Bob Tapper: Life Abroad, a documentary travel podcast
Welcome! This is a documentary travel podcast that follows Bob's life as an American Actor, Filmmaker, and Travel Blogger. His journey (so far) includes navigating a global pandemic throughout Europe, surviving a devastating earthquake in Croatia, exploring small town beauty in the Yorkshire area of north England, and living on an island (hammock included!) in the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Bob made a huge change, later in his life, to explore Europe and pursue a passion from his younger years // a passion for acting, filmmaking, and travel. So his new life chapter began on January 1, 2020. What could possibly go wrong? Each month you’ll hear his stories, thoughts, and breakthrough moments along the journey so far. He’ll share bonus episodes of his interesting European experiences and life-changing insights that may be helpful to others. If you’ve ever felt like you want to make a major change in your life, but think it may be too late, or you’re too old, or there’s too much uncertainty right now - his documentary journey may appeal to you.
Bob Tapper: Life Abroad, a documentary travel podcast
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.