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Can digital nomads help a city move past mass tourism instead of feeding it? In this episode, César sits down with Marco Trainer Alfieri and Federico from Italia Nomad Fest to talk about what Palermo tried.
Their week-long gathering brought together 100+ nomads and locals through talks, workshops, food, culture and parties, and it left something behind. Marco brings the view from the inside as a local, working to connect the nomad community with the municipality. Federico talks about the personal and professional turns a nomadic life takes once you stop passing through.
They dive into:
Nomads as "temporary citizens": longer stays, money that reaches local businesses, real relationships
Getting a city hall and public institutions to take the community seriously
What a week of talks, workshops and shared meals leaves in a neighbourhood
Projects that grow out of friendships
What sustainable tourism looks like when locals and travellers actually meet
With Italia Nomad Fest coming back, Palermo could be your next home away from home. 🌍☀️
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