Your Chef-Guide In Italy

I'm Laura Gould, founder and guiding expert of Bucket List Italy Travel, and I've been a certified travel agent since 1989. After living for fifteen years in Northern Italy, I began welcoming small groups into the markets, trattorie, and villages I know by heart. As a trained chef and experienced restaurant manager, I love weaving authentic food, wine, and hands-on cooking classes into every itinerary. I personally design and guide each journey, adjusting the pace to fit your comfort and interests, and I enjoy opening doors to places most visitors never discover. With long-standing local connections, a steady presence by your side, and calm, behind-the-scenes organization, I aim to give you a sense of ease, confidence, and genuine connection-so you can relax, savor each moment, and feel at home in Italy.