What Should Those Looking for a Low-Key Italian Experience Pay Attention to?

Traveling and discovering new places is a passion we all have. However, it is a completely different experience to not only see a city, but to really get to know that city, to get lost in its streets and feel the spirit of that city through the eyes of the locals. Unplugged Routes is a travel platform that has emerged to provide this experience. Our aim is to take tourists away from the classic and memorized routes and show Italy with all its flaws, unfiltered.

 

Taking a stance against the boring and stereotypical itineraries of mainstream tourism, Unplugged Routes offers thematic routes that embrace the essence of Italy with its flaws. It gives you the opportunity to experience the fascinating atmosphere in the backstreets and suburbs of Italy by taking the pulse of the locals. On these journeys, you step into a world where everything is sincere and real, but nothing is perfect. Because we believe that it is the natural flow of life and its characteristic details, rather than the flashy faces of cities, that are the most enriching; that the true identity of cities is best reflected in the lives outside the tourist routes.

 

Unplugged Routes not only turns your vacation into an expedition, but also invites you to the kind of experiences you won’t find on classic tours. With the motto “We pave the way to feel cities, not just see them; experience them, not just visit them; get to know them, not just visit them”, we introduce the genuine and sincere face of Italy. With this alternative approach, we offer our participants the opportunity to take the pulse of the city and make not only a visual discovery but also a sensory connection.

 

Italy through the Eyes of Locals: In-Depth Exploration with Thematic Routes

One of the most striking features of Unplugged Routes is the opportunity to create personalized thematic routes. With tours focusing on topics such as street art, football, cinema, literature, mafia culture, local traditions, gastronomy and World War II, travelers are given the chance to see Italy from a different perspective. These elements, which shape the city’s recent history, culture and identity, are at the center of each route. For example, you can trace the traces of Italy’s resistance movements in the characteristic neighborhoods of Rome, taste street food in the alleyways adorned with graffiti in Naples, or witness the market culture while listening to mafia stories in Palermo and embark on a journey where society and art are intertwined.

 

We plan each route in a way that allows participants to make new discoveries about the city. Participants who choose us have the chance to listen to the true stories of Italy from the locals’ point of view, while getting a deeper sense of the history and culture woven into the fabric of the neighborhoods. It is also possible to combine existing routes or create a completely personalized route.

 

Sustainable and Mindful Travel

Unplugged Routes also stands out with a sustainable travel approach. Instead of fast and consumption-oriented tourism, we offer the opportunity to explore the backstage of cities by adopting a slow travel and awareness-oriented approach. We enable tourists to get out of their comfort zones and experience the extraordinary. In these travels, it is not only about being physically present in a place, but also about establishing a meaningful connection with that place.

 

Unplugged Routes is designed not only for those who want to discover the beauty of Italy, but also for those who want to develop an organic connection with the local people and an in-depth understanding of their way of life. Driven by the understanding that in order to offer an advanced tourism experience, organic ties with the region of reference must be strengthened, the platform invites participants not only to see new places, but also to make more meaningful connections with the world.

 

An Experience Enriched with Local Flavors

Each of our routes offers not only a historical and cultural discovery, but also a gastronomic journey. Our participants will be able to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine in restaurants located outside the tourist center and preferred by locals. Especially in cities such as Rome, Naples and Palermo, you will have the opportunity to experience the Italian food culture in street food dimension. While listening to stories about local cuisine in every street, restaurant and patisserie, we ensure that you integrate with the table culture, which is an important element of Italy’s true identity.

 

Outdoor Activities and Cultural Events

In addition to city tours, Unplugged Routes also offer the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities and cultural events. For example, hot air balloon flights, adventure parks, motorcycle and bicycle tours, nature walks or diving activities can be added to daily programs upon request. With these activities, we aim to help you create unforgettable memories of Italy’s natural beauties and offer an alternative for those who do not want to be limited to city tourism.

 

The platform also provides opportunities to participate in cultural events organized in the cities. Thanks to the annual calendar of events, we guide our participants in choosing the most suitable travel dates according to their interests, allowing them the privilege of mingling with the locals in a festive atmosphere and directly experiencing the vibrant culture of Italy.

 

Ready to Discover the Real Italy?

Going on a trip with Unplugged Routes is an experience far beyond being a classic tourist. Stepping out of the stereotypical faces of cities shaped around touristic routes, walking on the streets trodden by locals, mingling among them and witnessing their daily lives will leave deep traces in both your soul and memory. On this journey, you will have a more in-depth experience by traveling through Italy like an explorer, not just a tourist. Unplugged Routes invites you to explore, understand, feel and build stronger connections with the world!