After the extreme heat followed by abundant rains in the last days, this morning the weather was just perfect, so I’ve decided to take a break from my wordpress activities to go out and enjoy a walk to the Fermona waterfall directly from my door steps. The waterfall, which forms…
When I was a kid, my parents had a map of Switzerland (the ones printed on paper when google maps and satellite navigation were not a thing yet) were I used to mark all the main streets we drove on during our trips in this alpine country. I don’t remember…
Yellowstone NP, Wyoming, my favorite national park in the US (and beyond); no matter how many I’ve visited and enjoyed so far around the world, it still remains the king to me. The main attractions it is famous for are usually the geothermal activities (it is one of the world’s…
For the second entry in this walk down memory lane I’ve decided to put together two countries that are close to each other but completely different in almost anything: Armenia and Iran. The first is now a small country, its history is tied to Christianity (it is usually recognized as…
Being forced at home for quite some time, first because of covid that “canceled” almost 2 years from calendars and now for personal reasons, waiting for the right time to hit the road again I’ve decided to dig into my old archives and start a series about my old journeys.I…
Travel motivations in general is not an easy topic since there are so many factors that can influence choices and behaviors of a traveler that an entire essay wouldn’t be enough to cover it properly. Focusing on the personal aspects, the topic is much more manageable instead so let’s talk…
Lake Campliccioli trail is one of the best trekkings in Valle Antrona, a beautiful but not crowded valley in the Italian Alps near Domodossola. It is close to my parents’ Summer house and one of my favorite escapes during hot Summer days when I want to take a break from…
Southern Iceland is a lot of people favorite mostly because of its waterfalls and glaciers, with the Skaftafell national park and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon as the natural and touristic centre of the region. There’s a lot to see and scenic views are almost everywhere, as the crowds since for a…
Considering how I tend to avoid the most crowded places unless really unique or manageable with a proper planning, it may be a surprise to see an entire post dedicated to the day tour everybody is doing while visiting Iceland. I honestly didn’t have high expectations at the beginning of…
The West, basically the area around Reykjavik, has a lot to offer for every taste. The international airport is there too, so it is also the most known and crowded area since almost everybody will spend some time there. Apart from the capital itself, that is worth a quick visit,…
