Immersive Small Group Cultural Tours
Led by a globally seasoned traveler — currently featuring journeys in Rome + Abruzzo.
Curated experiences that blend history, food, language, and a little magia — designed for travelers who want more than just a trip.
After years of exploring the world with a camera in hand — chasing doors, sunsets, and stories — I now invite you into that world through thoughtfully led immersive travel experiences rooted in cultura, connection, and lived experience.
You’ll find reflections from the blog and moments from YouTube, but most importantly, he opportunity to travel alongside me — not just to see a place, but to feel it.
Because travel isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about connection, presence, and creating something truly inolvidable.
Meet Your Guide
The woman behind the journeys — equal parts educator, explorer, and cultural bridge.
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Professional Credentials
Licensed Seller of Travel, educator at heart, and experienced tour director. I lead intimate cultural journeys across Italy and beyond — managing the details so you can fully live the experience.
• Licensed Seller of Travel
• Certified Travel Advisor (CTA)
• 10+ Years Global Travel
• Airbnb Superhost
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Your Trilingual Guide
Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Italian, I guide with clarity and heart — from buenos días to buonasera, from café conversations to market stalls.
Because language isn’t just words — it’s connection.
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Mi Passion
I’m a Latina based in Tampa, Florida — a devoted mama to two incredible niños and a wife of 20 years.
My passion lies in people, places, languages, cultures, food, fashion, and yes, pretty doors — and in creating tours that help you experience all of them in a way that feels alive and inolvidable.
Curious how this all began?
Explore my story and the heart behind Traveling in Spanglish.
Testimonials
★★★★★
“Traveling with Josie was truly unforgettable. Everything ran so smoothly — from navigating airports to exploring Rome — that I could fully relax and enjoy every moment.
Her passion for history brought Italy to life, and she even made traveling with food allergies completely stress-free.
Staying at Casa Querencia in Abruzzo was the icing on the cake — the views were jaw-dropping.
Her warmth, expertise, and attention to detail made this one of the best experiences of my life. I can’t wait to travel with her again.”
★★★★★
“Earlier this year, I got to check off the number one thing on my bucket list — visiting Spain!
Thanks to Joana, I was able to have the experience of a lifetime, with my first international trip.
She coordinated every detail, from navigating layovers to exploring Barcelona with ease, so I could simply enjoy the experience.
We visited many historic locations, walked on the beach, tasted new foods and I even got to fulfill my dream of attending an authentic Flamenco show.
It was all incredible!
It was everything I had dreamed of… and completely stress-free!!”
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
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Curated Travel Experiences.
This is travel done differently — not just seeing a place, but stepping fully into it. I curate out-of-the-box experiences that invite you deeper: into the culture, the conversations, the kitchens, the rhythm of daily life.
It’s about connection — con la gente, con el momento — and the kind of shared experiences that turn strangers into lifelong friends.
Explore the stories. Then come live one for yourself!
✨ April 2026 Rome + Abruzzo Tour -SOLD OUT
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Traveling in Spanglish
Licensed Seller of Travel
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Travel Stories & Cultural Reflections
Travel, fashion, food, cultura… and yes, beautiful doors.
These stories are where curiosity meets style — reflections on the places I wander, the flavors I savor, and the little detalles that make a destination unforgettable.
Come wander conmigo.
“We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.”
Hilaire Belloc
Aventuras: My Travel Diaries
Travel With Me — On Screen
From bustling markets to quiet mountain towns, my YouTube channel captures the real, unfiltered moments of travel — la cultura, the conversations, the little details that make a place come alive.
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to travel conmigo, to step beyond the surface and into the rhythm of a place, this is where you begin.
Contact Me
Let’s Connect
Traveling in Spanglish is built on connection — with culture, with community, and with each other. If you have questions about an upcoming tour, want to collaborate, or simply feel called to join a future journey, I’d love to hear from you.
Send a message below or reach out directly.
Responses are typically within 48 hours.
¡Hablamos pronto!!
Hola! Let’s Chat Travel.
