesickness. The worst was after 6 months. This episode dives deeper into how we dealt with the homesickness and are still dealing with it.

]]> Jason Dinesen 2f0b7258-034a-44f8-8f03-fd0122d44e12 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:24:55 -0600 1607 3 7 false Valentine's Day in Portugal, Weather Valentine's Day in Portugal, Weather It's a grab-bag episode of Valentine's Day in Portugal, the power of the sunshine here, and Jason's language adventures.

]]> It's a grab-bag episode of Valentine's Day in Portugal, the power of the sunshine here, and Jason's language adventures.

]]> Jason Dinesen 6b2819c2-d944-4ab4-ae27-dda6a126694b Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:18:45 -0600 798 3 6 false Weather in Portugal Weather in Portugal We talk about the weather in our part of Portugal. Sometimes a 50-degree day can be very uncomfortable, and as crazy as it may sound, a 0-degree day in the Midwest can almost be more comfortable (if you're inside).

]]> We talk about the weather in our part of Portugal. Sometimes a 50-degree day can be very uncomfortable, and as crazy as it may sound, a 0-degree day in the Midwest can almost be more comfortable (if you're inside).

]]> Jason Dinesen e30cb40a-fd67-4724-9d26-7d1526157ee3 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:39:58 -0600 672 3 5 false Illness, Health Care in Portugal Illness, Health Care in Portugal Tis the season for illnesses. We also talk about our experiences with the Portuguese health system and compare it to the U.S.

]]> Tis the season for illnesses. We also talk about our experiences with the Portuguese health system and compare it to the U.S.

]]> Jason Dinesen 3ba6a1cb-04f0-45b3-8c53-8051b478f146 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:13:31 -0600 1197 3 4 false Season 3, Episode 3: Burnout Season 3, Episode 3: Burnout Our journey with burnout continues to evolve. We still are not "cured," but we are in a better headspace now than we were before we moved.

]]> Our journey with burnout continues to evolve. We still are not "cured," but we are in a better headspace now than we were before we moved.

]]> Jason Dinesen 0572ee2c-ca4b-4a79-b5a1-a915dbbb996b Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:10:32 -0600 1340 3 3 false Season 3, Episode 2: Why Are We Here? Season 3, Episode 2: Why Are We Here? In this episode we come back to why we moved, how we feel now, and we discuss our ever-present burnout and trying to find solutions.

]]> In this episode we come back to why we moved, how we feel now, and we discuss our ever-present burnout and trying to find solutions.

]]> Jason Dinesen 4e24b956-612f-4c74-9761-1588b2deb6a2 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:52:35 -0600 1756 false Season 3, Episode 1 Season 3, Episode 1 After a 9-month hiatus, we are back! This episode gives an update on what we've been up to. We are back to weekly episodes now, so more to come!

]]> After a 9-month hiatus, we are back! This episode gives an update on what we've been up to. We are back to weekly episodes now, so more to come!

]]> Jason Dinesen e800fd8d-4398-4d50-8a99-d52bac0f2433 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:41:04 -0600 1045 3 1 false Season 2, Episode 7: Tax Season Recap Season 2, Episode 7: Tax Season Recap We talk about how tax season went -- it went pretty well. We also talk about how there are clearly things that need to change in the future.

]]> We talk about how tax season went -- it went pretty well. We also talk about how there are clearly things that need to change in the future.

]]> Jason Dinesen d1e6bbc1-6310-447e-b5c7-49300f827833 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:42:08 -0500 1365 false Season 2, Episode 6: One Year in Portugal Season 2, Episode 6: One Year in Portugal Hard to believe for us, but we've been here for 1 year now.

]]> Hard to believe for us, but we've been here for 1 year now.

]]> Jason Dinesen bff8ee86-a21b-4426-bbb0-c322e442e74d Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:01:09 -0500 1394 false Season 2, Episode 5: Burnout Recovery Season 2, Episode 5: Burnout Recovery We were both horribly burned out before we moved to Portugal. Burnout, in fact, is really our "why" as to why we moved. We've talked about it before, and we talk about it again here.

]]> We were both horribly burned out before we moved to Portugal. Burnout, in fact, is really our "why" as to why we moved. We've talked about it before, and we talk about it again here.

]]> Jason Dinesen 8648995d-fd63-4d64-8fb7-a089fecedbac Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:02:18 -0500 1352 false Season 2, Episode 4: Super Bowl Watch Party Season 2, Episode 4: Super Bowl Watch Party Yes, we stayed up to watch the Super Bowl, til around 5 am our time.

]]> Yes, we stayed up to watch the Super Bowl, til around 5 am our time.

