Freedom to Wander: Connecting with the Past, Reinventing the Future

A Heartwarming Reinvention Story

Freedom to Wander is the heartwarming story of finding purpose beyond the dollars and cents of the American dream.

Former banker, Robert Gaglio lost more than just his livelihood to the market crash of 2008. When personal and financial losses left him feeling defeated, he embarked on a journey to find meaning in his life. In 2012, he decided to trace his family roots back to Italy, where 100 years earlier, his grandfather had left his home and country in search of that American dream.

As luck would have it, Robert found more than his long-lost cousins and a beautiful country-he fell in love with life again and re-energized his passion for work. Freedom to Wander is an inspirational story of family, travel, and taking chances.

Robert Gaglio is an Italian chef, tour specialist, and educator. He founded Italian Culinary Tours in 2014. He is passionate about providing unique, authentic Italian tours that offer guests a deep cultural experience and a sense of what it's like to live like an Italian in all its richness. He splits his time between Italy and Florida.