Is it possible to describe 18 months of life in a few words? I don’t know, I don’t think so. Perhaps only colours, shapes, emotions and vague memories remain. I went through all Asian latitudes, and from Vladivostok I traveled back to Italy only using land means of transport. In […]
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Marvels to Visit around Napoli, in One Day
I spent about 10 days in Naples, and of course, I went to visit many places in the surrounding region from the amazing Amalfi Coast to incredible Pompei. Although I didn’t do everything, here are some suggestions for visits to do in one day from Naples. There is no lack […]
Read moreThat Undecipherable Vibe of Napoli
As hard as it is to understand, and explain, Naples’ vibe makes it one of those special places which should be in every traveler’s bucket list. One of the Italian cities I have always wanted to visit is Napoli, and finally the occasion presented itself. Yes, because whichever way you […]
Read moreItaly: Jaw-Dropping Matera!
Within the relatively unknown region of Basilicata lies the most unique town I have ever seen in Italy. Matera is an absolute must-visit. Matera is one of the most unique, beautiful and photogenic places I have ever seen, an absolute Italian jewel, UNESCO patrimony, and possibly one of the oldest […]
Read moreItaly: “Borghi” of Beautiful Apulia
Apulia is the Italian territory giving shape to the famous heel of the boot, a realm of hundreds of picturesque towns (borghi) scattered around a beautiful olive trees populated countryside and fantastic coastline with turquoise, crystal-clear waters. I have chosen Puglia (Apulia in English), the tip of the boot’s heel, […]
Read moreGreek Islands: Milos Vs Santorini
The Queen of the Cyclades might well be Santorini, but the King is without a doubt Milos. And here’s why. At the southernmost edge of the Cyclades group, there’s an island that everyone knows, everyone loves, and everyone talks about. It’s Santorini, the mecca of Greek holidays, the Queen of […]
Read moreA Welcome Back to Europe with “Open Arms”
After an 18 months journey throughout Asia I entered Europe in Leros, Greece, where I met friends, but also some refugees from Gaza and the search and rescue crew of Open Arms. Something that made me think about life, luck and different type of journeys. Everything happens randomly. Just when I was […]
Read moreIs Turkey just a Money Squeezing Machine?
Mass tourism, a never-ending army of tour operators and everyone’s general inclination to try and squeeze more money out of you. That’s what I have experienced in Turkey. However, the country does have some places worth seeing… I must say I didn’t expect at all Turkey to be the scene […]
Read moreGeorgia: 8,000 Years of Winemaking
A whole week of wine and food tasting, a resurrection for my body and my spirit. Here are the story and my best recommendations. I wasn’t sure at all about how long time I would spend in Georgia, and what exactly I would do. There’s a lot to discover: beautiful […]
Read moreThe Other Side of the Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan marks a dramatic change, and an imaginary line, with the landscapes and lifestyle of Central Asia’s ‘Stans’. As soon as I stepped out of the ferry that took me from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, the music changed. I found myself living the good life for a couple of days in […]
Read moreFrom Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan through the Caspian Sea
Here’s up to date information on how to cross the Caspian Sea from the port of Kuryk (Aktau – Kazakhstan) to the Baku Sea Port in Kotal (Azerbaijan) I got to Aktau from Nukus, in Uzbekistan, on a 30 hours train ride. There isn’t much to say about Aktau, it’s […]
Read moreUzbekistan: Three Legendary Cities on the Old Silk Road
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are names of cities that sound like a legend for their position on the old Silk Road. But does this legendary status live up to its reputation? I was a bit disappointed, while the old forts scattered around the Uzbek desert made me dream. Alright, I’ll […]
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