Lisa Morales
Editor-in-Chief
Based in Miami, I am the Editor-in-Chief for Live in Italy Magazine. I am a member of the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and contributor to internationally recognized art; food and wine; and travel publications. In my free time, I love to cook and bake; take photographs; go for nature walks; and run on the beach. I am WSET 2 Certified and working on the CSW. I look forward to getting to know you! Follow Us @LiveInItalyMag 🇮🇹.
Chris Cutler
Travel Editor
Christine Cutler is a writer, photographer, editor, guide, teacher, traveler, Ohio native, Florida resident, and world citizen. she lives in downtown St. Petersburg with her husband and crazy Welsh terrier, and she considers Italy, where she holds dual citizenship, her second home. in addition to being travel editor and writing for live in Italy magazine, she maintains her own websites (coldpastaandredwine.com and christinecutler.com), guides small groups through Italy, and is a travel advisor for Adventures by Jamie (adventuresbyjamie.com) a travel, non-fiction, and memoir writer; photographer; and editor whose work has appeared in various publications, she spends as much time as she can exploring—and living and breathing—Italy.
Lorenzo Diamantini
Food and Wine Editor
Lorenzo Diamantini was born in 1987 in Gubbio, a wonderful medieval Umbrian city in central Italy. He has been an electrician for 15 years and at the same time, cultivates countless passions for art, photography, reading and writing — in particular poetry which is his own peculiarity. Lorenzo is the author of several poems and he devotes much of his free time to his writings. As a former footballer, Lorenzo is also a fitness lover, a full-time athlete, and devotes 6 days to training per week. Care for the body and food brings him closer to the world of cooking which becomes a large part of his creative expression and good taste. This somewhat stimulating hobby matures hand in hand with his love for wine and craft beer that embellish the recipes with refined combinations. Numerous publications of his dishes on his social media platforms attract great interest/ Today, Lorenzo is a food blogger in evolution and is more and more appreciated on the net. Follow @lorenzodiamantini on Instagram.
Adriana Suarez
Top 8 Editor
Based in Miami, I am the Contributing Editor for Live in Italy Magazine, and Public Relations Assistant and Social Media Account Manager at Allegory PR Services. I am currently a senior at Florida International University, and am majoring in public relations. In my free time, I love to bake; read; take photos; and make art. I am an avid lover of plants and have a wide collection of them. Passionate about traveling, I enjoy learning about cultures around the world. I have traveled all over Italy, more specifically: Rome, Venice, Sicily, Naples, Positano, Pisa, and Florence.
Angie Kordic
Visual Arts Editor
Angie Kordic is a 31-year-old Serbian based in Stockholm, Sweden. She holds a BA in Photography from the Istituto Europeo di Design from Milan, where she lived for five years. Her rich experience in the field of contemporary art includes work she did for an arts PR agency in Bari, Italy, as well as the six years she spent at Widewalls magazine, as both Junior Editor and Editor-in-Chief. Currently, she is working for a Swedish fashion corporation and does freelance writing on the side. Although she is an avid traveler, Angie's heart will always belong to Italy - perché la vita lí è semplicemente più bella.
Patrizia Vigolo
Wine Editor
Ciao a tutti! My name is Patrizia and I live in Vicenza located in the beautiful Veneto region. I am an AIS sommelier and WSET 3 certified. I have more than 10 years’ experience in the wine industry as sales director for several Italian wineries. Outside of work, I love to visit wineries, read, cook, travel, and spend time with my family. I love wine for many different reasons. One of the main reasons is that wine makes people meet and share experiences.: A glass of wine with friends, family or colleagues can make your day. In a glass of wine there is a story: the story of a family, tradition, and territory. I think a glass of wine can be an endless story to discover. You will never, and I say never, find two wines similar. I love to think that for every single situation, there is the right wine. Follow me if you want to learn more about Italian wines and tips about the amazing wine world. Cin Cin!
Feuza Reis
News & Events Editor
My name is Feuza, but everyone calls me Fuse. I am originally from Brazil and have been traveling all my life, but then I became obsessed with Italy. I launched my TikTok and travel blog in 2021, sharing my Italian adventures and other Southwest Europe travel. I am a member of The International Food Wine Travelers Association (IFWTWA), leaning deeper into travel journalism. I am also a professional photographer and SEO strategist. My style of travel is slow travel. I like finding the oldest cafes and bars in town, and I imagine how it would be to live there. Travel fuels my soul, and I am beyond excited to be a contributor to Live in Italy.
Natalia Bell
Contributing Food Editor
Natalia is a lawyer who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking for and enjoying food with the people she loves, and travelling. She has a particular interest in Italian cuisine and culture, having been fortunate enough to travel there every year whilst growing up. She speaks Italian, but is continually trying to improve her skills to a fully proficient level. She would love to live in Italy one day - but, in the meantime, she posts about food and Italy on her Instagram @buonappetitotutti
Emma Prentice
Contributor
My name is Emma and I’m a British expat living in Ferrara, Italy. I fell in love with Italy on my university year abroad when I worked as a teaching assistant in a primary and middle school. From that point my future plans changed and once I graduated from my undergraduate degree back in England, I decided to move back to Italy to complete a master’s course in languages and literature. I have now graduated from my master’s, and I work as a primary school teacher at an international school, making my passion for teaching and Italy my full-time occupation! Outside of work, I have a love for travel, photography and writing – which has led to this wonderful opportunity to write for Live In Italy!
