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One country, twenty worlds: the regions of Italy
Italy is twenty different countries sharing one flag. Every region has its own language, traditions, flavours and its own way of welcoming you.
Terima kasih Indonesia
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with over 17,000 islands, but only around 6,000 are inhabited. The incredible thing is that even visiting one isla
Taiwan: six months of Erasmus in my favourite place in Asia
In Taiwan there is a very curious tradition linked to temples and oracles called "moon blocks": they are two small wooden half-moons that are thrown to the ground to
Working Holiday Visa in Australia
The Australian Working Holiday Visa allows young people aged 18 to 30 to work and travel in Australia for up to three years, extending the visa year by year by compl
Hawaii: nature, volcanoes and local life in the Pacific
In Hawaii there is a concept called the 'Aloha Spirit', but it does not simply mean kindness or hospitality towards tourists. In traditional Hawaiian culture 'aloha'
Turkey: three months in Izmir, friendships and unexpected moments
In Turkey there is a village, Kuşköy, in the Black Sea region, where the inhabitants still communicate today through a whistled language called "kuş dili", which lit
Thailand: islands, temples and everyday life
Thailand is one of the very few countries in South-East Asia never to have been colonised by a European power. This allowed it to maintain a remarkably strong cultur
Morocco: a month of volunteering and local life
In Moroccan souks, bargaining is not considered rude — it is often part of the experience and almost a form of social conversation.
Tenerife: when a journey begins by chance
The island has such different microclimates that in less than an hour's drive you can go from a prehistoric forest to an almost lunar landscape of black lava.
The Philippines: Cebu, Bohol and tropical nature
In Bohol there is an artificial mahogany forest so dense that when you enter it feels like walking through a perfectly symmetrical natural tunnel, almost as if natur
Crete road trip: 11 days of sea, history and timeless roads
The island of Crete is home to the kri-kri wild goat, an endemic species found mainly in the gorges and most remote mountain areas. It is one of the island’s iconic
Life in the United States as a student athlete
Chicago is one of the few large American cities where the concept of the 'neighborhood' still matters more than the city centre. Each district has its own cultural i
Yalada: the ancient land of the Kuku Yalanji
Director James Cameron drew part of his inspiration for Avatar from the Daintree Rainforest. Cameron has spoken on several occasions about his fascination with place
Japan: Kyoto, Osaka and everyday local life
During my Erasmus period in Taiwan, I had the opportunity to spend a week in Japan with a friend.
Michigan: the unexpected side of the American Midwest
In many parts of Michigan there is still a strong tradition linked to 'lake cottages' — small family homes built near the lakes and passed down through generations.
New York: at least once in a lifetime
New York is one of those cities you already know before you arrive. Experiencing it in person is different, though: more intense, noisier, and more contradictory tha
Menorca: hidden coves, Couchsurfing and authentic travel
The entire perimeter of the island can be walked on foot. An ancient path called the Camí de Cavalls runs all the way around Menorca for about 185 km. It was created
Mallorca: coves, scooter rides and island roads
The Sierra de Tramuntana is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site: many of its roads were built in the Arab era and then adapted over the centuries. Some stretches a
Romania: New Year in Transylvania with family and local life
Deep beneath the town of Turda there is a salt mine transformed into an underground park, complete with a Ferris wheel, a lake and even a concert hall, tens of metre
Catalonia: what to discover beyond Barcelona
Every year, on 23 April, Catalonia celebrates the Diada de Sant Jordi, one of the most beloved festivals in the region. The streets fill with stalls selling books an
Austria: neighbours who never stop surprising us
In Austria there is a curious tradition called 'Krampusnacht': on the night of 5 December, alongside St Nicholas, the Krampus appears — a figure that is half demon,
Las Vegas: a city built in the desert
Las Vegas exists almost entirely thanks to one of the largest artificial structures in the American Southwest: the Hoover Dam. Before the dam was built in the 1930s,
Czech Republic: Prague with my mum, castles and medieval clocks
Prague is home to one of the few medieval astronomical clocks still functioning in the world, installed in 1410. Every hour it comes to life with moving figures, sti
Hungary: Budapest, thermal baths, ruin pubs and the Danube
Budapest has one of the largest networks of natural thermal baths in Europe: some springs are so rich in minerals that they have been used for centuries not only for
Ireland: three months in Cork, pubs and cliffs
The shamrock, symbol of Ireland, was according to legend used by Saint Patrick to explain the concept of the Christian Trinity, and for this reason it became a natio
South Korea: Seoul, skyscrapers, temples and street food
In Seoul, smoking is heavily regulated: in several areas of the city it is forbidden to smoke on the street, and dedicated glass booths have been created where peopl
Tunisia: a week of local life, lanes and spices
Many Tunisian medinas (such as those of Tunis or Sousse) are built as true labyrinths with no apparent logic for first-time visitors, but this structure historically
Egypt: coral reefs and ancient history
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Southern Germany: cultural exchanges, cities and lakes
Munich is home to the Englischer Garten, one of the largest urban parks in the world — bigger even than Central Park in New York.
