I want you to UNDERSTAND the Italy I fell in love with.
After more than 25 years of living, studying, working, traveling and eating my way through Italy, I've learned that understanding a place changes the way you experience it.
The Italy I love most isn't just the Italy found on a typical itinerary. It's the long lunches, the tiny villages, the regional dishes with a story behind them, the people who welcome you into their world, and the unexpected moments that become the ones you remember.
It's knowing when to linger, what to order, which road is worth taking, and when the most memorable part of a day wasn't on the plan at all.
That's the Italy I want to share with you.
Through thoughtfully planned journeys and intimate small-group experiences, I help you slow down, connect more deeply, and experience Italy with a greater understanding of the places you're visiting.
Come with me.
I'll show you the Italy I know.
ABOUT
Ciao, I'm Nicole Nigro
My love affair with Italy began when I was 16 and studied abroad to explore my Italian roots. I still remember arriving, meeting my host family, and realizing they didn’t speak a word of English. Thankfully, I had my Italian dictionary in hand. That first evening, they served me my very own pizza—and it was love at first sight… or should I say, bite?
It became a place I called home.
Years later, after university, I returned to Europe and fell head over heels for an Italian ski instructor. One thing led to another, and I found myself falling just as hard for the Italian Alps—and eventually moving to Italy for good.
What began as a love of the country grew into a life immersed in its language, culture, food, and traditions. I became fluent in Italian, earned a Master’s in Italian Gastronomy & Tourism, traveled extensively throughout the country, and even had my own fairytale wedding in an Italian castle. (Yes, I married the ski instructor.)
That's the Italy I want to share with you.
Over the years, I became the person friends and family turned to when they were planning a trip to Italy. And I noticed something: the experiences I loved most weren't necessarily the ones found on a typical itinerary. They were the long lunches, the family-run restaurants, the unexpected villages, the local traditions, the conversations, and the little moments that made me feel connected to the place.
WORK WITH ME
Italy started as a place I wanted to know.
“ You know, people come to Italy for all sorts of reasons, but when they stay, it’s for the same two things: food and love.”
– Federico Fellini
Now based in the U.S., I bring together the knowledge, relationships, and perspective I gained from years of actually living in Italy—not simply visiting it. Through personalized trip planning and intimate small-group journeys, I help you experience an Italy that feels authentic, thoughtful, and deeply personal.
Because I don't want you to simply visit Italy. I want you to experience it the way I came to love it.
A Few of My Favorite ITALY THINGs
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The Alps, Skiing, Hiking
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Pasta & Spritz (not together)
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Walking & Vespas
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Italian Wine: Barbera
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Val d'Orcia
Venice & Its Unique History
CHAT WITH NICOLE
Let’s start planning your Italy.
Whether you’re dreaming about your first trip or returning to a place you already love, I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me what’s calling you to Italy, and we’ll start from there.