
If you've read my published work, you know that to uncover the depths of ancient Italy, you ought to begin in Calabria, where its stories were unfolding long before Rome existed.
And I'm taking an extremely intimate few THIS OCTOBER 2026!
you'll experience the living heritage of this stunning southern Italian region.
What I’m showing you is rare. You’ll explore overlooked places, meet the people, witness the traditions, see the art, and taste the cuisine that define them.
This is a return to what matters—and I’m the one to take you there. I don’t simply curate experiences; I inherit them. For nearly five decades, I’ve returned home as a local, documented these stories, and collaborated with regions, associations, artisans, and producers to preserve and amplify what might otherwise be forgotten.
With me, you’ll access Italy behind closed doors: underground wine caves, spring baths, forgotten villages, kitchens that don’t open to outsiders.
You’ll walk ancestral lands with foragers and artisans carrying centuries of knowledge and dine with exclusive chefs from Italy’s Hospitality Excellence Association, where I serve as Canadian President.
This experience is specifically curated for an intimate group of 6-8 guests because in Italy life is about living in the moment by natural rythms.
Why am I choosing intimate groups? It's simple. It allows me to much easier pivot adventures if weather or timing takes control, and if we happen to be someplace that we're enjoying more, well... we could just stay a little longer.
This isn't about being on a constant schedule, this is about getting you to feel live and experience Italy as you deserve, and as it gifts itself - when we allow ourselves to truly enjoy it.
And only those who know the land and rythms so deeply, can offer this type of experience.
Future experiences include: Campania, Molise, Sardegna, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Puglia, Marche, Sicilia, and Lazio outside the colusseum walls.
ARE YOU READY TO PACK AND JOIN ME FOR A TRUE EXPLORATION OF ITALY'S HIDDEN CORNERS?
SCROLL DOWN AND READ THE DETAILS.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS LIMITED AND WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST RESERVED BASIS.
We're fortunate to partner with people and organizations who enjoy Italy as sensorially as we do. It's important to us, so deciding to work with Angela Marotta, president of Marotta Travel, as a trusted logistical partner, was an easy choice.
She brings a kindred spirit to ITALUS’ adventures and we're thrilled to enjoy every espresso gelato and prosecco with her along our every experience.

JUN 1 2026 7PM
Royal Rose Gallery - Aurora On
RSVP required - limited capacity
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