Take a Break in Italy: AN Exploration Retreat
About My Happy ESCAPE
What We Do
We are your personal guides and facilitators to authentically explore Rome and Abruzzo with ease. From the moment you arrive to the time of your departure, we will be with you every step of the way.
We Are Available April - August
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to promote sustainable development in Abruzzo by introducing guests to its natural beauty. Although this is a rich cultural experience, your exploration of Abruzzo in particular is a deliberate action to support the sustainability of stunning mountain villages as they struggle with de-population.
ROME
ABRUZZO
ABRUZZO
Rome tour of ancients sites for a day.
ABRUZZO
ABRUZZO
ABRUZZO
Abruzzo by the sea and in the mountains: Touring quaint villages and castles for 4 days.
ANTHONY BOLOGNA - Global Facilitator & Logistic Specialist
· Global Traveler since 2017
· 20 Countries Traveled
· Logistics and operations management experience
. Founder of "I Drive U in Italy" on Facebook.
Growing up in New York City with Sicilian heritage, Italy has always held a special place in my heart. Despite visiting Sicily with my parents at the age of ten, I didn't return until I turned fifty. This hiatus made me realize that I had been prioritizing work over my own well-being for too long. After dedicating 21 years as an Operations Manager, I felt a strong urge for change. It's a common struggle among city dwellers—getting lost in the grind and missing out on life's simple joys. I knew I needed to break free from this cycle. So, I made a bold decision: to share my love for Italy and other beautiful places by bringing people to experience them firsthand. I'm captivated by history, vibrant cultures, and the irresistible flavors of coffee, wine, and fresh cuisine around the world. I extend an open invitation to everyone to take a break from their hectic lives and embark on a journey with us. It is okay to escape. Allow me to facilitate your retreat and introduce you to the breathtaking beauty of Southern Italy, where unforgettable memories await.
Send me an email: anthony@myhappyescape.com
PETULIA BLAKE, Ph.D. - Global Facilitator & Cultural Steward
· Global Traveler since 2002
· 40 countries traveled
· Author of “My Happy Escape: Adventurers of a Global Sojourner”
· Teaching, consulting, and life coaching experience
I began my global journey early in life, from the Caribbean to the US, and then worldwide. Traveling to different countries allowed me to escape traumatic situations and embark on a journey of healing. Along the way, I discovered more about myself. I took the opportunity to explore new spaces freely, without creating boundaries. I have traveled solo across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and North America, not only as a backpacker but also as an educator, consultant, and motivational speaker. I've conducted presentations in China (where I also taught business courses for a year), the Caribbean, Bangladesh, Egypt, Italy (Sicily), and Romania. My recent solo trip to India involved connecting Western yoga teachers with authentic Indian Yoga Masters in Rishikesh. Each place holds something special. Abruzzo, Italy is Europe's greenest region, where eco-friendly values prevail, offering an organic space to breathe and connect with oneself and others. Come experience it firsthand. I'm eager to serve you.
Send me an email at: petulia@myhappyescape.com
Discovering the World with My Happy Escape
This is a socially responsible retreat. So, say goodbye to tourism and give a warm welcome to an authentic Italian experience. Let's get back to humility and care. Retreat is about self-care with a sense of responsibility to others who need us.
Breathe. Heal. Explore.
ABRUZZO, ITALY
MOUNTAIN VILLAGES & SEASIDE STROLLS
In ABRUZZO
Say goodbye to tourism and give a warm welcome to authentic Italian experience.
Experience Rome for 1 day, then Abruzzo,--Europe's greenest region. After exploring the vibrant city or Rome, let us guide you through mountain villages and on the coastal towns of Abruzzo. Discover charming cafes, pizzerias and restaurants. You will get a chance to wander at your own pace through quaint villages savoring each moment.
Here are just a few things you will experience:
Learn to cook Italian cuisine, make coffee the Italian way, eat, dance, live, hang out your clothes, and move like an Abruzzese, Italian.
Hospitality is in abundance here. Happy and kind people with so much to give. Leave with joy, a sense of fulfilment, and a certificate signed by an official.
Let us get back to being real and authentic in how we connect with nature and people during our global adventures. and retreats.
About My Happy Escape
At My Happy Escape, we believe that travel should be accessible to everyone. That's why we started
our social entrepreneurial venture.
AUTHENTIC CULTURAL EXPERIENCE:
Explore several quaint mountain villages in a relaxing manner.
Make coffee in an Italian home by our nonna.
Learn to prepare Italian lunches and dinners with an Italian family.
Visit an Ancient Roman Amphi-theatre in Abruzzo.
Tour an impressive castle that host a museum on top of a picturesque mountain.
Wine-tasting in local bars and full experience of real Italian-life in Abruzzo.
Visit ceramic artisans and family-owned businesses.
Spend a day by the Adriatic Sea!
Featured Location: ABRUZZO, ITALY
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
Abruzzo Italy is known as “the green lung of Europe” for its three National Parks, one Regional Park and several natural reserves, making it the largest natural area in Europe.
Old World Charm
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
The most beautiful Abruzzo towns and Medieval Villages in Abruzzo share a common characteristics: they are located on a hilltop with a church, a piazza town square, and charming houses and all with sweeping views. The origin of these Abruzzo beautiful villages is mainly medieval, for it was in the Middle Ages period that these Abruzzo
The most beautiful Abruzzo towns and Medieval Villages in Abruzzo share a common characteristics: they are located on a hilltop with a church, a piazza town square, and charming houses and all with sweeping views. The origin of these Abruzzo beautiful villages is mainly medieval, for it was in the Middle Ages period that these Abruzzo villages began to come to being and to this day the appearance have remained beautifully preserved, leaving a historic moment magically captured in time.Exploring Abruzzo’s ancient mountain towns is like entering into miniature worlds, where each Medieval Abruzzo Village carries it own unique feel of the passing of time where the locals will greet you with a warm “buongiorno”
La Dolce Vita
Greenest Region
La Dolce Vita
Come here and discover magnificent lakes, picturesque mountain ranges, rolling hills and some of the very best beaches in Europe. Just a short distance from Rome, Abruzzo is where to find your taste of La Dolce Vita. The phrase “this place has it all” is used far too loosely to describe many locations. This central Italian region is an ar
Come here and discover magnificent lakes, picturesque mountain ranges, rolling hills and some of the very best beaches in Europe. Just a short distance from Rome, Abruzzo is where to find your taste of La Dolce Vita. The phrase “this place has it all” is used far too loosely to describe many locations. This central Italian region is an area where the past and present, the sky and sea, business and pleasure all meet.
A Wellness adventure that values gratitude, nature, art, and people.
