What gets my juices flowing and joy gurgling deep in the pit of my stomach is reveling in the nature and culture of a place. Within the tiny orbit of this beautiful Central Victorian region, which I call home, great riches abound. Here are some of my favourite hidden (and not so hidden) treasures …

About Ingrid Gaiotto

Ingrid’s family originates from the Piedmont region in the northwest of Italy. Now living in Castlemaine, her ongoing love affair with Italy inspired In giro Tours, which offers unique and unforgettable Italian travel experiences.

Ingrid is passionate about sharing and revelling in her Italian and Australian homes with others. In giro curates unique and personal journeys of bespoke local experiences, tours and retreats, in a celebration of the landscape, history, culture, art and artisanal food and wine of Italy and of Castlemaine and surrounds. She wants to share with people in the bounty of local makers and creators, whose cultural and culinary offerings pay tribute to local expression and innovation.

Instagram: @ingirotours
Website: www.ingiro.com.au