Curated by Speak! 
Trusted Travel Partners and Experiences 


From boutique travel planners to immersive learning experiences, these are the experts and experiences we love - and recommend to our community of curious, language and culture-loving travelers 

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Travel With All Five Senses

Five Senses Journeys

Founded by Rochelle DeBaun in 2021, Five Senses Journeys crafts bespoke luxury travel with a personal touch. With 26 years of expertise, Rochelle curates immersive experiences, blending hospitality, cuisine, and adventure to create unforgettable journeys.
Countries: Worldwide
Be Curious

Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters

Context Travel offers immersive, expert-led walking tours in over 60 cities worldwide, designed for travelers who seek deeper cultural understanding. Their small group and private tours are led by scholars and specialists in fields like history, art, and gastronomy, providing rich, unscripted experiences that go beyond typical sightseeing. With a commitment to meaningful connection and learning, Context Travel transforms each journey into an engaging exploration of local culture and history.
Countries: Italy, France, Portugal, Spain +++
Sicily specialist

Agave Travel Creative 

Agave Travel Creative curates immersive Sicilian experiences, blending luxury with authentic connections. Led by Marcello Baglioni and Matteo Rota, their expert team crafts seamless itineraries rooted in deep local knowledge. Recognized by Condé Nast and Wendy Perrin, they showcase Sicily through culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Countries: Italy
Sicily specialist

Tiny Elephant 

Tiny Elephant is a Lifelong Learning initiative, offering unique and impactful educational opportunities that center around tradition and the luxury of a “rooted experience” in select corners of the Italian Peninsula. Our programs provide a platform for growth and a quality of life that honors Italy’s long history of creativity, style, and craftsmanship.
Countries: Italy
Sicily specialist

The Travel Bug Girls

We’re excited to welcome Travel Bug Girls to our growing network of trusted travel partners. Specializing in personalized travel planning for women, this team of experienced travel experts brings energy, insight, and a deep love of adventure to every itinerary. Whether you're planning a solo escape or a group getaway, Travel Bug Girls works closely with each client to design custom trips that match your tastes, budget, and dreams—from destinations and activities to accommodations and hidden gems. Their goal? To make your next vacation less stressful and a lot more fun. Also offering the chance to join other wandering women in group trips.
Countries: Italy
Partner Spotlight

The Next Chapter Travel 

We're delighted to introduce The Next Chapter Travel as a valued partner in our Speak! Travel Series community. Founded by Martha Stockhausen, a seasoned traveler and former educator, The Next Chapter Travel curates luxury, small-group adventures designed specifically for women seeking meaningful connections and cultural immersion.
Countries: Spain, Japan
Be Curious

Context Travel

Context Travel offers immersive, expert-led walking tours in over 60 cities worldwide, designed for travelers who seek deeper cultural understanding. Their small group and private tours are led by scholars and specialists in fields like history, art, and gastronomy, providing rich, unscripted experiences that go beyond typical sightseeing. With a commitment to meaningful connection and learning, Context Travel transforms each journey into an engaging exploration of local culture and history.
Countries: Italy, France, Portugal, Spain +++
Travel With All Five Senses

Walks Tours

Founded by Rochelle DeBaun in 2021, Five Senses Journeys crafts bespoke luxury travel with a personal touch. With 26 years of expertise, Rochelle curates immersive experiences, blending hospitality, cuisine, and adventure to create unforgettable journeys.
Countries: Worldwide
Sicily specialist

Walks of Italy

Agave Travel Creative curates immersive Sicilian experiences, blending luxury with authentic connections. Led by Marcello Baglioni and Matteo Rota, their expert team crafts seamless itineraries rooted in deep local knowledge. Recognized by Condé Nast and Wendy Perrin, they showcase Sicily through culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Countries: Italy
Walk with Purpose

Walking Mentorship

We're honored to welcome Walking Mentorship to our Speak! Travel Series community. Founded by João Perre Viana, later joined by partner Nuno Santos, Walking Mentorship offers guided walking programs across Europe that blend physical activity with personal growth. Their philosophy centers on the belief that walking in nature, combined with structured mentoring, provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection and alignment of one's purpose and actions.
Countries: Portugal, France, Spain, Italy

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Sicily specialist

Hot Yoga Charlottesville Retreats

Agave Travel Creative curates immersive Sicilian experiences, blending luxury with authentic connections. Led by Marcello Baglioni and Matteo Rota, their expert team crafts seamless itineraries rooted in deep local knowledge. Recognized by Condé Nast and Wendy Perrin, they showcase Sicily through culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Countries: Italy
Sicily specialist

Allison Zinder

Agave Travel Creative curates immersive Sicilian experiences, blending luxury with authentic connections. Led by Marcello Baglioni and Matteo Rota, their expert team crafts seamless itineraries rooted in deep local knowledge. Recognized by Condé Nast and Wendy Perrin, they showcase Sicily through culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Countries: Italy
Eat Curious

Devour Tours

Since 2009, Culinary Backstreets has celebrated hidden culinary gems worldwide through tours, storytelling, and Eatineraries. From its roots as an Istanbul food blog, it’s grown into a global platform honoring local food traditions and artisans in cities like Athens, Barcelona, and Tokyo.
Countries: Spain, Japan
Italian Immersion in Umbria

La Lingua, La Vita

A Speak! Language school partner since 2008! Founded in 1988 in the heart of Umbria, The Language Center (TLC) in Todi has been a pioneer in language education, blending traditional teaching with innovative methodologies. With a focus on quality and personalized learning, TLC offers a range of courses tailored to individual needs, ensuring effective and engaging language acquisition. Their commitment to excellence has made them a trusted choice for learners seeking immersive and transformative language experiences in Italy. Learn Italian in a beautiful hilltown and stay with a host family or in your own lovely apartment.
Countries: Italy
Learn Italian in Florence

Scuola Parola 

Devour Tours offer immersive, small-group walking tours, day trips, and food experiences in 15+ destinations across Europe and North America. Walks focuses on exclusive access to iconic landmarks and cultural sites, while Devour Tours specializes in exploring local cuisine and culture through guided food tours.
Countries: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal 
Sicily specialist

Michelle Damiani

Agave Travel Creative curates immersive Sicilian experiences, blending luxury with authentic connections. Led by Marcello Baglioni and Matteo Rota, their expert team crafts seamless itineraries rooted in deep local knowledge. Recognized by Condé Nast and Wendy Perrin, they showcase Sicily through culture, cuisine, and adventure.
Countries: Italy
Eat Curious

Le Pause Café Croissant

Since 2009, Culinary Backstreets has celebrated hidden culinary gems worldwide through tours, storytelling, and Eatineraries. From its roots as an Istanbul food blog, it’s grown into a global platform honoring local food traditions and artisans in cities like Athens, Barcelona, and Tokyo.
Countries: Spain, Japan