Ciao, I’m Livia!
I'm an Italian-American founder, journalist and content creator working across editorial, travel and digital media.
Born to an Italian mother and an American father, I grew up constantly on the move, living across three continents before eventually settling in Rome. That international upbringing gave me a deep appreciation for cultural identity, different ways of seeing the world and the nuances of communication across cultures, industries and audiences.
After moving to Italy 16 years ago, I finally had the chance to explore the half of my heritage I'd always been curious about. What began as a personal journey grew into a career in travel when I started sharing the country's regional identities, craftsmanship and way of life with Italy lovers around the world.
In 2020, I launched The Italy Edit, an independent editorial platform celebrating Italian travel, culture and lifestyle, with a community of more than 120,000 readers across its website, social media and Substack.
I've also spent the past decade working as a travel journalist and published author, with bylines including Forbes, The Independent, Telegraph Travel, USA Today and Fodor's. My work has taken me across Italy and Asia, documenting destinations, hotels, food and the people behind them.
I've always been fascinated by the culture in its broadest sense — the values, history and identity that make people and places unique. I believe the best communication doesn't invent a story — it reveals what's already there.
Earlier in my career, I worked in digital communications with the International Development Law Organization and the United Nations World Food Programme, contributing to global initiatives including Freerice, and developing campaigns for international audiences.
I studied Philosophy and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia.