Welcome to This doesn’t suck.
Ciao! I’m Sammi—a Rome-based writer, content creator, and person with strong opinions. You might know me from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube where I share Italy tips that don’t suck. This is where I go beyond Italy.
Expect unfiltered thoughts on travel, culture, lifestyle, and trends. Some posts will be helpful. Some will be spicy. Some will just try to make you laugh at your phone or laptop screen.
Subscribe if you’re into smart recs, strong opinions, and the occasional sassy take.
What You’ll Get
A mix of:
Italy tips that actually help, from someone who lives here (and refuses to accept the Disney-ification of Italy).
My so-called “smart” takes on culture, travel, and lifestyle—because I am addicted to all three.
Personal essays, occasional rants, and thoughts that don’t fit anywhere else.
The stuff I text my friends that has us cackling in the group chat.
Free subscribers get:
My signature travel commentary, Italy tips, and hot takes—delivered a few times a month.
Paid subscribers get:
Access to every post (including the spicier, more unfiltered ones).
Deeper dives into life in Italy, culture commentary, personal essays, and behind-the-scenes stuff I don’t always share publicly.
Occasional Q&As, travel guides, or top-secret insider info.
First dibs on live chats, voice notes, or subscriber-only perks as the newsletter grows.
Who Am I?
Sammi DiBacco. I’m a writer, content creator, and consultant based in Rome. My work has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler, Matador Network, Italy Magazine, and more. On social, I’m known for sharing Italy travel tips with a heavy dose of honesty and humor—and for not sugarcoating my experience of living in Italy for the past eight years.
This Substack is where I share the things I care about most: storytelling, culture, curiosity, and calling BS on basic advice.
Why Subscribe?
Because you want more than just pretty pictures and basic listicles. Because you like your content with a little edge. And because, honestly? This doesn’t suck.
