Marissa Wu

New York

Writer at Freelance

Associate SEO Editor at PureWow

Photographer, student journalist, Francophile, flâneuse.

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Articles

This Is the Actual *Best* Time to Travel to Italy, Per a Travel Expert

1 week ago | wetheitalians.com | Marissa Wu

BY: Marissa WuYou can never go wrong with a trip to Italy. With rich culture and history dating back centuries-millennia, even-the country is rife with so much to see, do and of course, eat. Trust me on this; I spent a week and a half in Rome with my family and we barely covered any ground. Same when I was in Milan. While a sun-drenched summer getaway to the boot of Europe is always tantalizing ( White Lotus style, of course), the crowds...not so much.
The 14 Best Airbnbs in Paris, Vetted by a Francophile Editor

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marissa Wu

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Read the original article on Purewow. There’s no place on earth like the City of Light.
The 14 Best Airbnbs in Paris, Vetted by a Francophile Editor

1 week ago | aol.com | Marissa Wu

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Read the original article on Purewow. There’s no place on earth like the City of Light.
The Best Time to Travel to Italy - PureWow

1 week ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

An Italy travel expert dishes on the best time to travel to Italy. From Christmas markets to vineyard harvests and spring festivals, here’s all the proof you need that summer is *not* the moment for your Roman holiday.
This Is the Actual *Best* Time to Travel to Italy, Per a Travel Expert

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Marissa Wu

2 hours agoYou don’t have to wait until July 8 to score a major deal on that dream couch. It’s that time of year again: Amazon Prime Day is officially set for July 8–11. And while we’re excited about the beauty, fashion, and travel deals, it’s the furniture discounts that have us adding to cart the fastest. …
4 Signs That Are in For Major Upheaval Thanks to Aries' Saturn Return

1 week ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

wellnessspotlight on you, ramsMarioGutiGetty ImagesThis year, Saturn is in Aries from May to September. This is a preview of Aries’ Saturn Return—an event that takes place roughly every 30 years and sees us through significant life changes. Aries’ Saturn Return officially begins in February 2026, and the cardinal signs will be in the hot seat. I spoke with astrologer Rachel Lang to see what’s in store for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn in the next 2.5 years.
This $90 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Is End Game and I Will Die on This Hill

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

foodi scream, you screamPureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. original photos by marissa wuFunctionality: 20/20Ease of Use: 20/20Ice Cream Texture: 20/20 Aesthetics: 15/20Value: 20/20 Total: 95/100My favorite dessert is ice cream.
How I Packed for a 3-Week Trip to Paris with Just One Carry-On & Plenty of Cute Outfits

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

travelIt’s so liberatingPureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. original photos by marissa wu/paula boudes/purewowI recently took a three-week trip to France and packed only a carry on and personal item. Domestic or international trip, I live by this rule.
How I Packed for a 3-Week Trip to Paris with Just One Carry-On & Plenty of Cute Outfits

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marissa Wu

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Read the original article on Purewow.
I Loved 'Materialists,' But This Is the One Thing It Got Wrong

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

entertainmentwhat's love worth? IMDbAfter seeing Past Lives in 2023, I eagerly awaited a sophomore film from writer and director Celine Song. On June 13, Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, will hit theaters. I was able to see it in an early screening, and found it had all the tender melancholia that I now come to see as Song's signature. The film was a beautiful contemplation about love and the value we accord to ourselves and others.