I’m a journalist based in New York. I’ve written for a range of publications, including the Telegraph, the Independent, 1843 and the BBC.
Much of my work has focused on language and how it interacts with identity. I’ve written about the Egyptian dialect of Arabic, the survival of Occitan in southern France, and endangered alphabets across the world. That’s shadowed by travel writing: exploring my Triestine family roots and interviewing Samaritan priests in the West Bank are two highlights.
Feature writing is another interest. I’ve examined how the Dutch use medieval guilds to beat flooding, interviewed retired North Korean film stars, and delved into the muddy world of Long Island shipwrecks. When I can, I also write book reviews, on everything from Prague to partisans, many of which have appeared in the Economist.
I also do other freelance projects, predominantly for trade magazines, where I cover a wide range of topics: hospitality, cruise ships, architecture, and medical devices, to name but a few.
Apart from freelancing, I also edit a trio of business magazines, where I guide the titles through the publication process: from pitching and commissioning through editing and design. As part of this role, I’ve interviewed several high-profile executives, including the CFO of BMW and the CIO at banking giant BNP Paribas.
Beyond straight journalism, I’ve appeared on both American and Australian radio to discuss my stories. My knowledge of Arabic also saw me commissioned to edit a book on Islamic law.