ITALY TRAVEL PLAN

Travel guides and custom itineraries

ITALY TRAVEL PLAN

Travel guides and custom itineraries

Are you ready for the Italy trip of your dreams?

Explore Italy with free guides and articles crafted by a local expert who knows the hidden gems and iconic sights, or get a custom travel plan tailored to your unique style and dreams.
Let’s make your Italian adventure unforgettable!

Are you ready for the Italy trip of your dreams?

Explore Italy with free guides and articles crafted by a local expert who knows the hidden gems and iconic sights, or get a custom travel plan tailored to your unique style and dreams.

Let’s make your Italian adventure unforgettable!

sassolungo and the dolomites shot from seceda

Meet your Italy travel planner

Ciao! I’m Gaia, nice to meet you.

I’m a designer and true Milanese at heart, with a deep love for all things Italian. My mission is to help you fall in love with my country by uncovering the real essence of Italy, from iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, and to help you plan your dream trip to Italy. No matter if it’s your first visit or you’ve been here many times, I’m here to make sure your Italian adventure is everything you’ve dreamed of.

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A woman in a dark coat and scarf stands in front of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. The intricate domes and golden mosaics of the historic landmark create a stunning backdrop

Travel guides for the best destinations in Italy

Travel guides for the best destinations in Italy

Venice

Gaia walking alone on a small bridge in Venice, with a gondola passing on the canal right below.

Is Venice worth visiting?

The Bridge of Sighs glowing in golden backlight, viewed from Ponte de la Canonica as the soft light reflects on the canal below.

How many days in Venice do you really need?

Classic view of the Grand Canal from Ponte dell'Accademia with boats drifting past Venetian buildings under a bright blue sky, an iconic start to one day in Venice.

One day in Venice (perfect itinerary for first timers)

Interior view of Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace in Venice. Stunning historic decors, colorful walls, marble floors and historic beige armchairs

Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace review: is it worth it?

Lake Como

Varenna in autumn seen from the Lake

Best time to visit Lake Como: find the perfect season for your trip

One day in Lake Como: best itinerary for first-timers

2 or 3 day Lake Como itinerary: a complete travel guide

Gaia's boyfriend and their dog standing in the iconic loggia of Villa Balbianello, surrounded by ivy-covered columns and overlooking a garden with tall trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

How to visit Villa Balbianello (Lake Como Star Wars villa)

a split view of Milan duomo at sunset and a man looking at the sunset over lake como from Monte San primo: two of the best day trips from Lake Como

7 amazing day trips from Lake Como to add to your itinerary

A wooden boat on Lake Como doing a private tour

The best boat tours to explore lake Como (for any budget!)

Milan

An almost empty Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan very early in the morning

Is Milan worth visiting in 2025? Honest pros and cons

Milan Duomo's facade, the start of a one day itinerary in Milan

One day in Milan: the best itinerary (from a local)

Art Nouveau decorations with ceramic tiles painting human figures and plants on a building

The 18 best free things to do in Milan (by a local)

People standing in front of The Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan

Is the Last Supper in Milan worth it?

Isola dei Pescatori seen from the water on lake maggiore, with beautiful mountains in the background

10 Best day trips from Milan by train

A few people watching the sunset over Navigli, Milan's Canals

Is Milan safe for tourists? 2025 safety report and advice from a Milan local

Milan Duomo with the Christmas illuminated at night

Visiting Milan in winter: ultimate guide from a local

Dolomites

Where to stay in the Dolomites: best Winter & Summer options

7 Unmissable things to do in the Dolomites for first timers

Two vertical images showing the dolomites in summer and winter. Summer is shown with a picture of grass fields with yellow flowers at Seceda, while the winter image shows Gaia skiing in Alta badia in front of snow capped alps

Best time to visit the Dolomites: what to expect each season

Sassolungo shot from Seceda on a summer day with a blu sky, big white clouds and green pastures with little wooden houses in the front of the picture

How to get to the Dolomites (plan your trip without stress)

Let me help you plan your trip!

Let me help you plan your trip!

Planning a trip to Italy can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! I can create a custom itinerary tailored to your needs or hop on a quick call to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction.

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