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Bianca Spaggiari

Our writers come from all different walks of life–from all over the world, from different professional backgrounds, from all ages. We prefer our writers to be based in Italy: some were born and raised here, others moved here on a whim a few years ago. To us, the experience of those who grew up in Italy is just as important as those who have come here, seeing and feeling our culture through fresh eyes.

We like to publish evocative writers no matter their editorial experience. Whether a full-time journalist or someone who writes just for fun, our contributors are united by a passion for exploring the hidden corners of Italian culture and uncovering the stories that are often overlooked by mainstream media. As you read through our site, you’ll find that the voice of each and every writer shines through their work. Some articles may seem like they’ve been written by a non-native English speaker: that’s probably because they are. Just as we celebrate the beautiful, little things of Italian life, we embrace the small quirks that make each writer unique. And so the voice of Italy Segreta is exactly this: the tune, pitch and chords of each and every contributor, harmonizing to create a magazine that shows how Italy really feels.

How to Be Vegetarian in Italy

Nov 22

The Gulf of Poets: A Local’s Guide to Cinque Terre’s Equally Colorful Cousin

Aug 22

All Roads Lead Back to Italy

Mar 22

Palazzo Sanfelice and Palazzo dello Spagnolo: The Architecture of Fernando Sanfelice

Nov 21

Where Art and Wine Collide

Nov 21

The Allure of the Pastel Palette Island: Procida

Jun 21

Fendi’s Restoration

Apr 21

Lost in Translation

Mar 21

The Vespa: More than a Scooter

Feb 21

Cappelletti vs Tortellini

The Lesser-Known Towns of the Amalfi Coast

Jan 21

Caffè Sospeso: The Neapolitan Tradition of Buying Coffee for Someone Who Can’t

Dec 20

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