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Episode 636: How to Live Abroad Part-time (with Laurel Attanasio)
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- The Bittersweet Life
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Summary
What happens when you dream of living by the sea in Italy but you are deeply connected to your home town and community? If you are like this week's guest, Laurel Attanasio , you compromise: buy your dream house on the Calabrian coast and live there for just part of the year. Best of both worlds, eh? But there's a catch: living in Italy even part-time brings endless bureaucratical issues (perhaps even more than living there full-time). Case in point: you can't buy a car without car insurance, but you can't get car insurance unless you're a resident, and you can't qualify as a resident if you're only in Italy for a few months a year. Other considerations: how do you protect your home when you're away? How do you know your real estate agent is being honest? What if your partner doesn't speak the language and you become the de facto translator? Not to mention all those crushing (and unexpected) notary fees! This is our second conversation with Laurel. Listen back to her first interview on Episode 541: Living Life Between Two Countries when she joined us to talk about her career leading adventure-wellness retreats in Italy and around the globe. We also talk about what it's like leading intimate travel experiences in Italy, since that's something we have in common. She shares her favorite parts of leading her travel adventures, and we discuss the privilege of sharing the wonder of Italy with curious travelers. (Find out more about our listener trip to Rome in November 2026 or email us to secure your spot!) Find out about how you can take part at her website , or follow her (and her adorable world-traveling dog Zeek) on Instagram ! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our 4th annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is taking place this year from 1 to 7…