Marianna Boccia

Some passions begin early and end up shaping many of the choices we make in life. For me, that has been true of Japan and Korea. From a young age, I was fascinated by the history, literature and traditions of these countries, as well as by the way they preserve their past while continuing to look towards the future.

Over time, that initial curiosity grew into a deep passion, leading me to study their languages and cultures, spend formative periods in both countries and return again and again, discovering something new each time. Japan and Korea became much more than places to visit: they became an important part of both my personal and professional journey.

For me, leading a group means sharing that connection. I love telling the stories behind a temple, a palace or a small village, explaining traditions and customs, and helping the people travelling with me to look beyond what they see at first glance.

I bring care, attentiveness and passion to every journey, because I believe travel is made above all of emotions, encounters and stories.

I hope that everyone who travels with me returns home with more than photographs: with the same sense of wonder that made me fall in love with these cultures many years ago.