Through travel, we want to give you the opportunity to truly understand the authenticity of the places, deeply connect with the people you meet in those places, share our values and the ancient wisdom that Italy holds.
At the same time, we want the journey to be an extraordinary opportunity to reveal parts of yourself that you may not yet know, gain new awareness, and discover skills you never imagined you had.
Our purpose is to enrich travellers with real experiences and to add value to small Italian communities, helping them preserve their identity, wisdom, and traditions.
Allow yourself the freedom to broaden your horizons.
Have you ever thought that most of us live a good part of our lives in ‘autopilot’ mode? We see things from a certain perspective, evaluate situations based on our beliefs and prejudices, and mostly act guided by habits.
Well, all of this also happens when you travel.
That’s why we decided to create extraordinary journeys.
Journeys where you will have the opportunity to experience every situation with fresh eyes, engage your senses, and experience new skills like you’ve never done before.
In Kamelion journeys, you are accompanied by expert guides (specially selected and trained) who, in a simple, spontaneous, and enjoyable manner, can ignite new awareness in you, give you the opportunity to understand and experience what you didn’t know before, and enrich every experience with new perspectives.
Transformation occurs when you realize that you can think and act differently from the usual.
Imagine stepping into the pages of an ancient history book.
Walking through the narrow, cobbled streets of an ancient village, and with every step, witnessing the revelation of enchanting architectural details, intricately carved wooden doors, and flower-adorned balconies that tell tales of ancient wisdom.
In these places, where time appears to have stood still, stone walls guard secrets and legends that are waiting to be unveiled.
Imagine visiting hidden corners, normally inaccessible to tourists, entering a noble palace, a historic cellar, an olive mill, an artisan’s workshop, an old mine, and with every step, experiencing intense sensations that reveal the roots of a millennia-old history.
But Italy is not just history and tradition; it’s also a country of people who live their everyday lives with passion.
Sitting alongside local farmers and artisans, listening to their heartfelt stories, is a way to connect with the soul of our land.
Preparing a typical dish with them is an experience that engages all the senses.
Hands kneading, the scent of fresh ingredients, the sizzle of the pan on the fire, and finally, an explosion of flavours that envelop the palate.
Furthermore, firsthand experience in creating an object, under the patient guidance of a skilled artisan, is a unique opportunity to appreciate the immense work and craftsmanship hidden behind every detail.
Now, imagine walking or cycling through ancient forests, vineyards, and olive groves until you reach a clearing where the horizon opens up, and the beauty of the landscape fills the heart and eyes with wonder.
The sensation of perfect harmony that nourishes the soul.
But what truly makes Italy special is the warmth of hospitality.
Every smile, every friendly gesture, makes you feel at home.
Italian daily life is a continuous sense of family, sharing, and the joy of living.
It’s an invitation to slow down, to savour every moment, and to be overwhelmed by the beauty that can be found in every corner of this wonderful land.
For over 20 years, we have been involved in destination management and travel design, and we have completed more than 200 projects for the promotion of Italian destinations.
That’s why we know how to navigate and select the best experiences for you very well.
Our journeys, in fact, could not exist without a network of selected and qualified partners.
In the 3 destinations we are currently proposing to you (Valle d’Aosta, Veneto, Sicily), we have established a close collaboration with over 100 tourism industry operators, including accommodation facilities, restaurants, tourist and naturalistic guides, transportation services, navigation and rental services, wineries, farms, artisanal companies, and event organizers.
Our journeys are the result of the combination of two specific skills possessed by both founders of Openmind Travel: tourism and personal growth.
It is precisely thanks to this ‘magical’ union that, for the first time in Italy, we can offer an exclusive ‘transformative travel’ proposal.
Claudio De Monte Nuto
Founder – CEO & Business developer
I have over 20 years of experience as a consultant (Starting 4) in tourism marketing, destination management, and travel design.
In parallel, I have dedicated myself to the world of personal growth, becoming a certified Business Coach and Mental Coach. This has allowed me to better understand ‘how people work’ and radically evolve the concept of travel.
