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Episode 631: When Moving Abroad Equals Too Many Visitors
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- The Bittersweet Life
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- Jun 1, 2026
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Summary
Picture it: you dreamed of moving abroad for years, and you've finally done it! You are settling into your new country, and just starting to get the swing of things, with exciting travel plans with your partner on the horizon. But what happens when your friends back home start to come visit... too often? What happens when nearly every weekend you become hostess, tour guide, and chef, all rolled into one? We all love seeing our friends from back home—especially when we live far away—but is there too much of a good thing? Is it bad to want some space and freedom to travel without the constant stress of hosting guests? Or should we just be grateful they want to see us? This week, we discuss a letter we received from an anonymous listener who recently moved abroad, and is finding herself inundated with overnight guests nearly every other weekend? Is it ok for her to tell them, "you're welcome to visit once, but after that, please stay in a hotel?" Or is that unbearably rude? We share our thoughts on this potentially sticky topic on this all-new episode. Please share your thoughts as well! Send us a written email here , or even better, record your comments on a voice memo, and email that to us instead! If we get enough of a response, we may do a follow-up episode! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our 4th annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is taking place this year from 1 to 7 November 2026! If you'd like to 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 . AD-FREE LISTENING: After well over 10 years on the air with little-to-no advertising, in 2026 we have finally made the difficult decision that this completely independent and self-funde…