Justin Patulli
Contributing Editor
Justin Patulli is a freelance travel and food writer with a lifelong passion for Italy. Driven by a love for his heritage, he enjoys teaching people more about Italy and its regional diversity. Through his writing he aims to paint a picture in his readers’ minds and momentarily transport them to Italy. Prior to his career in magazine writing and content marketing, he worked in the travel industry. This has had a profound influence on his work, allowing him to understand the dilemmas faced by the ordinary traveller
Chiara Borghesi
Contributor
Chiara Borghesi is a translator, Italian teacher, content creator and free-lance writer of Italian language and culture. Born in Siena, she lived for many years between the United States, England and around Europe before returning to her native Tuscany where she lives with her "multilingual" family. After 20 years of organizing study holidays, cultural trips and teaching Italian with her exclusive experiential learning method, she returned to Siena where she created Chiara's Tuscany Experiences: not a traditional Italian school. Chiara promotes language learning through emotions, story telling, online creative activities and practical live experiences with exclusive full immersions. A free-lance writer, she also collaborates with magazines, radio programs and podcasts in other countries to broadcast her passion for the Italian language, culture and lifestyle around the world. Passionate about words and communication, through her courses and social media, she shares with her readers and students, stories and meanings of curious expressions. Her goal is to make you fall in love with Italy and its language and, why not, understanding Italians’ mind too.
Annalucia Scotto Di Clemente
Contributing Editor
My name is Annalucia, and I'm a communication and creative writing student at John Cabot University. I'm studying to become a journalist with the dream of opening my own editorial office that can train all aspiring journalists and give voice and importance to every single person who wants to. Currently, I am vice president of "The Matthew," the online and print newspaper of my university. Furthermore, I am a writer for "The Matthew," "Live in Italy Magazine," and "Italics Magazine." I enjoy writing and telling stories and experiences of all kinds, especially personal stories. Every time I write a story, I imagine there's a reader in front of me to fully engage them in my emotions. Writing is one of the most powerful communication tools, and I can't wait to communicate with all of you.
Valeria Markowska
I’m Valeria, a passionate writer, travel blogger, and expat in Italy. My Italian story began most unexpectedly: what was supposed to be a gap year, learning a new language and doing an art course, has turned into 8 years and counting of living here. I call Bologna home, but to be honest, I feel equally comfortable roaming the narrow streets of Venice, hiking around Lake Garda, visiting an art exhibition in Milan, or lazily sipping wine and watching the sunset in Monopoli. My love for this country brought me to create Dramatically Expatic, a YouTube channel and travel brand, to share Italy’s hidden spots, curiosities, and useful information with fellow Italy lovers.
Dennis Woudt
Dennis Woudt, your Italian Wine Travel expert, is based in the Netherlands, Dennis travels to Italy almost every year. The people, culture, pleasant climate, and of course, the amazing food and fantastic wines make Italy his favorite holiday destination. His passion for Italian wines, vineyard tours- & tastings, and writing led to the creation of Avinturo - a name inspired by the Italian combination of wine and adventure. In addition to his extensive experiences in Italy, Dennis has also explored wine tours and tastings in Germany, Luxembourg, France, Spain, and South Africa.
Alexa Ferra
Alexa Ferra is a Miami-based wine blogger, content creator, podcaster, and writer. A lover of wine since college,Alexa started “Alexa’s Wine Diary” in 2017 to personally document the different wines she’s tasted. With positive feedback from friends and family, it quickly evolved into an established guide with nearly 25,000 followers. In 2021, Ferra started Pouring Over Pages, a podcast pairing books with wine while diving into pop culture and current events. Alexa is WSET level 2 certified with distinction and focuses on her journey in the wine industry through a relatable and inclusive perspective.
Jemma Fowler
Contributor
Ciao a tutti! My name is Jemma and I am a graduate in Italian and Spanish from the University of Bristol in the UK. I currently live in London, but I have had the pleasure of living and travelling in Italy a lot over the last few years. During my year abroad, I lived and worked in Sorrento, but I also have connections in Brescia, from when I worked on English summer camps. I speak Italian and I am always looking for more opportunities to share my passion for Italian culture. After being involved in the Italian magazine at university, I am excited to be a part of the Live in Italy team and continue my love for writing.
Paola Cirino
Paola is an Italian content writer who loves her country but also wandering around the world. She was born in Naples, where she still lives today. She has been lucky enough to visit half the world, and now she can't wait to see the other half. She prefers to travel slowly to enjoy every moment; she is always curious about other cultures and loves tasting unusual foods. Paola has a degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and always carries her passion for art with her, both the one to see and the one to make with her own hands. A chronic optimist and a bit of a dreamer, she loves writing as much as reading and is working on her first novel.
