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Christmas traditions can be grounding when you're living in a brand-new place. Tiffany and Katy talk about the joys and challenges of being untethered during the holidays. They also discuss which of their traditions come from childhood and which were added after living in a foreign culture. Bonus: Check out two of our favorite Christmas books: • The Sweet Smell of Christmas (The Scratch & Sniff book Tiffany used to read when she was little and ordered for Aurelio) • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (One of Katy's favorite Christmas books) ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Riviviamo l'evento Luce della Pace in Piazza del Campidoglio, Roma, svoltosi lo scorso 13 Dicembre:Pace, Shalom, سلام, мирSito web della Luce della Pace da Betlemme: https://lucedellapace.it/w/La Luce della Pace distribuita a Linz (061225): https://ppoe.at/international/unsere-projekte-programme/friedenslichtfeier-2025/

Do I deserve to live a bigger life? Sarah McColl, author of the memoir Joy Enough, joins us to talk about the beautiful life she discovered while living alongside her dying mother. In this probing coversation from our archives, we also explore how fear, loss, and the expectations of others can limit our potentially terrific lives. Find McColl's memoir Joy Enough here. Find Sarah on Instagram or at her website. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

The holidays aren't all fun and games. Sometimes you have to go to work. But is there any sort of magic to work this time of year? We discuss this topic on our latest bonus episode, and share some of the memories of times we had to work over Christmas. This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode, available exclusively to our generous Patreon supporters.  Want to hear more? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for regular live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

L'articolo integrale su https://www.cdt.ch/news/concerti-in-piazza-nel-2027-non-escludiamo-un-ricorso-413729 — In questa puntata di «CdTalk-l'ospite» Parla Carla Speziali, rappresentante legale della TAKK ab di André Béchir, società che si era fatta avanti per la gestione delle rassegne musicali estive a Locarno: «Siamo delusi dell'assegnazione diretta del Municipio alla nostra concorrente Moon&Stars di Dani Büchi, speriamo in un esito migliore per il quinquennio 2028-2032». Prima, la comunicazione da parte del Municipio di voler assegnare la piazza Grande di Locarno per i concerti estivi del 2027 direttamente a Moon&Stars. Una scelta operata nel segno della continuità, in attesa di affrontare il grande interrogativo del concorso su chi, dei tre che si erano già fatti avanti da tempo, se la accaparrerà dal 2028 al 2032. Dopo - cioè oggi - ecco che uno di questi, la «TAKK ab» non esclude di ricorrere a vie legali per evitare che questo accada. Lo ha fatto per bocca del suo rappresentante, l'avvocata (nonché ex sindaca all'epoca dell'introduzione della grande manifestazione nel «salotto buono» della Città) Carla Speziali. 

Piazza Fari chiude in calo dello 0,29%, influenzata dalla debolezza del settore della difesa, mentre banche e lusso, con Moncler in testa, mostrano segni di crescita. L'inflazione italiana scende ai minimi dal 2025, influenzando le attese della BCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piazza an der Bo "Weihnachtsputz" – eine Kolumne von Uwe KullnickErleben Sie ein ganzes Jahr lang, jeden Dienstag eine Geschichte von der Piazza an der Bo.(Hördauer ca. 4 Minuten)Willkommen in der "Piazza an der Bo", einem pulsierenden Mikrokosmos der Kulturen im Herzen einer lebendigen Stadt. In dieser wöchentlichen Kolumne begleiten Sie einen Schriftsteller auf seiner Entdeckungsreise durch die facettenreiche Welt seiner multikulturellen Nachbarschaft.Die "Piazza an der Bo" ist ein faszinierender Schmelztiegel der Traditionen, Sprachen und Lebenswege. Mit scharfem Blick und warmherzigem Humor porträtiert der Autor die vielfältigen Charaktere, die diesen Ort zu etwas Besonderem machen.Tauchen Sie ein in die Alltagsgeschichten von Menschen, die trotz unterschiedlicher Hintergründe Seite an Seite leben. Erleben Sie hautnah die Herausforderungen und Triumphe der Integration, die Missverständnisse und Momente des gegenseitigen Verstehens. Die Geschichten beleuchtet sensibel die Komplexität kultureller Begegnungen und zeigen, wie Toleranz und Offenheit in der Praxis gelebt werden können."Piazza an der Bo" ist mehr als nur das Erzählen von Geschichten - es ist eine Einladung, die Schönheit der Vielfalt aber auch die Herausforderungen der Unterschiede und Differenzen zu entdecken und zu erleben.Uwe Kullnick, ein Wanderer zwischen Welten - Uwe Kullnick, Biologe, Autor und Weltenbummler, dessen Texte Brücken bauen zwischen Kulturen, Disziplinen und Erfahrungen. In "Piazza an der Bo" verdichtet er seine globalen Erfahrungen mit lokalen Begegnungen zu einem literarischen Kaleidoskop. Sprecher: Matthias PöhlmannSchnitt, Jupp Stepprath und Realisation Uwe Kullnick

