RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_ba646110-bbda-44c2-8cb8-199a0672c12c -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:32:40 +0000 DD Cardinal Living Abroad Diary https://redcircle.com/shows/dd-cardinal-living-abroad-diary en-US All rights reserved. I'm Danielle, an American in Portugal living the dream I didn't even know I had. Danielle Welke Welcome to the DD Cardinal Podcast: Living Abroad Diary! I'm Danielle, a solo traveler and digital nomad sharing my journey of moving abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating expat life. From Lisbon cafes to Camino trails, join me for stories, tips, and reflections on this adventure. New episodes every week. ba646110-bbda-44c2-8cb8-199a0672c12c Welcome to the DD Cardinal Podcast: Living Abroad Diary! I'm Danielle, a solo traveler and digital nomad sharing my journey of moving abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating expat life. From Lisbon cafes to Camino trails, join me for stories, tips, and reflections on this adventure. New episodes every week.

]]> episodic no Danielle Welke welke.danielle@gmail.com no full Portugal vs. the US: How Life’s Different Abroad for Me Portugal vs. the US: How Life’s Different Abroad for Me 4 1 Danielle Welke Part One Explore the key differences between life in Portugal and the US. Learn about affordable housing, mild weather, making friends, and using cheap public transportation. Perfect for aspiring expats! Moving to Portugal has been a life-changing experience, filled with cultural surprises and exciting adjustments. In this episode, I compare life in Portugal to my life in the US, sharing insights into key differences like:

  • Housing sizes and lifestyle adjustments
  • Portugal's mild weather and how it shapes daily life
  • The unique journey of building friendships abroad
  • The ease and affordability of traveling to other countries in Europe


Whether you're dreaming of living abroad or just curious about the nuances of life in Portugal, this episode offers a personal perspective on navigating these contrasts.

]]> <p>Moving to Portugal has been a life-changing experience, filled with cultural surprises and exciting adjustments. In this episode, I compare life in Portugal to my life in the US, sharing insights into key differences like:</p><ul><li>Housing sizes and lifestyle adjustments</li><li>Portugal&#39;s mild weather and how it shapes daily life</li><li>The unique journey of building friendships abroad</li><li>The ease and affordability of traveling to other countries in Europe</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re dreaming of living abroad or just curious about the nuances of life in Portugal, this episode offers a personal perspective on navigating these contrasts.</p> 4fe0928b-4edd-407a-bfd6-fd96fbc68040 http://www.ddcardinal.com Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000 957 no full My 2025 Vision: Tackling Guilt, Learning Portuguese, and Expats Unfiltered My 2025 Vision: Tackling Guilt, Learning Portuguese, and Expats Unfiltered 5 1 Danielle Welke As 2025 begins, I’m focusing on three personal goals that reflect my journey as an expat:

  1. Understanding and managing the guilt of leaving friends and family behind when I moved abroad.
  2. Learning Portuguese more deeply to connect better with the culture and community in Portugal.
  3. Launching a new podcast, Expats Unfiltered, with a friend, where we dive into the challenges and joys of moving abroad as solo women. If you want to be the first to know when the podcast launches sign up here

In this episode, I share my thoughts on these goals, why they’re important to me, and how I plan to achieve them. Whether you're an expat, a language learner, or someone curious about life abroad, this episode is for you!

]]> <p>As 2025 begins, I’m focusing on three personal goals that reflect my journey as an expat:</p><ol><li><strong>Understanding and managing the guilt</strong> of leaving friends and family behind when I moved abroad.</li><li><strong>Learning Portuguese more deeply</strong> to connect better with the culture and community in Portugal.</li><li><strong>Launching a new podcast, <em>Expats Unfiltered</em></strong>, with a friend, where we dive into the challenges and joys of moving abroad as solo women. If you want to be the first to know when the podcast launches sign up <a href="http://subscribepage.io/L8vgul" rel="nofollow">here </a></li></ol><p>In this episode, I share my thoughts on these goals, why they’re important to me, and how I plan to achieve them. Whether you&#39;re an expat, a language learner, or someone curious about life abroad, this episode is for you!</p> 5795a9b8-6cf6-4066-8da6-5f635005b656 http://www.ddcardinal.com Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000 711 no full Why I Moved From Coimbra to Lisbon One Year after Moving Abroad? Why I Moved From Coimbra to Lisbon One Year after Moving Abroad? 2 1 Danielle Welke Make the Move Let's start in the middle - About 3 years ago I moved to Portugal and landed in Coimbra which is in the north of Portugal. And I thought it was going to be the perfect place. Listen to what happen during that first year and a half in Coimbra and where I ended up in the Lisbon area. If you want to read more from me check out my Substack. If you want to watch more of me follow me on TikTok and Youtube. And if you want to hear more of me then subscribe to this podcast.

]]> <p>Let&#39;s start in the middle - About 3 years ago I moved to Portugal and landed in Coimbra which is in the north of Portugal. And I thought it was going to be the perfect place. Listen to what happen during that first year and a half in Coimbra and where I ended up in the Lisbon area. If you want to read more from me check out my <a href="https://ddcardinal1.substack.com/?r=459tm2&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" rel="nofollow">Substack</a>. If you want to watch more of me follow me on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddcardinal" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-kiCTKePyKN1jy3QKDUqA" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>. And if you want to hear more of me then subscribe to this podcast. </p> 52a50412-2450-4bd6-956d-fa95535f6200 https://www.ddcardinal.com Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:57:56 +0000 1322 no bonus The Art of Not Taking Life for Granted The Art of Not Taking Life for Granted Danielle Welke This is from a Substack article I wrote and turned into an audio story with ambient sounds. The story is weaved between several groups of people at a well known Portuguese beach as I'm observing them. It's also about how the wonder of the world around us can fade into the background of our daily lives. And more importantly, how we can recapture that sense of awe and appreciation for the things we’ve come to take for granted.

]]> <p>This is from a Substack article I wrote and turned into an audio story with ambient sounds. The story is weaved between several groups of people at a well known Portuguese beach as I&#39;m observing them. It&#39;s also about how the wonder of the world around us can fade into the background of our daily lives. And more importantly, how we can recapture that sense of awe and appreciation for the things we’ve come to take for granted.</p> 1cffac98-1596-491f-b78a-dd9ec7a0e085 http://www.ddcardinal.com Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:36:20 +0000 1052 no trailer Hello World - Intro to DD Cardinal Hello World - Intro to DD Cardinal 1 1 Danielle Welke A quick introduction to me, DD Cardinal and a little about my story from Michigan to Portugal. If you want to see the step by step of my move follow me on TikTok A quick introduction to me, DD Cardinal and a little about my story from Michigan to Portugal. If you want to see the step by step of my move follow me on TikTok

]]> <p>A quick introduction to me, DD Cardinal and a little about my story from Michigan to Portugal. If you want to see the step by step of my move follow me on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddcardinal" rel="nofollow">TikTok </a></p> d9ed29c1-f23b-43e8-9974-afca2eb5c93a http://www.ddcardinal.com Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:20:00 +0000 197 no