The Runaway Italian - custom travel to secret Italy

17/09/2024

Do you fancy creating your very own ceramic masterpiece in a charming town in southern Puglia?

Have you always wanted to sample some of the local olive oil in a masseria and experience the way it's been produced for many years?

Do you long to recreate some of the local dishes with the expert help of a chef and then sample your own creations?

I'm excited to let you all know that during my tour 'Savouring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses', you will be able to experience all of this and much more!

It's now taking place in May 2025 and watch this space for more details, dates and the itinerary.

01/07/2024

If you are looking for a special and romantic honeymoon destination away from the crowds, then I highly recommend Lake Orta, one of Italy's best kept secrets. You are sure to have a one-of-a-kind experience you'll never forget! To find out more, read my article here: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelblog2015/italian-viewpoint-one-of-italys-greatest-secrets

25/06/2024

Have you always dreamed of spending your honeymoon surrounded by picture-perfect scenery in Italy for a one-of-a-kind experience, but don't know how to make it a reality? I can finally make your dream come true and dedicate myself to planning a memorable event that will be remembered for a lifetime! I can also help you extend the magic of your special day by spending your honeymoon at one of these very special places and making the most of every minute together! Check out my Honeymoon Package for more details:

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/customtravelservices/p/honeymoon-suite-package

21/06/2024

Your honeymoon in Italy certainly deserves to be an unforgettable experience and here in my article I have listed some locations in secret Italy that will make your stay extra special! Also if you are interested in helping you plan your special celebration, my Honeymoon Suite Package is just what you are looking for!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelblog2017/honeymoon-destinations-in-secret-italy

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/customtravelservices/p/honeymoon-suite-package

23/03/2024

Are you craving to make the most of your gastronomic experience during your stay in Italy and sample the best that local cuisine can offer? Check out my article that will give you tips on how to plan your next itinerary around some of the best food festivals around!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelblog2014/eat-your-way-around-italys-best-food-festivals

19/03/2024

I had the privilege to be a guest in the wonderful podcast about sustainability hosted by the lovely Amy Fagan and you can hear me talk about 'sustainable travel, accommodation and food' for a special experience in Italy.

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18/03/2024

I'm sure you agree with me that food in Italy is a very important component of your travel experience and I invite you to shop at farmers’ markets and try the local specialities and enjoy ‘slow food’, which is indeed more flavourful and must be enjoyed at a relaxed pace. Find out more about the 'slow food movement in Italy' here:

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelblog2017/the-slow-food-movement-in-italy

14/03/2024

Your honeymoon in Italy certainly deserves to be an unforgettable experience and here in my article I have listed some locations in secret Italy that will make your stay extra special!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelblog2017/honeymoon-destinations-in-secret-italy

12/03/2024

Have you always dreamed of spending your honeymoon surrounded by picture-perfect scenery in Italy for a one-of-a-kind experience, but don't know how to make it a reality? I can finally make your dream come true and dedicate myself to planning a memorable event that will be remembered for a lifetime! Check out my Honeymoon Package for more details:

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/customtravelservices/p/honeymoon-suite-package

07/03/2024

If you have always wanted to stay in accommodation that feels more like 'home from home', rather than a hotel during your stay in Italy, then you need to discover the original hospitality concept of 'Alberghi Diffusi' or scattered hotels. It will totally immerse you in the local way of living and enhance your travel experience tenfold! To find out more read my travel guide here: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travel-guides3uniquealberghidiffusi

06/03/2024

Are you craving to get away for a long weekend or short stay in Italy, but have no idea on how to make it a reality and most of all you need expert guidance on how to make the most of your time and money? Check out one of my custom travel services called 'Travel Planning Taster'. I will personally help you plan a shorter stay that's memorable!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/customtravelservices/p/travel-planning-taster

20/02/2024

Dreaming of Italy? This beautiful spot in Salento just on my doorstep is one of the many places we'll get to experience in our upcoming tour in October 24. A true 'Journey of the Senses'! Can't you just smell the sea air?! For more info go to: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperienceoct2024

04/01/2024

I'm excited to let you all know that we have found new dates for our 'Savoring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses' tour and this will now take place in October 2024. We can't wait to welcome you on this special Experience, which is ultimately about sharing the joy of travel, adventure and sisterhood with a group of like minded women. So come on this journey with us to indulge your senses, get inspired and celebrate the beauty of this amazing region!

click here to discover more: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperienceoct2024