The Christmas season starts earlier and earlier every year. Pretty soon we'll be setting up our tree before Halloween!  What do you think about this? Are you shamelessly here for it, or do you cringe when you hear Bing Crosby crooning White Christmas in early November? Is the joy that the Christmas season brings enough of an excuse to indulge in it two months before the actual event? Or is there something to be said for the delightful anticpation of Christmas?  What do we lose when we no longer allow space to look forward to something? We discuss this and more holiday-related topics on this new episode! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Glitzer, große Bühne und ganz viel Kaffee: In dieser festlichen Weihnachtsfolge von „5 Tassen täglich“ ist niemand Geringeres zu Gast als Hendrik Menken alias Ricardo M. – Entertainer, Moderator, PR-Profi, Kultfigur der deutschen Bingo-Szene und seit 20 Jahren auf den Bühnen des Landes zu Hause. Gemeinsam mit Moderator Ralf Podszus tauchen wir ein in die Welt des Showbusiness und in die ganz persönlichen Kaffeerituale eines Mannes, bei dem ohne Cappuccino nichts geht. Mindestens sechs starke Cappuccini am Tag, immer mit drei Shots, immer ohne Kakaopulver. Alkohol? Spielt für Ricardo keine Rolle – Konzentration, Energie und Bühnenfokus kommen für ihn ausschließlich aus Kaffee. Neben seiner legendären Bingo-Show, mit der er von St. Pauli bis auf große Firmenbühnen begeistert, sprechen wir über seinen Alltag zwischen Bühne und Backstage, über Improvisation, Lampenfieber, Optimismus und über seine große Liebe zu Italien und Umbrien. Dort verbringt Hendrik viel Zeit, zelebriert die Espressokultur auf der Piazza, trinkt Cappuccino auch am Nachmittag (entgegen aller italienischen Regeln) und findet zwischen Olivenhainen und Espressobar die Ruhe, die es für das grelle Showleben braucht. Auch persönlich wird es: Hendrik erzählt von seinem Optimismustalk „Hier ist das Glas halb voll!“, von seinem Engagement als Testimonial der Diversity-Initiative Welcoming Out und davon, warum Humor, Haltung und gute Laune gerade in schwierigen Zeiten kein Luxus sind, sondern ein echtes Lebensprinzip. Zum Weihnachtsfinale geht es außerdem um Rituale, um besondere Kaffeeorte in Hamburger Hotellobbys, um Umbrien im Winter und um die schönste aller Geschenkideen: gemeinsame Zeit und Kultur. Mehr zu Ricardo M. & seiner Bingo-Show gibt's hier: www.ricardo-m.com/die-bingo-show

Piazza Affari ha chiuso con un rialzo di oltre l'1,3%, sostenuta dai finanziari, mentre gli investitori attendono le decisioni della Banca Centrale Europea sui tassi di interesse. Lo spread è sceso sotto i 70 punti base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La rassegna stampa di oggi, luned' 15 dicembre, è a cura di Alessandro ColtréUrbanistica: Ex Mercati Generali: il piano è da rivedere, la città ora chiede una vera trattiva. Apre così il Corriere della Sera. Si può evitare di replicare il modello Milano? Se lo iniziano a chiedere in molti, sopratutto in un municipio al centro di grandi trasformazioni urbane, tra investimenti privati, goffi tentativi di greenwashing e rigenerazioni che aprono la strada ai fondi speculativi. Sarah Gainsforth ci racconta cosa sta nascendo attorno alla questione degli ex mercati generali: sabato scorso a Ostiense, al Caffè letterario c'è stata la prima conferenza urbanistica civica del Municipio 8, uno spazio aperto dove rimettere al centro il diritto alla città. Sparisce il bosco urbano previsto a Termini: La Repubblica racconta la revisione del progetto di riqualificazione di Piazza dei Cinquecento. Via il bike hub e niente riforestazione. La natura sembra quasi un lusso. E Milano ce lo ha insegnato: la rigenerazione urbana senza stato sociale è solo un bosco verticale.su Romatoday Veronica Altimari racconta lo sfruttamento dei lavoratori stranieri nei ristoranti della città. C'è chi è costretto a dormire in un ospedale, chi aspetta da mesi lo stipendio. Lavorano nei locali del centro, sono il motore dei posti esclusivi, quelli che la politica spesso considera come "commercio di qualità". Un appuntamento per scoprire la selva di Roma: mercoledì 17 dicembre alle ore 18:30 la rubrica Fratte approda da Chourmo (Certosa) per una puntata live in compagnia di Serena Olcuire, Dario Gentili e Francesco Careri, curatori del volume Roma, guida alla selva (Nero Edizioni)Sveja è un progetto sostenuto da Periferiacapitale, il programma per Roma della Fondazione Charlemagne.Ringraziamo inoltre l'associazione A Sud che ci mette a disposizione i propri spazi per le riunioni di redazione.La sigla è di Mattia Carratello.Foto di Urbanfile - le voci della cittàA domani con Lorenzo Boffa!

Université : comment faire les bons choix ?Les intervenants de cette conférenceCaroline PARENT-du-CHATELET, Chargée de projet PIA ORACCLE, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonneBéatrice PIAZZA, Directrice de la Direction Partenariat Entreprise Insertion Professionnelle à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, et Vice-Présidente de la COURROIE (association des directeurs de SCUIO-IP) Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonneLes Conférences du Salon Post BacDans le cadre du partenariat conclu entre AZIMUT et le Salon PostBac, nous relayons la diffusion de l'ensemble des conférences à l'attention de notre communauté de parents. Ces conférences ont été enregistrées dans les conditions du direct lors du Salon PostBac les 10 et 11 janvier 2025.Animées par les psychologues de l'Éducation nationale, spécialistes du conseil en orientation , les conférences du Salon Postbac 2025 permettent de dresser le tableau de l'offre de formation et des choix qui se posent.Pour en savoir plus sur le Salon Postbac : https://www.reussirpostbac.fr/ℹ️ SUIVEZ L'ACTUALITÉ DE L'ORIENTATIONInscrivez-vous à la newsletter Les Clés de l'orientation : https://azimut-orientation.com/abonnez-vous-a-la-newsletter/ ( vous recevrez en cadeau un guide téléchargeable)

