The Pure Portugal Podcast

For those of you who like a longer-form, immersive experience, here's the Pure Portugal omnibus podcast - Episode 4 - which brings together recent weekly episodes that have looked at: progressive community living, cooperative hemp growing and the sweet, orange comfort food known as baked beans.As ever your feedback is welcome, so do drop me a line to carl@carlmunson.com---As it’s been said, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.One intentional community that chose to ‘go together’ some 40 years ago, kicks off Episode 4, namely 'Tamera' - based in Portugal’s Alentejo region, on an impressive and innovative 335-acre site, addressing such big issues as:How will humanity live in the future?How can we as humanity resolve the crises we’ve caused and survive on Earth?Can this planet become the paradise it is meant to be?Hear Head of Tamera's Global Campus Vera Kleinhammes' on this recording and find out more about their inspiring and amazing research, education and outreach at www.tamera.org---The second segment of the podcast arose from this post in the Pure Portugal Facebook Group:"It is done! The Lusicanna cooperative (for the production of industrial hemp in Portugal) was founded yesterday, August 24th in In the sweltering heat of a typical Alentejo summer day in Serpa. The six founders are currently producing hemp in Alentejo, Algarve and Castelo Branco area.""One of our main goals is to enable as many farmers as possible to join this exciting market. If you are interested in becoming part of the emerging hemp industry in Portugal, keep tabs on Lusicanna! We will be open for new members starting next season!"Hear Carl Munson in conversation with Jurgen of the Lusicanna Co-operative about their launch, the long-term strategy, and the outstanding potential benefits that industrial and medicinal hemp growing could offer towards rural regeneration in Portugal.More at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1971620359760859/---"And finally..."Sometimes, it’s the little, eccentric things that can make a big, profound difference to life in a new land.For Brits, it’s a tin of sweet, orange beans, which we focus on here, along with a few DIY recipes so you can ‘try this at home’, if you can’t lay your hands on the genuine article.---***The views shared here are not necessarily the views of Pure Portugal Ltd and are offered for the basis of discussion and awareness, not as an endorsement or advice in any way***

"Down a winding unpaved road, near the mountain town of Serra, in Central Portugal lies an abandoned olive oil mill from the turn of the century, dilapidated and roofless, with strong stone walls still standing. Steeped in history, this once-abandoned corner of the world is being regenerated into a unique creative and cultural experience: a Brain Spa."Find out more about this fascinating and beautiful project centered around 'creative optimism' (CO), 'disruptive design' and practical sustainability right here, as Carl Munson talks with Leyla Acaroglu at The CO Project, for the Pure Portugal podcast.Find out more at: www.coproject.coLeyla's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/leyla_acaroglu_paper_beats_plastic_how_to_rethink_environmental_folkloreThe Pure Portugal Podcast is shared as information and entertainment - it is not intended as, and should not be a substitute for, professional advice or necessarily an endorsement."We are NOT completely screwed!"

Inspired by celebrity environmentalist Chris Packham's mobilisation of tens of thousands of nature lovers in London last weekend, Steve Andrews wants to similarly encourage a Portuguese People's 'Walk for Wildlife'.Having recently floated the idea in the popular 'Wildlife in Portugal' Facebook group, Steve - AKA the Bard of Ely (Wales!) - is keen to see a global, people-power response to the degradation of the environment and once-plentiful species.In this rallying call to anyone and everyone who loves nature, in Portugal and beyond, we manage to talk about plastic, Sesimbra, The Arrabida National Park, Shakin' Stevens, David Attenborough and the Iberian Lynx - a potential poster-child for Portuguese conservation.Check out Steve as a song-writer and performer here: https://youtu.be/t9FBmErYpz4Stay tuned for further developments...

Looking to create a "world without borders", Tânia Castilho of Tomar's Linda's Language School has an incredible vision for teaching languages (including English, Portuguese and Mandarin!) in a way that also inspires sustainability, community and one-ness.Co-incidentally on International Peace Day, 21st September, Tania shared with me the news that in March 2019, with the Portugal chapter of the global 'All Ladies League', she'll be welcoming the Women Economic Forum (WEF) to Tomar, Portugal.'Inspiring Passion and Innovation Through Sustainable Change' will be the theme of this international conference from 22nd to 25th March 2019, more here: http://www.wef.org.in/wef-portugal-2019-program-detailsTogether with this event, Tania and Linda's Language School are also organising the 'Youth For a Sustainable World NOW International Contest' with delegates from Asia, Africa and America, details here: http://www.institutolindaschool.com/concurso-e-conferenciaThere's also an associated fundraising event - Art in Motion - that will be a showcase for local bands and solo artists, all at secondary school level. "In other words, it is a concert organized by youngsters, with youngsters, for youngsters and to benefit youngsters at large," says the School.It was a real pleasure to talk with Tania who is also an author, inspirational speaker and 'Isness Coach'.Find out more about the events and Linda's School at: http://www.institutolindaschool.com/

