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.