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Stalled to Spectacular: A Christmas Market Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: La neve scendeva lentamente su Piazza del Popolo, coprendo tutto con un manto candido.En: The snow was slowly falling on Piazza del Popolo, covering everything with a white blanket.It: Le luci di Natale brillavano come stelle, mentre le bancarelle intorno alla piazza, sebbene ancora vuote, promettevano una festa magica.En: The Christmas lights shone like stars, while the stalls around the square, although still empty, promised a magical celebration.It: Lorenzo osservava la scena dalla sua piccola bottega.En: Lorenzo was observing the scene from his small shop.It: Le dita, abili e veloci, modellavano un angelo di legno.En: His fingers, skilled and swift, were shaping a wooden angel.It: Sperava che quel Natale fosse diverso, che i suoi ornamenti attraessero abbastanza clienti da permettergli di ingrandire il suo laboratorio.En: He hoped that this Christmas would be different, that his ornaments would attract enough customers to allow him to expand his workshop.It: Giulia passava di corsa fuori dalla bottega di Lorenzo.En: Giulia hurried past Lorenzo's shop.It: Aveva una lista infinita di cose da fare.En: She had an endless list of things to do.It: Lavorava per organizzare il mercato natalizio da settimane.En: She had been working to organize the Christmas market for weeks.It: "Quest'anno sarà indimenticabile!"En: "This year will be unforgettable!"It: pensava.En: she thought.It: Ma la notizia dello sciopero dei trasporti aveva complicato tutto.En: But the news of the transport strike had complicated everything.It: Le decorazioni e le forniture erano bloccate.En: The decorations and supplies were stuck.It: Giulia e Lorenzo si incontrarono per caso in piazza.En: Giulia and Lorenzo met by chance in the square.It: "Vediamo che si può fare insieme," propose Giulia.En: "Let's see what we can do together," suggested Giulia.It: Lorenzo annuì, pensando al suo vecchio furgone parcheggiato nei paraggi.En: Lorenzo nodded, thinking of his old van parked nearby.It: "Posso aiutare con i trasporti," disse, prontamente.En: "I can help with transportation," he said promptly.It: Decisero di unirsi agli altri venditori.En: They decided to join the other vendors.It: Si coalizzarono per raccogliere ciò che potevano dai negozi locali.En: They teamed up to gather what they could from the local stores.It: Lorenzo caricava il furgone con alberi di Natale e scatole di luci, mentre Giulia coordinava i volontari che decoravano la piazza con nastri colorati e ghirlande donate dalla gente del quartiere.En: Lorenzo loaded the van with Christmas trees and boxes of lights, while Giulia coordinated the volunteers decorating the square with colorful ribbons and garlands donated by people from the neighborhood.It: Il giorno dell'apertura del mercato era finalmente arrivato.En: The day of the market's opening finally arrived.It: Piazza del Popolo brillava.En: Piazza del Popolo was glowing.It: Le casette di legno erano piene di dolci, artigianato e profumi deliziosi.En: The wooden huts were filled with sweets, crafts, and delightful scents.It: I visitatori si mescolavano, ridendo e godendosi l'atmosfera festosa.En: Visitors mingled, laughing and enjoying the festive atmosphere.It: Grazie alla determinazione e all'impegno di Lorenzo e Giulia, il mercato era un successo.En: Thanks to the determination and commitment of Lorenzo and Giulia, the market was a success.It: Gli ornamenti di Lorenzo andarono a ruba.En: Lorenzo's ornaments sold out quickly.It: Le persone amavano la cura e l'arte con cui erano fatti.En: People loved the care and artistry with which they were made.It: Ricevette ordini per tutto l'anno successivo, sufficienti per far crescere la sua attività.En: He received orders for the following year, enough to grow his business.It: Giulia vide il sorriso sui volti dei suoi concittadini e capì di aver creato qualcosa di speciale.En: Giulia saw the smiles on the faces of her fellow citizens and realized she had created something special.It: La sua idea di mercato era diventata una nuova consuetudine natalizia.En: Her idea of a market had become a new Christmas tradition.It: Con il cuore pieno di gratitudine, Lorenzo e Giulia si scambiarono un abbraccio.En: With hearts full of gratitude, Lorenzo and Giulia exchanged a hug.It: La comunità, unita più che mai, aveva superato l'ostacolo insieme.En: The community, more united than ever, had overcome the obstacle together.It: Lorenzo imparò a fidarsi degli altri e a collaborare.En: Lorenzo learned to trust others and collaborate.It: Giulia scoprì il valore della resilienza e dell'adattabilità.En: Giulia discovered the value of resilience and adaptability.It: In piazza, si respirava la gioia del Natale e il calore di una comunità rinforzata dalle sfide superate insieme.En: In the square, one could feel the joy of Christmas and the warmth of a community strengthened by challenges overcome together. Vocabulary Words:the blanket: il mantothe market: il mercatothe transport strike: lo sciopero dei trasportithe decorations: le decorazionithe suppliers: le forniturethe scene: la scenathe workshop: il laboratoriothe list: la listato complicate: complicareto coordinate: coordinarethe garlands: le ghirlandethe determination: la determinazionethe commitment: l'impegnoto unload: scaricarethe resilience: la resilienzathe adaptability: l'adattabilitàthe ornament: l'ornamentothe volunteers: i volontarithe vendors: i venditorithe scent: il profumothe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe hut: la casettathe neighbors: i concittadinithe crafts: l'artigianatothe challenge: la sfidato overcome: superareto trust: fidarsito mingle: mescolareto expand: ingrandirethe ribbon: il nastro

Why do you like what you like? Journalist Tom Vanderbilt joins us to explore how our likes and dislikes are formed. His new book is You May Also Like: Taste in an Age of Endless Choice. Find Tom Vanderbilt at his website or on Instagram. His other books include Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and what It Says about Us) and Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Oggi sciopero della CGIL in protesta per la Manovra, che intanto prosegue il suo iter di modifiche. Ne parliamo con Gino Giove, Segretario confederale CGIL, e Giovanni Parente de Il Sole 24 Ore. In cima alla classifica delle buone notizie di questa settimana un'iniziativa che viene da Capannori, primo comune italiano a introdurre un "bonus riparazioni". Ci spiega tutto l'Assessora all'Ambiente del comune, Claudia Berti.

BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate on the Mets' future, discussing the implications of Pete Alonso's departure and whether it clears the path for Juan Soto to eventually become the franchise's greatest player. Sal dismisses the conspiracy theory that Alonso was moved to make way for Soto's "GOAT status," arguing it was a purely financial and strategic decision. The hosts explore the concept of "The Greatest Met"—a conversation that pivots to the most "beloved" player, with the consensus landing on David Wright over Piazza and Seaver. They also touch on the Mets' new disciplined approach under David Stearns, urging fans to "trust the process" as the team moves away from the Alonso era toward a new, Soto-led future.

