Rory Buccheri

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Location
York, UK
School
University Of Aberdeen
Expertise
LGBTQ+ Travel, Culture And Food Experiences, Solo And Slow Travel
  • Rory joined Islands in 2025 as Travel News Writer.
  • They are passionate about off-the-beaten track locations, and reporting as a non-binary traveller from over 30 countries.
  • When not on the road, Rory can be found sampling the best food their adoptive home in York (UK) has to offer. Sometimes they put their official gourmand hat on to judge the British Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards.

Experience

Rory has worked as a journalist for over five years, and as a travel writer since 2022. Originating from Palermo, Italy, they have built an appetite for finding a new home wherever they are. Rory's writing appears across several top magazines and broadsheets UK-wide and internationally.

Education

Rory holds a MA (Hons) in English and History of Art from the University of Aberdeen. They also achieved the official British accreditation for journalists (NCTJ) with flying colours.

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