Oct 5, 2026

Can living in a foreign country or even a different city from where you grew up dramatically change your life and even your personality?

A letter from a listener sparked this fascinating topic.

Katy and Tiffany muse on how their lives would be different if Tiffany hadn't moved to Rome and Katy hadn't moved back...

Oct 2, 2026

It's finally Halloween season, and to assuage the fears of anyone who is afraid of rats (like Tiffany!) Katy shares a fascinating and little-known recording of rat laughter (yes, you read that right) on this episode from our archives.

On this mini-episode from years past, she also shares a touching piece of short...

Sep 28, 2026

A cringy AI-generated ad that touts a gimmicky protein pasta as "just like in Italy!" makes us wonder: what are the worst misperceptions around Italian culture, food, and lifestyle?

We muse on how easy it is to fall prey to these misconceptions and end up having an inauthentic experience while in Italy, or not enjoying...

Sep 25, 2026

Some psychologists say that anticipation of a desired event can often bring more happiness than experiencing the event itself. And if that's the case, can we conclude that planning a trip is even more fun that actually taking the trip?

In this episode from our archives, we take inspiration from a recent article in the...

Sep 21, 2026

The US mid-term elections are just around the corner, and it's important to know that Americans living or studying abroad can vote from whereever they happen to be! (And it's actually not that complicated to do!)

This week Tiffany took part in a voter registration drive for American students at a study-abroad campus in...