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.
Life Abroad in Portugal with Bob Tapper 🇵🇹
S6:Ep4 - Visa Victory: Back to Portugal, Albania Highlights & A New Chapter
APRIL 2025
After months of waiting, it finally happened — my Portuguese visa was approved! In this episode, I share the emotional highs and lows of April: flying back to the U.S. to finalize paperwork, returning to Portugal with visa in hand, and soaking up a few last memorable moments in Albania before leaving. From a powerful mural of Mother Teresa to a surprising statue of Woodrow Wilson, I reflect on the beauty of unexpected travel discoveries — and what it feels like to finally call Portugal home.
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In this episode:
- The moment my Portuguese visa was officially approved
- Why I had to fly back to the U.S. (again) to finish the process
- Returning to Portugal — and what this new chapter means to me
- A powerful mural of Mother Teresa in the heart of Tirana
- The surprising story behind Woodrow Wilson’s statue in Albania
- Launching www.filmmakingportugal.com and what’s ahead for my creative journey
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A quiet moment in Tirana: a mural of Mother Teresa stopped me in my tracks.
Painted with grace and strength, her presence felt like peace in the middle of the city. No guidebook could’ve prepared me for that feeling. Just one of those travel moments that lingers.
One of the most unexpected sights in Tirana is a statue of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson — top hat and all — standing proudly in the center of the city. It turns out that after World War I, Wilson played a key role in defending Albania’s independence at the Paris Peace Conference. The country never forgot. It's one of those fascinating travel moments that reminds you just how interconnected our histories really are.