About Us
Bastian & Svitlana Glumm - the founders of Vivere in Italien
Who is behind Vivere in Italien?
Vivere in Italien is more than a magazine - it is the story of two people who have turned their passion for Italy into a profession. The German-language online magazine was founded by Bastian Glumm and Svitlana Glumm, a couple who do not merely write about the dream of living in Italy - they live it themselves.
Bastian Glumm - Journalist and Media Creator
Bastian Glumm, born in 1976 in Solingen, has been working in journalism since 2001. Through positions in local journalism and at a trade publisher in Düsseldorf, the trained publishing professional gained extensive experience in editorial work, film editing, photography, and video production. In 2016, he founded the SolingenMagazin, which he successfully built and managed for more than ten years. Today, his focus is on high-quality digital content, SEO strategies, and the development of sustainable media projects. As founder and publisher of Vivere in Italien, he continues to drive the magazine forward.
Svitlana Glumm - Journalist and Author
Svitlana Glumm was born in 1979 in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine. She earned a degree in History and Ethnology with a teaching qualification from the Pedagogical University of Kropyvnytskyi, and additionally studied Journalism at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. Professionally, she worked as a print journalist in Ukraine and later as a teacher of Ukrainian and English in Kyiv and Warsaw. Since 2022, the published author has been living in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Today she serves as co-founder and publisher of vivereinitalien.de and works as an AI creator.
The Next Step - from Solingen to Campania
In the fall of 2026, the two will leave Solingen and move to Pozzuoli in Campania, right on the Gulf of Naples. From there, they will report on Italy not from a distance, but from the heart of everyday Italian life. The perspective shifts: from a dream to a lived reality.
Our Mission
Those who are moving to Italy, planning a trip, or simply dreaming of it will find well-researched information, personal accounts, and practical tips here. From the best regions to live in, to culinary discoveries, to legal and bureaucratic questions - Vivere in Italien is the German-language magazine for everyone who loves Italy.