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Valerie Fortney
Valerie Fortney returned to her roots in the southern Italy region of Basilicata where she is a freelance writer, professional genealogist and cappuccino addict. Before moving to I...view moreValerie Fortney returned to her roots in the southern Italy region of Basilicata where she is a freelance writer, professional genealogist and cappuccino addict. Before moving to Italy she worked for nearly a decade in the travel industry, as a travel agent, agency marketing manager, and as a corporate travel consultant.Valerie selflessly samples local delicacies and tours hidden havens for the sake of writing. When not tapping away at her keyboard, she can be found sipping cappuccino, participating in grape harvests, or shooting with breeze with her fellow 'paesani'.She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in History. She loves exploring hill towns, ancient sites, and quirky festivals. She enjoys sharing her corner of Italy with visitors and helping them make the most of their vacation time.Find her on Instagram and Facebook as Valerie in Italyview less