Exploring Nepal Vlog
The journey documented in these videos was organised by the Italian tour operator Avventure nel Mondo, as part of the itinerary Tutto Nepal (19 Apr – 04 May 2025), led by coordinator Alessio Maragno, with myself in the role of treasurer (cassiere). Avventure nel Mondo is much more than a travel agency — it’s a vibrant community of [...]
Kathmandu Kaleidoscope: Farewells, Shamanism and a Momo Safari
The morning began with a rare treasure on a group trip: free time. No monks chanting, no pujas or treks—just Patan, wide open and breathing slowly under the morning sun. With four hours to burn, some of us melted into temples and alleyways, others succumbed to the magnetism of yet another pashmina. And me? I wandered the [...]
Mist, Monasteries & Malla Kings: A Day Between Clouds and Gods
Let me start by saying that waking up at 5:30 a.m. in a Buddhist monastery should include a disclaimer: “You may not see the Himalayas. You may, however, see yourself.”The fog, like an indecisive lover, refused to lift. There was no glimpse of snowy peaks, just the stoic stare of low-hanging clouds that looked like they [...]
Monks, Mud, and Meditation: A Day Above the Clouds in Namobuddha
Rain has a peculiar way of compressing time. It stretches the minutes in a hotel lobby like taffy, makes the already questionable Wi-Fi even more metaphysical, and turns our trekking plans into a Netflix binge of collective staring. By mid-morning, the clouds part just enough for us to remember we are still in Nepal — a country where [...]
Clay, Dogs, Gods, and the Kings of Yoghurt
There are days on the road that feel like postcards. Today was not one of them. Today felt like wandering into the footnotes of a forgotten epic—dusty, crooked, surprisingly well-choreographed. Breakfast arrived with the usual blend of Himalayan instant coffee and the mild existential dread of yet another coach ride. But our new guide [...]