Wendy Howard's move to a more sustainable life in Portugal, with her family eight years ago, has become an exemplary permaculture project - Quinta do Vale - within the Benfeita 'phenomenon'.In this interview, she talks about the principles her endeavour is based upon, last year's fires (that came within inches of her home) and how we might take a bigger, regenerative view, for the sake of our collective future.There's clearly 'bad news' all around, but it's also great to hear Wendy's uplifting and positive view of Portugal, the Portuguese and the great potential that's here in this wonderful country.Press play to hear more about Quinta Do Vale, Permaculture, Benfeita and how to get involved.And find out more at: http://www.permaculturinginportugal.net/

Sometimes, it’s the little, eccentric things that can make a big, profound difference to life in a new land.For Brits, it’s a tin of sweet, orange beans, which we focus on here, along with a few DIY recipes so you can ‘try this at home’, if you can’t lay your hands on the genuine article.What are the comfort foods of other nationalities? Please let us know...

From the Pure Portugal Facebook Group:"It is done! The Lusicanna cooperative (for the production of industrial hemp in Portugal) was founded yesterday, August 24th in In the sweltering heat of a typical Alentejo summer day in Serpa. The six founders are currently producing hemp in Alentejo, Algarve and Castelo Branco area.""One of our main goals is to enable as many farmers as possible to join this exciting market. If you are interested in becoming part of the emerging hemp industry in Portugal, keep tabs on Lusicanna! We will be open for new members starting next season!"In this podcast Carl Munson talks to Jurgen of the Lusicanna Co-operative about their launch, the long-term strategy, and the outstanding potential benefits that industrial and medicinal hemp growing could offer towards rural regeneration in Portugal.***The views shared here are not necessarily the views of Pure Portugal Ltd and are offered for the basis of discussion and awareness, not as an endorsement or advice in any way***

The Pure Portugal Podcast - week ending 24th August 2018Welcome to a new weekly, briefer Pure Portugal podcast, which aims to give you a little and often, rather than an epic, monthly binge - the format we chose for our first three episodes. I’d be delighted to hear your feedback about the format change as well as your opinions on the content, characters and communities featured.In our most recent episode of the Pure Portugal podcast, number three – which incidentally you can listen to at pureportugal.co.uk OR download from most podcasting platforms, including itunes and spotify – we spoke to Jazz Mandala about the hopes and challenges of creating an intentional community.As it’s been said, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.One intentional community that chose to ‘go together’ some 40 years ago, is today’s star of the show - Tamera - based in Portugal’s Alentejo region, on an impressive and innovative 335-acre site that is addressing such big issues as:How will humanity live in the future?How can we as humanity resolve the crises we’ve caused and survive on Earth?Can this planet become the paradise it is meant to be?Hear Head of Tamera's Global Campus Vera Kleinhammes' answer by pressing play...Find out more about the Tamera’s inspiring and amazing research, education and outreach at www.tamera.orgHear about Jazz Mandala's project here: https://www.spreaker.com/e/NnhkvehDv8mHear more about Nonviolent Communication here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/carlmunson/communication-for-a-world-that-works-non

Recently re-settled in central Portugal, Carl Munson hosts this, the third Pure Portugal podcast. A Summer Special going with the Portuguese flow with a leisurely two month production schedule for this one podcast featuring an off-grid, renewable and sustainability theme. We hear from a grid skipping homesteader – Owen of Arrochela Farm - who first discovered his dream home through Pure Portugal, and now lives an enviable lifestyle enjoying the fruits of Mother Nature in just about every sense.There’s a bit of an exclusive, as we unveil to the world Francois Cram’s 'Le Cram eco-shower' or ‘duche solar’! A blue print for low-impact cleanliness.Ana PT’s Portuguese Language lesson features some renewables-related vocabulary, as well as discussing the weather - HOT weather - and what to say on the phone, especially after you’ve said “Ola”!Just like Monsieur Cram, thinker and do-er Will Thomson offers himself as a resource to the community, and shares his views on the practicalities of installing renewables, as well as adjusting our individual and collective expectations, when it comes to the off-grid shift.And then there’s the wonderful Jazz Mandala who having openly invited all-comers to a plot she shares with co-creator Tobias in the Castelo Branco area, talks about the importance of authenticity, vulnerability and respect when setting up an intentional community. All of these lovely people are endeavouring to live in a new, more sustainable way, and we hope you find their messages and ideas inspiring enough to take action yourself...More at www.pureportugal.co.uk

