The Italy Edit showcases Italy’s timeless heritage and contemporary culture.
The Italy Edit is a digital media platform created by Rome-based travel journalist Livia Hengel. It offers an insider’s perspective on the Bel Paese, shaped by nearly two decades of living in Rome and traveling extensively throughout Italy.
Our mission is to reveal the infinity of Italy — beyond the stereotypes.
We believe the best way to experience Italy is to explore it widely and slowly: taking the time to meet locals, savor regional cuisine and understand the traditions that give each place its identity. Responsible tourism matters deeply to us, which is why we strive to highlight small towns, heritage homes, independent artisans and family-run businesses that preserve and reinterpret Italy’s cultural legacy.
We regularly publish travel guides, boutique hotel recommendations and cultural storytelling that explore Italy through a contemporary lens.
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Meet The Founder
Ciao! I’m Livia — the founder and editor-in-chief of The Italy Edit.
Born in Rome and raised between cultures, I returned to Italy after university and have spent nearly two decades living, working and exploring across the country. As an Italian-American journalist and digital storyteller, I’ve dedicated my career to sharing the Italy I know and love with an international audience.
My work has appeared in publications including Forbes, The Independent and Time Out, and I am the author of The HUNT Rome, a curated travel guide to the Eternal City. Before launching The Italy Edit, I worked in international development, an experience that continues to inform how I think about culture, sustainability and long-term impact.
Over the years, I’ve worked across travel journalism, digital strategy and travel advising — experiences that ultimately led me to create my own platform. The Italy Edit reflects not only where I’ve traveled, but my fascination with the Italian way of life: how it celebrates beauty, preserves its identity and maintains daily rituals that give meaning to everyday life.
Today, The Italy Edit blends my personal perspective with contributions from writers and insiders across Italy. Meet our contributors here.
