The inspiration for this work began as a young traveler with a passion for storytelling. II was fortunate to spend several summers abroad living with families and always had a camera in hand. After graduating from University of Miami with a double-major in communications and Spanish (go Ganes). I began freelancing as a PA on various films, documentaries, and reality tv shows throughout the country. Gradually, I developed a niche in travel, producing dozens of travel and food series for networks like NBC, CBS, and Travel Channel. We showcased the best safari in Africa, treetop trekking in Costa Rica, and pho in Vietnam. A career highlight was five years directing, producing, and casting HGTV's "House Hunters International", America's favorite tv series about expats searching for a home abroad. It didn't take long before I followed in my casts' footsteps, living "la dolce vita" in Italy where I built an international network, learned another language, and how to speak with my hands.​