History & Travel Writer

I have been writing professionally since 2015, covering topics from history and politics to food and travel.

Recent clients in these sectors include Slow Food, a global grassroots movement fighting for fair food systems, and Carpe Diem — a pioneer in sustainable tourism with whom I work as communications consultant.

I also lead small-group and private tours down the Via Appia Antica and through the Aqueduct Park in Rome, kindling a lifelong passion I was lucky enough to pursue at university.

You can find my complete professional curriculum on LinkedIn.

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Expert Communicator

I have taught English since moving to Italy, and my experience encompasses all ages and abilities.

I taught at Florence’s London School for 4 years, with most of my teaching involving 1-1 business English and student exam preparation for IELTS and Cambridge First proficiency examinations. I also taught children and teenagers at local schools in Florence.

In Rome, I was contracted by the University of Tuscia to create and deliver a B2-level English course for students of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. The hybrid course was structured around 10 weekly seminars, which took place remotely and at the Faculty of Architecture in Rome.

I also work as a translator for IUAV University, Venice, translating academic articles, press releases, and web copy concerning the university’s specialty subjects of fashion and architecture. 

Rooted in Research

In 2012 I graduated from the University of Exeter with a Double First Class BA in History and Ancient History. I was then awarded a full AHRC scholarship to read for an MPhil in Ancient History at St. Hugh’s College, the University of Oxford.

My history background has served me well professionally — from my time as a researcher for Time Travel Rome to my role as communications manager at Walks Inside Rome, a tour guide for the Regional Park of the Appia Antica, and a tour leader for the American Center of International Study (ACIS).

More importantly, my history background has refined my effectiveness as a researcher, equipping me to get to the core of a message without losing sight of the context in which it was written. 

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Client Testimonials

  • Over the past three years, I have had the pleasure of working with Alexander on translations and editing of texts for an academic audience. It is a delight to work with Alexander whose humanistic culture, approachability, and professional integrity I sincerely appreciate.

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    Alessandra Vaccari Professor, IUAV University, Venice
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  • Professionalism and creativity come together perfectly in Alex's writing. He is always available, enthusiastic in the face of editorial challenges, and has showed great attention to detail and respect not only for deadlines but also for the starting brief. Wit and irony are additional integral to his personality, which made every chat with him pleasant and ended with a sincere laugh: a superfluous detail, but essential in teamwork!

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    Annalisa Audino Project Manager, Slow Food
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  • We have worked closely with Alex for more than two years now, and his skills, knowledge and work ethic are second to none. Alex has helped us on a wide range of projects, including (but not limited to) web development, SEO and content creation. Would highly recommend Alex's services.​

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    Russ Hammond CEO, Carpe Diem Tours
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  • I engaged Alex's services to lead private tours along the Via Appia Antica and Aqueduct Park and update and optimize certain sections of our website. He's proved to be an expert guide and a very knowledgeable consultant, proactive and with a keen knowledge of the latest in SEO and copywriting. Thank you!

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    Marco Messina CEO, EcoBike
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  • Alex is a friendly, professional, hardworking individual with a talent for writing and communications. He wrote a bid proposal that brought a substantial grant to my business, and was invaluable in training up our content team to expand our digital presence.​

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    Paul Birch CEO, Revolver Records
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  • Alex possesses remarkable talent and plays a crucial role as a team member. His eye for detail and flair for writing have propelled Create Circus and Carpe Diem to become industry leaders. Working with him is an absolute delight, and I look forward to the ongoing successes he will bring.

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    Oliver Green CEO, Create Circus
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