The Bittersweet Life

A short memoir by Beth Ann Fennelly inspires a discussion on what makes something glamorous rather than trashy.

• Heating & Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly (Released:Oct 10, 2017)

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What is the best and worst place to live according to expats the world over? Host Tiffany Parks tries to guess as Katy goes over the results of a recent survey conducted by InterNations. Spoiler alert: Italy did not do so great.

• The Full Expat Insider Survey
• Article: Not such a dolce vita: Italy ranked among worst countries for expat life by Catherine Edwards

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Does weather dictate where people live or do people follow opportunities? We reflect on the power of weather after Hurricane Harvey floods the US city of Houston.

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Sometimes a big adventure comes along and you say no. How do you know you're saying no for the right reason? Hosts Katy and Tiffany use the US total eclipse of the sun to fuel the discussion.

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Jennifer Rumbach works with refugees all over the world, specializing in communicating with the LGBTI community. After a hectic year zig-zagging the world by plane, she is finally staying put in New York. How does living in one place affect her sense of self - and her fight against a particularly resilient parasite? Jenn was a fan favorite when she originally appeared on Episode 79.

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What do a baby eel and a favorite cafe have in common? Next to nothing, unless you're traveling and looking for a sense of place and belonging. We explore how the tiniest things can give you peace of mind.

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• Katy's article about the closing of The People's Pub where she used to work.
• Il Margutta, the vegetarian restaurant where Tiffany celebrated her birthday

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After an lengthy journey to visit her family, Tiffany returns to her home in Rome. We get her impressions and hear a big announcement from Katy.

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Today, tips on what NOT to do from an expat who is on her 17th expat assignment, Lori-Lee Emshey. Listen to avoid the mistakes people often make when moving to a new place.

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Artist Cat Seto completely remade her stationery business after being bullied into a trip to France.

• Ferme a Papier (Cat's reborn business)

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Travel changes you, but how much? We trace how hosts Tiffany and Katy have changed through the eyes of their childhood friend, Suzanne Morrison.

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