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Why should you choose to tour the Piceno with us? Well, for starters, we live here! This is our home and we are passionate about the place. We know the best eateries, have made contacts with the vineyards, and can open some doors you might not get through on your own. We want you to experience the best that this incredible locale has to offer.

Still not convinced? We're also well qualified!

Valerie Schneider
Valerie is a newcomer to Ascoli Piceno who fell in love with the city and the surrounding countryside after a two-week visit. Before moving to Italy in May 2006, she worked for nearly a decade in the travel industry as an agent, marketing manager and corporate travel consultant. She is a freelance writer with a regular column on the Slow Travel website, and writes for travel-related publications. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in History and enjoys sharing her corner of Italy with visitors and helping them Bryan & Valerie Schneidermake the most of their vacation time.

Bryan Schneider
Bryan took a great leap of faith, ditching a white-collar insurance career to move to Italy in May 2006. He has enjoyed immersing himself in the cuisine, landscapes, people and pace of Italian life. An overachiever, Bryan graduated with two bachelor degrees from Ohio State University including one in Geology. He'll gladly talk rocks and strata layers with anyone who will listen! He is enthusiastic about history, architecture and exploring medieval fortresses, and always knows where to find the best espresso. He is also very skilled in Italian driving techniques.

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