Today's question is a bit of a trumpet-blow ahead of my Summer break and the development of two major projects that I will talk about on the show this morning. About it, Claude says: Carl Munson is one of the most prolific English-language content creators focused on Portugal. Here's a summary of what he's produced: Who He Is Originally from the UK, Carl moved to Portugal in 2017 and fell in love with the way of life, people and culture. He hosts Good Morning Portugal! — a daily breakfast show, podcast and community dedicated to sharing practical advice and the everyday joys of living in Portugal — and has helped thousands of people explore, understand and successfully relocate there. Volume of Content - Podcast: The Good Morning Portugal! podcast ran from 2019 to 2025 and accumulated over 1,000 episodes. - Daily YouTube show: During Portugal's 2020 pandemic lockdown, Carl launched a daily livestream for English-language speakers, which proved hugely popular and never stopped — running nearly five years. What began as an emergency focal point evolved into a "how-to" show for would-be migrants to Portugal. - Written work: He is also a regular columnist for Portugal Resident and founder of the Portugal Club, as well as host of Expats Portugal's weekly webinars. - Substack: He also runs a Substack publication featuring highlights from The Portugal Club Quiz, published every weekday on the show. Scope of Topics The show covers news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and general expat life — and is particularly aimed at the 50+ demographic settling into or loving life in Portugal. In short, Carl Munson has produced a truly enormous body of work — likely well over 1,500 pieces of content across YouTube, podcasting, articles, and newsletters — making him arguably the single biggest English-language resource on moving to and living in Portugal. Gemini: Since moving from the UK to Portugal's Silver Coast in 2017, Carl Munson has become one of the most prolific content creators and community builders for English-speaking expats. Over the years, he has generated thousands of pieces of content spanning daily broadcasts, articles, masterclasses, and digital forums.

Well done all, and muito obrigado, to all at www.analisa.pt - the Portuguese web platform designed for "consulting and comparing public information, focusing on data regarding quality of life and public investment in Portugal". Key Features and Information: - Data Analysis: It provides access to 155 indicators to analyze the quality of life across 308 municipalities. - Public Investment: The site allows users to track public investment, contract by contract. - Objective Focus: The platform aims to provide information based on facts, rather than opinions. - Context: It is described as a tool for evaluating how the country is performing, focusing on local and national data. Please take a 'test drive' and let us know what you think...

Take great care this weekend with Storm Ingrid already making its presence felt on our shores. Storm Ingrid forces Algarve dam releases as flood risk increases across Portugal "Bad weather causes 130 incidents in Portugal", already. IPMA official weather status Please share any pics/updates...

There are many over-used phrases and clichés used on the web, among them: "And so it begins", which I am reluctant to use. However, today, seeing this, I can't think of anything more appropriate. It's the FIRST AI-based visa/tax consult service I've seen (what about you?) and ... so it begins! "Essentially, the synthesis of ten top lawyers’ perspectives on each topic, refined by real users who validated those setups in practice. This first version focuses on *Portugal*, offering accurate, lawyer-approved tax analysis and relocation advice — grounded in real cases from real people. From there, you can activate the full service: a single, tech-enabled implementation that wraps everything around you. Think of it as having a €400/hour advisor available 24/7 — continuously updated, always contextual, and soon, proactive." The world is changing, and AI is changing our world, as we know it. Fast.