Location
East Haven, Connecticut
School
University of Reading, University of Manchester, University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Expertise
International travel, Archaeology, Historical sites
- Arianna is a lifelong traveler: her first international trip was at age 5. Over the course of her life, she has lived in several different countries, including all over the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
- One of her top travel experiences was participating in Natale di Roma, a historical reenactment festival that celebrates Rome's historic founding in 753 BCE. This experience bridged two of her biggest passions: history and travel.
- Arianna has participated in several archaeological digs and field schools. One of her favorites was excavating at Caesarea Maritima, a coastal Roman city in Israel.
Experience
Arianna has worked in the travel journalism field for three years. Her published work ranges from detailed destination guides and top-ten lists, to vacation highlights and news stories. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Travel and Islands. Professionally, she has covered locations like Ecuador and Florida and has been on archaeological excursions in countries such as Italy, Israel, and Greece. Personally, she has visited fifteen different countries so far. Her writing seeks to inspire people to visit the many incredible sites around the world where history was made.
Education
Arianna completed an master's degree in classics and ancient history from the University of Manchester.
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