What's the best time of year to visit Rome? That's a truly impossible question to answer, but Tiffany has an ideal time that might surprise you. Listen to this mini-episode to discover the unlikely perfection of a season you've probably never considered. Don't miss your chance to visit Rome with us, on our intimate Rome listener trip, coming up in October 2026. Find out all about it here, or email us for more information! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Leone XIV in Piazza di Spagna per l'Immacolata: l'umanità è provata, fioriscano dignità e pace Il Papa all'Angelus: il sì di Maria si rinnovi ogni giorno nella libertà e con opere d'amore L'Europa ribadisce pieno sostegno all'Ucraina. Un anno fa la caduta di Assad in Siria, nel Paese prosegue tra luci e ombre il processo di ricostruzione e riconciliazione

Piazza an der Bo "Die Weihnachtsverschiebung" – eine Kolumne von Uwe KullnickErleben Sie ein ganzes Jahr lang, jeden Dienstag eine Geschichte von der Piazza an der Bo.(Hördauer ca. 4 Minuten)Willkommen in der "Piazza an der Bo", einem pulsierenden Mikrokosmos der Kulturen im Herzen einer lebendigen Stadt. In dieser wöchentlichen Kolumne begleiten Sie einen Schriftsteller auf seiner Entdeckungsreise durch die facettenreiche Welt seiner multikulturellen Nachbarschaft.Die "Piazza an der Bo" ist ein faszinierender Schmelztiegel der Traditionen, Sprachen und Lebenswege. Mit scharfem Blick und warmherzigem Humor porträtiert der Autor die vielfältigen Charaktere, die diesen Ort zu etwas Besonderem machen.Tauchen Sie ein in die Alltagsgeschichten von Menschen, die trotz unterschiedlicher Hintergründe Seite an Seite leben. Erleben Sie hautnah die Herausforderungen und Triumphe der Integration, die Missverständnisse und Momente des gegenseitigen Verstehens. Die Geschichten beleuchtet sensibel die Komplexität kultureller Begegnungen und zeigen, wie Toleranz und Offenheit in der Praxis gelebt werden können."Piazza an der Bo" ist mehr als nur das Erzählen von Geschichten - es ist eine Einladung, die Schönheit der Vielfalt aber auch die Herausforderungen der Unterschiede und Differenzen zu entdecken und zu erleben.Uwe Kullnick, ein Wanderer zwischen Welten - Uwe Kullnick, Biologe, Autor und Weltenbummler, dessen Texte Brücken bauen zwischen Kulturen, Disziplinen und Erfahrungen. In "Piazza an der Bo" verdichtet er seine globalen Erfahrungen mit lokalen Begegnungen zu einem literarischen Kaleidoskop. Sprecher: Matthias PöhlmannSchnitt Jupp Stepprath und Realisation Uwe Kullnick

A sudden change of plans, an unexpected surgery—these are the kinds of things that can throw your world into temporary disarray, and often cause no little anxiety in the process. On this personal and vulnerable episode, Tiffany and Katy discuss their recent experiences with the anxiety of the unexpected, and how best to deal with those inevitable times that life throws you a curve ball. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Il Papa all'Angelus: il sì di Maria si rinnovi ogni giorno nella libertà e con opere d'amore E alle 16 Papa Leone si recherà a Piazza di Spagna per rendere il tradizionale omaggio alla colonna dell'immacolata, ad accoglierlo cardinale vicario Baldo Reina e dal sindaco di Roma Roberto Gualtieri Zelensky oggi a Londra esaminerà il piano di pace negoziato a Miami tra la delegazione ucraina e l'amministrazione americana

