Weekend in my Life in Italy - Visiting the countryside - Sabina

I just got back from a beautiful weekend to the Sabina region in Italy and I wanted to tell you about it. I really didn't vlog at all and I didn't plan on vlogging, but I wanted to share this beautiful footage so I thought I would take this as an opportunity to show you the countryside just outside of Rome. After work on Friday, we packed up, got in the car, and drove out to the countryside. There's a really good chance you've never heard of it before, but Sabina is in Lazio and it's famous for its high quality olive oil. The olive groves are stunning and you can see them all over the hillsides here and the olive oil is some of the best I've ever tasted. My dog, Lily, is so happy to have all this space and nature to run in so I really love taking her here just to see her be so happy. She bounces around like a bunny and just has the best time. If you want to plan your own escape here, you should look up the town called Farfa. It has an ancient Benedictine abbey that dates back to the 6th century. The abbey of Farfa is gorgeous with beautiful architecture and history and it's its own little town and I'll link a video here where I tour and talk more about it. There's also a restaurant in the area where the Benedictine nuns actually cook the food and serve you. They are your waitresses. They do everything and my boyfriend's parents talk so much about it. They really love it, so I've yet to go, but I would love to and maybe try to film a little bit of that because it sounds like such a cool experience. The whole region is so lush and green and has a medieval feel in the towns because of the narrow streets, the old stone buildings, and all of the scenery. We did some walking through the rolling hills and olive groves and just enjoyed the views. The landscape here is so peaceful and relaxing and is perfect for a nature getaway. Plus, my boyfriend's parents definitely have green thumbs and their garden is just stunning. We went to a little pizzeria for dinner and you would think that it wouldn't be mind-blowing being in the middle of a random town that you've never heard of, but it's seriously one of the best pizzas I've ever had. We all get four different flavors and share them, so it's so good. And for dessert, you have to try the tiramisu. It's out of this world. One of the best things about being out of Rome is being able to fall asleep with nothing but the sound of silence and nature. And another beautiful thing is waking up in the morning to let my dog out without having to get dressed or put her on a leash or deal with people, traffic, noise, and chaos just as soon as I wake up. So I really enjoy this. I think a real luxury is having a home-cooked meal prepared for you by someone else. So this was a nice treat to have lunch prepared for us by my boyfriend's mom. The people out here are so kind and friendly and welcoming. When I stay in Rome for too long, I encounter rude people far too often and then I start to generalize that Italians are rude, but it's not really Italians. It's just that Rome is a big touristy city and you're going to encounter rude people in any big city in the world. So it's just refreshing to get out of the city and interact with normal, real people who are actually kind. We need more kindness in the world, so this was definitely good for my heart. Throughout different times in the year, there are festivals and markets, and I'll link another video where I went to a food and wine festival here. Sabina is a fantastic mix of history and natural beauty, and it's really the perfect destination if you want to relax, explore outside, and enjoy some of Italy's best food, wine, and views. I hope you're doing well. Thanks for watching this short little video, and I'll see you in the next one. Ciao, friend!