Ciao a tutti!
I’m Abbie Stark, American ex-pat living in Rome after meeting my Roman partner during a study abroad semester.
I’ve fallen in love with all things Italian food and culture, finding the best hidden spots to experience the destination like a local and slow travel. On my blog, you’ll find content about my life in Rome, travels throughout Italy and recommendations for the best pizza out there.
If you’re new, come say hi! I love helping visitors make the most of their trip to Italy, with recommendation lists, personalized itineraries and private food tours.
Recent Posts
This modern Roman restaurant is run by two young brothers doing delicious, creative Italian food with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients and paired with the best natural wines.
How to spend 72 hours exploring the heart of wine country in Tuscany, stuffing yourself with all the pasta, cheese and wine you can handle.
Where one of my favorite food pals, David Pope, shares about the interesting crossover between Spanish and Italian food while making us all LOL.
This side of Salento boasts tiny towns that have never made an appearance on Instagram and a unique culture that keeps me coming back year after year.
I have a feeling that this roundup of my favorite places to visit, head to the beach and eat around Otranto is one I’ll be adding to for the rest of my life, but here’s a start.
Finding accommodations online without a recommendation can be hard, but if you’re looking for a place to stay in the southern tip of Salento, Casa Vacanze Augusto is the one.
From my experience last summer, I know how much time goes into planning a trip to Sicily. There are so many places to see on the island that it’s hard to choose where to spend your limited time. But over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing about my tips for visiting Southeastern Sicily, including what to do in Modica and Ragusa.
My thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak in Italy and what the country-wide lockdown means for life in Rome
My exhaustive list of where to stay, what to do and what to eat in Ortigia, Syracuse, as well as some of the resources I used when planning my trip.

This guide to Lazio wine will teach you everything you need to know about this region’s underrated wine culture and which Lazio wines you need to try next.