Sarah Bolen in Italy

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving ♥️

What are some traditions you carry with you that aren't generally done in your community? Let me know in the comments, may you find peace at this start of th...

17/11/2025

Happy Monday!

Have you caught my latest youtube video about SIMPLICITY in Italian cooking and life? I make a delicious plate of pasta with pumpkin and pancetta...

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Ciao! I’m Sarah — an educator, storyteller, and advocate for authentic Italian culture. I spend my days wandering stone streets, speaking with artisans, filming quiet corners of Italy, and creating re

10/11/2025

Would love it if you'd chat with me about Italian food's secret ingredient to cooking (and to life!)

What is the real secret ingredient in Italian cuisine? It’s not olive oil, garlic, or even love — it’s simplicity.In this first episode of Reflective Italy: ...

02/11/2025

Today is a significant day here in Italy. Come take a walk with me in my local cemetery and find out why!

What Death Looks Like in Italy | Walking Through Two Small-Town CemeteriesEver wondered how Italians approach death and remembrance? Maybe discussing cemeter...

07/10/2025

I hope you all enjoy the final installment in my Summer to Autumn Transition in Italy series / I'm looking forward to making some new kind of content (cooking and folklore) in the next coming weeks. You won't want to miss it, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

As the long summer days fade, small towns in Italy come alive with evening festivals that mark the turning of the season. In this final installment of my thr...

26/09/2025

Friday night calls for some weekend inspiration!

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Welcome to my second video! Join me as I journey into autumn in Italy’s mountains, watching summer gently give way to fall — golden leaves, crisp air, misty ...

23/09/2025

Need a little healthy escapism today? I've got just the thing... cozy early Autumn vibes in Italy!

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Summer is ending, autumn is arriving, and Italy is transforming. In this video, we head to the Italian beach to see how locals celebrate the last days of sum...

24/07/2025

Another Italian Artisanal Feature? You GLASSed for it!!

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14/07/2025

Ever thought about joining me over here? There may be a way...

With everything going on in the world today, I’ve seen lots of discussion about moving to Italy and living a more carefree lifestyle. The majority of these people come to Italy without realistic expectations and, frankly, there is a lot of information you should sit with before making any big deci...

11/07/2025

Can you do this naturally? If not, I hope this tip is helpful!

08/07/2025

Know someone studying abroad next year? Here's my best advice for getting the most out of the experience!

Study abroad in Italy tips from a cultural expert! Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes American students make and get the real Italian experience — even if you're stuck with your U.S. classmates and professors abroad. Discover cultural immersion hacks, how to act like a local in Italy, whe

30/06/2025

This is perhaps my most significant post to date, the first in a series that discusses the harmful souvenir culture in Italy and gives awesome artisanal alternatives!

PLEASE read and share, suggest to groups you may be in, get the word out :) 🇮🇹

Protect Italian heritage and tradition ❤️
Artigianstrame Casale Hang Roma

When you buy a generic souvenir, you're not just spending a few euros on a memento. You're casting a vote —for what kind of tourism you want to support . Do you want to invest in preserving Italy’s rich cultural heritage, or throw away money and contribute to its erosion? With a little extra eff...