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Elisa Lanza

Elisa Lanza is a Backroads Trip Leader and writer with a deep passion for nature and the environment. Originally from Italy, she has worked as a researcher in Patagonia, focusing on sustainable land management and conservation. Before joining Backroads, Elisa served as a forestry manager for a reforestation company, where she led projects aimed at restoring native ecosystems and combating climate change.

Elisa typically leads trips throughout Italy, where she delights in sharing her culture, language, and love for her homeland with guests. When she’s not travelling or writing, you’ll likely find her in the kitchen, reinventing traditional Italian recipes into tasty vegetarian dishes.

Articles Written

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October 4, 2024

Savoring the Journey: The Art of Slow Food and Slow Travel in Italy

They say that the memory of tastes and smells is the strongest and longest-lasting of them all. Well, if I had to describe what my childhood tasted and smelled like, I would say olive oil and warm bread.

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