Born and raised in Reggio Emilia, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Bologna, then I moved to England to complete my postgraduate studies at the University of York (MA and PhD in Medieval Studies). I came back to Italy five years later and further specialized in the field of Cultural Heritage by attending a postgraduate course in Archaeological Tourism. My lifelong ambition is to become the director of a small museum or archaeological site. In the meantime, I will be very happy to guide groups (including school classes), couples and lonely travellers through the treasures of Emilia Romagna, including the traditional products which, like the Parmigiano Reggiano or the Aceto Balsamico, have made this region famous throughout the world. At the same time, I shall not forget the hidden and relatively unexplored gems of this beautiful land such as castles, mountain parishes, archaeological sites and country houses. Thanks to my academic background, I can organize special tours for university students and scholars, and help international researchers to book viewings and loans of objects, manuscripts etc. from local libraries, museums and archives.