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Bittersweet Moment #197: Furbo vs. Fesso
Season 10 Episode 197
They say that in Italy, you're either a furbo or a fesso—a wise guy or a chump. It's an unhappy reality that, in many situations in Italy, if you're …
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 470: In Praise of Italian Disorganization
Season 10 Episode 470
Italians love to complain about how disorganized everything is in Italy, but deep down, do they actually like it? A chance conversation Tiffany had l…
3 years, 3 months ago
Bittersweet Moment: #196: The Secrets of Podcasting
Season 10 Episode 196
What does it take to produce a professional-quality podcast? As in, what does it really take?
As you may know, Katy is a seasoned radio and audio pro…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 469: Can You Move to Italy without Speaking Italian?
Season 10 Episode 469
Is it possible to move to Italy without speaking Italian? Can you find a job in Italy without speaking Italian? Can you make friends?
This week we ta…
3 years, 3 months ago
Bittersweet Moment #195: What Else to See in Florence
Season 10 Episode 195
You've seen the David, you know all about the Duomo, and the Uffizi is just to crowded...
What else is there to see in Florence? As it turns out, a l…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 468: Florence, memories, and A Room with a View
Season 10 Episode 468
Today The Bittersweet Life pops off to Florence, or at least, Tiffany regales Katy with the details of her recent trip to the cradle of the Renaissan…
3 years, 4 months ago
Bittersweet Moment #194: Observing while Overlooked
Season 10 Episode 194
After a discussion about how living in a foreign country can sometimes make you feel like you're completely overlooked and even invisible, Katy share…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 467: The Overlooked Outsider
Season 10 Episode 467
Today we start the episode with a clip of comedy writer David Sedaris talking about his experiences as an expat, someone who, as he says, "doesn't co…
3 years, 4 months ago
Bittersweet Moment #193: Stop Taking My Picture!
Season 10 Episode 193
On Monday we talked about the risks of missing out on important moments because we are too busy photographing them to actually live them, and in part…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 466: Turn Your Camera Around
Season 10 Episode 466
Once upon a time, we took pictures in order to remember our travels—now we travel in order to get good pictures... so we can share on social media.
A…
3 years, 4 months ago