Podcast: Welcome to Portugal, now go home

Ocean breezes, mountain views, stunning architecture, great food. Fala vocé português? Even if you don't; Portugal is it, and has been for years. And recently, more Americans — especially Californians — are looking to make their vacations there permanent.

Today, we discuss why more Americans are trading in their SUVs and fast food drive-throughs for the affordable homes and easy living of Portugal — and what that means for local residents.

Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guest: L.A. Times correspondent Jaweed Kaleem

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.