Our motto : Travel&More Education&More Italy&More Our mission : To promote learning and to expand an understanding of the world through travel.
Italy&More is composed of a group of individuals who contribute their expertise to create an EXPERIENCE for you. We offer you an opportunity and help you create your own itinerary and for the exact number of days you want a guided tour - we want you to realize your dream trip to Italy with less stress and more time to enjoy the sites you have dreamed of seeing. We believe that travel is enhanced by understanding the visited country through the people and the culture, past and present. Take advantage of our insider views and come away with an understanding of how people differ – but, also, how they are the same.
Who are we ? Mary Ellen Lawrence - originator of the company. Mary Ellen has an MA in Florentine Renaissance Studies which she earned in Florence, Italy. She is also an MLS librarian. She lived, worked and studied in Italy for over 12 years and now divides her time between the US and Italy.
Some Tuscan Friends : Martha Corsi - Proprietress of the Castle at Porciano, Stia, Italy. Cathy and Lorenzo Falli - owners of the Marche farm - she is an owner of English Workshop, a language and translation school located in the heart of Florence. Lorenzo is a locally known artist and high school art/art history teacher plus he is a great cook!
In USA : Elise Kessler - Italian Language expert. A DePaul University graduate in Italian studies, Elise now works for Berlitz, USA and coordinates for Italy&More in USA. Matthew Lawrence, a graduate of the University of Colorado in Bouder, he is a photographer and artistic lighting expert - Matt speaks Italian and Spanish and has had extensive travel experience. He is available to video your visit, leaving your hands and heads free to enjoy the sites.
Educators : Our trips employ experts in their fields - educators and scholars. We can work with your curriculum - contact us for more information.
