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Hosted by American expat Bob Tapper, Life Abroad in Portugal is your go-to resource for navigating life in one of Europe’s most welcoming countries. Each episode dives into the real questions people ask when considering the move:
— How do immigration laws and residency options work?
— What’s the process of starting a business in Portugal?
— How do you handle insurance, banking, and taxes as a foreigner?
— What are the cultural traditions, local events, and hidden gems worth exploring?
Whether you're actively planning your move or just curious about the expat experience, this podcast offers practical advice, up-to-date information, and the occasional fun story from life on the ground in Porto.
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Send me a Text Message! Hello! This first episode gives you some background and insights as to how I started my Life Abroad journey. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Play acting when I was a kidGetting my first movie cameraMoving to California to be an actorGetting a "real" job in the business worldMaking a change later in life and going after my passionsWebsite I Instagram I Twitter I LinkedIn I YouTube Email: actorbobtapper...
Send me a Text Message! JANUARY 2020 Hello! Getting settled in Vienna, Austria was quite an adjustment. Within a few weeks, I was banned from the Amalienbad Pool! Not a great start, but it definitely got better! I joined a gym (with a pool!) and a co-working space. Absolutely loved the Vienna Coffee Festival - and taking train trips to Bratislava and Brno! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Getting SettledBanned from the Amalienbad PoolJoining John Ha...
Send me a Text Message! FEBRUARY 2020 Hello! Everything is coming together in February. Have you ever been to the train station in Vienna? It takes you everywhere! Loved my train trip to Graz and visiting Amsterdam for the Chocoa Chocolaate Festival. Oh, and ice skating in Vienna on a sunny afternoon was the best thing ever! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Ice Skating in front of City HallJoining an Improv GroupFilm School ViennaTravel to Gra...
Send me a Text Message! MARCH 2020 Hello! Well, this was quite a month. I'll never forget the normalcy I felt taking the train on March 1st to Budapest, Hungary and spending a day at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath - only to have our world shaken a couple weeks later. First the pandemic, then an earthquake. The question was clear: Should I stay or should I go? Thanks for listening! In this episode: Travel to Budapest, HungarySzéchenyi Thermal BathWhat's this p...
Send me a Text Message! APRIL 2020 Hello! During lockdown, it's all about finding a different structure in our lives. The devastation from the earthquake is being cleaned up, but still impacting lives. Plus, we're adjusting to the pandemic. I'm grateful for the beauty and solitude of Maksimir Park. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Cleaning up after the earthquake in Zagreb, CroatiaNew structure in my lifeExercise in Maksimir Park in Zagreb, CroatiaDaily r...
Send me a Text Message! MAY 2020 Hello! What a change in May! Things started opening up so I headed to Split! I loved the history of Diocletian's Palace and the beauty of Plitviče Lakes National Park. I ended my stay in Zagreb by being interviewed by Goran Milić,, a Croatian Journalist, Let's go! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Opening up in Zagreb, CroatiaGetting my haircutTravel to Split, Croatia (Diocletian's Palace)Plitviče Lakes National Park,...
Send me a Text Message! JUNE 2020 Hello! It's time to leave Croatia and head to London. Life's a bit different, but we need to adjust. Thanks for listening! In this episode: From Croatia to the UKNew adjustments and new routineAirbnb with a familyCo-working space in Camden TownHanging out in Trafalgar Square, West End, and the TubeWebsite I Instagram I Twitter I LinkedIn I YouTube Email: actorbobtapper@gmail.com Support the...
Send me a Text Message! JULY 2020 Hello! It's summertime in London and things are opening up! I've been exploring Camden Town and had a beer at The Hawley Arms, a favorite pub of Amy Winehouse. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Restaurants and bars openExploring Camden Town and my co-working spaceAmy Winehouse and The Hawley Arms pubWorkout in the parkTravel to ParisLondon Walks (Baker Street, Regent's Park and Canal, Primrose Hill)Website I Instagram ...
Send me a Text Message! AUGUST 2020 Hello! Good times continue in London. It was really fun to shoot a Harry Potter fan-fic at a location that was used in one of the films. I also deep dived into Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. And I recreated The Beatles crosswalk photo from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It's been a great summer! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Short film acting with Airbnb hostsHarrow, greater London and Harrow SchoolAbbey R...
