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🗓️ 7 June 2022

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Portugal is one of the most affordable countries to live in Europe, which has drawn thousands of Californian exiles. How are these expats changing society?

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0:00.0	Ocean breezes, mountain views, stunning architecture, great food.
0:07.4	Fala Vosa Portuguese?
0:08.9	Even if you don't, Portugal is it right now and has been for years.
0:13.9	I have a few questions for you.
0:15.8	Can you hear me well?
0:17.0	Yes.
0:17.5	You understand my English?
0:18.5	Yes.
0:18.9	Are you enjoying?
0:19.7	Yes.
0:20.1	Do you want to walk?
0:21.6	Yes. Great.
0:22.6	It's a walking tour not talking to, right?
0:23.6	But recently, more Americans and especially Californians, they're looking to make their vacations in the small European country permanent.
0:39.8	I'm Gustavo Arellano.
0:43.1	You're listening to The Times, Daily News from the LA Times.
0:45.9	It's Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
0:52.8	Today, why more Americans are trading in their SUVs and drive-thrues for the affordable homes and easy living of Portugal.
0:55.2	And what that means for local residents.
1:21.5	My name is. My LA Times colleague and national correspondent Javid Kalim has been looking into this phenomenon and joins us from London to talk about it.
1:23.0	Javid, welcome to the Times.
1:25.4	Hi, Gustavo. Thanks for having me.
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