Erica Firpo
Journalist, content creator.
Travel, lifestyle and culture journalist, editor and multi-platform content creator covering stories in the Mediterranean and more. Rome and Italy expert.
PROJECTS
ciaobella.co
The Florence Experiment: Contemporary Art Slides Through The Renaissance Town
Carsten Holler's interactive art experience in Florence.
lemiami.com
HOTEL COLUMBUS MONTE-CARLO’S $15 MILLION MAKEOVER
When Hotel Columbus Monte-Carlo opened in 2001, it quickly became the favourite weekend pitstop for the fast and fabulous, thanks to its original owners Formula One racing car driver David Coulthard and hotelier Ken McCulloch. Now in the hands of London and Regional Properties and on the heels of a ballpark $15 million spent on renovating the property, Hotel Monaco Columbus is now banking on lapping the rest of the hotels on the French riviera.
Condé Nast Traveler
How to Do the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2018
The Biennale Architettura 2018, or Venice Architecture Biennale, is an architect’s dream—but it’s also a design adventure for visitors, a temporary theme park for interactive and experimental works. Here’s our guide to making sense of it all.
Fathom
Perfect Fit: Cool Blue Jeans Found in Amsterdam
Who knew that Amsterdam was a hub for denim aficionados? Erica Firpo, Fathom's Rome-based contributing editor, shopped hard (and happily) for the blues.
stories.forbestravelguide.com
How To Have The Perfect Naples Day Trip By Correspondent Erica Firpo
Charming, beautiful, heartbreaking and gritty, Naples, Italy, is a torrid love affair you’re meant to explore for a day or a lifetime. For centuries, locals and visitors alike have constantly proved the proverb “See Naples and Die” true. It is a city that never leaves you and, for some, a destination that proves impossible to leave. But for those with less than 24 hours to see Napoli, here our tips for a day trip to this seaside siren.
Rhapsody
Suite Life
Roman Holiday: When in the Eternal City, do as the nobles do - a peek inside the historic Costaguti Experience (page 24-25).
belong.hotelindigo.com
The late night cocktail club in Rome you might never find
The Negroni may have been invented in Florence on the whim of a casanova count, but it’s been perfected in Rome at Jerry Thomas Speakeasy, a hole-in-the-wall Roman speakeasy and one of the top bars in the world.
Condé Nast Traveler
Florence's Hotel Savoy Reopens with an Gorgeous New Pucci-Designed Lobby
Florence’s Hotel Savoy is back—and you can’t miss it. Following a six-month closure, the famed hotel has reopened its doors today, with a rebooted look that plays on its century-long history as the Grand Dame of Florence’s Piazza della Repubblica. Even better: They teamed up with Emilio Pucci Design for the newly over-the-top main entrance, a first for the storied fashion house.
Wine Enthusiast
Why Alba Truffles Are the Culinary Diamonds of Italy
Underground rare treasures, Alba truffles are harvested with luck, persistence and the aid of well-trained dogs. Find out how they transform Italian cuisine.
stories.forbestravelguide.com
4 Things We Love About Louvre Abu Dhabi By Correspondent Erica Firpo
After opening in November 2017 to much fanfare, Louvre Abu Dhabi is making its mark on the UAE’s cultural scene in a big way. With chef-driven cuisine, modern design and an international collection spanning the centuries, this awe-inspiring spot is a must-stop for anyone traveling to the city.
hemispheres.ink-live.com
Shore Thing
Hamburg's first new luxury hotel in nearly two decades takes full advantage of its lakeside setting.
wallpaper.com
Etel sets its Brazilian roots down in a new organic Milan flagship
Etel opens its European flagship in Milan
Fathom
Baglioni Hotel Carlton Milan Stands Out in the City That Never Stands Still
Milan may be a city that never stands still, but the Baglioni Hotel Carlton is a classic that stands out. Rome-based contributing editor Erica Firpo shares a favorite.
americanway.ink-live.com
Gucci Garden, Florence: This store rejects labels
Gucci transforms a palazzo into a multi-faceted retail fantasy
stories.forbestravelguide.com
Why We’re Going To Amsterdam This Spring
Amsterdam has always been pretty high on the travel bucket list for backpackers and studying-abroad weekenders, thanks to an epic party scene just as colorful as its tulip varietals. But it’s time to forget that old reputation. The capital city of the Netherlands is in the midst of 21st-century Golden Age, which is why we’re headed there this spring.