Travel advice from people worth listening to.
Ella's Local Advisors aren't influencers paid to promote places.
They're travel journalists, guidebook authors, chefs, sommeliers, historians and deeply connected locals who know their destinations firsthand.
Book a private 1:1 session to get honest answers, personal recommendations and a second opinion on your trip — with no commissions, kickbacks or hidden agenda.
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Why an Ella Advisor?
They know the place. Not second-hand recommendations. Firsthand judgement from someone with deep ties to your destination.
They work for you. Advisors are paid for their time, never for recommending a hotel, restaurant or tour.
They have opinions. Ask what's actually worth the money, where they'd stay, what they'd skip, and what they'd do differently.
Find your Local Advisor
Plan your Italy trip with Laura
Laura is a Rome-based freelance journalist with over a decade of experience writing about travel, art & culture, architecture & design, lifestyle, food & wine.
Plan your Italy trip with Annie
Annie has spent two decades living in Rome where she founded the city’s most iconic Vespa tour company, and fell in love with Italy’s iconic cities and off-the-radar seaside spots.
Plan your trip to the world’s top wine regions with Lucy
Lucy is a UK-based wine writer with a certification from the American Sommelier Association who specializes in seeking out boutique wineries, hotels, and local food in the world's top wine regions.
Plan your European history trip with Alexandra
Alexandra is a pro at navigating Europe’s historic centers. In addition to leading tours in Poland, Ireland, and Belgium, she supports travelers planning everything from solo to multi-generational trips, and has a Master’s Degree in European history.
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