Substacks recommended by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Recommended by Gillian Longworth McGuire

How to begin again. At any age.

A place for Sarah (and occasionally her team, colleagues and friends) to tell stories, share recipes, and ramble about various things.

Sarah has the most practical advice from packing tips to Italian movies to watch.

- Gillian Longworth McGuire

Puntarelle: life in Rome

By Giorgia Meschini

Tales from the Eternal City, as told by someone born and raised there. *This is NOT a foodie newsletter!*

There are so many foreigners writing about Rome, Puntarelle is a refreshing view of Rome from a Roman's perspective

- Gillian Longworth McGuire

Life Lived Italian

A New Yorker lost in Italy... and loving it. Eric writes about the adventures, mishaps and endless pleasures of a Life Lived Italian.

Beautiful essays about Italian life

- Gillian Longworth McGuire

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

Personal stories and incisive commentary on travel, culture, and expat life--because understanding breeds compassion.

Samantha's writing is exquisite. She captures both the places she lives and visits and wonderful difficult life of being a diplomatic spouse

- Gillian Longworth McGuire

Understanding Rome's Newsletter

By Agnes Crawford

All things Rome

Agnes is one of Rome's best private guides. She also writes brilliantly about Rome's palimpsest of history. Every month I look forward to her Vespa Tunes feature that weaves history and pop culture and everyday life together.

- Gillian Longworth McGuire

Quotidian Vignettes

By Elizabeth Djinis

A look at the joy—and travails—of everyday life in Rome

Gillian Knows Best

Recommended by Gillian Longworth McGuire