Where postcards end,
real stories begin
Discover hidden villages. Live honest encounters. Travel that feels like coming home.
Why does everyone go to the same places?
Travel that brings people together
Beyond the Map was born to reconnect travelers with the real Italy — the one you don’t find on Instagram.
We curate immersive journeys in small towns that open their hearts, kitchens, and stories to you.
We create meaningful travel, one village at a time.
Create
We design authentic journeys with local hosts
Promote
Through photography, stories, and maps
Support
Small-scale, responsible tourism
What You Can Experience
Travelers tired of tourist traps, seeking something genuine
Communities eager to share their stories and welcome mindful visitors
Local artisans, cooks, and guides who want to be part of something meaningful
The first five towns are ready
We’re starting in central Italy with five amazing villages that few people have heard of but everyone will remember.
Each experience is curated with love: local food, slow walks, ancient stories, deep connection.
More destinations will follow in 2026.
Beyond the Map was created to reconnect travelers with the real Italy — and support the small communities that keep it alive.
Based in Ancona, Italy 🇮🇹
Our First Journey Is Ready
Montemonaco, Marche
Wake up to mountain air, share homemade meals with locals, and follow the truffle scent through ancient forests.
Three days, two nights of real connection — far from noise, close to nature.
Regular Price
€ 600
First explorers pay
€ 300
Included in your trip:
2 nights in a local agriturismo or guesthouse (with breakfast)
2 authentic dinners with regional cuisine
2–3 tastings/activities (pasta, wine, olive oil, artisan, or hike/e-bike depending on location)
Encounters with locals who share their traditions
Marche & Umbria Village