Can studying fine art keep you safe? According to today's guest Amy Herman it can.  Lawyer and art historian, Herman uses works of art to "sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture, and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision making." Amy has trained police officers, doctors, military members, and special operatives to see the world in a richer way through observing art—and in turn, use that skill to improve their effectiveness on the job. On this episode from our archives, Amy shares her secrets. Find Amy Herman on Instagram or at her website.  ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Tiffany made a big promise last month about her video watching habit. Here's an update on what's happened since that episode aired. This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode, available exclusively to our generous Patreon supporters.  Want to hear more? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for regular live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Il segretario della difesa statunitense Pete Hegseth è finito al centro delle polemiche per un attacco compiuto il 2 settembre per affondare una presunta barca di narcotrafficanti venezuelani. Con Serena Forlati, docente di diritto internazionale all'Università di Ferrara.Il 1 dicembre decine di migliaia di persone hanno manifestato a Sofia contro la legge di bilancio e la corruzione del governo bulgaro. Con Francesco Martino, giornalista, da Sofia.Oggi parliamo anche di:Musica • I'm a stranger here myself - Wainwright does Weill di di Rufus WainwrightCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Edoardo Piazza"Civette e container"Edizioni Ensemblewww.edizioniensemble.itQuesta raccolta nasce durante il percorso del Raduno poetico esponenziale, la serie di incontri cominciati a novembre 2023 e tuttora in atto, che vedono esibirsi molte voci della poesia contemporanea, all'interno di un progetto artistico di confronto e ispirazione, dal quale è nata anche l'omonima antologia.Questo libro attinge a quelle forme linguistiche riconosciute come pre-razionali, spesso elencate sotto il titolo di “flusso di coscienza”.Edoardo Piazza (Roma, 1986) ha studiato Scienze Politiche, si occupa di servizi editoriali e organizzazione di eventi culturali. Ha pubblicato i romanzi Il Capodanno di Umberto Rose (2020), I cattivi poeti (2024), e le raccolte poetiche Container! (2019) e Il fosso (2023). Ha curato l'antologia poetica Raduno poetico esponenziale (2024).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Today we catch up with Katy's sister Dana to hear the latest on her battle with aggressive brain cancer. If you want to hear more of Dana's story and her fight with brain cancer, check out these recent episodes: Episode 575: An Unfortunate Announcement Episode 577: Clive vs. Constance: An Unfortunate Journey Begins Episode 591: Where Would You Go if You Had Six Months Left to Travel? (with Katy's sisters Dana and Sara) ***Katy's sister Dana has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 agressive brain cancer. To help with the staggering medical costs—her specialist is outside her insurance network—as well of the costs of temporarily relocating to San Francsico for her treatments, please consider donating to her GoFundMe. Anything you can contribute will be extremely helpful. Thank you.*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Michelangelo's Secret: A Vatican Art Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nella fredda mattina d'inverno, Alessio camminava con passo deciso verso la Basilica di San Pietro.En: On the cold winter morning, Alessio walked with a determined step towards the Basilica di San Pietro.It: La città era piena di luci natalizie e il profumo dei dolci di Natale galleggiava nell'aria.En: The city was full of Christmas lights and the scent of Christmas sweets floated in the air.It: Alessio era uno studente di storia dell'arte, curioso e determinato.En: Alessio was an art history student, curious and determined.It: In tasca, teneva una busta misteriosa, consegnatagli la sera prima senza mittente, contenente solo un indovinello.En: In his pocket, he held a mysterious envelope, handed to him the night before without a sender, containing only a riddle.It: Le parole dell'indovinello riecheggiavano nella sua mente: "Dove l'ombra incontra la luce, lì l'arte racconta la fede nascosta."En: The words of the riddle echoed in his mind: "Where the shadow meets the light, there art tells of hidden faith."It: Alessio intuiva che il messaggio celava un segreto legato a un'opera d'arte sconosciuta nel Vaticano.En: Alessio intuited that the message concealed a secret linked to an unknown work of art in the Vatican.It: Ma il tempo era contro di lui.En: But time was against him.It: Le celebrazioni di Natale avrebbero presto limitato l'accesso a molte aree.En: The Christmas celebrations would soon restrict access to many areas.It: Mentre passeggiava tra la folla di turisti, vide Chiara, una guida locale.En: As he strolled through the crowd of tourists, he saw Chiara, a local guide.It: Anche se lei era scettica di fronte ai misteri, Alessio sapeva che il suo aiuto poteva essere prezioso.En: Even though she was skeptical about mysteries, Alessio knew that her help could be valuable.It: Avvicinandosi, le mostrò la busta.En: Approaching her, he showed her the envelope.It: "Chiara," disse, "ho bisogno del tuo aiuto per risolvere questo indovinello."En: "Chiara," he said, "I need your help to solve this riddle."It: Chiara lesse attentamente il messaggio.En: Chiara read the message carefully.It: I suoi occhi si illuminarono di curiosità che cercava di nascondere.En: Her eyes lit up with curiosity, which she tried to hide.It: "Va bene," rispose, "vediamo cosa possiamo scoprire."En: "Alright," she replied, "let's see what we can discover."It: Insieme, esplorarono la Piazza di San Pietro, cercando indizi tra le statue magnifiche.En: Together, they explored Piazza di San Pietro, looking for clues among the magnificent statues.It: La folla era densa, ma Alessio e Chiara si muovevano con determinazione.En: The crowd was dense, but Alessio and Chiara moved with determination.It: Il tempo stava per scadere, eppure non si arresero.En: Time was running out, yet they didn't give up.It: Finalmente, sotto una statua poco frequentata, trovarono un piccolo scomparto segreto.En: Finally, under a rarely visited statue, they found a small secret compartment.It: Dentro, c'era una nota: "Questo monumento custodisce la mia fede e la mia arte.En: Inside, there was a note: "This monument guards my faith and my art.It: Michelangelo."En: Michelangelo."It: Chiara e Alessio si guardarono con meraviglia.En: Chiara and Alessio looked at each other in amazement.It: Quel giorno, scoprirono un legame tra la fede di un grande artista e le sue opere, un dettaglio dimenticato della storia dell'arte.En: That day, they discovered a connection between the faith of a great artist and his works, a forgotten detail of art history.It: Alessio capì l'importanza della collaborazione, mentre Chiara riscoprì l'amore per i misteri dell'arte.En: Alessio understood the importance of collaboration, while Chiara rediscovered her love for the mysteries of art.It: Mentre la sera scendeva su Roma e le luci natalizie brillavano, Alessio e Chiara si allontanarono dalla Basilica con un nuovo rispetto reciproco e una storia da raccontare.En: As evening fell over Rome and the Christmas lights shone, Alessio and Chiara walked away from the Basilica with a new mutual respect and a story to tell.It: Il Natale portava con sé un nuovo inizio e un'amicizia inattesa.En: Christmas brought with it a new beginning and an unexpected friendship. Vocabulary Words:the shadow: l'ombrathe light: la lucethe art: l'artethe faith: la fedethe scent: il profumothe envelope: la bustathe riddle: l'indovinellothe monument: il monumentothe crowd: la follathe winter: l'invernothe note: la notathe compartment: lo scompartodetermined: determinatocurious: curiosothe celebration: la celebrazionethe statue: la statuathe guide: la guidathe sender: il mittentethe area: l'areasecret: segretovaluable: preziosothe mystery: il misterodetermination: la determinazionefinally: finalmenteto hide: nascondererarely: raramentethe connection: il legamethe history: la storiamutual: reciprocounexpected: inatteso

Vandaag gaat het over pannenkoeken! Wat wij kennen als een zoet gerecht met veel stroop en poedersuiker, wordt wereldwijd juist vaker hartig gegeten. Eerst bespreken we lokale zoete broodjes, waarna we ons storten op een flinke stapel pannenkoekvarianten. Want hoe verschillen al die pannenkoeken van elkaar? Waar ligt de grens tussen pannenkoek, brood en cake? En wat is de favo van Teun en Yvette? Je hoort het in Etenstijd!Turks ontbijt:Serifoglu Cafe & Patisserie - AmsterdamFlorya Restaurant en Cafe, AmsterdamIlya's Restaurant, RotterdamDakpark, RotterdamRestaurant Sofra, RotterdamBeymen, RotterdamSaygili, EindhovenIn de Piazza bij Ekmekci, EindhovenAhmet Usta, Den HaagLades, BredaRoka, LeidenMado NederlandOnze sponsor:Delicious Magazine: ga naar www.deliciousmagazine.nl/boek, word abonnee en krijg het nieuwe kookboek Pien's Dinner Club van Pien Wekking cadeau.Productie: Meer van ditMuziek: Keez GroentemanWil je adverteren in deze podcast? Stuur een mailtje naar: Adverteerders (direct): adverteren@meervandit.nl(Media)bureaus: adverteren@bienmedia.nl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among the plethora of emotions that plague expats, one of them is guilt.  What happens when you know you should go home, but don't? Guest Jessica Scott-Reid tackled just this subject for an article in the Wall Street Journal's Expat Blog. On this episode from our archives, Jessica joins Katy and Tiffany to discuss this often unpleasant subject. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

The most prolific hitting backstop of all-time, Mike Piazza graces the #shegone podcast in between training sessions with WBC team Italy. The new skipper shares stories on the people who influenced his approach to the game. You'll hear names like Reggie Smith, Bill Madlock, Tommy LaSorda, Don Drysdale, Ted Williams, and of course, his dad. Hear about BP vs Sandy Koufax and a hitting lesson from the Splendid Splinter as a teenager. The 62nd round draft choice is very candid about his journey and treats us to a special story surrounding his time with the Mets and 9/11. Jeff Frye does it again ... you'll walk away an even bigger fan of Piazza than when you started after this interview.

For some travelers, visiting the sites just isn't enough. One of our listeners wrote to express her longing to go deeper when traveling, far beyond the monuments, art, cuisine, and local culture. Into the very life and people of the place she's visiting. But how do you go about that? Today we offer our practical tips. Got a question? Send us an email (or better yet, record a voice message asking the question yourself) here and if the questions resonates with us, we might just do a whole episode around it! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure 2025 is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Could watching a movie inspire you to move abroad? Could reading a book launch a lifetime of travel? Movies and books can have a big influence on personal actions. On this episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy share the cultural works that have shaped their lives. Listen to the end to find out which film was the impetus for Tiffany's move to Italy. Be a part of the conversation: What art has influenced you? We love hearing from our listeners. Send us an email or better yet, record a voice memo telling us about it and email it to us. If we get enough responses we may record a follow-up episode—and you could be on it! ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Tiffany's son Aurelio will soon be in middle school, and the exact age that Katy and Tiffany were when they first met. And, wow, how things have changed. Tiffany reports on her visit to his potential new school. This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode, available exclusively to our generous Patreon supporters.  Want to hear more? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for regular live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

When you're visiting a foreign country, you miss a lot. From conversations around you on the street to advertisements on billboards or your favorite podcast that is suddenly playing you ads in the local language. You also miss a lot of cultural context, and while that can sometimes be problematic, it can also lead to overlooking prejudices that might be common with locals. Can missing the nuance be a good thing? We all know the downsides of being on the outside when in a foreign country, but are there also positives? We discuss this topic on today's brand-new episode. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rainy Encounters: An Artistic Connection in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era un pomeriggio d'autunno a Firenze.En: It was an autumn afternoon in Firenze.It: Le foglie gialle danzavano nel vento e il cielo, solitamente azzurro, si coprì di nuvole grigie.En: The yellow leaves danced in the wind and the sky, usually blue, was covered with gray clouds.It: Presto iniziò a piovere.En: Soon it began to rain.It: La pioggia cadde improvvisa, insolitamente forte, e costrinse i passanti a cercare rifugio.En: The rain fell suddenly, unusually strong, and forced the passersby to seek shelter.It: Gianna, una studentessa universitaria appassionata di storia dell'arte, camminava per le strade acciottolate con un blocco per schizzi sotto il braccio.En: Gianna, a university student passionate about art history, was walking the cobblestone streets with a sketchbook under her arm.It: La sua testa era piena di pensieri sul progetto finale del corso.En: Her head was full of thoughts about her final course project.It: Sentiva la pressione crescere ogni giorno di più.En: She felt the pressure growing more each day.It: Si fermò davanti a una piccola gelateria.En: She stopped in front of a small gelateria.It: Le luci calde e l'odore dolce del gelato fresco la invitarono a entrare.En: The warm lights and the sweet smell of fresh gelato invited her to enter.It: Decise di fare una pausa, anche se aveva poco tempo a disposizione.En: She decided to take a break, even though she had little time to spare.It: Matteo, un musicista locale con un sorriso travolgente, cercava di ripararsi dalla pioggia anche lui.En: Matteo, a local musician with an overwhelming smile, was also trying to shelter from the rain.It: Stava andando in Piazza della Signoria per suonare.En: He was heading to Piazza della Signoria to play.It: Ma quella pioggia improvvisa lo costrinse a cercare riparo nella gelateria.En: But that sudden rain forced him to seek refuge in the gelateria.It: Entrò, scosse i capelli bagnati e lasciò che il calore dell'ambiente lo riscaldasse.En: He entered, shook his wet hair, and let the warmth of the place warm him.It: La gelateria era accogliente, con poche persone sedute ai tavoli.En: The gelateria was cozy, with a few people sitting at the tables.It: Gianna si sedette vicino alla finestra, guardando la pioggia scendere sulle strade di Firenze.En: Gianna sat by the window, watching the rain fall on the streets of Firenze.It: Matteo ordinò un cono e si sedette poco lontano da lei.En: Matteo ordered a cone and sat not far from her.It: Entrambi godettero del momento di pausa, persi nei propri pensieri.En: Both enjoyed the moment of pause, lost in their own thoughts.It: Alla fine, Matteo notò il blocco per schizzi di Gianna.En: Eventually, Matteo noticed Gianna's sketchbook.It: "Cosa disegni?"En: "What are you drawing?"It: chiese curioso, rompendo il silenzio.En: he asked curiously, breaking the silence.It: Gianna sollevò lo sguardo, sorpresa dalla domanda.En: Gianna looked up, surprised by the question.It: "Sto cercando ispirazione per un progetto di storia dell'arte," rispose timidamente.En: "I'm looking for inspiration for an art history project," she replied timidly.It: "Ma non è facile."En: "But it's not easy."It: Matteo sorrise.En: Matteo smiled.It: "La musica mi ispira sempre.En: "Music always inspires me.It: Forse potrebbe aiutarti anche con l'arte."En: Maybe it could help you with art too."It: Iniziarono a parlare.En: They started talking.It: Matteo raccontò di come la musica fosse la sua vita e di come sperasse di trovare il suo posto nel mondo musicale.En: Matteo talked about how music was his life and how he hoped to find his place in the musical world.It: Gianna parlò della sua passione per l'arte e delle sue insicurezze.En: Gianna spoke of her passion for art and her insecurities.It: Entrambi notarono di avere obiettivi simili: esprimere sé stessi e trovare la propria strada.En: Both noticed they had similar goals: to express themselves and find their own path.It: La conversazione si fece vivace, parlando di artisti e musicisti, di Firenze e di sogni.En: The conversation became lively, talking about artists and musicians, about Firenze and dreams.It: Gianna iniziò a vedere la sua arte da una nuova prospettiva.En: Gianna began to see her art from a new perspective.It: Matteo, da parte sua, si accorse che le connessioni personali potevano arricchire la sua vita, non solo la carriera.En: Matteo, for his part, realized that personal connections could enrich his life, not just his career.It: Quando la pioggia alla fine diminuì, Matteo si alzò per riprendere il suo cammino.En: When the rain finally subsided, Matteo got up to continue on his way.It: Prima di uscire, si voltò verso Gianna.En: Before leaving, he turned to Gianna.It: "Spero di vedere uno dei tuoi lavori un giorno," disse con un sorriso sincero.En: "I hope to see one of your works someday," he said with a sincere smile.It: Gianna annuì, sentendo in sé una nuova fiducia.En: Gianna nodded, feeling a new confidence within her.It: "E io spero di sentire la tua musica risuonare in tutta Firenze."En: "And I hope to hear your music resounding throughout Firenze."It: Matteo uscì, continuando per la sua strada, mentre Gianna restò per un altro momento, contemplando l'effetto che una semplice conversazione aveva avuto su di lei.En: Matteo left, continuing on his way, while Gianna stayed for another moment, contemplating the effect that a simple conversation had had on her.It: Quando il sole fece capolino tra le nuvole, Gianna sapeva di aver trovato qualcosa di prezioso: ispirazione e fiducia in sé stessa.En: When the sun peeked through the clouds, Gianna knew she had found something precious: inspiration and confidence in herself.It: E Matteo, nel cuore di Firenze, portava con sé il calore di una nuova connessione.En: And Matteo, in the heart of Firenze, carried with him the warmth of a new connection.It: Due sconosciuti sotto la stessa pioggia, ora con nuove prospettive.En: Two strangers under the same rain, now with new perspectives. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnothe sky: il cielothe shelter: il rifugiothe university student: la studentessa universitariathe cobblestone: le strade acciottolatethe sketchbook: il blocco per schizzithe pressure: la pressionethe gelateria: la gelateriathe smell: l'odorethe local musician: il musicista localethe smile: il sorrisothe table: il tavolothe window: la finestrathe cone: il conothe silence: il silenziothe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe art history: la storia dell'artethe goal: l'obiettivothe path: la stradathe artist: l'artistathe career: la carrierathe conversation: la conversazionethe confidence: la fiduciathe rain: la pioggiathe sun: il solethe clouds: le nuvolethe connection: la connessionethe stranger: lo sconosciutothe perspective: la prospettivathe dream: il sogno

