207: My Involuntary Staunch Minimalism in Finland
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Finally—I'm recording from our brand new home in Rauma, Finland! And I'm spilling all the details about our first month living with (almost) none of our stuff while it makes its slow journey across the ocean!
So come hang out with me while I figure out life in a new country, one borrowed towel at a time!
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