Traces of an environmental disaster Until a few years ago, Aral was one of the largest lakes in the world and one of the main sources of fish for the whole Soviet Union. Starting from the ’60s, the authorities diverted its tributaries Amu Darya and Syr Darya in order to irrigate the surrounding terrains and Continue Reading
Ghat souk cremations A journey through life, death and rebirth in the temple of Pashupatinath in Nepal, for the cremations of the Ghat souk of the sacred Bagmati river. In Pashupatinath the ashes of the dead after cremation are scattered on the pyres overlooking the Bagmati, the river that flows over the hills of Shivpuri Continue Reading
Ladakh Soul This reportage is an intimate and profound journey into the heart of Ladakh, a breathtaking land nestled among the Himalayan peaks. It was an exploration into the soul of a place where spirituality penetrates every aspect of life and time seems to have stopped. Through these images I tried to capture the essence Continue Reading
Valdès next stop In a hidden corner of Argentine Patagonia, where the sea meets the land in silence, the Valdés Peninsula opens up to those looking for a different way to experience their holidays. No luxury hotels or trendy clubs, but buses transformed into bungalows and bars, free beaches where time seems to slow down Continue Reading
Rust During a trip to Cape Verde, I visited the island of Saal which owes its name to the presence of salt deposits.One of these, LE SALINE DI PEDRA LUME, is located at the bottom of the crater of an extinct volcano that collapsed at sea level.Near the salt pan there is also an old Continue Reading
A-Deus. Tudo vale a pena quando a alma nao è pequena. The best way to travel is to “feel” said Ferdinando Pesso and Lisbon is the perfect city to feel all the vibrations it can transmit. It is a sweetly nostalgic place where you can breathe a mixture of mystery, attraction, charm and where the Continue Reading
PANAME Paname is the slang name given to Paris since the late 19th century, which is still used today by locals, particularly in working-class neighborhoods and youth culture. Probably coined because of the financial scandal related to the construction of the Panama Canal, or perhaps because the bourgeoisie had made the hat that bears its Continue Reading
ARMENIA A trip to Armenia is a journey through its history, a continuous reference to the symbols and material and immaterial elements that characterize it. Mount Ararat, a symbol of the cultural identity of the Armenians and home to the myth of origin; A sacred and unreachable mountain because it is currently located in Turkish Continue Reading
Buzkashi game Buzkashi, also known as Kokpar or Kok Boru, is a traditional equestrian sport of Central and South Asia, widespread in countries such as Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The name literally means “catch the goat”, and the game takes place on a vast field where two teams of knights compete for the Continue Reading
CUBA Cuba, a place that evokes: sea, sun, lightheartedness, the inevitable cigars, Rum and Fidel. I did not think before leaving that Fidel Castro would be the driving force behind that experience; already upon arrival at the airport, my friend who was waiting for me at the arrivals, informed me of the death of the Continue Reading