Your honest guide

From Italy to the rest of the world

Real tips, lived experiences, zero filters

"Your homeland is wherever you feel good."
Cicero: ancient Rome’s honest advisor

Why Cicero?

In a sea of influencers and glossy travel guides, we believe there’s value in telling it straight. 
Cicero stood for clarity, truth, and honesty — and so do we. 
Welcome to your honest guide to Italy and beyond.

Italy, as we Italians know it

I was born and raised in Italy, and I still find reasons to be amazed by it. 
From iconic cities to remote villages, Italy is a mosaic of beauty, chaos, and wonder. If you want to go beyond clichés and see Italy with depth, you’re in the right place.

Historic Cities

Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan. Classic, famous, iconic, yes. But look closer. 
With the right guide, even the most famous places reveal local secrets, and hidden beauty.
Let me show you what many miss.

Natural Wonders

Mountains or sea? That’s the classic Italian dilemma before every holiday — and now, it will be yours too.
Italy is full of natural wonders, from scenic trails to stunning beaches. 
Adventure or relaxation? You decide.

Itineraries

Time is never enough to see all the richness this small but dense country has to offer.
Do you have three days or more? There’s always something worth discovering.
Here you’ll find the itineraries I’ve personally experienced over the years.

Hidden Gems

What if I told you that Italy is packed with off-the-radar treasures and barely any tourists? Sounds unlikely, right?
But in Italy, even the tiniest towns are full of stories, flavors, and hidden gems.
Discover the lesser-known side of Italy, the one most travelers miss.

Insights: Italian life explained

There’s more to Italy than what travelers see.
Planning to move here — or just want to experience it like a true local? You’re in the right place.
This collection dives into what it really means to live like an Italian: how we eat (region by region), where we buy homes, how we invest, pay taxes, celebrate, and shop.
By the end, you might just know more about Italy than some Italians do.

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The world, as I’ve truly seen it

I haven’t seen the whole world unfortunately — and I won’t pretend to.
These guides come from real trips, planned with a lot of time, careful savings, and infinite curiosity.
What I share is what I know deeply: first-hand travel insight you can trust. This is honest travel, from someone who’s been there.

The world as we know, one honest journey at a time.

From the Far East to the Wild West, from burning deserts to icy Iceland. There’s a world of possibility out there, and it starts with honest, first-hand advice.
Here are some popular destinations to get you started. Want more? Hit the button to explore them all.
Let’s plan something real, together.

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