About

Love your italy

Welcome! We’re Kristine and Michal, a Latvian-Slovakian couple who will help you explore the Dolomites.

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Mission

Our mission is to help you plan your dream trip

Whether you want to do by yourself or would like us to plan your trip, let’s get it going!

Who we are

We are all pilgrims who seek Italy.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A smiling woman, a man in sunglasses, and a young child in outdoor jackets pose for a selfie on a grassy hillside with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background. The child's face is blurred.

We’re Michal and Kristine – the hearts behind Love Your Italy. Our story is woven with mountain trails, Mediterranean sunshine, little family adventures, and a love affair with Italy that began years ago and only grows stronger each season.

We’re not just travel writers – we’re planners, wanderers, and your advocates for an incredible Italian adventure. Our blog and services are built on real experiences, thought-out recommendations, and an understanding that no two trips are the same. We believe travel is unique – and should be joyful, stress-free, and full of memories that last a lifetime.

From Dreamers to Dolomites Experts

After moving to Northern Italy and calling the charming village of Sarnico by Lake Iseo our home for over a year, we became obsessed with discovering every corner of Italy, and especially the Northern Italy. We explored as weekend warriors – balancing work, studies, and a relentless curiosity – with each journey teaching us what matters most: making every trip memorable, manageable, and meaningful.
We know what it’s like to squeeze a life-changing trip or family vacation into just a few precious days. That’s why our itineraries aren’t just templates – they’re adventures built on years of experience travelling and planning our own trips.
We embrace the messy, exhilarating parts of planning and show you all the little details that make a trip unforgettable. And if you’re dreaming of the Dolomites but feel lost in the planning maze – don’t worry, you’re in the right place. We’ve been there, too.

kristine and michal sitting on a rock in the milky blue lake sorapis in the dolomites

Why Love Your Italy?

Emma and I on Cala Capriccioli beach in Sardinia Italy. there are huge boulders with sunlight on them and turquoise Mediterranean sea water in the background

Our mission is simple: Help you discover what you’ll love most about Italy. Whether it’s the untamed peaks of the Dolomites, the gentle roll of a Tuscan vineyard, or the sweet hush of an evening by the sea – Italy has something for everyone, and we want to help you find your version of “la dolce vita.”

We offer:

A welcoming community – join our Facebook group to connect and get answers from passionate travelers
Firsthand, personal advice on where to go, what to do, and how to get around
Customized itineraries and trip consultations, shaped by your interests, style, and budget
Detailed guides, tips, and inspiration for hiking, sightseeing, relaxing, or indulging in Italy’s best food and culture
Itineraries that are ethical, respect the locals, and aim to lower overtourism.

Fun fact about us: Michal likes really active vacations – he could do things from sunrise to sunset; I like balanced ones – some activity, for sure, but also relaxing; and Emma could spend the whole day in the pool without venturing out once. So, we have first-hand experience in how to balance different likes and needs!

Let’s chat – book your free call

how we can help you

You love the idea of exploring the Dolomites. You’ve saved the pins, watched the videos, and you’re genuinely excited. But then the planning starts, and suddenly you’re:

Comparing 200 hotel reviews and still unsure which one is actually good
Reading contradicting advice on hiking routes (“This is easy!” vs. “Bring climbing gear”)
Trying to fit a 10-day wishlist into 5 days and failing
Building an itinerary that looks amazing on paper but requires 4 hours of driving between meals
Worried you’re wasting money, time, or missing the “must-see” spots
Generally playing the Google Search Tab Gymnastics

We’ve been there. We’ve also been there living in Italy, testing every recommendation we give, and learning what actually works in real life.

That’s why Love Your Italy exists: to turn your vague excitement into a realistic, well-paced plan that feels joyful – not like a second job.

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Let’s build your dream trip

why trust us?

Here is a not full list of places that we have visited:

And we’ve done – and know how to plan – any type of trip

Our Client’s Experiences

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   Nansi Martin 
 October 24, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I consider myself pretty good and efficient at writing itineraries for my trips…. Until my I decided to visit the Dolomites. I was very overwhelmed with the many places I wanted to visit, distances, and flow. I decided to bite my pride and reach out to Kristine at Love your Italy for help. I was very impressed with her fast, precise, and straightforward planning that finally gave me clarity for my trip. She was quick to respond to all my silly questions and the itinerary was very comprehensive. It was o e less thing I had to worry about regarding this trip and I was able to finally relax. I would 100% recommend using this useful service especially for for first time visitors:)
  
 
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   CR Shelt 
 October 14, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am SO glad I used Krisitne and Michal to help with our trip in the Dolomites!  They helped with our 10 day trip overall as well as planned 3 individual days. The 3 days were fantastic and easy.  It gave us detail of arriving early, where to park, different hikes we could take and how long they would take and the level of hikes.  It made those days so

They are so professional, quick to repond and easy to work with.  I kept saying during our trip that I'm so glad I had their help and it could not have done it without their help.  I HIGHLY recommend Kristine & Michal to help with your trip to the Dolomites!
  
