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Appetito

Bona Furtuna

<a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/">Sarah Campise Hallier</a> is the associate editor of Appetito Magazine and co-founder of <a href="https://www.forkboundfoodies.com/">Forkbound Foodies</a>, where she shares exceptional culinary and travel experiences.
She is also a board member of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Featured in Italy Magazine, The Local IT, la Repubblica, and We the Italians, Sarah enjoys covering everything from cultural identity to the evolving Italian-American food experience.
A California girl at heart, when she’s not crafting food, travel and wellness stories, she’s chasing down the best foodie finds on her travels and sharing them at <a title="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" href="https://www.instagram.com/forkboundfoodies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@forkBOUNDfoodies</a>.  Subscribe to her <a href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/about-1">newsletter</a> to keep up to date on the best places to eat, stay and tour.
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Sarah Campise Hallier

Semente dining room at Susafa in Sicily with stone arches, pendant lights and wheat arrangements on tables.

Travel

Sicily’s Semente at Susafa Redefines Farmhouse Luxury

Rosa is a New Jersey–based travel content creator and writer whose passion for travel shines through every story she shares. With a focus on discovering destinations through their culinary traditions, she believes food is one of the most authentic ways to experience a place and connect with its culture. Through her writing and content, she inspires others to travel with curiosity, embrace local flavors, and create meaningful experiences around the world. Follow her adventures on social media at <a title="https://www.instagram.com/RosaAlexC" href="https://www.instagram.com/RosaAlexC">@RosaAlexC</a>.

Rosa Castillo

Leafy courtyard with brick arches and peach-colored walls at Kimpton Las Mercedes in Santo Domingo.

Features

Zola Restaurant Santo Domingo: Where Italy Meets the Caribbean

Chef Giuseppe Longo at Bellevue in Taormina’s Hotel Metropole. Photo by Patty Schmidt.

Sea Views and Sicilian Flavors at Taormina’s Hotel Metropole Bellevue 

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Billboard, The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and
Interview. He lives in Brooklyn and is of Neapolitan and Sicilian
descent.

Learn more about Rob at his <a href="http://robledonne.com/">website.</a></pre>

Rob LeDonne

Montage Laguna Beach: Coastal Italian Bliss in Southern California

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesaltynomade/">Marianna Campigotto</a> is an Italian travel writer and contributor to Adamello Magazine, where she writes about the landscapes and culture of the Italian Alps. Based in Valle Camonica, she is particularly interested in slow, meaningful travel. Her work explores the character of a place through the people who live there, the traditions they carry and the ways those traditions continue to evolve. She is currently completing a Master’s in Travel Journalism, with a focus on responsible travel and respectful storytelling. 
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Marianna Campigotto

Three beef tacos topped with red onion and chopped herbs at La Tana dell’Orso.

La Tana dell’Orso: A Taste of Ponte di Legno

Jennifer Sontag is the founder and managing partner of<a href="https://www.viamonde.eu/"> ViaMonde</a>, a boutique relocation agency that helps Americans relocate to Italy and Spain.

Jennifer Sontag

A group of visitors posing among ancient stone columns.

The Place My Grandmother Never Got to See

A South Carolina-based travel writer and content creator, Keri Lumm believes the best trips pair beautiful places with stories worth telling. With a background in video production, on-camera interviewing, and marketing, she creates travel and lifestyle content that brings boutique hotels, luxury stays and memorable destinations to life.
She is especially drawn to the art of a well-planned escape: a countryside hotel near a vibrant city, a thoughtfully designed suite, a great meal at sunset, or a pool day that feels like a true reset. Her work celebrates soft luxury, solo travel, and the pleasure of making everyday life feel a little more elevated.
After more than a decade producing digital video content and conducting celebrity interviews, Keri now partners with hospitality and lifestyle brands to create polished, personality-driven UGC, travel stories, and social media content. She shares her adventures across TikTok, Instagram, sharing elevated stays with her personal brand of humor.
When she is not traveling or editing a video, she can likely be found spending time with her family, planning her next trip, or a hot yoga class. Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerilumm">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://tiktok.com/@kerilumm">TikTok</a>.

Keri Lumm

Olive trees line the road leading to Villa Medici La Ferdinanda

Hotel Tenuta di Artimino: A Medici Estate Stay Near Florence

Inbal Cabiri is a food and travel writer and photographer based near Barcelona. A former criminal lawyer turned storyteller, she&#8217;s certified in sustainable tourism and drawn to places where food, landscape and culture meet. You&#8217;ll find her in markets, family-run kitchens, wine cellars and old bookstores &#8211; anywhere locals is willing to explain what they eat and why.
 
<a href="https://inbalcabiri.com/en/"> Website</a> |<a href="http://www.instagram.com/inbalcabiri"> Instagram</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/inbalcabiri"> Facebook</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/inbalcabiri/"> LinkedIn</a>
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Inbal Cabiri

Lago d’Arpy surrounded by trees and rocky mountains in Italy’s Aosta Valley.

Why the Aosta Valley Should Be on Your Italy List

Mary Welsh is a Rome-based contributor for Appetito. After earning her BA from Barnard College and becoming a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, she completed her MA in Cultural Heritage at the American University of Rome, where her research focused on women’s roles in sustainable wine marketing and tourism. Today, Mary is the founder of the brand strategy and development agency Dionysus Data and the writer behind Cultivated Appetite and The Dossier on Substack. You can find her on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marywelshstudio">@marywelshstudio</a>. 
<a href="https://dionysusdata.com/">Dionysus Data</a>
<a href="https://cultivatedappetite.substack.com/">Cultivated Appetite</a> 
<a href="https://dionysiandossier.substack.com/">The Dossier</a>

Mary Welsh

Visitors walking along a cobblestone street in Borgo di Rivalta

A Weekend in Piacenza with Molino Dallagiovanna

Food has always shaped my life. Around the table as a child, I discovered stories and memories from other places, people and cultures. With my family and friends, I celebrated victories, overcame obstacles and traveled to discover new tastes around the world. During my professional career as a nutritionist, I worked in the catering industry and in food safety consulting.
Learn more at <a href="https://www.maria-dias.net/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maria@Dias</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-l-dias-assun%C3%A7%C3%A3o-6252947/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> LinkedIn</a>.
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Maria L. Dias Assunção

Focaccia sandwich filled with meat, vegetables and arugula.