Giving Back
I believe that tourism should benefit destinations as well as the traveler.
To this end, I donate 15% of my fees to Planeterra, a non-profit organization that supports community tourism enterprises—so you can claim a tax deduction on that donation without paying a penny extra.
The bottom line is Roads Less Traveled Italy’s mission is to help people enjoy a new way of traveling to one of the most beloved countries in the world.
RLTI Service Options &
Trip Price Points
Instead, imagine this:
Wandering medieval hilltop villages at sunrise. Delighting in a community festival where neighbors savor home-cooked dishes, swirl local wine, and dance to folk music. Cycling through vineyard-draped valleys. All at your own pace, with clarity and confidence.
Roads Less Traveled Italy offers:
- Customized, self-guided itineraries rooted in local knowledge
- Flexible service levels and price points for every budget
- Consultation, Customized trip planning, or Detailed day by day itinerary
- Authentic cultural experiences, natural beauty, and access to local experts
- Sustainable travel without spending a fortune
- Support from a thoughtful, detail-oriented travel planner (that’s me)
Ready to Slow Down and Dive In?
Or, to learn more about what each region has to offer, Discover Italy’s Regions.
Picture this…
You’ve spent days, maybe weeks, sifting through forum posts, binge-watching travel videos, and grilling AI for your Italy travel plans. Now your browser’s swamped with 25 open tabs, a vague sketch of a plan…The spark that started this journey? Fading.
Erica’s service is well worth the reasonable charges and she went above and beyond expectations.
Annette & Family, Bellingham
Erica is detail oriented, super helpful and diligent. She took the time to get to know us and created our dream vacation. Couldn’t be happier!
Matt & Liz, Washington
Travel Italy Differently…Slow Down, Wander Deeper
Thoughtful, affordable, slow travel planning – with 15% of all fees supporting community tourism
Customized slow travel through Italy’s lesser-known places by car, train, cycle, or foot
For travelers who crave authenticity, beauty, and room to breathe
shaped by real conversations, not algorithms
Erica was so responsive and helpful, and everything worked out perfectly. We loved the recommendations of places to stay and the suggested restaurants…attention to detail was so appreciated.
Tracey, New Hampshire
Here’s how we’ll shape your trip together:
You share your travel hopes. (Just click on Start Your Journey or Get in Touch above)
A short form helps me understand your pace, interests, and style.
We set up a free 30-minute consultation.
You get to learn more about my services, and I share a few ideas about your trip.
I create a personalized proposal.
Shaped by real, on the ground experience & tailored to your budget and dreams.
You travel with confidence.
A slow, meaningful journey through Italy – designed just for you.
RLTI is for you if…
- You want depth over speed
- You love history, food, wandering & time outdoors
- You prefer quiet towns to crowded hotspots
- You want thoughtful planning, not a generic package
- You believe travel should benefit the places you visit