Some travel dreams stay with us for a lifetime. For Luciana, the dream of returning to Italy began more than forty years ago. “I was lucky enough to travel throughout Italy when I was nine years old,” she recalls. “The memories of that trip stayed with me all these years, and I wanted my children to experience that same feeling of wonder and connection.” Turning that dream into reality wasn’t as easy as she expected. Living with a mobility challenge, Luciana contacted several

Sometimes a single journey can shape an entire lifetime. My story with Italy began in 1977, during my first visit to a country that would leave a lasting impression on me. As a young girl, I was captivated by everything around me—the history, the culture, the food, the architecture, and most importantly, the people. There was a sense of connection and community that felt different. Life seemed to move at a pace that allowed people to gather, share stories, celebrate tradition