Asia

Staying at Panhou Retreat in Hoang Su Phi was, for me, a genuinely disorienting experience. I had been looking forward to sleeping in a luxury eco retreat surrounded by the …

Trekking in Hoang Su Phi is one of the most interesting experiences you can have in northern Vietnam. In the Ha Giang region, you still see terraced rice fields far …

Vietnam souvenirs are a tangible way to continue your journey even after returning home. Choosing between playful T-shirts, mountain tea, lanterns and incense means deciding which flavours, objects and traditions …

Staying in a homestay in Vietnam meant living, even for just a day, the ordinary reality of those who opened their homes to me. I moved away from Western standards …

In northern Vietnam, tea is not just a drink but a daily gesture that reflects landscape, tradition and community. Among the mountains of Hoang Su Phi, I realised that tasting …

After several years, I returned to Vietnam through an editorial project for my Travel Blogger Italiane community. What began as a structured plan soon evolved into a journey far beyond …

Returning to Ha Long Bay after years wasn’t the experience I imagined. Although the majesty of its 1,600 karst limestone islands remains unique, the context around it has changed radically. …

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, feels different from Ho Chi Minh City from your very first steps. At first glance, the city appears incredibly sober for an Asian metropolis. You …

My journey through North India, between Delhi, Rajasthan and Agra, was an intense experience. Magnificent architecture, everyday spirituality guided by gods for every occasion, surreal traffic shared with wandering cows, …