My little mountain expedition had not been difficult to organize. I had opted for a route considered easy compared to the usual ones in the Himalayas: it would have lasted five days, and it would not have taken me higher than ten thousand feet. Most importantly, it would have offered me unforgettable views of the Annapurna massif. The receptionist at the hotel…

My memories from the Kathmandu Valley, before it was devastated by the 2015 earthquake:

A video about my trip to Chitwan National Park in southern Nepal, a place rich in wildlife and indigenous traditions.

This is a video about my trip to the beautiful town of Pokhara and the scenic Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna massif, Nepal. Compared to the 7-8000 m high peaks of the Himalayas, the one that I climbed (3210 m) was called by the locals a “hill”…

My adventure in the Himalayas was meant to start in Pokhara, a picturesque Nepalese town on the shores of a vast, clear lake at the foot of the Annapurna massif. The surface of the lake, framed by purple water lilies, reflected the surrounding mountains, which were dominated by Machapuchare, a razor-sharp, 22,793 feet high peak. Permanently covered in snow, Machapuchare is revered…