Masseria Verbena is a place where time stops and fairytales begin. Every detail calls you to put down your phone and listen to the wind. 🍃To walk through the garden to see what’s growing. 👨🏻🌾Dormant dreams awaken and suddenly you are actually *living* again. ✨
Reawaken at Masseria Verbena, a B&B surrounded by ancient olive groves on Puglia, Italy.
Join our culturally-immersive small group trip, Secrets of Southern Italy, in May where we’ll spend the whole day at this Masseria cooking and enjoying a private folk concert in the countryside! (And so much more!) Only 2 spots left**, learn more at the link below and get in touch today!
**UPDATE: only ONE spot left!
https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/secrets-of-southern-italy
This. JUST *this*….when is the last time you slowed down to admire the way steam billows above a boiling pot? 🍲
Or how beautifully hammered copper sits next to baby blue? 😍
Or to listen to the crackle of a wood-fired stove? 🔥
These simple moments are what Italy is about, everyday.
But it’s easy to come to Italy and never find them. 🫣
It’s all too common to land with those simple-life visions that get swept into the current of must-sees and the reality that you have no idea how to meet a nonna and get invited to her family dinner. 👵🏻
When you travel with Creative Edge, you get to leave the tourist overwhelm behind and waltz right into the heart of the culture, welcomed by our local friends who are waiting to share their way of life with you! 🥰
No logistics. No overwhelm. No worries.
Just authentic, everyday moments in hidden places with local people.
2023 trips are selling out FAST! 👇
🇮🇹 Discovering Authentic Sicily / APRIL / 2 SPOTS LEFT!
🇮🇹 Secrets of Southern Italy / MAY / 2 SPOTS LEFT!
🇮🇹 Living Slow in Tuscany / OCT / 3 SPOTS LEFT!
✨Head to the link below for details or DM to set up a free Exploration Chat!✨
👉www.CreativeEdgeTravel.com
My earliest Italy daydream was being at a long table of Italians sharing a homemade meal. There was something about that vision that felt SO warm and so interesting..as if I'd get to briefly feel what it would be like if I'd been born Italian instead of American...to briefly "try on" a different culture in a realistic way!
Now I can happily say that I've experienced this countless times! Most recently, yesterday 😄 Since I'm sure some of you also have this vision in mind and in your heart, I decided to document my experience of this lunch which lasted at least 4 hours. It was dark when everyone left 😂
Watch the recording from my IG Stories below and let me know how seeing this makes you feel!
Creative Edge Travel is turning 5 this month! And we want to celebrate with YOU!
We're soo excited to have the chance to hang with you all in the kitchen and learn how to make 2 different types of traditional Italian biscotti with one of our beloved partners in Tuscany!
Biscotti are also fantastic for gifts during the holidays, so you'll want to keep these recipes on hand 🙂
The class will be at 9am PST / 12pm EST on Sunday, August 21st! It'll last approx. 1 hour. Don't miss it!
To participate register here: https://www.subscribepage.com/bdaybiscotti
Pass this post along to your friends who love to cook and love Italy! 😄
After years of practice and many beautiful friendships to show for it 🥰, I’ve learned how to get into the veins of a place and create meaningful connections with its people.
Click for the free guide and video to learn how to connect with locals in a meaningful way!
Free guide and video: https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/connect-w-locals
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There's no-stone-left-unturned regarding how to plan and navigate your solo trip to Italy!
Sierra is not only walking us through all the important points of dreaming up, planning and organizing a trip to Italy, but she's giving us the background and tools to experience Italy from a local's point of view.
This ebook leaves you wondering about NOTHING— except dreaming about all the fun you're going to have! Woohoo, I'm excited!"
-Jana Castelli, New Jersey
Click the link below to see what's inside!
https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/ultimate-guide-solo-woman-italy
After a few busy days visiting the famous sights of Florence, a quick train trip to a quiet village in the mountains does the soul more than good! 🥰
On this relaxing nature excursion 🌿🍂 you'll connect with the beautiful landscape of Tuscany, lead by your local guide with 12+ years experience. 🥾
You'll also stop by farms and local producers 👨🏻🌾 in the countryside to taste the traditional flavors of this beautiful area known as Mugello.
What do you think, is this your ideal way to immerse in authentic Italy? 🤩 Let us know in the comments below! 😋
Subscribe to the Newsletter to find out about more unique experiences in Italy: Link in bio!
