
Yo, SoCal fam, let’s talk about Sabrina Carpenter, the pop princess who’s been sipping ‘Espresso’ and slaying stages across the country on her Short n’ Sweet tour. This 26-year-old Grammy winner ain’t just dropping bangers - she’s also dropping foodie recs while crisscrossing cities like Pittsburgh, NYC, Nashville, Toronto, and, of course, our own backyard with six epic nights right here in Los Angeles.
Chatting with Travel + Leisure on Oct. 15, Sabrina got real about her non-stop lifestyle. While she’s currently in the Big Apple prepping to host and perform on Saturday Night Live, she admitted that vacay time is hard to come by. ‘I’m always on the go with tour, so chilling out isn’t really my vibe,’ she confessed - but that doesn’t stop her from savoring every stop.
Even with a packed sched, Sabrina makes sure to connect with every city she hits, often through its grub. ‘I don’t get to linger long in one spot, so I dive into the local eats whenever I can,’ she shared. And trust, this girl knows how to make a quick meal feel like a full-on cultural experience.
But let’s talk about the real MVP of her travel list: Italy. After a summer trip that had her living la dolce vita, Sabrina couldn’t stop raving about the pasta, the people, and the fashion. She called it straight-up ‘magical,’ gushing, ‘It really doesn’t get better than that.’
‘Italy just hits different - the culture, the carbs, the charm. I’m obsessed!’
Offstage, Sabrina’s all about blending comfort with immersion when she travels. Whether she’s kicking back with friends in a private spot or soaking up the local scene, she’s got that Cali girl knack for keeping it chill yet adventurous. ‘I love a space where we can unwind but still dive into the food and culture of wherever we are,’ she explained.
Her love for travel ain’t new, though. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Sabrina’s family trips were the stuff of road-trip dreams - think laughter, snacks, and epic sing-alongs with her sisters. ‘We’d just yap non-stop or throw on headphones and jam out,’ she reminisced. And shout-out to her sister Sarah, who’s always got the camera ready to snap those memories.
These days, Sabrina’s travel game is all about balance. She catches Z’s on flights whenever possible and makes sure to soak in the moments once her feet hit the ground. It’s that Hollywood hustle mixed with a down-to-earth vibe - no surprise for a star who’s got the world at her fingertips.
From LA’s red carpet energy to Italy’s cobblestone streets, Sabrina Carpenter is proof you can hustle hard and still stop to smell the pasta. So, next time you’re planning a getaway, take a page from her book - find the local spot, grab a bite, and make some memories. Where’s your fave foodie destination, West Coast crew? Hit us up with your recs!