Lì Vicino
A black-and-white photo of a couple, smiling and leaning close together while looking up through a broken glass window. They are framed by the jagged edges of the shattered panes, surrounded by overgrown foliage and soft light. The setting appears to be an abandoned greenhouse or building in Italy, creating a poetic and intimate atmosphere.

About Us

We believe the best of Italy is closer than you think.

After years of living and traveling across Italy, we created Lì Vicino to share the richness of regional life through guides that are personal, inclusive, and rooted in care.

We see travel as nourishment—slower, more intentional, and built on connection. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a solo reset, or a return to your roots, our itineraries are designed to help you feel welcome, inspired, and at home.

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Why We Built Lì Vicino

We come from cultures where food is love, language is identity, and tradition lives in the everyday.

Rooted in Italian, Salvadoran, and Californian traditions, we built Lì Vicino to share a slower way of seeing Italy—one that honors depth, connection, and care.

These aren’t templates. They’re invitations to taste more, connect more, and fall in love with places you didn’t expect.

Our Mission & Values

Mission

To help travelers slow down, connect meaningfully, and explore Italy with confidence and care.

Vision

To make the richness of Italian life feel more personal, possible, and close through inclusive, intentional travel tools rooted in community and culture.

Our Values

Intentional: We design for meaning, not volume.

Immersive: We honor deep connection to people and place.

Independent: We empower travelers to explore with confidence.

What We’re About (Quick Answers)

Not a tour company. Not luxury. Just two people sharing what we love—Italy, storytelling, and slow travel. Here’s what we believe.

Is this a luxury service?

Nope. This is a passion project built around care, not upgrades.

Do you book things for me?

No bookings, no packages. Just beautifully crafted travel guides made to support your independence.

Why trust us?

Everything we recommend is something we’ve experienced, researched deeply, or would recommend to our own families.

What are your guides like?

Flexible frameworks for slow travel, full of detail but never prescriptive.

Why did you make this?

Because we love helping people plan meaningful trips. And we believe the best of Italy is often off the beaten path.