Life Abroad in Portugal with Bob Tapper 🇵🇹

Send me a Text Message! JANUARY 2023 Hello!  It is so good to be back in Europe!  After an easy, breezy New Year's Eve flight, I'm all settled in Athens, Greece.  My Airbnb is nice, modern, and safe.  It's located in the Patission neighborhood, in the northern part of Athens.  The area has everything I need within walking distance, but I need more "city-center energy", so...

Send me a Text Message! Angelo is the Ouzo King!  I stopped by his shop (The Greek Shop) and got quite an education on the ouzo culture in Greece.  Ouzo is the National Drink of Greece , and Angelo explains to me the proper and customary way to drink it. His ouzo comes from the islands of Chios, Lesbos, and Samos - and also north and middle Greece.  All his flavors are in the 40% to 45% proof rang...

Send me a Text Message! I must admit, I rather enjoy seeing a Starbucks in Europe.  There's something comforting about it, and I will definitely spend some time in one.  The free Wi-Fi has definitely come in handy too! Since Greece is known for their Greek coffee, I was curious as to what drew people to Starbucks, so I asked a few people to tell me why... Support the show

Send me a Text Message! On my way from Paris, France to Athens, Greece I asked some people the first things I should do when I get there.  I got some really helpful advice! Here’s what was suggested: Acropolis Acropolis Museum National Geographic Museum Parthenon Mousakka (eggplant!) Angina Island (part of the Argo-Sarconic Islands) Olympic Stadium Mount Lycabettus (highest spot in Athens) Meteors...

Send me a Text Message! January 1, 2023 Today is the start of a new year!  I left the U.S. on New Year's Eve in the afternoon and landed in Paris, France bright and early on January 1, 2023. During my overseas journey, I asked some people this question: What is your New Year's wish for the world? The answers I received were heartwarming and beautiful.  I think we're off to a good st...

Send me a Text Message! DECEMBER 2022 Hello!  This is the time of the year to reflect.  I've had an amazing year that began in Paris, France then on to north England for six months, and finally back to the United States after three years.  I've found that some of my friendships and relationships haven't changed - but some have - and some have even deepened.  I'm very excited fo...

Send me a Text Message! NOVEMBER 2022 Hello!  After California, it was on to "The Heartland" - or Middle America.  First stop was Oklahoma City, then to Des Moines, Iowa.  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Oklahoma City Bricktown Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Alfred P.  Murrah Building Des Moines, Iowa and the bridge Historic East Village Back to Minnesota Website   I  Inst...

Send me a Text Message! OCTOBER 2022 Hello!  It's so good to be back in California! Spending time with friends has been so wonderful and inspiring.   New connections. Some closing. Some deepening.  Thanks for listening! In this episode: My guesthouse near the harbors, boats, and marinas Bus system in unlike Europe Laguna Beach Short film (in California!) Heading to The Heartland Website   I ...

Send me a Text Message! SEPTEMBER 2022 Hello!  I can't believe I'm back in the United States after almost three years!  It feels different indeed..  So fun seeing my family again! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Seeing family and being at home Lake Life Minnesota State Fair The Defeat of Jesse James Heading to California (Huntington Beach  - Surf City USA) Website   I  Instagram  ...

Send me a Text Message! AUGUST 2022 Hello!  Manchester is the third city in north England that I've spent time in.  I love it here!   Media City and the Quay's are the best.  Plus...I've got my co-working space and my gym, so I'm happy!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: No bus strike and great Metro system New co-working space Media City and the Quay's Next step is b...

Send me a Text Message! JULY 2022 Hello!  I'm still in Liverpool, but at a different Airbnb!   I share a few Airbnb stories and discuss my daily routine down by the "the docks."  Love the Beatles vibe and Cavern Club here.  Also, I took a day trip to Chester, England!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Airbnb (ghost) stories Feeling a bit unsettled The Tate museums (Tate Liverp...

Send me a Text Message! JUNE 2022 Hello!  It was an easy trek from Leeds to Liverpool, but my new Airbnb wasn't going to work for the long haul.  But it's all okay.   I had a nice co-working space very near the docks and other fun attracctions.  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Move from Leeds to Liverpool New Airbnb Getting adjusted to Liverpool New co-working space The Beatles St...

