YOUR ITALY, YOUR WAY
Private travel planning for a trip shaped around you — your interests, your pace, and the places you want to experience beyond the guidebook.
Travel beyond the guidebook.
The most memorable journeys aren't just about where you go.
They're about the people you meet, the stories you uncover, the food you share, and the moments you couldn't have planned.
I create private journeys shaped around you — your interests, your pace, and the way you want to experience a place. Rooted in local traditions, meaningful connections, and the details that make a destination feel personal.
Latest Custom-Curated Getaways
Tell me what you're curious about, what you love, and how you want to experience Italy. I’ll curate the places, people, food, and experiences that bring your journey to life.
Naples and its Islands
Your Italian Story Begins Here
Start in Naples and follow the coast to Procida and Ischia — a journey through food, local life, island traditions, and the slower rhythm of Southern Italy.
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Food, history, neighborhoods, and the everyday rhythms of a city best experienced from the inside.
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Wander colorful streets, eat by the water, and settle into the quiet rhythm of this little island.
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Thermal waters, coastal villages, vineyards, and long, unhurried days by the sea.
Find Your Roots
Discover the stories that connect you to a place.
Go beyond your family tree to experience the villages, food, traditions, and people that bring a connection to Italy to life.
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Stay at Albergo, explore Castel Morrone, hike the rolling hills, and cook an ancient pettole recipe with a local nonna.
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Discover Caiazzo’s pizza traditions and visit a local mozzarella producer through connections with people who know the region.
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Visit the magnificent Royal Palace of Caserta and discover the history and culture surrounding the region your family may have called home.
Somewhere Unexpected
Go somewhere that makes you curious.
For the destination you’ve been wondering about, the place people overlook, or the trip you can’t quite figure out how to plan — I’ll help you find a more personal way in.
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I traveled Colombia solo, exploring Cartagena and Medellín, and learned how to navigate the country while balancing independent travel with the right local experiences. If Colombia is calling you, I can help you shape the journey, work through the logistics, and create an itinerary that feels like your trip.
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I traveled Guatemala solo, spending time in Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and El Paredón. From figuring out how to move between destinations to knowing where to slow down and what experiences are worth building around, I can help you navigate the journey and create a trip that goes beyond simply checking places off a list.
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Have somewhere else in mind? Bring me the idea and let’s see where we can take it.
I’ve recently traveled beyond Italy to places like New Orleans and Oregon, and I’ve also navigated solo journeys through Colombia and Guatemala. If you have a destination in mind that I’ve experienced firsthand, I can help you figure out the logistics, shape the itinerary, and make the journey your own.
A Place I Can’t Stop Thinking About
Maratea, at the edge of Cilento
Stay in a small village at the edge of Cilento in Italy, where your host can take you exploring, you can unwind by the infinity pool or at the spa, and even make a day of Amalfi.
See something that speaks to you?
These experiences are just starting points. We’ll weave the pieces together into a journey designed around you.
Italy Is Better Together
Want to Experience Italy Beyond the Guidebook With a Group?
If you'd rather experience Italy with a few other curious travelers, explore the hosted group journeys featuring local food, traditions, beautiful landscapes, and meaningful connections.
Sicily — May 29–June 5, 2027
Friuli Venezia Giulia — June 12-19, 2027
About Me
Meet Your Private Trip Planner
I’ve spent years exploring Italy, but my connection to Southern Italy became something deeper when I began returning to Castel Morrone, the town of my ancestry, three years ago. I also travel solo each year, choosing somewhere new to explore on my own—and my most recent journey was no exception. I spent six weeks in Italy, including four weeks traveling through Campania, immersing myself in local life, food, traditions, and the places that rarely make it onto a typical itinerary.
I spent a week in Naples determined to see for myself what was beyond the reputation that often keeps travelers away. What I found was a city full of character, generosity, incredible food, and history—a place that, to me, holds the soul of Southern Italy. And then there was Ischia, which completely stole my heart.
These experiences changed the way I travel. I want to help you discover the Italy that made me fall in love with it—the neighborhood trattorias, family traditions, small towns, local producers, beautiful landscapes, and people who bring them to life.
That’s why I create private journeys that go beyond the tourist trail and help you experience Southern Italy in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
Start Exploring Campania
Begin your Italian journey from home.
Want to experience Campania at your own pace? Start with my insider guide to the places, traditions, and flavors that shaped my own Italian journey.
Your Journey Begins Here
You bring the idea. I’ll help shape the journey.
Whether you want me to curate your itinerary, connect you with trusted local guides and hosts, or give you a thoughtful plan to book yourself, we’ll figure out what makes the most sense for your trip.
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We’ll connect on a free introductory call where you tell me about your interests, family history, travel style, and what you’re hoping to experience. Together, we’ll start shaping what your ideal journey could look like.
Share Your Travel Vision
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Together, we'll create a personalized journey rooted in local connections, authentic traditions, and the places that speak to you. We'll talk through what you're looking for and determine the right level of planning for your trip — from refining an itinerary to creating a more fully curated journey. Planning fees vary based on your trip and the level of curation you need, with itinerary planning starting at $200.
I’ll Curate Your Journey
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You’ll have a plan that feels like yours, with the details and connections you need to bring it to life. Whether you book the pieces yourself or we connect you with the right people to help, then it’s time to go.
