Maria Pasquale

Maria Pasquale is a seasoned travel writer and contributor with extensive experience in the media industry. Currently, Maria contributes to The Australian, CNN Travel, and The Sydney Morning Herald, where focus areas include travel in Italy, particularly Rome and Venice. Maria has also written for notable publications such as Architectural Digest, USA TODAY, Fodor's Travel, The Telegraph, and Rough Guides. In addition to journalism, Maria is the creator of HeartRome, a well-regarded travel, food, and lifestyle blog, and the owner of Matchstick Events. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, a Bachelor of Public Policy and Management (Hons), and an Executive Certificate in Event Management from prestigious Australian universities.