 
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   Doug Shahian 
 September 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. On our past few trips to Europe we've found that our travel agent in the US is great at finding hotels but is not as good at the important local details.   On our most recent trip, to the Dolomites, we were fortunate to have found Kristine and Love Your Italy.   She provided a custom itinerary that had such incredibly useful tips like driving directions to each parking lot, which lots and cable cars needed reservations, when to visit certain sites, etc.   She can even plan your entire trip with hotels too.  She is very easy to work with and after making your itinerary you get a video call to review everything with her and go over any questions.

The Dolomites are VERY confusing.   There is so much to see and sites can be very far from one another.   Kristine is invaluable when it comes to figuring out where to go and when.   For example, we saw Prato Piazza and Lago di Braies in the same day because they are close to one another.   But Lago di Braies requires a reservation for parking and Prato Piazza has restricted times when the road is open!   Same with Seceda - the lot filled up before the first cable car even started.   Having Kristine made these things much less stressful.

The most important thing she did in my opinion was the Google maps links.  You can't just type "tre cime" into Google maps and get to the right place.   Kristine provided daily driving directions from our hotel to wherever we were going that day and it was so helpful.   She also provides trail descriptions and ideas for activities.

Kristine's fee is very reasonable considering the work she puts in to each itinerary.  We highly recommend her for your trip!   Oh, and go to the Dolomites.   They are absolutely stunning.
  
 
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   Deirdre Laframboise 
 September 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found Kristine and her blog Love Your Italy on FB. She gave her time generously via email and a phone call to provide great recommendations aligned to what we were looking to find for our trip to Dolomites. She knew the best smaller towns with character, easy access(parking too) for the trams, museums, and restaurants. Lots of other tips like how best to travel and accommodations. The options in Dolomites were overwhelming and Kristine really helped us make choices and have a fantastic trip  DL
  
 
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   Bart L 
 August 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. BIG THANK YOU to Kristine for your insights and support in navigating my family's recent trip through the Dolomites.

I thought I had a good itinerary set using Ai and as the trip came closer I decided to share it with Kristine.  BEST thing I ever did - well worth the money.  With her extensive knowledge of the area she spotted the overly ambitious hikes and ineffective extended drive times that were not realistic.  She provided us with honest and helpful suggestions that saved us a lot of time and energy.  Her itinerary review is highly recommended and her response time was as promised.

Turned out we were going to be in the same region of the Dolomites at the same time and we ended up meeting too - truly a small world : )
  
 
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   Donna Wittreich 
 August 18, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Kristine for an hour consultation and it was extremely worthwhile. She sent me some questions in advance, and during the course of our hour, we identified the best town for me to base without a car (and it wasn’t the “standard” answer) and she further made hotel recommendations based on my criteria and planned some possible hiking days (at my pace) for me. After the consultation, she sent me an email with everything summarized and a Google My Map with locations marked. She also promptly answered later questions that I emailed. Kristine really helped get me ready for my trip!
  
 
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   Kelly Pettko 
 July 23, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristine helped plan a wonderful 3 days in the Dolomites for our family.  I was so overwhelmed trying to do it on my own and she was an immense help.  She found us a driver for a day, put together an itinerary to follow with suggested options to meet our needs, lift links, restaurant links and more.  She was always prompt to answer my (many) emails of questions and a pleasure to work with.  10/10!
  
 
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   Nancy Schneider 
 July 17, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kristine was an invaluable find for our trip to the Dolomites.  She planned our itinerary to what we wanted to do, gave helpful tips, was there to handhold when we had some questions along the way.
We really  liked the maps we could just download  to the rental car mapping.
I would give 10 stars if I could!
  
 
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   Nicola Wrightson 
 June 7, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service from Kristine of Love Your Italy has been amazing.  She is very knowledgeable about the Dolomites and had some great ideas when we had our one to one session for our trip to Italy.  We are a family of four, with two active teenagers and Kristine came up with some great ideas.  We have since tweaked our itinerary and she has helped with providing all of the links and detailed information on a day to day basis of our entire trip.  I would highly recommend her service.
  
 
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   Sheila Dean 
 June 5, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Kristine highly enough!

She helped me plan my itinerary for the Dolomites, and her knowledge, attention to detail, and thoughtful recommendations were invaluable. Planning a trip to a region as beautiful and expansive as the Dolomites can feel overwhelming, but Kristine made the entire process easy, organized, and exciting.

What impressed me most was her ability to balance logistics with experience. She didn't just tell me where to stay. She helped me understand how to make the most of my time, which locations would work best for my travel style, and how to structure my days to maximize both convenience and breathtaking scenery. Her recommendations gave me confidence that I am going to experience the very best the Dolomites have to offer.

Kristine was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in helping create an unforgettable trip. If you're planning a visit to the Dolomites and want expert guidance from someone who truly knows the region, you will be in excellent hands with Kristine.

Thank you, Kristine, for helping turn what could have been a complicated planning process into something exciting and enjoyable. I can't wait to experience the adventure you've helped create!
  
 
  
  
 
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