]]> Jason Dinesen 92018b2d-62ce-4ec9-906b-3bba9f5461b8 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:37:05 -0600 1031 false Season 2, Episode 3: Illness, Healthcare in Portugal Season 2, Episode 3: Illness, Healthcare in Portugal We had to take a few weeks off because we've all been battling colds and such. Tracy and Jason talk about having a cold in Portugal, going to the doctor, the costs (or lack thereof compared to America) of everything, etc.

]]> We had to take a few weeks off because we've all been battling colds and such. Tracy and Jason talk about having a cold in Portugal, going to the doctor, the costs (or lack thereof compared to America) of everything, etc.

]]> Jason Dinesen f3596fc1-d153-41e8-a759-e56d081a7e96 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:48:31 -0600 1371 false Season 2, Episode 2: How Tax Season Will Work Season 2, Episode 2: How Tax Season Will Work Jason is still in business as an accountant. We talk about how that will work.

]]> Jason is still in business as an accountant. We talk about how that will work.

]]> Jason Dinesen 2bdfa9b2-c48d-4bf9-93c4-e2e8c4faa24b Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:49:18 -0600 1174 false Season 2, Episode 1: What the New Year Holds in Store Season 2, Episode 1: What the New Year Holds in Store Back in the swing of episodes for season 2. We talk about the holidays, moving around Christmastime, and what 2024 holds in store.

]]> Back in the swing of episodes for season 2. We talk about the holidays, moving around Christmastime, and what 2024 holds in store.

]]> Jason Dinesen 22a2fbfa-6204-48a8-b9d5-292302aac633 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:57:47 -0600 874 false Episode 22: December Already Episode 22: December Already We've been off for a few weeks in large part due to technical difficulties (we had 2 episodes recorded that got lost in a computer crash). Anyway, we are back with an episode about December in Portugal, what the holidays here look like, and what holiday plans are.

]]> We've been off for a few weeks in large part due to technical difficulties (we had 2 episodes recorded that got lost in a computer crash). Anyway, we are back with an episode about December in Portugal, what the holidays here look like, and what holiday plans are.

]]> Jason Dinesen ae9a38f1-09ac-4a4e-bec0-9c4691829c67 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:07:57 -0600 805 false Episode 21: All About Fall in Portugal Episode 21: All About Fall in Portugal This episode is about fall, Halloween, and what life in general is like when the days get darker -- and very, very, very rainy!

]]> This episode is about fall, Halloween, and what life in general is like when the days get darker -- and very, very, very rainy!

]]> Jason Dinesen aa37ccca-08ca-40b2-ae73-aad79fe80387 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:22:03 -0500 678 false Episode 20: Goodbye Honeymoon, Hello Reality Episode 20: Goodbye Honeymoon, Hello Reality When one moves overseas, whether it's moving your home like us, or it's a semester-long study abroad or such, there's a honeymoon period. For us, this period lasted about 6 months. Now, the honeymoon is over and we're in the "this is the real world" phase of living here. Not necessarily bad, but a definite shift in the vibe.

]]> When one moves overseas, whether it's moving your home like us, or it's a semester-long study abroad or such, there's a honeymoon period. For us, this period lasted about 6 months. Now, the honeymoon is over and we're in the "this is the real world" phase of living here. Not necessarily bad, but a definite shift in the vibe.

]]> Jason Dinesen c09ed2b6-1398-4941-ac54-84b62a3e4e74 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:08:26 -0500 1795 false Episode 19: 5 Things, Part 2 Episode 19: 5 Things, Part 2 Jason and Tracy continue their discussion of 5 things they wish they knew before they moved to Portugal, and 5 things they have discovered they are glad for. In this episode:


Things they wish they knew:

--Don't be naive about language

--It can be oddly hard to find certain things such as green onions and jalepenos, and delivery drivers have a bizarrely hard time finding you


Things we are glad for:

--Services available

--Time, people's relationship to time and working to live

----------

Recap

Things we wish we knew:

1. Driving is total chaos; also, you need to know how to drive a manual transmission

2. Red tape and bureaucracy

3. The cost of living is not necessarily lower here

4. Don't be naive about language

5. It can be oddly hard to find certain things, and delivery drivers have an oddly hard time finding you


Things we have discovered we love:

1. Work-life balance and people's attitude towards life

2. The people are wonderful

3. The flip side of not necessarily saving money on purchases: quality seems to be better

4. Services available

5. People's relationship to time, "work to live rather than live to work" -- related to #1 but something vital to us

]]> Jason and Tracy continue their discussion of 5 things they wish they knew before they moved to Portugal, and 5 things they have discovered they are glad for. In this episode:


