Mission
Im Reina, an Arizona native with a passion to see the world and understand the people who live here. Some of my interests include travel, photography, wellness, and storytelling. I aspire to offer thought-provoking considerations, insider travel advice, and recognize our invaluable experience as humans.
My Story
I studied in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I earned a B.S. in Business Marketing from UNLV on athletic scholarship. I spent two years between Arizona and Colorado, finding my place in the corporate world, and in the actual world, until finally in February 2023, I packed all that I owned into a storage unit and bought a one-way ticket to Panama.
Traveler to Renovator
After 7 months of solo travel, living out of a 55-liter backpack, I found myself both a suitcase and in the Italian countryside, where I fell in love with a very small village about an hour outside of Naples.
In this village I tasted delicious food & wine, met an incredible community, and stumbled across a broken but beautiful little home overlooking the vineyards. The spirit led me and I made the home my own, embarking on a journey of hard work, renovation, and the desperate pursuit of Italian fluency.
I now continue my travels, but with a side quest of Italian home renovation. I invite you to follow along for the journey!