About

About Roaming Virginia

Hi, Welcome to my blog, Roaming Virginia.   This site is a Virginia travel and lifestyle blog written by me,  Sarah Marchetti, a native Virginian and lifelong Virginia resident.  I will provide you with an insiders look at the best places to go and things to do in Virginia, so you can plan a trip or simply find new places to explore close to home.   I will be writing about day trips, weekend excursions, restaurants, historical sites, fun events and pretty much anything else that interests me that I can somehow relate back to Virginia.

At first, I will probably concentrate on the areas of Virginia I know the most about, but I’m also looking to discover new things through this blog.    Please shoot me a note or connect with me on Twitter to tell me about your favorite places or just to chat about Virginia.

Arbitrary Facts about Sarah

• I’ve lived my whole life in Virginia in three different cities, Richmond, Charlottesville and now Arlington.
• Charlottesville and the surrounding area is my favorite place in the state.  I love the combination of the city and all its amenities with the beautiful countryside just a few miles outside of the city center.
• I love “small plates” and restaurants that serve them.  Why commit to one entree when you can sample a bunch of delicious items for the same price?
• Cheese is my favorite food group and  I don’t let a little thing like lactose intolerance get in between me and my cheese.
• Reading is like crack to me.  I have a hard time putting down a really good book and tend to lose myself in the pages.
• By day, I’m a Digital Strategist for Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide.  I’ve worked in PR for the last 6 years and write about social media over at the Ogilvy Fresh Influences blog.