I love engaging with people, cycling alone surrounded by nature, discovering new places, and creatively cooking using the products of our region.
“We are free: we are not necessarily what we have been.”
Mariapaola La Caria
Founder – Product manager
In over 20 years of experience (Starting4), I have helped dozens of public administrations and tourism operators build tourism products. I have managed over 30 tourism development plans and trained over 500 tourism industry professionals.
As an expert in relational dynamics and effective communication, I am also a Life Coach, and I use these skills in my relationships with the tourism operators who are partners of Openmind Travel.
I love good wine, enjoy listening to music and dancing, and I really enjoy travelling to discover places, people, and traditions.
“Living is sharing.”
Silvia Bellè
Travel Designer
Chronic traveller, I graduated with a master’s degree in Tourism Economics, with a thesis on Experiential Tourism in Italy. I have delved into how this form of tourism can transform both the tourist and the visited place.
I have refined the ability to create journeys that allow people to experience and perceive the value of what surrounds them and of the travel experiences themselves.
As a chronic empath, I feel the needs of others as if they were my own, and this also happens when I organize journeys: I dedicate the same care and attention I would give to myself, seeking the deepest and most authentic experiences.
After all, it’s in the most unusual experiences that you can truly get to know the place and its people. This is how I have found my most genuine friendships.
“Good things take time.”
Marzia Pisoni
Communication Strategist & Content Marketer
I grew up in Milan, but I have mixed blood from all over Italy. I graduated with a master’s degree in Communication Strategies with a thesis on Gamification for the promotion of Slow Tourism, showcasing my keen interest in the tourism field.
In my academic journey, I fueled my curiosity for the psychology of communication and experiential marketing, acquiring solid skills in unconventional communication strategy.
With an ability to always find new solutions, I can make people feel (and not just inform them about) the profound but subtle value of travel experiences.
I am in love with the beauty and Italy, which I explore voraciously in every corner to perceive its places, experience its people, and fill my eyes and heart with the small things.
“Law, economics and engineering are noble professions, necessary for our livelihood. But poetry, beauty […], these are the things that keep us alive.”
Lucio Sadoch
Investor
I had the opportunity to meet Claudio and Mariapaola during the organization of various sports events. We immediately connected on the vision for the development of the region and impressed by their abilities, I had no doubts about supporting them when they embarked on this new project.
Friends (many of them Americans) whom I have introduced to our mountains and their people over the years still thank me for the unforgettable experiences they had.
That’s precisely why I believe in the validity of this project, which aims to make deep experiences more accessible—those that leave an indelible mark on us, contribute to our growth and shape our personalities.
I have a financial background and have worked in that industry for over 30 years, both in Italy and the United States, where I lived for 17 years. I have always been driven by a passion for sports and the mountains, first as an athlete, then as a ski club president, and as an organizer of sports events.
Massimiliano La Caria
Investor
I have known Mariapaola for a lifetime and Claudio for a very long time. Their personal ‘ambition’ is to help people evolve, to improve. There are several means to achieve this goal, and I believe that one of them is ‘enjoying the beautiful.’
The beauty of a landscape, a village festival, a work of art, a food, the beauty of an experience.
For over 20 years, I have worked in telecommunications, and for work and pleasure, I have travelled extensively around the world, I have never met a person who, once they have been to Italy, was not captivated and enchanted by some aspect of our country.
In this project, Italy offers us ‘the beautiful’ and the authentic, while Mariapaola, Claudio, and the Openmind team provide ideas, enthusiasm, and sincerity of feelings. That’s why I decided to lend a hand as well because I firmly believe that this project deserves to be supported!
Now that you know our philosophy and our way of working better, would you like to work with us?
Do you also love Italy with all its beauties and believe it should be valued in a unique and special way?
Join our team!
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Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
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Kamelion by Openmind Travel partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto
Kamelion è un progetto
Openmind Travel Srl
Sede legale
Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
PEC:pec@pec.openmindtravel.it
Kamelion by Openmind Travel
partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto