Maria Betteghella

Maria Betteghella is a freelance travel writer based on the Amalfi Coast. She writes non-fictional travel stories inspired by a deep connection with people and places. Her work includes providing in-depth, culture-driven tours and researching sustainable approaches to the travel industry. Maria holds two master’s degrees, one in Philosophy and another in Psychology. She enjoys outdoor Mondays, off-road adventures and chance encounters. You can experience her soulful narratives on her Linkedin Profile.

Every February in Southern Italy, the LGBTQ+ community gathers for a religious event at the Sanctuary of Montevergine in Mercogliano, a small village nestled in the hills of Irpinia. The group collectively enters trance-like states which celebrate “Mama”, a local medieval black Madonna who is believed to protect the marginalised…. Read more »

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