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Genevieve Verdigel

Genevieve started off as an art historian focusing on Venetian and Florentine art. After a decade, she decided that she was far more interested in Italy’s food, wine, and culture, so she changed tack. Now, she writes for Italy Segreta and various journals in addition to working on restaurant marketing and PR in London. If not at a recent London restaurant opening, she’ll be found in her local haunts in Venice, Florence, or Bologna.

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.

These Red Socks Have a Cult Following (and a Papal Blessing)

May 25

Where to See Caravaggio and Bernini for Free: 11 Must-Visit Churches in Rome

May 25

An 11-Stop Guide to Carlo Scarpa’s Venice

Apr 25

Beyond Bars: Creativity as a Force for Reintegration at Giudecca’s All-Female Prison

Jan 25

Bring On the Bollicine: The 12 Best Italian Bottles of Bubbly for the Holiday Season

Nov 24

The Venetian Islands Dish by Dish (and Where to Eat Them)

Oct 24

An Art Historian’s Guide to Milan’s Museums

Aug 24

Putting Puglian Wines on the Map

Apr 24

A Love Letter to the Italian Rail System

Feb 24

Coccoli: Florence’s Fried Dough Balls Are Bite-Sized Cuddles

Travel to the Invisible City: Venice Through the Words of Italo Calvino

Sep 23

Why Rosati, Not Rosé, Should Be Your Go-To Summertime Wine

Jul 23

Beyond Noto: How To Live the Val Di Noto Like a Local

May 23

One More Kiss: Why Cinema Paradiso Will Always Be Relevant

Feb 23

Italian Food on Foreign Shores

Nov 22

Summer Above the Clouds in Trentino-Alto Adige

Friuli’s Collio and Carso

Gold: A Venetian Obsession

Jul 22

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