Welcome to this, the second episode of The Pure Portugal Podcast with Carl Munson, host and producer of this deeper monthly delve into Living the Good Life in Portugal.Thank you to everyone who listened to and shared episode one - thanks for listening, please keep spreading the word and do send any feedback or requests you have marked for Carl’s attention, to: team@pureportugal.co.ukFor the latest news on property, rentals and holidays in Portugal, please go to: www.pureportugal.co.uk where you'll find a wealth of information and resources about creating your dream life in this wonderful country.Day to day, why not dip into the Facebook group – ‘Pure Portugal, Living the Good Life’, where there's always plenty of news, views and discussion among our community of over 19,000.OK, so let's dive into the June 2018 edition of this podcast, which has the overwhelming theme of pioneering and inspiring women, who share their stories of creating a life in Portugal, starting with Pure Portugal's founding director Sophie Kempin who recently took part in a commemorative Q&A session.You'll also hear from Lynn Mylou at A vida Fausto who, still recovering from last year's fire devastation, gives us an incredibly inspiring account of her journey into a life of a different kind of luxury.A vida Fausto: http://www.avidafausto.net/about/#journeyAfter Lynn, Ana PT is back with another Portuguese language lesson where she gives the heads up on meet ‘n’ greet vocabulary and phrasing.Contact Ana PT: https://www.facebook.com/PTlessonswithANAPT/We then go to Pure Portugal team member Deborah Richmond who tells us about her fascinating rewilding work at the Quinta Das Abelhas, set in the mountains of Central Portugal, dedicated as a sanctuary to the honey bee and ecosystem restoration.Deborah's Rewilding Project: https://www.rewildingourplanet.com/Last, but certainly by no means least, is Cressida Moger, who again has a truly moving story to tell about her downshift and upgrade to life in rural Portugal.More about Cressida's project: https://www.cressidashouse.com/The podcast begins with Sophie Kempin who recently discussed the past, present and future of Pure Portugal as part of the 14th birthday celebrations. Carl is joined by Louisa Munson who shares Sophie's answers, starting with her response to “what was the inspiration behind Pure Portugal?”Original blog: https://www.pureportugal.co.uk/blogs/qa-with-sophie-kemin-pure-portugals-founder-and-director/

Olá e bem-vindo to the very first Pure Portugal podcast...I'm Carl Munson, host and producer of this new monthly audio publication that coincides with Pure Portugal’s 14th birthday.It was on the 10th May 2004 that Sophie Kempin started Pure Portugal with husband Andy Hill (who now runs his own seed selling business www.foodforests.eu). As we now know, Pure Portugal was an idea whose time had obviously come!I myself am very grateful for Sophie’s inspired idea and subsequent dedication given that the Pure Portugal team as it was in 2008 welcomed me on my exploratory first visit and here I am now 10 years later, having made this wonderful country my home.Pure Portugal has grown to become an inspiring and truly helpful enterprise with its mainstay of properties for sale (with the ‘good life’ twist) as well as its rentals and holiday listings plus a new French edition of the website, which you’ll hear more about later in an interview with Shahnaz Radgy.As well as the websites, Pure Portugal has an impressive and dynamic social media presence as well an exciting offline, real world social network that is exploring and putting into practice natural and sustainable ways of living and growing.So 'Happy Birthday' to Pure Portugal - a great idea, created and run by great people, celebrating a great country who we learned only yesterday has been voted the most friendly country in the world! - https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennysouthan/2018/03/21/the-worlds-friendliest-countries-revealed/Shout out to all the team at this time of celebration and acknowledgement, namely: SOPHIE KEMPIN, Director, JOANA SOARES, Property ManagerRAQUEL RIBEIRO, Property Listings and Personal Helper / Property FinderDANIEL CUNHA, IT and Communications Manager, Holidays & Rentals WebsiteDEBORAH RICHMOND, Events & Services SHAHNAZ RADJY, Website Manager for our French language website Pur PortugalFRANCOIS CRAMER, Francophone Pur Portugal Community ManagerCLARE MONSON, Newsletter, Mailouts, and Facebook Group AdminAMBER LEWIS, Pure Portugal Post GirlIn this, the first podcast:The 'Pure Portugal Podcast Profile' with Louisa and Carl Munson - www.carlmunson.comThe 'do’s and don’ts' of planning and building a Tiny Home with Raphael Jeronimo - http://www.ecositana.pt/An introductory Portuguese language lesson with Anna PT - https://www.facebook.com/PTlessonswithANAPT/Find out more about the new French website and how its hosts are enjoying life in Portugal - www.purportugal.fr'What's Growing in YOUR Garden' with Ruan Austin in Sophie Kempin’s back garden - https://www.facebook.com/quintadoscovoes/---All roads lead to: http://www.pureportugal.co.ukhttp://www.pureportugalholidays.comhttp://www.pureportugal.co.uk/services-directory/http://www.pureportugal.co.uk/courses-events/---The Pure Portugal Podcast is shared as information and entertainment - it is not intended as, and should not be a substitute for, professional advice.

A blast from the past, recorded by Carl Munson in 2008, at Quinta das Abelhas: three wonderful WWOOFers talk about their life-changing experience with Andy and Sophie...

For the Pure Portugal Podcast, Ruan 'Mr Rotivator' Austin, Carolin Schmidt and Hannah Neumann answer the question: "What's Growing in YOUR Garden?" for Pure Portugal's Sophie Kempin...

Ident for the Pure Portugal Podcast

This is a TEST interview, a prototype of the 'Pure Portugal Podcast Profile' - an interview with a member of, or close to, the Pure Portugal community - for inclusion in the WEEKLY Pure Portugal Podcast.The interview will generally be 5 MINUTES in duration and will ask:What do you LOVE about Portugal?What do you bring TO the Pure Portugal community? And,What are you looking for FROM the Pure Portugal community?Correspondents will generally be interviewed by Carl Munson who can be contacted at carl@carlmunson.com