After I left Johannesburg, I started my journey down to Cape Town by the BazBus with no specific itinerary yet. I just decided that my first stop would be in Northern Drakensberg, to see the spectacular Amphitheatre. (more…)
Frozen Geneva
Swept by the ‘bise‘ (as they call it in the Region), the cold wind blowing from North or North-East, frozen Geneva looks somehow surreal.
The cold wind strongly whips the surface of the lake and the splash of the waves freezes, transforming all surrounding objects in ice sculptures. (more…)
Adventure: Is It All Only About Adrenaline?
I guess this is related to what ‘adventure‘ means, as I read about it in many travel blogs, magazines and the way several destinations are marketing themselves.
Apparently, adventure is getting more and more about adrenaline activities(more…)
The Unique Charm of Brighton in Winter
I arrived in Brighton under a grey and rainy sky, so to speak not the most favorable conditions for a first visit to a new place, even less a seaside resort. Notwithstanding, as soon as the bus who drove me from Gatwick Airport entered the city, my first thought was: ‘How pretty!’." (more…)
Yes, South Africa is Great for Solo Travelers
After several years of dillydallying, I recently made up my mind and went for a solo journey through South Africa.
What had held me for such a long time was the idea that it was a difficult country to travel alone, and by public transportation. (more…)
The Colors of Borough Market: A Photo Tour
Imagine brilliant colors, gourmet food, delicious smells, gorgeous flowers… You’ve arrived at the lively Borough Market in London, a foodies paradise and a feast for the eyes. And I would like to let you have a photo tour following its colors." (more…)
Remembering Soweto Students Uprisings in 1976
I couldn’t think at a journey through South Africa and a stop in Johannesburg without visiting Soweto, the largest township home of huge contrasts and the place where the battle for freedom against the Apartheid began. (more…)
5 Reasons to Experience a City Walking Tour
I am mostly an independent solo traveler, hence usually not a big fan of organized tours. However, there are occasions in which a guided tour is an excellent option, as in big cities. Wonder why? Here are 5 reasons why I suggest to experience a city walking tour." (more…)
Breathtaking Dolomites in Photos
Of all natural landscapes, mountains remain to me one of the most awe-inspiring scenarios. I am wild about their majesty, the way they make me feel very small and, at the same time, the intense emotions that arise in me when in front of their astounding beauty. (more…)
Castell’Arquato, Enchanting Medieval Hamlet
Perched on one of the smooth hills drawing the Emilia-Romagna Region’s landscape, Castell’Arquato is an enchanting medieval hamlet and an ideal spot for an off the beaten track daily jaunt from Milan.(more…)
A Wild Photo Tour of Ancient Rome
I can hardly find words to describe the beauty of Rome, probably my favorite city in the world. That’s why I chose to let you have a little wild archaeological photo tour of one of the most fascinating areas of the ‘eternal city’(more…)
Why is the Beauty of Silence so Underrated?
No matter the season, nature is always fascinating. Or so do I feel. Mountains or beaches, smooth hills or glaciers, desert or forests, I am wild about untamed landscapes (more…)
Travel Memories in Black and White
Every week #FriFotos is getting better and better. There were so many amazing shot on the ‘Black and White‘ theme that I collected them in 2 different posts(more…)
A Wild Journey through Brazil
I usually like to leave quite a good amount of improvisation in my travels, but when I eventually decided to visit Brazil I soon found out that an accurate planning was more than an option. It was a necessity (more…)