Odifreddi a ArtDate: dialogo sull'Occidentein conversazione con Claudia Santeroni (coordinatrice di The Blank Contemporary Art).*****************************Il talk precede la conferenza "Il silenzio, il vuoto, il nulla, lo zero", domenica 16 novembre 2025 ore 18.00 Sala dell'Orologio, Piazza della Libertà, 7, Bergamo. Ingresso libero fino a esaurimenti posti.Programma completo del Festival:www.theblank.it

Don't have the cash or the time off to travel right now? Not to worry! Reading can take you anywhere. On this episode from our archives, we recommend books that will transport you. NPR's Nancy Pearl—quite possibly the world's most famous librarian—is known for giving the perfect book recommendation for any situation. She sits down with us to share her selections for the best armchair travel books. Don't know who Nancy Pearl is? She's an American librarian, best-selling author, and iterary critic. Her prolific reading and her knowledge of books and literature first made her locally famous in Seattle, Washington, where she regularly appears on public radio recommending books. She achieved broader fame with Book Lust, her 2003 guide to good reading. Pearl was named 2011 Librarian of the Year by Library Journal. Check out her travel-themed recommendations in Book Lust to Go. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

In this episode, we welcome Vincent Piazza. Vincent stars in “Tulsa King,” and is also known for his lead role as Lucky Luciano in “Boardwalk Empire.” In our chat, we hear about his NYC roots, education, career path, and approach to his character in “Tulsa King.” In addition, Vincent offers insights and recommendations for actors and emerging filmmakers today.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:UDC-4K: More than just an average 12G-SDI and HDMI up/down/cross converterAJA's newest Mini-Converter boasts powerful 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD scaling, frame sync, frame rate conversion, and more. Unlocking an expansive range of conversion possibilities, UDC-4K enables teams to get disparate sources into a common format and timing reference. Explore how UDC-4K solves some of the most common production and post challenges.Shoot. Store. Secure. Smile.The OWC Guardian is a bus‑powered, portable NVMe SSD featuring 256‑bit AES OPAL hardware encryption and a color touch‑screen for intuitive, secure access. With up to 1,000 MB/s real‑world transfer speeds, platform‑agnostic operation (Mac, PC, iPad Pro), and a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, it's built to protect audit‑sensitive media and projects anytime, anywhere. Learn more hereZEISS Events at CamerimageImmersive Action Cinematography with Movement Specialist Daniel IlabacaTuesday, November 1814:30 - 16:00Venue: CKK Jordanki – Seminar Room and Camerimage Online PlatformFormer stuntman and Parkour performer turned filmmaker Daniel Ilabaca has been researching immersive filming for a while. Now with smaller camera bodies and compact full format lenses such as the ZEISS Nano Primes, it's becoming possible to literally wear the camera without compromising the quality of the footage. Be a fly on the wall as Daniel turns the seminar room into a production office: from screenwriting to shot-listing, location scouting, and camera rigging, he'll take us on a gliding tour of his creative process, as he goes through the preproduction of his upcoming passion project. Learn more hereMeet Stream Deck Studio:Meet Stream Deck Studio, the ultimate control surface designed for professional broadcast and live production environments. Built on the iconic Elgato hardware and powered by Bitfocus software, it offers a hyper-customizable experience that simplifies even the most complex workflows. With compatibility across hundreds of devices from the industry's top vendors, Stream Deck Studio gives you complete command over your production setup, making it easier than ever to create seamless, high-quality broadcasts. Call Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to learn more and take your production control to the next level today! Explore herePodcast Rewind:Nov. 2025 - Ep. 103…Advertise in “The Making Of” and reach 250K film & TV industry pros each week. For more information, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Last week, a thousand-year-old medieval tower in Rome partially collapsed. This disaster for history and Rome's patrimony—which could have been much worse—serves as a reminder that Rome's monuments are not forever. The Torre dei Conti is far from being the only historic building to collapse—partially or completely—in recent years. And antiquity and the Middle Ages witnessed the loss of more treasures of engineering, art, and architecture than we can probably imagine.  We think of Rome as eternal (for good reason), but the truth is, Rome's cityscape is slowly but perpetually changing. Moral of the story: if there's a site in Rome you'd like to visit, do it now. (Before it's gone forever!!) P. S. Don't miss your chance to visit Rome with us, on our intimate Rome listener trip, coming up in October 2026. Find out all about it here, or email us for more information! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

When you spend a good deal of time in a foreign country, going back home can often be eye-opening. Why do we do it this way? Can be a suddenly common thought. Does it have to be this way? You might ask yourself, when considering how things are done in other countries. As Katy returns to the States after a few weeks in Rome, she finds herself shaking her head at the way some things are done in her home country, as well as wondering why Italy can't get its own act together in certain respects. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Every country has its own bureaucracy... but some countries are worse than others. Part of living in a new country is learning the hoops you need to jump through to keep your life running smoothly. In this episode from our archives, Tiffany talks about how she has learned to deal with Italian bureaucracy, and how doing so is part of the inevitable expat process. What has she learned? ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Tiffany is on "Day One!" of a new undertaking. It is something that ALL OF US should probably be doing. Find out what it is, and answer this question: Do you agree that you need to do this too? This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode, available exclusively to our generous Patreon supporters.  Want to hear more? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for regular live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

As Katy prepares to leave Rome once again, she and Tiffany muse on the 2025 Jubilee or Holy Year that has taken over Rome this year. How does Holy Year 2025 compare to past Jubilees? And does the change of pope halfway through the year make a difference? And what about merch? How odd is it that a Jubilee (an institution that has been occurring every quarter century in Rome for over 500 years) should have a mascot and official merch? Does that cheaped it or make it more current? And whose job is it to design the Jubilee branding? And how has the city handled this mega-event? Has Rome been up to the task? We discuss on this episode taped on a park bench in Piazza Cavour. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Mortician Caitlin Doughty—of Ask a Mortitian fame—joins us on this episode from our archive to talk about death practices around the world. Discover where you'd like to die and what countries deal with mortality best. Find Caitlin on Instagram, at her website, The Order of the Good Death, or on her You Tube Channel, Ask a Mortician. ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Mini episode drop! Have you ever seen a ghost? Not just sensed one's presence, but actually seen one with your own eyes? Tiffany's husband Claudio has. In honor of Halloween, today we hear his story, a story that took place one frigid night in a tiny hilltop town near Rome. Happy Halloween and happy ghost hunting! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Want to join our next Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure in October 2026? You'll be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with Katy and Tiffany as your guides—and participating in a live episode like this one! Find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

So it turns out, 600 episodes is a lot! Katy and Tiffany celebrate the work and dedication it has taken to reach this impressive milestone along with our guests on our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure, a trip to Rome we take with a small number of our listeners every October. Hear us share our thoughts about this big big number, as well as other milestones we have achieved in our lives. Our guests also share what milestones mean to them, what their greatest ones have been so far, and how they help keep them motivated as well as contribute to a sense of accomplishment and confidence. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear another significant milestone that Katy has recently achieved in a different aspect of her life. (You heard it here first!) Want to join our next Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure in October 2026? You'll be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with Katy and Tiffany as your guides—and participating in a live episode like this one! Find out more here. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

On the previous members-only bonus episode, Katy revealed some big news. Dare we say, HUGE news! Well, we're back with an update. And that huge news has quickly escalated into absolutely ENORMOUS NEWS. But this is just a sneak peek. So if you'd like to hear the full bonus episode, available exclusively to our Patreon supporters, and find out what all this exciting news is about, join us on Patreon. Become part of the Bittersweet Life community for as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for regular live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

In the wake of our 3rd annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure, we're taking a much deserved break to prepare for a new season of the original, entertaining, and thought-provoking episodes that our listeners have come to expect from us for over a decade. If you can't get through the week without your Bittersweet Life fix, not to worry! Join us over on Patreon. We put out two brand-new, never-before-heard bonus episodes on our Patreon every single month—and we've been doing so for years now. Dor as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in many places—you'll be a part of the Bittersweet Life Patreon community. You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, and you'll be invited to join us for live meet-ups.  But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check our our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure 2025 is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Writer and scientist Hope Jahren, author of the New York Times best-seller Lab Girl, joins us on this episode from our archives to challenge how we experience the plants of the world. She also tackles the difficulties of being a female scientist and why us laymen can often feel intimidated by people who study the natural world. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is all sold out for 2025! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

Bestselling author Frances Mayes comes in from the Tuscan sun to tell us about her favorite uncrowded corners of Italy, away from the crush of the country's top tourist destinations. And a certified beer judge explains what makes lager the world's most popular style of the ubiquitous beverage. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.