Participants
Journalists and bloggers from around the world who will experience our fantastic paths, but also the untouched places and towns of central Italy, so they can become ambassadors of Italy’s new tourism product.
Guest of honour
Ndileka Mandela
Ndileka Mandela is the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, founder and CEO of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and also representative of the Mandela family and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. She’s the guest of honour of Italian Wonder Ways.
Participants
TOM FAKLER
Traveler and photographer, started blogging with a trip diary of his year as a volunteer in Cambodia. He helped establish Anita’s Feast, and continues to write, provide technical support and images for the blog.
DANIELA MUGNAI
A freelancer, she collaborates with “Varie Toscana a Tavola” and “A Tavola con il Sorriso”.
GEORGE TEKER
Journalist – free lance – he represents the The Argus Editorial Group.
JOHAN DUIJS
Editor of De Telegraaf.
JON HAGGINS
He have always been interested in different cultures and traveling, especially around the world. GlobeTrotter TV makes it possible for him to share with the world.
LAUREL VAN HORN
Has worked with Jon Haggins Globetrotter TV as a videographer, photographer and research assistant since 2009. She is also a pioneer in accessible travel and tourism, contributing as a writer and educator since 1986. Formerly the executive director/editor for the Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH), Laurel is currently program director/editor for Open Doors Organization (ODO), a Chicago-based non-profit, and co-director of the ODO Academy. Laurel has an MA in Economics from the New School for Social Research and resides in New York City.
MINGJIE WANG
Mingjie Wang is a China Daily journalist based in London. Wang, a Chinese national, who first came to the UK 7 years ago first for his postgraduate study at University of London, has been working in the London office for over three years, responsible for business, culture, education, tourism news.
VICTOR GOMEZ
Professional travel photographer, I love new experiences, being in contact with nature, discovering new places and, above all, knowing our home, the world in which we live. Through machbel.com I inspire and motivate people to visit new destinations and live new experiencies, both near and far from home.
Aldana Mariela Chiodi, Dino Feldman & Tahiel
Aldana Chiodi is travel journalist, travel blogger and professor of social gegraphy.
Dino Feldman is a systems engineer, but leaves his profession to dedicate to magic and travel.
Aldana and Dino traveled to 49 countries in America, Asia, Europe and Africa. They participated in TEDx talks, has a social-magic proyect and
wrote and self-published they first travel book called “Magia es Viajar”. Now, they travel whith Tahiel.
HERMAN JOZEF IGNATIUS POST
Journalist and writer, he worked for several Dutch newspapers and magazines, and many years for the KRO, de Dutch Roman Catholic radio and tv-company.
EDUARD ERNST
Photographer. He have worked with artdirectors for commercials, made photographs for a variety of magazines and have specialized in portraits.
YAMIN LEI
Freelance journalist – She writes for Beijing Business Today
KIRSTEN ALANA
Kirsten is a photographer and former nomad who has worked on every continent but Antarctica for brands such as Air France, Four Seasons and Travel+Leisure. With a large following on Instagram she’s most often known these days as an influencer but what makes her come most alive is when she connects directly with followers who see the world in a new way through her images and stories
TINA ENGLER
Freelance Journalist/ Travelwriter for diverse Women magazines (such as Glamour, Grazia etc.) and online -portals (breitengrad53.de) as well as one spiritual magazine (VISIONEN) and newspapers (Nürnberger Zeitung, RNZ etc.)
JAILLAN YEHIA
Jaillan writes and edits the travel section of the UK Magazine East Kent Lifestyle and created the Savoir There travel blog. A long-time travel industry and media professional and an ex-travel PR professionall, Jai has penned press releases as well as features and been quoted on travel in publications such as Rough Guides and La Stampa. She has also advised clients including Buckingham Palace on how best to work with travel bloggers
GIONATA SMERGHETTO
I’m Gionata, 28 years hold, I live in Jesolo, Venice. I’m Social Media freelance due to my passion for Instagram. I’m the co-Local Manager of Instagramers community in Venice.
I love all opportunities that allow me to know people, to keep in touch with other instagramers and to share emotions.
DANIELA HEINRICH
Dani Heinrich is the vagabonding writer and photographer behind GlobetrotterGirls.com. On GlobetrotterGirls.com she shares everything from inspiring travel stories to the hard-earned information and experience to help independent travelers plan and make the most of their own authentic adventures
SUSANNA RIBEIRO
I’m a Portuguese journalist and throughout the past 18 years I’ve worked in several tourism related magazines and newspapers, radio and TV.
Also, I am the founder, diretor and editor of Viaje Comigo, an online magazine and national brand.
It has 3 years and has been awarded by BTL 2015 (Blogger Travel Awards) as the Best Travel Blog in Portugal – by public choice
PATRICIA SEBASTIAN
Trish Sebastian is the storyteller and curator of adventures and travels for the blog “Do Cartwheels with Me”. Trish seeks to stoke wanderlust and courage among travelers and adventurers, women in the workforce especially, to pursue their passions in meaningful travel and outdoor pursuits. She is also a contributing writer to the blog of Sierra Trading Post, a top American retailer of outdoor gear and equipment.