Things they wish they knew:

--Don't be naive about language

--It can be oddly hard to find certain things such as green onions and jalepenos, and delivery drivers have a bizarrely hard time finding you


Things we are glad for:

--Services available

--Time, people's relationship to time and working to live

----------

Recap

Things we wish we knew:

1. Driving is total chaos; also, you need to know how to drive a manual transmission

2. Red tape and bureaucracy

3. The cost of living is not necessarily lower here

4. Don't be naive about language

5. It can be oddly hard to find certain things, and delivery drivers have an oddly hard time finding you


Things we have discovered we love:

1. Work-life balance and people's attitude towards life

2. The people are wonderful

3. The flip side of not necessarily saving money on purchases: quality seems to be better

4. Services available

5. People's relationship to time, "work to live rather than live to work" -- related to #1 but something vital to us

]]> Jason Dinesen f6d5a975-db60-4d6a-bcba-7524dec08ce1 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:50:05 -0500 921 false Episode 18: Things We Wish We Knew, Things We Love, Part 1 Episode 18: Things We Wish We Knew, Things We Love, Part 1 In this podcast, we start talking about the 5 things we wish we knew about Portugal before moving, and 5 things we have discovered we love. In this episode, we cover the first 3 things, and next week we will cover the final 2 items. 3 Things We Wish We Knew: --Driving in Portugal is utter and complete chaos --Red tape, bureaucracy --The cost of day-to-day living is not necessarily lower than in the U.S. -- do not move to "save money" because it might not work out that way 3 Things We Have Discovered We love --Work-life balance and people's attitudes toward life --The people are wonderful --The flip side of costs not necessarily being lower -- things seem to be higher quality

]]> In this podcast, we start talking about the 5 things we wish we knew about Portugal before moving, and 5 things we have discovered we love. In this episode, we cover the first 3 things, and next week we will cover the final 2 items. 3 Things We Wish We Knew: --Driving in Portugal is utter and complete chaos --Red tape, bureaucracy --The cost of day-to-day living is not necessarily lower than in the U.S. -- do not move to "save money" because it might not work out that way 3 Things We Have Discovered We love --Work-life balance and people's attitudes toward life --The people are wonderful --The flip side of costs not necessarily being lower -- things seem to be higher quality

]]> Jason Dinesen a9931f9d-378f-4741-ae2a-875026b5f30d Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:21:55 -0500 1212 false Episode 17: Careers Episode 17: Careers Jason and Tracy discuss having U.S. jobs in Portugal, and how Tracy is joining Jason on the dark side and becoming a tax preparer.

]]> Jason and Tracy discuss having U.S. jobs in Portugal, and how Tracy is joining Jason on the dark side and becoming a tax preparer.

]]> Jason Dinesen b060c389-7c6c-495a-a746-792828b5ee9f Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:44:46 -0500 1414 false Episode 16: Jason and Tracy on School Starting Episode 16: Jason and Tracy on School Starting School starts soon (September 15th). Last week the boys talked briefly about their thoughts on school starting, and how the summer went. This week, Jason and Tracy talk more about school starting.

]]> School starts soon (September 15th). Last week the boys talked briefly about their thoughts on school starting, and how the summer went. This week, Jason and Tracy talk more about school starting.

]]> Jason Dinesen b2fe5fb9-ef17-48be-80c8-f4c181934f09 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:41:06 -0500 968 false Episode 15: Boys Get Ready for School Episode 15: Boys Get Ready for School In this short podcast, we talk to the kids for as long as we could (**8 minutes!) about getting ready to start school next week.

]]> In this short podcast, we talk to the kids for as long as we could (**8 minutes!) about getting ready to start school next week.

