Ciao! I’m Erica. Wife, mom of three, nurse practitioner, traveler, and someone who finally decided to stop saying “someday” and start building the life we had always dreamed about. After years of dreaming about Italy and reconnecting with my Italian roots, my family and I took the leap and moved our lives to Tuscany.

It hasn’t always been easy (three kids, pets, a new language, and figuring out everyday life in another country definitely comes with its challenges!), but it has been one of the most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken.

Here I share the real, messy, beautiful side of life in Italy — from moving abroad and raising kids overseas to family travel, hidden gems, and all the little moments that make this journey worth it.