Track Us Down!
A Podcast about retiring early, moving abroad, and living what we coined a "Better Second Half of Life." After working hard for over 25 years and raising our family, we retired early at age 50, we sold everything, and moved abroad from North America to begin our "Second Half of Life." We make our base on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. As a healthy and fit, long-married couple who retired at 50 and moved abroad, we talk about all things retirement - from finances, new friends, retirement travel, health, fitness, and longevity - Please join us for regular episodes and, Track Us Down! for business enquiries at Business@TrackUsDown.com ~ Doug & Monique
Episodes
37 episodes
5 American Foods You Can’t Buy in Portugal (And Why)
5 classic American foods you can’t buy in Portugal (and the EU rules that explain why). If you’re an American moving to Portugal—or just visiting—this grocery run will surprise you.As always…check back in and, Track Us Down! 🌎~...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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14:02
Portugal Citizenship: 5→10 Years? Our Plan
Portugal citizenship might change from 5 years to 10 years — and it’s got a lot of expats nervous. In this video we break down what’s being proposed, what’s confirmed, what’s still unknown, and how to plan your life in Portugal either way.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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14:02
Madeira vs California: Where Would You Rather Live in 2025?
Madeira vs California — how do they really compare in 2025? From endless sunshine and ocean views to year-round outdoor living, fresh food, and laid-back vibes, living in Madeira feels like stepping into a vintage California lifestyle before th...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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9:23
5 Quirky Challenges Expats Face in Portugal | Daily Life & Expat Tips
Expat life in Portugal can be amazing — but it’s not without surprises. In this episode, we dive into 5 quirky but real challenges expats face in Portugal, from frustrating restaurant hours to confusing bedding and picture frame sizes. If you’r...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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11:57
Can You Make New Friends When You Move Abroad?
Starting over in a new country can be tough, but making new friends doesn't have to be! In this latest vlog, as a retired couple living abroad on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal, we share our experience an tips on how to make new frie...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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15:57
Is Portugal Still the BEST Value for Expats in 2025?
Is Portugal still the best value for expats in 2025? Is Portugal's cost of living still an affordable place to move abroad or retire? Does it offer the best value for expats? In this latest video as a retired couple living in Madeira, Portugal ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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18:03
How To Talk About Money With Your Family
Elevate your financial freedom in your 'Second Half of Life' with actionable tools and tips! In this video, we discuss budgeting apps, financial books like The Millionaire Next Door, and how to have meaningful money talks with your family or pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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15:46
Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer, Healthier Life in 2025
Unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life in 2025! Discover how to achieve a vibrant lifestyle through moving abroad, retiring in Portugal, or focusing on healthspan over lifespan. Learn how living in Madeira supports wellness, with expert...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:04
Wait, Is Everyone LEAVING Portugal? | A New Life On Madeira
Are people really leaving Portugal? In our latest vlog as a retired couple living a new life on Madeira, Portugal, we dive into the idea that expats and foreigners are abandoning Portugal, and explore the reality instead! Portugal is still the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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12:55
First Time in Slovenia AMAZED Us: Must Know TIPS Before You Go
If you're planning your first trip to Slovenia, then you need to watch this video! We share 25 must-know tips for your visit to Slovenia - must know tips for beautiful places like Lake Bled, Ljubljana, and the Julian Alps. Get ready for an unfo...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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17:53
5 Crazy Things We Expats Find WEIRD About Our House In Portugal
There are SO many things we find WEIRD about our Madeira, Portugal, house that we just HAD to share them with you. In this latest vlog as an early-retired couple who moved to Madeira, Portugal, we take a light-hearted approach to showcasing the...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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14:47
How To Set Up Your Smartphone for International Travel
Set up your smartphone BEFORE you leave home! In this latest vlog living on the beautiful Portugal island of Madeira, we're joined by Michelle from Intentional Travelers for an in depth look into the biggest mistakes people make when traveling ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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33:18
Eye-Opening Lessons from 3 Years of Retirement Spending in Portugal
Learn valuable lessons from 3 years of retirement spending in Portugal! From budgeting to enjoying life, in this latest episode, as an early-retired couple living on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal, we share eye-opening insights for r...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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10:31
Americans Living Abroad: A NEW Life Abroad With Expats Everywhere
Welcome back to Track Us Down! Today we sit down for a super-interesting, in-depth discussion with Josh from "Expats Everywhere." Josh and Kalie left America almost 15 years ago and have been living and working abroad since then in severa...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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41:02
5 Surprising Ways Life In Portugal Outshines North America | #BetterLife
Discover 5 surprising ways life in Portugal outshines North America, especially on Madeira Island. In this latest episode, as a retired couple living abroad on Madeira, Portugal, we talk some about some of the bizarre observations we had after ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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12:16
Moving To Portugal Changed Our Life Forever | #FreshStart
Moving to Portugal changed our life forever - from early retirement, to moving abroad for a fresh start. In this latest podcast, as a retired couple living on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal, we talk about how moving abroad to Portuga...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:24
Award Winning...Or Extremely Dangerous? BEWARE Madeira Island's Beauty
Beware Madeira - award winning yet potentially SO dangerous. We explore the dangers that go hand-in-hand with award-winning beauty and extreme landscapes in this retired couple's latest Vlog living abroad on the stunning island of Madeira, Port...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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11:39
Why You Shouldn't Move To An Island | International Living On Madeira, Portugal
In this latest vlog as a retired couple and international living, we talk about the classic retirement dream of moving to an island, and what modern island life can be, especially here on Madeira, Portugal.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:05
NHR Update: The NEXT Tax Scheme For Expats Moving To Portugal
If you're considering moving to Portugal as an expat, you may have heard that the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax scheme is no longer available. In this latest vlog as a retired couple living in Portugal, an NHR update, we discuss the new tax ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:05
Overcoming Common Retirement Fears | From Professional To Retired
Our latest vlog, as a retired couple, offers a realistic and positive perspective on overcoming the most common retirement fears many people have. From personal experiences to practical wisdom, we talk about what so many people get wrong about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:25
2024 Expats In Portugal Cost Of Living | Can YOU Afford To Retire In Paradise?
Find out how much you need to retire in Portugal in 2024 with an in depth look at our monthly budget. We offer practical wisdom, from housing market trends to cost of living, to help you plan for your retirement in one of the best expat destina...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:05
Live To 100 In This NEW Blue Zone | Madeira Portugal
Discover the challenges facing Madeira, Portugal in becoming a Blue Zone, a place with the longest lifespans in the world. We'll explore why Madeira should be a Blue Zone and what's holding it back. Join us - a retired couple - for our la...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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13:05
Ensuring Generational Family Wealth in Retirement
In this latest vlog as a retired couple, we talk about our personal finance and financial planning, and as retired expats, how we (hope we) changed our family's financial future for generations to come.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:01
Madeira VS Mainland Portugal: Why THIS Island Still Holds Our Hearts
Join this retired couple's latest vlog for a recap of our 3-month van-life tour through mainland Portugal! 🚐 From charming villages to scenic landscapes, we'll share the highlights and the places that captured our attention. But the big questio...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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18:07
Leaving Mainland Portugal | Why We Are DONE RV Life
It's time for us to say goodbye to RV life on mainland Portugal and move on to new adventures. In this latest vlog, as a retired couple living abroad, we reflect on our time exploring all over mainland Portugal, the vibrant Algarve region, the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:23
