

Lorena Basualdo
Travel Specialist & Italy Tour Expert
Travel specialist with firsthand reporting and expert commentary on consumer travel, aviation, accommodations, border security, and international travel logistics. Co-founder of ItalianTourism.us, a boutique travel agency specializing in all-inclusive and curated small-group tours to Italy, designed for travelers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Experience & Expertise
- Professional travel specialist and tour operator with deep on-the-ground experience across Italy
- Internationally media contributor quoted on consumer travel issues, aviation, hotels, and border security
- Regularly consulted for insights into airline operations, hotel practices, and international travel systems
- Advises travelers on planning high-value, stress-free all-inclusive Italy vacation packagesDesigns and leads Italy tours focused on culture, regional food, history, and lesser-known destinations
Featured In & Media Coverage
Selected Media Coverage
Selected examples of expert commentary and reporting on consumer travel, aviation, accommodations, border security, and destination travel.
- Authentic, off-the-beaten-path destinations in Italy — London Daily News
- Hotel upgrade strategies and consumer accommodation tips — The Independent
- Border phone inspections and travel security preparation — Daily Mail
- Airline etiquette, passenger behavior and travel psychology — USA Today
- Travel expert insights and international travel planning — Express (UK)
About the Author
Lorena Basualdo is a travel specialist and Italy tour expert with extensive experience navigating international travel systems and designing immersive travel experiences across Italy and the Mediterranean. Her work focuses on helping travelers move beyond tourist clichés and experience destinations with greater confidence, cultural understanding, and practical insight.
In addition to designing all-inclusive Italy itineraries and small-group cultural tours, Lorena contributes expert analysis on the realities of modern travel, including airline operations, hotel practices, border procedures, and international mobility challenges.
Latest Italy Travel Guides by Lorena
Firsthand reporting, destination guides, and expert insights on Italy travel, trip planning, and navigating international travel with confidence.
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Best Summer 2026 Italy Tour Packages
Updated January 16. 2026 We spend most of 2025 traveling through Italy checking out the best tours for next summer.…
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Guide to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Your Inspiration for Future Trips to Northern Italy As the excitement builds for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, kicking…
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Reflecting on the End of the Jubilee and Traveling Italy in 2026
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Closing of the Holy Doors With today being the Feast of the Epiphany, St. Peter’s…
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Our Family’s Magical Christmas Getaway to Bolzano: A Heartwarming Trip Report
Ciao everyone! I’m Lorena Basualdo from ItalianTourism.us, and I just returned from an unforgettable family holiday in Bolzano, South Tyrol‘s…
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Day Trip to Italy Motor Valley
If you’re staying in Northern Italy around Venice, Verona, Sirmione, or even Florence and looking for a unique Italian experience,…
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Venice for Christmas: Three Days In Venice without the Crowds
This past year our family decided to plan a Venice trip the week before Christmas. We planned the trip to…