Nature Excursion from Florence
After a few busy days visiting the famous sights of Florence, a quick train trip to a quiet village in the mountains does the soul more than good! 🥰
On this relaxing nature excursion 🌿🍂 you'll connect with the beautiful landscape of Tuscany, lead by your local guide with 12+ years experience. 🥾
You'll also stop by farms and local producers 👨🏻🌾 in the countryside to taste the traditional flavors of this beautiful area known as Mugello.
What do you think, is this your ideal way to immerse in authentic Italy? 🤩 Let us know in the comments below! 😋
Subscribe to the Newsletter to find out about more unique experiences in Italy: https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/newsletter
Guest video of a day on Secrets of Southern Italy trip
Thank you to our guest, David Yuago , for making this video about one of the days during our Secrets of Southern Italy small group trip!
Relaxing at the beautiful countryside Masseria Verbena, tasting local products, listening to a live folk band, meeting the sweetest elderly couple, and learning the traditional dance is a day well spent!
Click the link in bio to check out the details of our Secrets of Thank you to our guest, @davidyaugo , for making this video about one of the days during our Secrets of Southern Italy small group trip!
Relaxing at the beautiful countryside @masseriaverbena , tasting local products, listening to a live folk band, meeting the sweetest elderly couple, and learning the traditional dance is a day well spent!
Click the link in below to check out the details of our Secrets of Southern Italy trip in May 2022!
https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/secrets-of-southern-italy
#southernitaly #pizzicapizzica #creativeedgetravel #smallgrouptrip #smallgrouptripitaly #meaningfultravel
Shepherds still exist! 🐑🐑🐑
In the Italian region of Abruzzo for example, wool was a super important product so the movement of sheep was highly guarded.
Every year, the sheep would be moved in Autumn and Spring from the mountains down to the sea or vice versa to allow the sheep to continue grazing.
This movement is called the Transhumanza and it still takes place on ancient routes called Tratturi that have been used for centuries upon centuries.
Amazingly, if you visit Abruzzo you can still encounter a few shepherds and their cute sheepdogs. You can even join the Transhumanza as a unique outdoor adventure!
You can also visit artisan shops to see how they make the wool into yarn and dye it naturally using the local product of saffron!
Enjoy these type of experiences and more with Creative Edge Travel’s small group trips! Click the Link in bio to discover our upcoming trips!
#sheepdogs #abruzzoshepherd #visitabruzzo #offthebeatenpathitaly #traveldeeer #immersivetravel #slowtraveller #sustainabletravelling #dogsofitaly #sheepfarming #travelencounters #creativeedgetravel
A detail from a Roman morning to start your weekend! Is it the bright yellow Fiat, the cobblestone lane, or the pretty peachy buildings that make this simple moment so dang charming?
Imagine sitting outside a cafe here, sipping amazing coffee and watching Rome come to life! Tag the person who’s sitting with you in the comments below!
#atltravelplanner #uniqueitaly #discoveringitaly #fiat500lovers #romewithme #romanstreet #italianmorning
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What I would have given to have had this book the first time I went on a solo trip through Italy!
Not only does it include the most incredible tips for creating a trip that aligns with your dreams, but Sierra has written in such a way that really speaks to the heart.
She doesn't just teach you about fabulous off-the-beaten path places to go and how to get there, but also guides you in how to listen to and understand your inner voice.
She has thought of everything you'll need in your suitcase, wallet, and itinerary to ensure your trip fulfills you--mind, tastebuds, and soul!"
-Jessica Kaplan, Washington, D.C.
Click the link below to see what's inside!
https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/ultimate-guide-solo-woman-italy
Handmade Leather Shoes in Florence
Throwback to learning how leather shoes are made in Florence! Each pair is made bespoke for the client, wow.
Heading to Florence in the near future? Get in touch to book an immersive artisan tour to peek into hidden workshops and meet amazing local artisans! 😍
Contact Page: https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/contact
The ULTIMATE Guide for the Solo Woman in Italy - Testimonials
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This ebook leaves you wondering about NOTHING regarding how to plan and navigate your solo trip to Italy - except dreaming about all the fun you're going to have!
Sierra is not only walking us through all the important points of efficiently dreaming up, planning and organizing a trip to Italy, but she's giving us the background and tools to experience Italy from a local's point of view.
There is no-stone-left-unturned regarding how to plan and navigate your solo trip to Italy! Woohoo! I'm excited!"
-Jana Castelli, New Jersey
Click the link below to see what's inside!
https://www.creativeedgetravel.com/ultimate-guide-solo-woman-italy
Putting Pizza in the Oven like a real Pizzaiolo!
Coffee Chat: Making Olive Oil with Antonella Manuli
