Podcast Episodes

[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Unexpected Trauma of Moving, Part 1

Season 12

In this episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy both say goodbye to their old lives: Tiffany moves out of her Trastevere apartment and braves the…

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[PATREON PREVIEW] Aurelio Answers Your Questions

Season 12

On this bonus episode, released exclusively for our Patreon supporters, we're joined by Tiffany's son, 9-year-old Aurelio—our redheaded mascot and "…

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Episode 571: Why Women Love Italy (with Susan Van Allen)

Season 12 Episode 571

Author and Italy travel expert Susan Van Allen joins us today to talk about what she loves about Italy and why she believes the bel paese has particu…

1 year, 4 months ago

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] How Traveling Makes You Rude

Season 12

Have you ever walked into someone's house in Japan with your shoes on and had a room full of people laugh at you? (Katy has.)

Have you ever traipsed …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Bittersweet Moment #217: The Owl House of Villa Torlonia

Season 12

On this mini-episode from our archives, Tiffany (and a 4-year-old Aurelio!) will fill you in on one of Rome's most delightful hidden gems: the Owl Ho…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Episode 570: An Irish-American Story (with Edward Burns)

Season 12 Episode 570

Today Katy interviews actor, filmmaker, and author Edward Burns about his debut novel A Kid from Marlboro Road on the stage of Town Hall Seattle. Tun…

1 year, 4 months ago

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Repurposing of Rome

Season 12

This week, we hit the streets of Rome with our recording equipment to search for ancient ruined artifacts or "spoglie" hidden in plain sight. Rome ha…

1 year, 4 months ago

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[PATREON PREVIEW] A Lover of Legos and Tiny Cute Things

Season 12

What's going on in the life of The Bittersweet Life podcast's favorite 9-year-old redhead?

On this exclusive bonus episode, Tiffany catches up our Pa…

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Episode 569: To Cruise or Not to Cruise?

Season 12 Episode 569

To cruise or not to cruise?

Most travelers have strong opinions about cruising, and can be easily divided into two factions: the cruise-lovers and th…

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Raising a Bilingual Family

Season 12

Want to raise a bilingual child? Whether you are an expat or not, in a mixed-culture relationship or not, it is possible to raise your child in two (…

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