]]> Jason Dinesen 6888b703-538b-4b68-9b6b-d4b71d839e14 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:42:25 -0500 442 false Episode 14: Language Learning, Does Duolingo Help, Taking Portuguese Classes Episode 14: Language Learning, Does Duolingo Help, Taking Portuguese Classes Jason and Tracy cover a lot of ground on language learning. Jason talks about his philosophy when he was in school -- get B's because people leave you alone, getting A's is a lot of work with no real tradeoff, but getting C's means people hassle you. Plus does Duolingo work? And Jason tells the story about the first time his dad "took them outside the U.S." on vacation. DETAILS: 0:32-1:55 Jason on his philosophy towards school — get Bs; getting As is a lot of work without a lot of great payoff; getting Cs means people hassle you, so get Bs because then people leave you alone. 3:31-4:07 Jason on how useful Duolingo is (or isn’t) in learning a foreign language 5:08-5:43 Tracy on how Jason and Tyler had the same instructor, who is an excellent teacher. 5:50-7:13 Jason (and Tracy) on the Portuguese classes they have taken. 7:13-7:31 Tracy (former language instructor) on adults learning a second language 8:12-8:51 Jason on Tracy leaving him alone at the checkout counter at FNAC (store in Portugal somewhat like Best Buy) and how he had to muddle through the checkout by himself in Portuguese 8:58-9:44 language levels, A1-B2 and how it works with getting residency 9:58-12:25 Jason on his only experience outside of the U.S. when he was a kid (he thinks this story is humorous) 12:25-12:48 Jason on his grandfather’s philosophy of wanting a “bucket of Shelby County dirt under his feet.” 12:48-16:35 General language discussion 16:35-17:25 Jason on how his accent is changing, how the kids’ language skills are changing 17:25-18:00 Jason and Tracy on if Midwesterners have an accent or not 18:40-end When does school start?

]]> Jason and Tracy cover a lot of ground on language learning. Jason talks about his philosophy when he was in school -- get B's because people leave you alone, getting A's is a lot of work with no real tradeoff, but getting C's means people hassle you. Plus does Duolingo work? And Jason tells the story about the first time his dad "took them outside the U.S." on vacation. DETAILS: 0:32-1:55 Jason on his philosophy towards school — get Bs; getting As is a lot of work without a lot of great payoff; getting Cs means people hassle you, so get Bs because then people leave you alone. 3:31-4:07 Jason on how useful Duolingo is (or isn’t) in learning a foreign language 5:08-5:43 Tracy on how Jason and Tyler had the same instructor, who is an excellent teacher. 5:50-7:13 Jason (and Tracy) on the Portuguese classes they have taken. 7:13-7:31 Tracy (former language instructor) on adults learning a second language 8:12-8:51 Jason on Tracy leaving him alone at the checkout counter at FNAC (store in Portugal somewhat like Best Buy) and how he had to muddle through the checkout by himself in Portuguese 8:58-9:44 language levels, A1-B2 and how it works with getting residency 9:58-12:25 Jason on his only experience outside of the U.S. when he was a kid (he thinks this story is humorous) 12:25-12:48 Jason on his grandfather’s philosophy of wanting a “bucket of Shelby County dirt under his feet.” 12:48-16:35 General language discussion 16:35-17:25 Jason on how his accent is changing, how the kids’ language skills are changing 17:25-18:00 Jason and Tracy on if Midwesterners have an accent or not 18:40-end When does school start?

]]> Jason Dinesen 601e64f1-87c7-4398-a371-72836b4da827 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:28:46 -0500 1220 false Episode 13: Burnout Revisited Episode 13: Burnout Revisited Our journey of recovering from severe professional (and personal) burnout continues. We talked about this subject a few episodes ago, but our views on burnout continue to evolve -- and we have a lot to say about this topic -- so here is another episode! Tracy also talks about pottery, and how working with clay has helped her mental state.

]]> Our journey of recovering from severe professional (and personal) burnout continues. We talked about this subject a few episodes ago, but our views on burnout continue to evolve -- and we have a lot to say about this topic -- so here is another episode! Tracy also talks about pottery, and how working with clay has helped her mental state.

]]> Jason Dinesen c19be552-4684-46ff-bb25-a2c57d07a2af Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:16:30 -0500 1632 false Episode 12: Vacationers in Our Town, Driving in Portugal Episode 12: Vacationers in Our Town, Driving in Portugal August is vacation month for a lot of folks in Portugal, and our little town has lots of visitors. We also talk about driving and how it is (to an American) absolute chaos on the roads (always, even when vacationers aren't around).

]]> August is vacation month for a lot of folks in Portugal, and our little town has lots of visitors. We also talk about driving and how it is (to an American) absolute chaos on the roads (always, even when vacationers aren't around).

]]> Jason Dinesen 373cb6eb-c09e-4fbf-a3b8-34c56908bcfd Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:52:50 -0500 1708 false Episode 11: All the People in Portugal Who Have Helped Us Episode 11: All the People in Portugal Who Have Helped Us We've had a lot of help from people here in Portugal, and we seem to get what we need, when we need it.

]]> We've had a lot of help from people here in Portugal, and we seem to get what we need, when we need it.

]]> Jason Dinesen 191e219a-3850-4705-a5cd-4cd8fab0c033 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:11:42 -0500 839 false Episode 10: Burnout Episode 10: Burnout Tracy and Jason try to put burnout into words. They will be talking about burnout periodically, because their relationship with burnout, and ability to put it into words, changes daily.

