We had been thinking about organizing something like this for quite a while, and this year we finally made it happen. With my birthday approaching and Debby’s shortly after, we decided to invite friends and family to the area near…
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I’ve been to Val Biandino several times, but I’ve almost always followed the same trail. Each time, though, I couldn’t help but notice the many other trails branching off around me. One in particular caught my attention—the trail leading to…
It seems that Val di Mello is one of the most beautiful valleys in Italy, or at least that’s what we had always read in online reviews. So, we decided to dedicate a day to a very gentle walk along…
Just over a year ago, I hiked a few stages of the Sentiero Roma, descending exhausted from the Gianetti Refuge to the Bagni di Masino. After four days of walking, I returned home with my feet completely wrecked. As a…
It wasn’t a particularly sunny day when we set off from Milan towards Valfurva, heading for Rifugio Forni. However, the Swiss weather forecasts assured us there would be no rain or snow, with a significant improvement expected for the following…
For this September weekend, my longtime hiking companion Michi and I decided to tackle a few stages of the Alta Via della Valmalenco. Unfortunately, completing the entire trail requires several days, and our work commitments didn’t allow us to dedicate…
I’ve reached the summit of the Northern Grigna countless times, and on at least a couple of those occasions, I started from Pasturo, passing by Rifugio Antonietta, Pialeral, and following either the summer or winter trail, depending on the season,…
Continuing from my previous hike, I decided to embark on an evening trek, taking advantage of the long days at the end of August when darkness doesn’t fall before 8:30 or 8:45 PM in this region. Among the various options,…
First week back at work after the holidays, so activities are still ramping up. Many colleagues haven’t returned yet, and the days are still long, with sunsets happening late. Because of this, I decided to find a quick and simple…
My first trip to Africa was an unforgettable experience. A journey so full of beauty, excitement, and fascination that it stands out as the most impactful I’ve ever undertaken. Kenya, a young nation brimming with cultural richness and ethnic diversity,…