Having lived in both mainland France and Italy’s Piemonte region before moving to Corsica, Trip Planner and veteran B&R Guide Marya Valli believes the best way to get in deep and up close in a region is to pick up and move there. The second best way? A B&R trip, of course.

<p>Seattle-born and Corsican-settled, Marya explored Europe high and low (much like her namesake wind) before settling down to craft poetic, resonant trips to let travellers in on the fun. Full-senses fun like sand-sailing Norman beaches, yodelling to Swiss cows, tasting sumptuous Nebbiolos with their humbly brilliant makers or following your nose through the maquis gathering wild herbs for a picnic beside the Med. Dive in!</p>

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— Keith S; North Carolina, US

Marya's suggestions, guidance and overall plan could not have been better. She was incredibly responsive and thoughtful. We ended up in towns off-the-beaten-path that we never would have found without her guidance. 