Italy has captured my heart for years.
This page follows my journey from dreaming and planning to one day calling Italy home.
From property searches in Abruzzo and learning Italian to travel adventures, food, culture, and everyday inspiration, this is where I share the story of turning a dream into reality.
“La dolce vita starts with a dream.” 🇮🇹✨
Alberobello ❤️
There are some places that capture your imagination long before you ever arrive, and for me, Alberobello is one of them.Nestled in the heart of Puglia, this enchanting town is famous for…
🦋 A Butterfly for the Future
There’s a small square picture frame sitting quietly on my shelf, glass in the center, with a hand-painted butterfly fluttering across it like stained glass. It catches the light just right, a…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Learning to cook Italian Creamy, comforting, and full of flavour with just a handful of simple ingredients. 🛒 Ingredients (serves 2): 1/2 white onion chopped thinly (optional) 200g spaghetti 100g pancetta 2…
Our Dream Of Our Life In Italy
Why We’re Dreaming of Italy There’s a little town in Abruzzo with our name on it — or at least that’s the dream. We’re not quite there yet, but we’re learning the…
My Little Taste Of Italy On My Doorstep In Scotland
Italian Vibes at Home on my doorstep There’s something about Italy that speaks to the soul—sunshine, scooters, slow mornings with coffee, and flowers cascading from every window box. While I’m still in…
Culture
A Gentle Introduction to Italian Culture
Little Things I Love (and You Might Too) As we prepare for our future life in Italy, I’ve fallen in love not only with the language, but with the feeling of Italian…
Learning The Language
Learn Italian Fast for Adult Beginners: 3-in-1 Workbook
📚✨ Review 💬 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ (5/5) 🇮🇹 New Language, New Adventure!I’ve just started using Learn Italian Fast for Adult Beginners, and I’m seriously impressed!✅ 3-in-1 format: textbook, workbook & pronunciation guide✅ Daily 15-minute…
Greetings From Italy
Basic Italian Greetings for Everyday Moments Learning Italian is one of the ways I’m getting closer to our future life in Italy. Here are a few of the greetings I’ve been using…
The Soundtrack Of Home 