I’m Sam,

a globe-trotting soul with a passion for untangling life's cultural threads. With nearly two decades of experience as a flight attendant, I've soared through over 24 countries, each journey shaping my understanding of people and the intersectionality of diversity.

My journey in Tuscany started with serendipity – meeting my fiancé at a birthday party in San Gimignano in 2016. From renovating our home, a 15th-century convent with a vineyard and olive groves, to hosting social events for my expat social club, Fiori d’Italia, practicing yoga, and setting sail, life's flavors enrich me. My heart beats for storytelling, and I've had the honor of sharing my insights at universities, The Florentine, and to my audience of 123K+ followers on social media.

The name "Aperilife" is a reflection of my joyful approach to life in Italy. I see my life as a perpetual happy hour, an endless aperitivo where happiness flows as freely as glasses of prosecco and spritz. Just as an aperitivo brings people together to savor the moment, I aim to bring together a community of like-minded souls, encouraging them to embrace the cocktail of beauty and chaos that comes with living in Italy as a foreigner.