Committed to helping you create lifetime memories
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to making a meaningful impact. We believe in connection, authenticity and soul enriching experiences. Our work reflects our dedication to a better, more unified world.
The Wanderlust
Ali-Sun Morgon
Language lover, cultural explorer, and heart-led travel curator.
With 20+ years of experience in leadership, service, and creative work, Ali-Sun brings warmth, curiosity, and intentionality to every journey. Her background in sociology + Spanish and time spent living abroad inspired her vision:
- Travel that feels
- Language that connects
- Moments that matter
She created Living Languages to blend immersive learning with soul-stirring adventure and she’s just getting started.
📍 Favourite part of every trip?
“Seeing strangers become lifelong friends.”
Ali-Sun Morgon - Founder of Living Languages
The Connoisseur
Romeo Ripoli
Meet Romeo, a bilingual Italian language teacher from Edmonton with deep Italian roots and a lifelong love for the language.
In the late '90s, Romeo returned to his family’s homeland and spent several years living in Milan, reconnecting with his heritage and falling even more in love with the city’s rhythm, language, and culture.
Fluent in Italian, Romeo taught Italian at the university level as an instructor at UBC in Vancouver and also worked as a simultaneous translator for the Manitese World Outreach Program in Milan. Living Languages combines his teaching expertise with his insider knowledge of Milan to offer immersive language classes in the city he considers a second home. He’s known for bringing his lessons to life with cultural insights, historical tidbits, and a true sense of fun. He's the kind of teacher who adds those unforgettable extras that make the language click.
Romeo is also passionate about gelato and chances are you’ll find him on a nightly mission to discover the best scoop in town. Through intimate, guided experiences, Romeo helps travelers truly connect with Italian culture, one phrase (and one gelato) at a time.
Romeo Ripoli - Italian Language Coach
The Scholar
Martino Palmisano
Meet Martino, more than a guide; he's a storyteller, scholar, and cultural interpreter with a gift for making history come alive.
Originally from the sun-drenched landscapes of Puglia and a Milan resident for over 40 years, Martino offers travelers a unique lens into the heart of Italy.
Martino is the founder and operator of the acclaimed Baroni Rampanti Theatre Company, and an accomplished actor, writer, and director. He earned international recognition for his role as iconic photographer Richard Avedon in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, and has toured extensively with his theatrical work Venus in Furs.
As your certified guide, Martino will lead you through Milan’s most iconic landmarks, like the awe-inspiring Duomo and Da Vinci’s Last Supper, with the depth of a historian and the insight of someone who has dedicated his life to the arts and education. His guided experiences are rich with local knowledge, historical context, and personal stories that make each stop unforgettable.
He’s also a seasoned world traveler, former Lufthansa ground crew member at both of Milan’s major airports, and founder of the Arcadia Student Association, which supports academic study groups and educational upgrading. He speaks fluent Italian and English, along with conversational German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, perfect for welcoming guests from around the globe.
From Milan’s cobbled streets to the tranquil beauty of Lake Como, Martino invites you to explore Italy with curiosity, connection, and a deeper sense of place.
Martino Palmisano - Italian Tour Guide
The Insider
Aurora Cardero
Meet Aurora, our Living Languages Spanish teacher for Destination Northern Spain and the heart of our experience in Brañosera.
A Spanish national from Madrid, Aurora’s roots run deep in the north of Spain. Her family owns a historic home in Brañosera that is over 600 years old, a living connection to the village that makes her an unparalleled guide for our retreat. With over 15 years teaching experience, Aurora has been an educator since the age of 23 and is currently a public school teacher in Madrid. Her background in language education, combined with her deep cultural knowledge, allows her to bring Spanish to life far beyond the classroom. Throughout the retreat, Aurora will be teaching participants daily, and weaving language learning seamlessly into everyday moments, conversations, and cultural experiences. As both a professional educator and a true local, she offers our participants something rare: authentic immersion guided by someone who doesn’t just know Brañosera and the North but belongs to it. Aurora’s warmth, expertise and personal connection to the region make her the perfect insider and an invaluable part of the Living Languages team.
A Spanish national from Madrid, Aurora’s roots run deep in the north of Spain. Her family owns a historic home in Brañosera that is over 600 years old, a living connection to the village that makes her an unparalleled guide for our retreat. With over 15 years teaching experience, Aurora has been an educator since the age of 23 and is currently a public school teacher in Madrid. Her background in language education, combined with her deep cultural knowledge, allows her to bring Spanish to life far beyond the classroom. Throughout the retreat, Aurora will be teaching participants daily, and weaving language learning seamlessly into everyday moments, conversations, and cultural experiences. As both a professional educator and a true local, she offers our participants something rare: authentic immersion guided by someone who doesn’t just know Brañosera and the North but belongs to it. Aurora’s warmth, expertise and personal connection to the region make her the perfect insider and an invaluable part of the Living Languages team.
Aurora Cardero - Spanish Language Coach