Burning questions about your Italy trip? Let's talk.
Book your free 15-minute session. I'll make sense of everything you've been Googling.
I'm Marlo. A decade ago, I left my life in America and moved to Rome with more curiosity than certainty. Since then, I've roamed this country top to toe — the icons, and the places no one tells you about.
After working inside Rome's tourist machine, I realized no one deserves a cookie-cutter trip. Now I help travelers design experiences that feel like stories, not schedules. If you're ready for something more thoughtful, it starts with a conversation — and that first one's on me.
Every Picture Tells a Story
These aren't stock images. They're real people, real places, and real moments. And, yes, they're real clients. Click a photo to step into their journey—see the streets they wandered, the meals they lingered over, and the memories they brought home.
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Planning a Trip to Italy?
Everything you need to travel smarter and experience the real Italy.
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How I Work With You
Just need a spark of guidance? Or the whole trip planned start to finish? I'll help you skip the tourist traps and find the Italy that actually feels like Italy.
Italy Strategy Call
You're planning the trip — I'll make sure it actually works.
Italy isn't hard to fall in love with. But it is hard to plan without:
- Wasting time on bad advice
- Overpaying for mediocre spots
- Landing in some laminated-menu tourist trap
That's where I come in.
Two-hour strategy session — just you and me, no scripts. I'll help you:
- Make smart decisions about pacing, routes, and regions
- Choose where to stay (and where to definitely not)
- Decide which experiences are worth it (and which Vespa tours are scams in disguise)
- Feel confident about what you've planned — and what you haven't yet
You're still in charge. I'm just making sure you don't walk straight into a logistical death march.
Italy Your Way
Your entire trip planned through guided sessions — with ongoing support.
Perfect for travelers who want comprehensive planning but prefer to stay involved in the process. This includes:
- Five 60-minute dedicated planning sessions
- Custom itinerary document delivered after each session
- Restaurant and accommodation recommendations with booking links
- Transportation planning and ticket guidance
You'll walk away with a complete plan, plus I'll be available for:
- Two weeks of follow-up support via email
- Last-minute changes and adjustments
- Emergency contact during your trip
- Post-trip debrief to perfect your next adventure
For travelers who want the full experience but enjoy being part of the planning process.
Full Trip Curation
I plan the trip. You live the dream.
This isn't a package pulled off a shelf. It's:
- Slow mornings in a quiet palazzo
- Long lunches in places without websites
- No dumb walking tours, no death-by-itinerary pacing
- Days built around rhythm, not rush
When you book Full Trip Curation, I handle it all:
- Full custom itinerary
- Accommodations, restaurants, experiences — all booked by me
- Local transport (drivers, trains, transfers — no guessing)
- On-call support while you travel — I pick up the phone when things go sideways
- One point of contact the entire time: me
You just show up. I'll make sure it feels like the best version of your Italy — not somebody else's brochure.
Let's Talk Italy
That first conversation is on me. Let's talk about your Italy dreams and I'll help make sense of everything you've been Googling.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Session
Select a time that works for you - it's completely free!