Plan your Italy trip with Laura
Laura is a Rome-based freelance journalist with over a decade of experience writing about travel, art & culture, architecture & design, lifestyle, food & wine.
“I’ve been to 50 countries on six continents, but Italy was always the one that kept me coming back. I’ve lived here since 2019 and have traveled all over the country, from the Dolomites in the north to Sicily in the south. I actually met my husband while traveling solo in Rome. He was a waiter at the hotel where I was staying and we chatted every morning when I went to the restaurant for breakfast. On my last morning, he brought me a cappuccino with a pink rose on the side. I was heading down to Sorrento and invited him to meet me there. He did—and the rest is history.”
Book with Laura to start planning your dream Italy trip
Destination Deep Dive — 30 minutes, $90
Get personalized Italy travel advice, including the best of Rome, Tuscany, Florence, the Dolomites, and beyond from a well-traveled local’s pov. Perfect for travelers who want to plan their trip in minutes rather than hours.
Custom Trip Planning — 60 minutes, $180
Build your bespoke trip with deep planning on things to do, itinerary support, and Italy travel logistics to make it all happen. Perfect for travelers who want more hands-on guidance; multi-destination trips from Rome to Tuscany (and beyond); day trip ideas for cruise ports of call; and once-in-a-lifetime trips like destination weddings and honeymoons.
100% authentic local advice with every consultation
✔ Local knowledge
Candid, current advice on what to do, skip, and expect
✔ Tailored advice
Based on your style, pace, and interests
✔ Save time & stress
So you get just what you need — fast
“Exactly the kind of guidance I was looking for.”
Susan — Multi-generational family trip to Rome for the holidays
“Laura came from from a perspective that’s very relatable and that you would hope to get the best advice from, because she’s actually done it herself and been a tourist herself. So she knows the little pitfalls and things that can happen on a trip.”
Deborah — Friend trip to Rome and Tuscany
“A fabulous Tuscan secret I would have never known about if not for Laura! Many thanks.”
Lynne — Cruise ship passenger with a Rome port of call
