Buongiorno Tutti

Travelology

We’ve been traveling to Italy a long time - first as a couple, and then with our son as a family. Along the way we’ve made lasting friendships and seen the beauty of the land and its people.

From the grandmother growing tomatoes on a jagged mountainside in Amalfi…

to the farmer patiently growing grapes in Tuscany’s stunning Val d’Orcia…

to the B&B operator preserving the crumbling Baroque palaces of Sicily….

We’ve also seen the tour buses and their passengers crowding Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence so much that you can’t see the Duomo and the Pantheon in Rome so packed that its impossible to move.

Our passion is to help travelers immerse themselves in Italy’s true Dolce Vita - beyond the quick photo stops, hurried explanations and mass produced bus tours.

Paul, Cindy, and Matteo

Paul’s love affair with Italy started during high school 3 decades ago in an AP Art History class, even before his first visit. This passion grew while studying Art History at Dartmouth College and matured through decades of visits throughout Italy’s cities and countryside. With his deep knowledge of Italy’s history, culture, and cuisine Paul regularly provides self-created culinary experiences and Italian wine classes for friends and family.

Cindy, a former fashion industry professional, was introduced to Italy when she met Paul in Seoul, South Korea . Over the years she has become as passionate about the land and the people as Paul. Although she appreciates the jealous beauty of the Italian countryside and the complex wines of Montalcino, she is most passionate about the warm-hearted and extraordinary people we’ve befriended over the years.

Matteo is Paul and Cindy’s adorable son. He was conceived in Italy and bears an Italian name, a testament to his parents’ enduring appreciation for the land and its people. Matteo, which means gift from God, is one of the few things Paul and Cindy are more passionate about than Italy! He enjoys a freshly baked morning cornetto more than most and can’t get enough of a good cinghiale ragu sauce. He’s not old enough to appreciate the wines like his parents… yet.