articles by

Phoebe Hunt

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.

Pillowy Pastries or Stale Biscuits: The Divisive Topic of Italian Breakfasts

Nov 22

Portofino’s Painted Houses

Sep 22

Covert Caper Hunting on the Aeolian Islands

Love Through the Windows of Italy

Jul 22

Amalfi Lemons: the ‘Heroic Farmers’ of the Costiera Amalfitana

May 22

The Italian Bakery: il Forno

Apr 22

Wild Boars, Stolen Peaches, and the Long Road from Florence to Siena

Apr 22

Exploring Alta Badia: Who are the Ladin People?

Il Pane è Oro: Italian Venerance of Stale Bread

An Ode to Milk Sweets, and Other Vintage Italian Sweets

Dec 21

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