Life Abroad in Portugal with Bob Tapper 🇵🇹
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.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S2:Ep8 - Back to Lisbon, Portugal
AUGUST 2021
Hello! I'm back in Lisbon, Portugal for the month of August. It's good to be back! Thanks for listening!
In this episode:
- Saint George's Castle (Castelo de S. Jorge…
S2:Ep7 - Perfect Porto, Portugal
JULY 2021
Hello! Good times continue in Porto, Portugal. Beautiful weather and so many things to do! I especially loved the food - creative, innovative, fresh, and tasty! T…
S2:Ep6 - Summer in Porto, Portugal
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, a…
S2:Ep5 - Welcome to Porto, Portugal
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! Tha…
S2:Ep4 - Opening Up In Lisbon, Portugal
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 …
S2:Ep3 - Marching Forward in Lisbon, Portugal
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 …
S2:Ep2 - Lisbon, Portugal in February
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 …
S2:Ep1 - Starting a New Year in Lisbon, Portugal (Lockdown #2)
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 ke…
S1:Ep12 - Christmas In Lisbon, Portugal
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 grat…
S1:Ep11 - Onward to Lisbon, Portugal
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. I…
S1:Ep10 - Autumn In Edinburgh, Scotland
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 w…
S1:Ep9 - Transition Time In The U.K.
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 listenin…
S1:Ep8 - Lazy August Days In London, U.K.
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 To…
S1:Ep7 - Summertime in London, U.K.
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. Than…
S1:Ep6 - June in London, U.K.
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 UK
- New …
S1:Ep5 - On The Move In Croatia
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 Par…
S1:Ep4 - Springtime in Zagreb, Croatia
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 live…
S1:Ep3 - March Madness (Lockdown #1 in Croatia)
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 Th…
S1:Ep2 - Vienna, Austria in February
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 v…
S1:Ep1 - Getting Settled in Vienna, Austria
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 definitel…