13/11/2023

Are there any better memories of your travels to Italy than the ones that include all the delectable food you ate during your trip? During our next tour taking place in May 2024, your sensory experience will include cooking and sampling the best Apulian food made with lots of tender loving care and all the best locally sourced ingredients. Our cooking class is sure to be one of many unforgettable experiences! Hurry as registration is closing soon and we wouldn't want you to miss out!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperiencemay2024

30/10/2023

For the last 10 years myself and my friend Noelle had this dream of guiding a group of like-minded women through the wonders and secret places of Italy and finally at the beginning of this month our very first tour together took place and it was a huge success and the dream unfolded in a way we could have never imagined!

Our Dream Revival Experience was the perfect balance of being able to focus on our most important dreams and being given the tools by Noelle to turn them into reality and at the same time being immersed in the enchanting scenery of Salento in Puglia and its culture. It turned out to be a sort of reawakening to the wonders of local life, enhanced by the connection with a group of lovely women.

We are both so grateful for this wonderful experience and we have already planned a new one for May 2024, which is sure to awaken all of your senses during the trip!

Our May 2024 Experience registration is closing soon, so don't delay signing up! For more details, click here: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperiencemay2024

13/09/2023

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind travel experience in Italy, during which a variety of sensory experiences, immersed in picturesque surroundings and in the company of like-minded women, will rejuvenate your body, mind and soul, then our 'Savoring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses' Experience was created with you in mind!
Registration is now OPEN and make sure to sign up by October 13th to get our 2 special bonuses:

- a Custom Travel Report for a city of your choice, full of useful tips and information
- $200 gift certificate to be used in the NoelleRollinsArt online stores.

For more details, click here:
https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperiencemay2024

08/09/2023

To complete our sensory journey, we'll be visiting very unique Botanical Gardens, which will allow us to connect more deeply with nature and enjoy its vistas!

07/09/2023

As part of our sensory journey during our tour in May 2024, we'll visit an old masseria or farmhouse and its olive mill to learn about the production of the precious Apulian liquid gold and taste some very special olive oil. It's guaranteed to be a very special experience!

01/09/2023

During our 'Journey of the Senses' Experience in May 2024, we will not only explore interesting places and sample local food, we will also take part in unique workshops like the one in the Ceramic City of Grottaglie, where we'll have the opportunity to sit in front of a potters wheel and create our very own masterpiece. It's sure to be unforgettable!

30/08/2023

Any trip to Italy would not be complete without tasting the local food and on our 'Savoring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses' Experience, you'll get to sample all the best that Apulian food can offer and also take part in a very special cooking class to recreate some of the local dishes.

24/08/2023

During your Travel Experience in Puglia in May 2024, you will have the opportunity to visit a very special private museum, Museo Faggiano. It might look uninteresting from the outside, but once inside you'll be truly astounded by the many layers of ancient history!

23/08/2023

Lecce, capital of Salento in Puglia, is our base for our upcoming 'Savoring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses' Experience in May 2024. It's a beautiful city full of fascinating history and architecture and one that will inspire you for years to come!

15/08/2023

When I first visited Salento in Puglia in 2014, I never dreamed the effect that this land would have on me and how much it would ignite a zest for life and how much it would inspire me in the coming years.

If you are keen to find again that spark that's been eluding you for a while, our 'Savoring Puglia - a Journey of the Senses' Experience in May 2024 has been put together to help you reawaken all your senses and rediscover your sense of wonder. We hope you will join us in a travel experience of a lifetime and finally give yourself permission to reconnect to self-care, both mental and physical!

To be the first to be notified of all details of this special Experience on 13th September, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/0b87de047e83/italian-experience

28/04/2023

If you are craving to revive your creativity in beautiful and inspiring surroundings, then our Dream Revival Experience has been created just for you! During our Experience we will not only explore interesting cities and sample local food, we will also take part in unique workshops like the one led by a local sculptor who specializes in working with local limestone, a paper-mache' workshop and a mosaic one in Otranto. They are all going to be unforgettable!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperienceoct2023

27/04/2023

Salento's landscapes have the classic good looks we want from Italy and its cinematic coastlines are certainly proof of that! Its postcard-pretty charm has to be experienced in person to be fully appreciated, so don't delay signing up for our Dream Revival Experience, during which we'll get the chance to admire this stunning scenery!

https://www.therunawayitalian.com/travelexperienceoct2023