Berlin: history, hidden neighbourhoods and a changing city
Berlin is one of the most water-rich capitals in Europe: around 15% of the city is made up of rivers, lakes and canals, so in some neighbourhoods you find yourself c
Miami: ocean, cultures and a city that never stops
Miami is one of the American cities with the strongest Latin American influence in the world. Today more than 70% of the population speaks Spanish in everyday life —
How we travel: sustainable tourism and authentic connections
According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism accounts for roughly 10% of global GDP. Travelling mindfully means contributing directly to local economies and
Dolomites without crowds: hidden places in Trentino Alto Adige
The Dolomites were recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Trentino-Alto Adige has over 70,000 kilometres of marked trails, many of which are still compl
Bivouac shelters in Trentino: a simple, free mountain experience
In Trentino-Alto Adige there are over 150 unmanaged bivouacs, many built by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) since the 1950s. They remain open year-round and are comple
Via degli Dei: from Bologna to Florence through the Apennines
The Via degli Dei takes its name from the mountains it crosses: Monte Adone, Monte Venere, Monte Luario — pagan deities that the Romans turned into place names, and
Via Peuceta: a walk through the heart of Puglia
The Peucetians were one of the Messapic peoples who inhabited central Apulia before the Romans. They left extraordinary traces across the land: ancient dolmens, stan
How to avoid tourist traps in Italy
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in Europe — 58 in total — and is estimated to hold between 60% and 70% of all the world’s artistic
Ecomedia Utopia: my Erasmus+ experience in France
Erasmus+ doesn't only fund university students. It covers a much wider range of experiences: volunteering, vocational training, youth exchanges and thematic projects
Poland: Kraków and a journey through history
Kraków is one of Poland’s oldest cities, and its historic centre remained almost entirely intact during the Second World War. That is why it is today considered one
Vietnam: traditions, the Mekong and modern contrasts
Vietnam is one of the very few countries in the world where millions of people still use motorcycles as their main mode of daily transport. The country is estimated
The Netherlands: living with a local family
In the Netherlands, there are more bicycles than inhabitants. With a population of around 18 million people, it's estimated that over 23 million bicycles circulate i
Washington DC: the capital of the United States
Washington DC doesn't belong to any American state. When the United States decided to create a federal capital, they chose to build an entirely new city that didn't
Texas: my first experience in the United States
Texas is so large that if it were an independent country, it would be one of the world's largest nations. With an area larger than France, driving across it from eas
Kansas: six months in the heart of the United States
Kansas is known as "The Sunflower State," but it is also one of the most important places in the history of American agriculture. The flat terrain and climate made K
England: the first step towards the world
London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world: over 300 different languages are spoken there, and nearly 40% of its inhabitants were born outside the U
Hong Kong and Macau: two worlds between East and West
Macau was the last Asian territory under European administration. Portugal governed it for over 400 years, until 1999, leaving such a strong imprint that even today
A day on the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is not a single continuous structure, but a collection of walls, fortifications, and sections built in different eras, initiated over 2,000 y
Boston: American history and university life
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and was a key center of the American Revolution: events like the Boston Tea Party of 1773 contributed decisiv
Los Angeles: the city's true face
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San Diego: on the Mexican border
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