The Bittersweet Life

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An overheard conversation between two American students in Rome causes Katy to reflect on the idea of pretension. Why do some expats—even those who have only lived in a place for a few months—tend to feel superior to tourists whose experiences are necessarily more superficial? And does it follow that long-term expats feel superior to short-term expats? We muse on unintentional pretension, and what we can do to stop ourselves from falling into the trap of becoming an expat-snob.

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TOUR ROME! If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany Parks as your guide!

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Katy and Tiffany reunite in Rome for the first time in two and a half years to kick of Season 5 of The Bittersweet Life. Tiffany talks about her recent trip to the States, including her book tour to LA and Seattle (during which she lost her voice!), her father's celebration of life complete with whale sighting, and a frightening—but unfortunately not uncommon—moment during one of her school visits.

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You can also talk to us through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - Tag #thebittersweetlife with your story for a chance to be featured!

NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET

BOOK! Need a copy of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza? Check it out!

TOUR ROME! If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany Parks as your guide!

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Traveling alone to Nice, France helped former public radio host, Steve Scher, overcome a long-held hangup from high school. Has traveling helped you shed a negative belief about yourself? Steve worked side-by-side with host Katy Sewall for 9 years at KUOW Public Radio in Seattle. Now they are both on a quest for discovery and wonder. The two friends meet-up in Seattle for today's long-promised episode.

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SPONSOR! Reach expats and future expats living all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started.

DONATE! Open your laptop and visit The Bittersweet Life and click the donate button on the right side of the page. The show needs your support to continue.

SAY HI! If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email. Write to: [email protected]

You can also talk to us through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - Tag #thebittersweetlife with your story for a chance to be featured!

NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET

BOOK! Need a copy of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza? Check it out!

TOUR ROME! If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany Parks as your guide!

We explore the concept of synchronicity live on stage in Seattle. We also take audience questions as we celebrate the 200th episode of The Bittersweet Life podcast and the release of Tiffany Parks' new book Midnight in the Piazza.

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BOOK! Need a copy of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza? Check it out!

When it comes to gender roles, are Italians more conservative than other parts of the world? If a Italian marries an expat are they non-traditional? That... and Italian Easter traditions!

• Tiffany's article: Are Italian Women really Unhappy?

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SPONSOR! Reach expats and future expats living all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started.

DONATE! Open your laptop and visit The Bittersweet Life and click the donate button on the right side of the page. The show needs your support to continue.

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You can also talk to us through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - Tag #thebittersweetlife with your story for a chance to be featured!

NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET

BOOK! Need a copy of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza? Check it out!

Today we learn to write micro-memoirs. These are short stories that really capture the essence of an experience, sometimes in just one sentence. Whether you write a blog, post on Instagram, or just want to process the details of your day-to-day life in a new way, this show will give you fun exercises to try. Our guest is Beth Ann Fennelly, author of Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs. She's also the poet laureate of Mississippi.

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Tiffany's first book, Midnight is the Piazza, is out! We talk about what it is like to achieve a long-held goal, and how to start writing if you want to but you're stalled.

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Check out Estrella Gomez (*star intern) at La Casabloga

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When you travel, do you always go somewhere new, or do you revisit the same places again and again? What personality factors determine whether you prefer novelty or familiarity on the road? Host Tiffany Parks thinks life is short and the world is big. Why wouldn't you try to see as much as possible? Host Katy Sewall prefers returning to already visited locations. Is Tiffany just a bolder traveler?

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LIVE SHOW IN SEATTLE! On Friday, March 16, 2018, we celebrate the release of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza with a live performance of The Bittersweet Life. It's at 7:30pm at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103). Get tickets here!

TIFFANY'S OTHER EVENTS: See a complete listing of book appearances here.

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How does violence in Italy compare to gun violence in the United States? We discuss guns, international gun regulations, and the privilege of living in less armed countries.

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LIVE SHOW IN SEATTLE! On Friday, March 16, 2018, we celebrate the release of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza with a live performance of The Bittersweet Life. It's at 7:30pm at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103). Get tickets here!

TIFFANY'S OTHER EVENTS: See a complete listing of book appearances here.

SAY HI! If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email. Write to: [email protected]

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NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET

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If you're planning a trip to Rome with kids, this is the episode for you. Lots of fun, spooky ideas to keep kids and teens entertained in the eternal city. But, adults! You'll love this too. These ideas are pretty fun for us grownups too.

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LIVE SHOW IN SEATTLE! On Friday, March 16, 2018, we celebrate the release of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza with a live performance of The Bittersweet Life. It's at 7:30pm at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103). Get tickets here!

Locations mentioned in the show:

• Gianicolo Hill Cannon
• Quirinale Palace - Changing of the Guard
• The Nerja Caves (Spain side trip!)
• Catacombs along the Appian Way
• The Crypts of the Capuchin Monks
• Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
• The Pharmacy Museum in Trastevere
• Luneur Amusement Park
• Explora Children's Museum
• The Time Elevator
• Palazzo Valentini
• Pizza! Visit Dar Poeta or La Gatta Mangiona
• Tour companies for kids: Mamma Mia, Ciao Bambino, and Context Travel. (Mentioned but not reviewed.)

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