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The Venice Experiment: A Year of Trial and Error Living Abroad

By: Barry Frangipane, Ben Robbins
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 Lured by Venice’s colorful history and its labyrinth of walkways, canals, and bridges, Barry wanted to be more than just a tourist. He convinced his wife Debbie to join him in his Venice experiment, a one-year cultural immersion. Through their initiation into Venetian society, Debbie and Barry discovered the close-knit family of its inhabitants and the oddities of living in Venice, the improbable city built upon millions of tree trunks driven into the mud sixteen centuries ago. From the exasperating bureaucracy to high tides endangering their ground-floor apartment, these expatriates get far more than they bargained for. The quintessential storyteller, Barry Frangipane draws us into the inner life of Venice. With his inexhaustible humor, he takes the reader on his journey abroad, a journey filled with a cast of remarkable characters who will touch your heart. Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Europe Italy Witty Heartfelt
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Navigating adventures abroad- HILARIOUS & HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

"The Venice Experiment" is more than a memoir; it’s a testament to the beauty of embracing change and finding joy in the unexpected. After taking a big adventure move to Italy from New York a year ago (in 2023), in this audible, I found familiar stories comical and refreshing. It’s a MUST-READ or LISTEN, for anyone who dreams of Italy or seeks inspiration for their own adventures abroad! I highly recommend this audible book by Barry Frangipane!! ☆☆☆☆☆

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Horrible narration, just horrible.

This was a pleasant enough story, though I was aware of many inconsistencies. What was just about unbearable was the use of AI for narration. I almost stopped listening to it because of this. The expression was robotic and often wrong. The Italian language, one of the most beautiful in the world, was butchered. Had I paid for the book, I would have returned it. Audible should be ashamed.

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Didn’t like virtual voice

I prefer a real narrator, especially for foreign language words, character voices, and true intonation.

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