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10 Experiences Only in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

A 20-page travel guide of the top 10 experiences you can only have in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and why CNN Travel calls it “One of Europe’s Best Kept Secrets”. Iconic landmarks, hidden gems, wines to drink, traditional dishes, local secrets, and much more!

Italian Coffee Culture

italian coffee culture

Italy is known for its rich coffee culture and Italians take their coffee very seriously. For Italians coffee is not just a drink but an integral part of their local culture, an essential part of the Italian way of life, a ritual that is savored and enjoyed. Italians have been consuming coffee since the 16th…

How Audrey Prepares Your Custom Tour Quote

self guided tours in northern italy

If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering a custom tour package. I am thrilled you might be interested in arranging it through Travels with Audrey, where each trip is unique and tailor-made.  To provide you with an accurate proposal for a Custom Trip, we need to know about you and the type of custom trip…

Custom Guided Italy Tour (Rome, Orvieto, Assisi, Maremma, Sestri Levante, Piemonte)

This custom guided Italy tour was designed for clients Timothy and Janet from Seattle, Washington, with myself, Audrey, as their driver-guide and local host. Tim and Janet requested I create an itinerary unlike anyone else’s, away from the crowds, to places most visitors miss out on, which is my specialty, and so I did! It…

Custom Guided Tour of Northern Italy (Asolo, Verona, Varenna on Lake  Como)

This custom guided tour of northern Italy, with myself as driver-guide and local host, was designed for clients Kathy and Rich who wished to discover more of what northern Italy had to offer, authentic experiences off-the-beaten path, away from mass tourism places and crowds. This is is one of the many examples of what I…

Two week Italy Custom Tour (Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Venice)

2 weeks in italy with kids custom tour

This two week Italy custom tour is ideal for families on their first vacation to Italy. It was designed for a multi-generational family traveling to Italy (12 adults and 2 children under the age of 5). Marti, Bob, Rich and Kathy had already traveled with me on small group tour to Italy, and this time…

Family and Friends Custom Guided Italy Tour (Venice, Florence, Cortona, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Matera, Puglia)

Tips for a Successful Multigenerational Family Vacation to Italy

This family and friends custom guided Italy tour was designed designed for Jay C, his wife Ellen and family, in celebration of his 60th birthday (10 adults and 2 children under the age of 5). This is is one of the many examples of what I can do for you in Italy. All family and…

What you need to know for travel to Europe in 2025

If you’re traveling to Europe in 2025, you will need to complete and submit an online form on the ETIAS website. EU confirms its timeline for the rollout of EES and ETIAS border systems. Foreign nationals officially resident in the EU will be exempted from both when entering the Schengen area. What are the EES and…

Why Spring is a Great Time to Visit Italy

why visit italy in the spring

As an Italy Custom Tour Designer, one of the most frequently asked questions I am asked is “when is the best time to go to Italy?” And, the other is “what will the weather be like?” And I have to smile because the truth is, even if I had a crystal ball, I still wouldn’t hazard…

Valle d’Aosta Travel Guide

This Valle d’Aosta travel guide is to introduce you to a region we believe should be on your travel wish list. My native Italian husband spent several years working in Aosta and knows this little jewel of a region in northern Italy well. Valle d’Aosta, Italy’s smallest region, is known for its snow-capped mountains, Roman-era…

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