About

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Welcome to my travel blog. Its mission is to help you explore Rome and Italy with the confidence of a local traveler. 

My name is Lisa Franceschini. I will guide you around the most famous cities and sights and, if you wish, to places off the beaten path that will surprise you with beauty and hospitality.

My name is Lisa Franceschini. I’m an Italian mom and writer who loves her family, friends, literature, art, and all beautiful things. I started this website 4 years ago.

I’m a 40-year-old woman born and raised in Rome’s outskirts.

Lisa Franceschini, author of the travel blog Travel Connect Experience is posing in front of a small waterfall and pond near Bracciano, Italy. She is smiley and wears a woollen hat since it's wintertime.

From an early age I knew that I wanted to travel around Italy and the world. The lure of cultures distant from my own was very strong.
I studied Far-eastern Languages and Civilizations at La Sapienza University in Rome.
The most significant experiences of my 20’s and 30’s are related to travel.

I lived in China for six years, teaching Italian and English.
I have traveled to 25 countries, driven by the desire to hike, take trains, taste new foods, learn other languages, and experience the power of coincidences.
Traveling helped me recover from a chronic depression that had haunted me since my teenage years.
Once I returned to Italy, I suffered a reverse culture shock, feeling trapped.
Gradually, I learned how to work online and discovered new passions.
I left the big city and moved to the countryside around Rome.
I learned that in Italy, every village and town is worth a visit, and that nature offers everything you need to satisfy your desire for scenery and adventure.
My favorite place in Italy is Lake Bracciano.
I am crazy about all kinds of pasta my partner makes, tiramisu, and cappuccino foam.
My travel posts are full of tips and advice that will allow you to save money while you enjoy Italy’s top destinations.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to add to your itinerary many off-the-radar locations that offer over-the-top hospitality.
I’m a full-time mom who also manages to find time to answer emails, so for any questions about this travel blog, connect with me.
In this blog, there is also room for Italian culture, which you will want to know a little about before you leave for Italy.
By the way, I just launched an Italian language learning site.

You can learn about my studies and work experience on my LinkedIn profile.

My travel posts are featured, among many other websites, on: 

Spend Life Traveling

Probe Around the Globe

Deavita

Travels With Talek

Inspiring Travellers