Send me a Text Message! SEPTEMBER 2020 Hello! This is the month I've been waiting for! It's all about acting. It's a Masterclass in Screen Acting at the iconic Pinewood Studios! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Masterclass in Screen Acting (1 month)Pinewood Studios in LondonShuttle from Uxbridge to Pinewood StudiosMemorizing lines every nightFeeling like a movie starGetting ready to leave LondonWebsite I Instagram I Twitter I ...
Send me a Text Message! OCTOBER 2020 Hello! Autumn is the perfect time to visit Edinburgh, Scotland. It's so pretty! I made it to Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle, and wandered through Old Town. I wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Train ride from London, UK to Edinburgh, Scotland"Edin-bra"Stairwell Sing-a-LongEdinburgh CastleArthur's Seat (an old volcano)Old TownMore changes comingChristmas back in the US?Website I Ins...
Send me a Text Message! NOVEMBER 2020 Hello! Big change between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lisbon, Portugal, but I loved it! This will be quite an adjustment, but I feel a connection here in Lisbon. It's a special place to me. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Christmas in Lisbon, PortugalRooftop bars and layout of the cityLots of steps and hillsJoining a gymMeetUps and the Lisbon Supper ClubPublic transportation and trainSpending time in Cascais, PortugalWebsite&...
Send me a Text Message! DECEMBER 2020 Hello! It's the end of the year. Can you believe how it turned out? December 2020 is the end of the first year of my Life Abroad! I'm forever thankful and grateful. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Christmas in Lisbon, PortugalFinding my routineMeetUp and holiday dinners with people from all over the worldFilmmaking in Lisbon (Filmmaking Lisboa) groupLooking backAnother lockdown ahead?Website I Instagram&n...
Send me a Text Message! JANUARY 2021 Hello! It's the beginning of a new year, and it starts in Lisbon, Portugal. This year is starting with lockdown #2, and learning how to adjust and surrender is key. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Lockdown #2 in Lisbon, PortugalChanging my AirbnbDaytrip by train to Sintra, PortugalCastle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros)Extending my visa due to lockdownLearning to adjust and surrenderWebsite I Instagram I ...
Send me a Text Message! FEBRUARY 2021 Hello! Even during lockdown Lisbon, Portugal is a magical place to be! It's been a quiet month, consisting mainly of finding coffee and taking walks (as long as you keep moving!) I also made a phone call - to myself. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Loving my new AirbnbDaytrip by train to Porto, PortugalQuiet month // Finding coffee // Keep movingAdmiring the street artPhone Call With MyselfWebsite I Instagram&n...
Send me a Text Message! MARCH 2021 Hello! Well, we're still in lockdown, but trying to make the most of it. There's so much to see outdoors! The best part was making a short film called "The Street He Lives On" and sitting on a window ledge! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Henry the NavigatorFilmmaking LisboaThe Street He Lives On - (a short film by Krystof Keshav)Sitting on a window ledge, playing my ukuleleGratefulnessWebsite I Instagram&nb...
Send me a Text Message! APRIL 2021 Hello! We're opening up in Lisbon! Where to go? What should I do? What's life going to be like? Thanks for listening! In this episode: Opening up!Meet Vincent Van GoghLunch in Almada (fresh sea bass, yum!)Fame Reducer (small role in a short film)Move to Porto?Website I Instagram I Twitter I LinkedIn I YouTube Email: actorbobtapper@gmail.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/bobt...
Send me a Text Message! MAY 2021 Hello! I've made the move to Porto, Portugal! I love it here and back into my routine! The Douro River and all the bridges that cross it create so much beauty! Thanks for listening! In this episode: New Airbnb in Porto, PortugalBack into a routineSelina Co-Working spaceDouro RiverWebsite I Instagram I Twitter I LinkedIn I YouTube Email: actorbobtapper@gmail.com Support the podcast: pa...
Send me a Text Message! JUNE 2021 Hello! I'm loving my time in Porto, and really glad to know I can extend my visa due to the pandemic. I visited one of the most beautiful McDonald's in the world, and the bookstore that inspired Hogwart's Library in the Harry Potter films. Thanks for listening! In this episode: Extending my visaMost beautiful McDonald's in the worldBase PortoLivraria LelloPorto Legends - The Underground ExperienceWebsite I Instagram I&nb...
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