Reviews
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See what travelers say about their experiences with Move Adventures:
Real stories, from real trips.
Tour du Mont Blanc Backpacking Trek: France/Italy/Switzerland,
July 2025
“I highly recommend Micaela as a guide. Her athletic training background, travel and trekking experience, multi-lingual vocabulary, and warm and social personality make her an ideal tour guide for any big adventure! Micaela guided me through all 100 miles of the tour de Mont Blanc. This was my first big trek, and she made me feel comfortable and capable of completing the challenge. Her athletic training background was especially helpful both for preparation and during the trek. Before the trek, she sent me gear recommendations based on her experience, that included food and energy supplements based on her athletic training knowledge. She also created a workout plan for me to help get me into trail shape. I got a knee injury on day 3 of the trek, and she helped me recover both physically with active recovery like yoga, and mentally with words of encouragement, helpful information about my injury, and calm assurance. It really makes a difference to complete a trek with someone who knows how to care for the body throughout intense exercise! Micaela always made sure that we were fueling and hydrating well. I felt pushed during treks but never unbalanced or inebriated. I highly recommend Micaela because of her athletic training background, but also because of her personality! She is exactly the person you want with you on the trail. Through strenuous activity, time management, following plans and working on the fly, she remained positive and lighthearted the whole time. We had one chilly day of nonstop rain, and we couldn’t stop laughing throughout the whole hike (somebody called us the “giggling girls”). That is just who Micaela is! She loves the outdoors, physical activity, and people, and her passion for her job is evident! She speaks several languages and was quick to make new friends on the trail and connect with locals. We met people from Spain, South Korea, the US and more, and learned all about their lives and trekking experience, which enriched our experience even more. She was quick to ask locals for recommendations on food, lodging, routes and more. While she did a wonderful job of planning our trip, she was also great at making adjustments where necessary. Micaela was also excellent with time management, pushing us through strenuous parts on the trail but budgeting enough time for breaks. Micaela is a one of a kind tour guide. It is rare to have a tour guide who, on top of having great social and communication skills, organization, trekking knowledge, and a love of travel and the outdoors, is also extremely passionate about the body and its movement, nourishment, and physical and mental capabilities. Micaela often says “movement is medicine,” and she absolutely lives by this phrase. It is evident through her, and through her work. I recommend Micaela as a guide without any reservation!”
Central America Birding Trip: Costa Rica,
February 2025
“My husband and I just returned from a tour with Micaela Piacentino as our guide. Her tour was absolutely fantastic!! Micaela designed a unique route starting from San Jose and encompassing four main areas of the country. She found and booked our lodging, handled our rental car reservation and set up tours with nature guides at each stop. She also expertly drove us along our route managing varied and often difficult road conditions. Her ability to guide us through the experience of Costa Rica was accomplished with confidence, positivity and exuberance. Micaela was always thinking one step ahead and obtained recommendations from our lodging hosts and nature guides to be sure we were taking the best tours, had the best nature guides and dined at the best restaurants. Of special note, Micaela was able to tailor our trip to accommodate my special needs (lower back issues). She made sure that each nature guide knew to avoid difficult trails and handled my baggage at each lodge. Overall we had the trip of a lifetime and we owe it all to Micaela’s expert skills as a tour guide!!”
Dolomites, Lake Garda, and Asiago: Northern Italy,
August 2024
Our trip to northern Italy was unforgettable, thanks to our incredible tour guide, Mica. She crafted the perfect itinerary, taking us through the stunning Dolomites; some of the most breathtaking views Italy has to offer. As a fun bonus, we even got to visit Asiago during its famous cheese festival—such a fun experience! Mica’s attention to detail and passion for the region made this trip truly special. I’ll cherish it forever!”
Cinque Terre group trek: Italy,
May 2025
Traveling with Mica is the best! I was so impressed by her knowledge and experience when she led us through the Cinque Terre. It was an amazing adventure with lots of hiking and gorgeous coastal views. I’m so thankful for Mica’s organization and preparedness, which made travel easy and smooth. She even timed everything just perfectly, so we got to see the Lemon Festival in Monterosso during one of our stops! She is not only well-equipped for the athletic activities themselves, but everything that goes into organizing international travel and activities. As someone who does not have a lot of experience with travel, this was a huge relief for me and made it such a fun time. I highly recommend her!