ELEONORA TRAMONTI
I am Eleonora Tramonti, the founder of Italian Storytellers.I was born in Le Marche, a quite unknown region in central Italy, but my parents come from Southern Italy. I am a consultant specialised in the tourism field, but one day I will open my incoming travel agency. In 2014 I founded Italian Storytellers to describe my country to those who are not Italian. I am a guest author of Italia para Brasileiros.
PATRICIA KALIL
I am Patricia, co- founder and co-author of Italia Para Brasileros. I was in Brazil in Salvador de Bahia but I’m living in Sicily since 2007. I’m also author of Descobrindo in Sicily, the first and unique blog in Portuguese language, dedicated to Tourism in Sicily. Italia Para Brasileiros describes many other italian regions. Italy to eat, to be loved, to travel.
MARTINA KOCK
Journalist for Rhein Zeitung
PAUL HENDRICKX
Journalist regional newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen. Working for the digital newsroom: gva.be. Cooperating with newspapers Het Nieuwsblad, Het Belang van Limburg, De Standaard, all part of mediagroep Mediahuis.
RACHEL RIGBY
Rachel spent 12 years at international M&A information provider Mergermarket, most recently as head of special coverage. Her role included liaising with European CEOs, interviewing high-level officials. Rachel has written articles for Financial Times, Media Week, Financial News, Finbuzz and the Italian Insider, to name a few. She has also appeared a number of times on CNN and CNBC.
Almar Fernhout
My name is Almar Fernhout. I’m owner off “de betere wereld” a magazine and online platform about healthy liestyle. I have 3 daughters and love music, sports and Italian food.
Olivia Pudysz
I’m from Germany, and I’m the online editor of Urlaubsguru and Reisemagazin.
Inka Gerschinski
Dream Euro Trip is one of the top travel blogs focused on stylish adventures in Europe and around the world. It is read by more than half a million people and has been featured in various TV shows, magazines, newspapers and travel websites.
Tobias Overkaemping
Mr. Overkämping is a film scientist from Germany. He works in the Archives of the Schwules Museum* (Gay Museum), Berlin and writes for several media outlets focussing his stories on travel, media, LGBTI and veganism.
Francesco Di Domenico
Francesco Di Domenico, 27 years old. Since two year dedicate himself to trail running. He discovered his passion in his native land, Gargano. Thanks to his passion for fotography and the opportunity to work for the magazine Soul Running, he can dedicate himself to outdoor sports.
Daniela Palumbo
Journalist and author of teen books. I was born in Rome and I live in Milano. I write about books, films and investigative report for street magazine, Scarp de’ tenis, a social project by Caritas Ambrosiana. From 1998 I write books of children’s literature. The last book describe Via Francigena, the title is “A un passo dalle stelle”. The walking guys, curious and trying to find one’s self, a backpack and handy stars.
MIRKO MOTTIN
Journalist, graphic designer, photographer. My firts job was by the magazine La Gazzetta dello Sport, than 12 years by Focus and 2 years by the technological magazine Jack. In 2013 I arrived to Soul Running. I love sports in general and I spent many years with football, artistic gymnastics, swimming and in 2008 I followed in love with Trail Running.
Franca Dell’Arciprete Scotti
Journalist and co-founder of GIST (Gruppo Italiano Stampa Turistica). She loves travels and is author of reportage about Italy and all world. She works for Cultural Tourism and the magazine Turismo all’aria aperta and the newspaper affaritaliani.it
She won different journalist awards in Turism and Food&Beverage.
NICOLETTA CURRADI
Journalist since many years, she loves art, wine&food and culture. She loves travel and foreign languages. She contributes with Infirenze, Oriundi and SpazioItalia, national and international newspapers.
LIBBY KEY
Libby is a British journalist and travel writer, working between Los Angeles and London. She’s also a singer-songwriter and jazz singer so she’s either trying to improve her shorthand or transcribe jazz solos.
TATIANA VOLOBUEVA
Born and grow in Moscow, where she studied Design and worked as graphic designer in different advertising agency. She is studying photography in Italia from 2012 and she is working as photo reporter for Sapong TV and magazine. She living in Milan and she is traveling the world.
MARCO CARLONE
Freelance journalist, currently employed as editor for Rivista Trekking & Outdoor. In March 2015 I worked in Roma as editor for The Post Internazionale – TPI, an online newspaper. For the past 3 years I have worked as a freelance photo reporter and journalist for magazines and websites. I focused my works above all in Italy and Eastern Europe, analysing geopolitical, social and anthropological issues. I have a little blog where I publish some of my travel diaries. Passionate traveller, train enthusiast and drummer.