Send me a Text Message! MAY 2022 Hello!  This was my last month in Leeds and I'm sad to leave.  I made a very memorable trip to Golcar, England to spend a day in a treehouse.  Loved swinging through the trees at Go Ape.  Oh, I also took a day trip to Ilkley - a really beautiful spa town!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Leaving Leeds (for now) Issac's Treehouse in Golcar, England...

Send me a Text Message! APRIL 2022 Hello!  This was an amazing month for me.  I couldn't be happier here in Leeds.  It's everything I've wanted for so long - acting, coworking, gym, and beautiful scenery and day trips to nearby towns.  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Loving Leeds and my nice Airbnb Amazing co-working space Short Film (Human Resources) Day trip to Saltair Vill...

Send me a Text Message! MARCH 2022 Hello!  I can't believe I'm back in the U.K.!  Life is full of change - and this is my first time up in north England in the city of Leeds.  I'm in a shared Airbnb, but the home is nice and I have really nice flatmates.  Acting, coworking, the gym - I'm going to love it here! Thanks for listening! In this episode: Life is Change Back at Improv...

Send me a Text Message! FEBRUARY 2022 Hello!  It's my final month in Paris, and I'm starting to think of my life as a journey.  I took a day trip to the Palace of Versailles - home to the Kings - and wandered through the gardens after touring the palace.  And one nice, sunny February day I walked to Luxembourg Gardens and just relaxed.  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Looking back...

Send me a Text Message! JANUARY 2022 Hello!  Well, I'm starting the new year in Paris, France!  Here's what's on my mind in the new year:  Am I Making a Difference?  And what's also clear to me is life (my life, all our lives) are like a book, filled with the "chapters" that make up our lives.  No doubt this will be a transformative year!  Thanks for listening! In thi...

Send me a Text Message! DECEMBER 2021 Hello!  There is nothing more magical than Paris, France at Christmas time!  Christmas markets, chilly weather, mulled wine - it's right out of a storybook!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Dubrovnik to Paris - easy flight Vibrant city center life in Paris, France at Christmas Back on social media! Reflecting back on 2021 Adjusting to life in Paris...

Send me a Text Message! NOVEMBER 2021: Hello!  Back to the mainland, with an incredible bus ride from Split to Dubrovnik!  I loved the history here.  It was a bit chilly and rainy, but a great month overall. Thanks for listening! In this episode: FlixBus from Split to Dubrovnik Travel back to US for Christmas?  Or Paris, France? Old Town (King's Landing) Lapad - for daily walks Srd Hill (Moun...

Send me a Text Message! OCTOBER 2021 Hello!  Island life continues.  What a peaceful and tranquil experience!  Swimming in the Adriatic Sea, relaxing in a hammock, watching boats - pure paradise!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Hotel Elaphusa - it's simply paradise... Walk through Bol, Croatia Zlatni rat Beach - the most beautiful beach in Europe Boat to Hvar Island St. Vids Mountain...

Send me a Text Message! SEPTEMBER 2021 Hello!  After 10 glorious months in Portugal, I'm back in Croatia - but this time on an island (Brač Island)!  So peaceful and joyful.   Thanks for listening! In this episode: Zagreb, Croatia is looking great Train ride to Split, Croatia Catamaran from Split to Bol, Croatia Magical Bol, Croatia Loss of social media Website   I  Instagram   I  Twitter   I...

Send me a Text Message! 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) Teaching an Improv Class (Parque Eduardo VII) Back to Croatia (Brač Island) Website   I  Instagram   I  Twitter   I  LinkedIn   I  YouTube Email: actorbobtapper@gmail.com Support t...

Send me a Text Message! 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!  Thanks for listening! In this episode: Wine Tasting Thursday - River Cruise Porto Bridge Climb Porto Bus Tour Back to Lisbon in August Website   I  Instagram   I  Twitter   I  LinkedIn   I  YouTube Em...

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 visa Most beautiful McDonald's in the world Base P...

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, Portugal Back into a routine Selina Co-Working space Douro River Website   I  Instagram   I  Twitter   I  LinkedIn   I  YouTube Email: ac...