Profile of Isabella

The unintentional expat blogger behind SimpleGroveHome

Isabella Rossi - Founder of SimpleGroveHome Photo: SimpleGroveHome

Hi, I'm Isabella

I’m a project manager, a parent, and an expat living in Rome, Italy.

A few years back I moved here with my family. What began as a temporary assignment gradually opened a new chapter of life abroad.

How It Began

Relocating to Italy wasn’t part of the long-term plan. Like many expat moves, it began as a work opportunity and quickly became something much bigger.

The first months were intense — new systems, new routines, new expectations. Everyday tasks felt more complicated than they should.

City skyline in Rome, Italy
Life in Rome has its surprises. Photo: SimpleGroveHome

The Adjustment Phase

There was culture shock, uncertainty, and a lot of learning by doing. But slowly, routines formed. We discovered places that worked for us, met other families, and started building something that felt stable.

Why I Created SimpleGroveHome

Most information online was either corporate relocation advice or surface-level tourism material. What was missing was honest, day-to-day family perspective.

This site aims to close that gap — practical guidance based on real life in Italy.

What This Site Is (And Isn't)

This site IS:

  • Practical insights gained from living in Italy
  • Centered on family life and everyday realities
  • Updated whenever a meaningful change occurs

This site ISN'T:

  • Not a tourism authority resource
  • Not a sponsored review platform
  • Not a generic travel blog

Looking Ahead

Our time in Italy continues, and so does the learning process. As long as the information is useful, I’ll keep documenting what we discover.

If you have questions about family life in Rome or anywhere in Italy, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Isabella

Rome, Italy