Since 2014 I have been running Itinerari di cinema e d’America (before 2023 known as Viaggi dei Mesupi), a project born from the union of two passions that have always been part of my life: cinema and travel.
My work is based on a clear idea: telling the world through cinema, and cinema through the world. Films are not just stories to watch, but real gateways to the places where they were filmed or that inspired them.
Through articles, reports, itineraries, and multimedia content, I show how the big screen can become a compass to discover cities, landscapes, and cultures — with a special focus on the United States, a country I have explored extensively since 2016.
Over the years, the project has grown to become a reference point for those looking for authentic film-inspired travel, with content available in both Italian and English, designed for an international audience.
Today Itinerari di cinema e d’America is a true storytelling hub, combining field experience, cultural insights, and a personal, independent voice.
This is the only website in Italy — and worldwide — fully specialized in this niche, to the point of being commonly associated with this type of itinerary. What started as a niche topic is now becoming a strong trend in tourism. We have also created the only podcast dedicated to cinematic itineraries.
Every trip is personally researched and experienced, which is why we are always ready to answer readers’ questions and to work as Travel Designers, tailoring journeys to individual needs.
[Please note: we personally translate the blog posts one by one, so the blog’s English version has fewer articles of the Italian’s. Please do check the Italian version to see our complete work]
Our Strengths
As mentioned, our main focus is quality. How? By respecting readers, always providing updated information, sharing only firsthand travel experiences, working professionally, continuously learning about destinations and topics, carefully designing itineraries, and telling each destination in a comprehensive and distinctive way.
Unique Concept
I am the only Italian travel writer fully dedicated to connecting cinema and travel, narrating locations and itineraries through the big screen. This allows me to reach not only travelers but also film enthusiasts, creating a more diverse and engaged audience.
Authenticity and Credibility
Every piece of content comes from real, firsthand experiences. I do not write about places I haven’t visited. This choice — unusual in the digital landscape — has allowed me to build a community that trusts my voice and relies on my travel tips as verified and tested.
International Audience
My content is created in both Italian and English, with a strong focus on American and European readers. This makes the project a true cultural bridge between Italy and the United States, giving global visibility to destinations, territories, and festivals.
Professionalism
Each itinerary and article is written with a clear but detailed approach, enriched by data, film references, and practical information. My writing experience, combined with constant research on trends, ensures content that is always fresh, accurate, and high-quality.
On-the-Ground Experience
Over the years, I have attended events and festivals such as the Taormina Film Festival and MIA – Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, collaborating with tourism boards, film commissions, and brands. This has given me the chance to tell stories about cinema not only as a spectator, but also as an active voice in the industry.
An Engaged and Growing Community
My audience is not just about numbers — it is loyal, interactive, and passionate. Readers and followers engage, share, and are inspired to travel thanks to the films I write about. This creates added value for partners, as every piece of content sparks conversations and a genuine desire to explore.
The blog in numbers
From the beginning, I have chosen to prioritize the quality of content over numbers, focusing mainly on the website rather than on social platforms, where content is more ephemeral. What is published on the blog stays online permanently, always available and easy to find. My goal is to provide information and inspiration that last over time.
This choice has also brought results in terms of numbers, both for blog statistics and social media engagement.
Facebook: Itinerari di cinema e d’America – Movie Themed Travel Design
Instagram: @itineraridicinemaedamerica
Pinterest: Itinerari di cinema e d’America
Linkedin: Lucia Parpaglioni
Blog Traffic: +50,000 monthly page views (Age: 25-55, from Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ireland), United States, Brasil, China)
Podcast: in Italian and English, it has over 600 downloads with just 3 episodes published.
Why Work With Me
A Unique, Targeted Audience
My readers and followers are not just travelers: they are film and culture enthusiasts, people who choose destinations because they have seen them on the big screen. Collaborating with me means reaching an audience already inclined to turn inspiration into real travel.
International Visibility
I create content in Italian and English, with a following that is especially strong in the United States and Europe. This means that working with Itinerari di cinema e d’America does not remain limited to an Italian audience, but extends to a global reach, enhancing the partner’s impact and recognition.
Authentic and Long-Lasting Storytelling
Every piece of content is original, written by me, and based on personal experience. This is not about temporary promotion: articles and itineraries remain online over time, continuing to generate visibility and interest months or even years after publication.
Cultural and Territorial Value
I don’t just talk about cinema: I narrate the deep connection between films, places, and local communities. For a destination or a festival, this means not only gaining exposure but becoming part of a broader narrative that highlights culture and territory.
Professionalism and Reliability
Over the years, I have collaborated with tourism boards, film commissions, and brands, always respecting deadlines, goals, and guidelines. I provide a professional, organized, and reliable approach — while also offering the creativity to adapt to each partner’s specific needs.
Multi-Channel Content
In addition to the blog, I tell stories through Instagram (posts, reels, stories), newsletters, and podcasts. This makes it possible to diversify formats and reach the community in different ways, increasing engagement and loyalty.
Our collaborations
- Meet Boston: to tell the city and its movie-themed itineraries;
- Visit Detroit: to tell the city and its movie-themed itineraries;
- Visit Memphis: to tell the city and its movie-themed itineraries;
- Hard Rock Cafè Roma: participation to different events and to “Word Burger Tour” promotion;
- American hosting structures: The Drake Hotel Chicago, Big Texan Steak Ranch, Arsenic&Old Lace B&B;
- Discover Tunisia: travel to the Nothern Tunisia to promote the territory;
- Hyères Tourism: Porquerolles island promotion;
- Ireland Tourism for #Belfastplacetobe;
- Rome’s Thailand National Tourism Authority with Media Trip to promote local experience in Bangkok and its surroundings;
- Loire Valley Tourism: exclusive trip made just for us, to promote motorcycle travels in the region;
- Hertz Italy for the “Quality Time” campaign;
- Island of Lampedusa promotion for Bluewago;
- Toyota Italy for the new CH-R promotion;
- Booking.com for the presentation of Villas.com;
- KLM to promote Economy Comfort Class;
- Musement to promote their service;
- Various restaurants: L’Oste della Bon’Ora, La Lanternina, ecc.
- Italian Hotels, e.g. Grifo Hotel e Prosciutteria, Fortezza de’ Cortesi, Hotel Excelsior Pesaro, JK Place in Florence;
- Ok Apartment Barcelona: itinerary and experiences to tell the city, their apartments and the re-opening of Bellesguard;
- Andorra’s Inuu and Caldea: to promote the spas and the region;
- Expedia: link building campaign;
- Coca-Cola: social campaign to promote Coca-Cola Shoes;
- Wanup: consulence and promotion of the new hotel promotion platform;
Author for American International Club of Rome, of which I also am a member.
In the past we wrote for: Bluewago, Wedding&Travel, TrueRiders, PiùTurismo.
For more information please do write to: l.parpaglioni@gmail.com