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Livia Hengel

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Expertise

  • Luxury,
  • Boutique Travel,
  • Italy,
  • Asia,
  • North Africa

Based in

Rome, Italy

Languages spoken

English & Italian

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About

Ciao! I’m Livia — a lifelong traveler and culture lover who’s been to 42 countries (and counting!). An Italy and Asia expert, I'm passionate about slow travel, local heritage, sustainable luxury and uncovering hidden gems.

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I’m an Italian-American travel writer and cultural explorer based in Rome, Italy, with a passion for slow travel and uncovering the soul of a destination. Over the past 15 years, I’ve explored Italy from north to south — some of my favorite spots are Sicily (especially the Aeolian Islands and Mount Etna), Capri, Ischia, Portofino, Puglia, Tropea and of course Rome, my home. My approach to travel blends authenticity, cultural heritage, and sustainable luxury, creating experiences that are as enriching as they are restorative. Beyond Italy, my wanderlust has taken me to Asia and North Africa, where I’ve spent months exploring Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, China, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. These journeys have deepened my appreciation for local traditions and the transformative power of travel. Whether it’s connecting with artisans, wandering through UNESCO sites, or savoring quiet moments in nature, I believe in the transformative power of travel. If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable adventure steeped in culture and discovery, I’d love to help you bring it to life!


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Our honeymoon in Italy was nothing short of magical, and it's all thanks to Livia! From the moment we reached out and started planning, Livia was incredibly helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable (not to mention professional and so easy to get along with!). She helped to tailor our itinerary perfectly to our interests and preferences, ensuring we had an unforgettable experience everywhere we went. Livia's knowledge and passion for Italy really helped us narrow down where we wanted to visit and stay and every recommendation she gave was nothing short of 5 stars. She helped us plan everything from hotels and transportation/transfers, to wine tastings, boat trips and meals, and everything was truly above and beyond. Livia put together a comprehensive Google Map, based on where we were staying, with all her tips and highlights for local experiences in those areas - including restaurants, bars, landmarks, wineries, beaches, lido's, etc. This not only helped us plan our trip but was such a helpful resource during our trip when we could just pull up her map and find somewhere nearby for lunch. EVERY SINGLE restaurant/bar that Livia recommended exceeded our expectations and were hands down our favorites of our trip. She truly knows all the local hidden gems that are off the beaten tourist track. We even changed our trip around at the last minute and Livia was so gracious and accommodating and ensured that every last detail was taken care of. She also recommended a fantastic rental car company that made traveling throughout Southern Italy so safe and easy. We felt so taken care of and stress-free throughout the entire trip. We can't thank Livia enough for making our honeymoon so special. We highly recommend her services to anyone planning a trip to Italy and we will surely work with her on all our future travel to Italy! We wish we could give her 10 stars.

Total pro.

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Advisor - Livia Hengel

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