Porto’s Most Dynamic & Hidden Side Uncovered

In this conversation, Jade Navega shares her journey of moving to Portugal in 2018, discussing the challenges of adapting to a new culture, making friends, and navigating the immigration process. She reflects on the significant changes in Porto over the years, including the rise in property prices and the impact of gentrification on local communities. Jade highlights the growing specialty coffee culture and the importance of supporting local businesses. She emphasizes the opportunities for entrepreneurship in Porto and how living abroad has transformed her life, making her feel content and connected to her community.


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We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better.

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00:00 intro
00:39 Podcast sponsor
01:26 weekly welcome
10:45 Podcast sponsors
13:00 Interview starts
16:27 Changes in Porto/Portugal
21:45 Some potential dangers
25:49 Why she chose where she lives
28:42 Specialty coffee
32:16 Evolution of Porto
38:11 Jade’s entrepreneurial journey
43:29 Tourism’s impact on Porto
50:00 Ethical tourism
53:13 What to expect on Jade’s tours