]]> Tracy and Jason try to put burnout into words. They will be talking about burnout periodically, because their relationship with burnout, and ability to put it into words, changes daily.

]]> Jason Dinesen a4e62007-0645-47de-9ce2-d3fcf751828e Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:07:22 -0500 1304 false Episode 9: Residency Cards! Episode 9: Residency Cards! Tracy and Jason received their residency cards last week. This podcast discusses what that means, and what the process was.

]]> Tracy and Jason received their residency cards last week. This podcast discusses what that means, and what the process was.

]]> Jason Dinesen 5854bb5f-9969-49f9-98bc-320fdf48023b Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:47:45 -0500 834 false Episode 8: Jack's Big School Trip, Plus Learning Portuguese Episode 8: Jack's Big School Trip, Plus Learning Portuguese Jack recently got back from an overnight field trip. He didn't want to talk on the podcast, so Jason and Tracy talk about his trip. Plus we talk about taking Portuguese classes, and whether Duolingo is helpful or not in learning a language.

]]> Jack recently got back from an overnight field trip. He didn't want to talk on the podcast, so Jason and Tracy talk about his trip. Plus we talk about taking Portuguese classes, and whether Duolingo is helpful or not in learning a language.

]]> Jason Dinesen 7cbec28b-f256-4d1a-9f2e-ee7a3b7c6090 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:59:20 -0500 1700 false Episode 7: Work Schedules Episode 7: Work Schedules How does it work, working for U.S. clients while living in Portugal? How on earth did a move during tax season actually work? We discuss in this podcast.

]]> How does it work, working for U.S. clients while living in Portugal? How on earth did a move during tax season actually work? We discuss in this podcast.

]]> Jason Dinesen 488f3084-41e8-49be-915d-6319205f7977 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:20:09 -0500 781 false Episode 6: Vacation, Weather and More Episode 6: Vacation, Weather and More We took our first vacation in Portugal recently, and recap where we went. Plus, we talk about the weather, regional differences we have observed, and we talk about trying to break the consumer mentality of "let's go to the mall and buy stuff."

]]> We took our first vacation in Portugal recently, and recap where we went. Plus, we talk about the weather, regional differences we have observed, and we talk about trying to break the consumer mentality of "let's go to the mall and buy stuff."

]]> Jason Dinesen c00b215f-6b8c-4555-a41c-8efe9d8f9a7f Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:28:09 -0500 1763 false Episode 5 -- Talking with Tyler Episode 5 -- Talking with Tyler Tyler (age 11) joins us to discuss his thoughts on Portugal as we are now past the 3-month mark living here.

]]> Tyler (age 11) joins us to discuss his thoughts on Portugal as we are now past the 3-month mark living here.

]]> Jason Dinesen 8bc42ffc-0ed5-4f80-be78-f4f7631b052f Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:43:34 -0500 701 1 5 false Podcast, Episode 4: All About School Podcast, Episode 4: All About School This episode is all about school. Our kids attended public school the last 3 months of the school year, and we talk about how we got them enrolled and what their experiences were.

]]> This episode is all about school. Our kids attended public school the last 3 months of the school year, and we talk about how we got them enrolled and what their experiences were.

]]> Jason Dinesen 67fcaa18-1008-44a2-8591-bdec2d013c11 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:12:42 -0500 1247 false Episode 3 Episode 3 We are now official tax residents of Portugal! This podcast is all about the paperwork and the process.

]]> We are now official tax residents of Portugal! This podcast is all about the paperwork and the process.

]]> Jason Dinesen b9de9265-2f4a-40f4-9602-5a484fff202d Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:05:16 -0500 1443 false As the Dinesens Turn, Episode 2 As the Dinesens Turn, Episode 2 Living in 300 square feet in Portugal, versus living in 3,000 square feet in the U.S. That is the topic of Episode 2 of As the Dinesens Turn.

]]> Living in 300 square feet in Portugal, versus living in 3,000 square feet in the U.S. That is the topic of Episode 2 of As the Dinesens Turn.

]]> Jason Dinesen 6b8ae3a9-2a3b-4ae2-bfce-e5473ff6699d Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:18:03 -0500 897 false Episode 1 -- Introduction Episode 1 -- Introduction This is our first episode, an introduction to who we are and what we're up to, and a preview of what future podcasts will be about.

]]> This is our first episode, an introduction to who we are and what we're up to, and a preview of what future podcasts will be about.

]]> Jason Dinesen a9a37429-792d-4b31-a951-c4d3db81a16d Fri, 19 May 2023 06:53:59 -0500 1322 1 1 false