Most people, trying to figure out Moscow, imagine it grey, rainy and crowded. It’s all true. The buildings appear often as a whole with the grey sky and riding on a car in this town requires a good deal of … Read More
Close your eyes and imagine the charm of Paris, the elegance of Turin, the beauty of Venice and the appeal of Moscow. Put them al together in the same picture, add some crepuscolar light and a bit of poetry, and … Read More
Some time ago, looking at the planisphere to find a new destination for my next journey, I ended up pointing at a peninsula in the Russian Far East: Kamchatka. This remote corner of Asia was isolated until 1991, when the … Read More
If there is one thing never missing on the Trans-Siberian Railway, that’s companionship. Actually, I already read and heard about how meeting new travel companions is the real experience on these trains, more than passing over thousands of kilometres through … Read More
After preparing for months, here I am on the plane. The first stop is Moscow. Thinking about what would come next, especially about Mongolia, Tibet and Nepal, I didn’t have great expectations for my journey’s first days, and anyway not … Read More
Xi’an, in the state of Shaanxi, is mostly known because of the nearby attraction of the Terracotta Army, an archeological wonder of immense historical value that receives million visits each year. Very few tourists, though, get to spend any time … Read More
If you are planning a trip to Thailand there is plenty of islands you can choose for a few days of relax with crystal clear sea. Three island groups in particular are to be considered: those between Bangkok and Cambodia; … Read More
Cambodia is a vast country, still recovering from war and internal conflict. Much of it is still rural; head away from the tourist havens of Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and you will be richly rewarded. The countryside of … Read More
Beijing is an unmissable hit through a journey in China. You could get there by plane, but I recommend to overcome all the possible issues and arrive on the bullet train connecting Shanghai with Beijing. Taking a train to Beijing … Read More