Purposeful Travel With Historical Depth
“I’ve spent fifteen years exploring the world independently, so I understand travel not only from the advisor’s desk, but from the traveler’s perspective.” – Gigi
Whether you need a rental car for a weekend in Los Angeles, a villa in Tuscany, a luxury cruise through the Mediterranean, or a safari in Kenya complete with private airport transfers, every journey is designed with care, expertise, and personal attention.
What We Do
Hello, I’m Gigi. For more than fifteen years, I’ve traveled independently throughout Italy, Latin America, and the UK, often as a solo traveler. Those experiences taught me that great travel is about more than reservations and itineraries. It’s about feeling confident, cared for, and free to fully enjoy the experience.
My professional background as a scientist and nonprofit leader has shaped the way I approach travel planning. I am detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to finding thoughtful solutions that fit each client’s unique goals and travel style.
As a Fora Travel Advisor, I combine personal travel experience with access to a global network of preferred travel partners, luxury hotels, cruise lines, destination specialists, and tour operators.
My role is simple: to make travel easier, more rewarding, and more memorable.
Journeys
Small-group itineraries built around pivotal histories, local cuisine, and immersive experiences that balance relaxation and learning with exploration. We have upcoming journeys to New Orleans, Venice, Tuscany, & Scotland.
Consulting
Work directly with Gigi to shape custom cultural experiences, research-focused routes, or add depth to existing plans.
“I will miss aperitivo, the amazing company, and eating as well as I did here. Thank you, Gigi, for creating this trip. It was truly an amazing experience.”
— Cicyetkwu Gambler
My trip was everything that I had hoped for. Gigi offers experiences you won’t get in a typical tour, including meeting with … history lovers, local chefs and photographers, that create a more bespoke and intimate experience. Gigi arrives with a dossier for each of her group members filled with both relaxation time and local experiences you would miss out on otherwise. I highly recommend these trips for those looking for a personal experience guided by someone with real knowledge of the culture. – Maire, Italy 2026 (Venice Historical Trip)
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Gigi … during her Este Medici 2024 Italy trip. This was truly a tailored experience exactly to our interests. I had a strong interest in Ferrara, and she made that happen for me. It felt like everywhere we went, she had the inside scoop – who to talk to, what special experiences were most worth it, even making friends with restauranteurs. The food was always impeccable, including Michelin starred places. The lodgings were unique and very nice. The photo shoots were by renowned photographers with the kinds of backgrounds you really cannot miss out on. If you’re interested in history or reenactment, I’d highly recommend one of Gigi’s trips. I fully intend to go on another one someday. – Grace, Italy 2024 (Venice, Ferrara, Bologna, & Florence Trip)
Gigi did a great job customizing our trip to our preferences – the apartment we booked, the places we saw, and the restaurants we tried. The only downsides were not in anyone’s control (one area of the Duomo was closed due to being under restoration). – Jeremy, Italy 2024 (Florence & Siena Trip)
Words cannot express what it was like to connect with others who love to create historical clothing… you are an angel!!! Thank you for all you did for us. It was all above and beyond. Keep it small, that is the key. 🙂 – Franchesca, Italy 2024 (Venice, Ferrara, Bologna, & Florence Trip)
I especially loved the opportunity to meet and spend time with a great group of companions. Gigi is a wonderful host, knows her market and her locals. I felt safe and supported. – Sophia, Italy 2024 (Venice & Abano Terme Spa Trip)
