Writer Tim Jepson is a passionate and lifelong devotee of Italy. Since graduating from Oxford he has spent many years living in and writing about the country> He has authored 15 books, two articles for National Geographic Traveler, and five National Geographic guidebooks to Italy's cities and regions. In addition, Tim has worked on programs about Italy for the BBC and for commercial television. A keen hiker, Tim also takes pleasure in studying the food, wine, art, and culture of the region.