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Mar 2023
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Episode 470: In Praise of Italian Disorg...

Expat, Repat, Travel, Rome, Seattle, Books, Art, Italy, Wonder
About this episode

Italians love to complain about how disorganized everything is in Italy, but deep down, do they actually like it? A chance conversation Tiffany had last week sparked this episode about the possible benefits of living a country that doesn't take rules and regulations quite so seriously. Is there something to be said for a place that's a bit more flexible and relaxed, where people are more apt to "live and let live"?

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