About me

Hello!

I’m Johanna Picano, Swedish-Italian, based in Stockholm, but I share my time between Sweden and Italy and the several places I call home. I use the expression Scanditerranean to describe the melting pot that my identity and lifestyle is made of; a mix of the soft simplicity of the Scandinavian and the rustic passionate beauty of the Mediterranean.

I believe that life is supposed to be lived as a journey. A map for orientation, a wish list for ambitions and the rest to be figured out along the way. I’m all about la dolce vita, enjoying all the beauty the world has to offer, from sunrises to never ending dinner with friends.

Travelling has always been an integrated part of my life. Changing places, exploring different cultures and meeting new people makes me happy. I have been in the beautiful business of tourism and hospitality for 16 years and collected several experiences as a hotel concierge, as a flight attendant, and as a travel and tour guide. I have always loved being a storyteller and being the link between people and places, and I aim to be that through the spoken word, the written word and through genuine, curated and mindful travel experiences.