Please click on the map to select a trip or scroll the page down Raja Ampat liveaboard Botanical tour to South Africa Snorkeling with whales in Tonga Jordan New Zealand north island Kangerlussuaq Trip to Niue Ethiopia tour Volcanoes of Kamchatka Uganda safari Mali - Niger river and Dogon country Egypt - Lake Nasser and Nile river cruise Ammassalik - East Greenland Faer Oer islands Malaysia borneo and Lankayan island Italy In Norway, from Sognefjord to  Lofoten islands Sahara desert Subantarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia Greenland - Icecap & dogsledge expedition in Thule Yakutia, Siberia Novosibirsk, Russia Moscow and St. Petersburg Falkland Islands and Patagonia Safari from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Las Vegas Edmonton, Canada Yellowknife, NWT, Canada Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chicago Churchill - Polar bear safari Alaska Hawaii USA Southwest Ilulissat tours New York and Niagara Falls Iceland Svalbard Greece Denmark Seychelles Granada Chile, Bolivia, Peru Maldives (Thudufushi) Vermont and Boston To Antarctica, on the Shackleton's footsteps Ecuador Nepal: trekking to Everest area China and Tibet Svalbard Fare click qua per aprire il sito in Italiano All my trips in chronological order Useful travel links Contacts and copyright
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PICTURES, IMAGES AND TRAVELOGUES FROM MY TRIPS & TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD
West Papua Sea squirt

Liveaboard snorkeling cruise to Raja Ampat in Indonesia <<--GO

Included in the "Coral Triangle", Raja Ampat islands show one of the world's greatest biodiversity with different marine ecosystem, depending on currents and exposure. Spectacular underwater, Raja Ampat has also fantastic landscapes and the best way to appreciate all the beauty is through a liveaboard cruise.

Botanical tour Flower tour

Flower tour to Namaqualand and botanical trip to Richtersveld <<--GO

Flower tour to Namaqualand in late winter to admire millions of daisies and other flowers changing the landscape completely. Botanical expedition to the Richtersveld desert, searching for endemic succulent plants and odd geology. Excursion to Cape Town and to Cape Peninsula.

Snorkeling with whales Kingdom of Tonga

Swim with whales in Tonga: a snorkeling trip to South Pacific <<--GO

The Kingdom of Tonga is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales, observing these massive cetacean directly from inside the water. Lot of regular lagoon snorkeling and wonderful beaches complete this fantastic trip to the heart of the South Pacific ocean.

Ancient Petra Camels in Wadi Rum

Tour to Jordan from Amman to Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum <<--GO

Trip to Jordan exploring the archaeological sites throughout the country, as the famous Nabataean city of Petra and the ancient ruins of Jerash. Hiking through the beautiful landscape of Jordan, like the Dead Sea and the Wadi Rum desert.

Niue island Swimming with whales

Trip to Niue, an amazing little big island in the South Pacific <<-- GO

Travelogue about my trip to Niue, the world's largest raised coralline atoll, offering so much to discover and great fun while hiking the many trails, passing through tropical forest, caves and reef flats. Snorkeling is also fantastic and it can be done in the open ocean too, where tourist can swim with humpack whales and dolphins.

Giant Kauri tree Geothermal park

Tour to New Zealand north island and day trips from Auckland <<-- GO

The north island of New Zealand is interesting for the beautiful landscapes and the dramatic geothermal activity in several parts of the country. Auckland is the ideal base to explore the north island, even if you have only limited time, as short day tours can be easily taken to most of the attractions.

Midnight sun cruise Ilimanaq in Greenland

Iceberg cruise under the midnight sun to Ilulissat in Greenland <<--GO

Summer solstice trip to Ilulissat in northern Greenland to admire the midnight sun during iceberg cruises and hikes over the tundra. Excursion to Eqi Sermia glacier showing the effects of the glacier retreat due to the global warming.

Greenland Kangerlussuaq

Short excursions in Kangerlussuaq while waiting for connecting flight <<--GO

4x4 excursions in Kangerlussuaq waiting for our connecting flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat. Kangerlussuaq is surrounded by unspoilt nature, where you can meet muskoxen and hike over the arctic tundra.

Copenhagen Nyhavn Billund Legoland

Trip to Denmark with tour of Copenhagen and day trip to Legoland <<--GO

Excursions in Copenhagen to visit the various attractions like Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid Statue. Day tour to Legoland in Billund, the famous theme park built entirely by Lego bricks.

Acid lakes in Dallol - Ethiopia Rock carved church - Ethiopia Trip to Ethiopia: the Danakil desert and the rock churches <<-- GO

Long journey through Ethiopia, beginning with an expedition to the Danakil depression and Erta Ale volcano, ending with a tour to the rock carved churches of Tigray region and Lalibela, during the Coptic Christmas. Further stops in Ethiopia most important markets and historic places, complete this unusual holiday.

Hippos Mountain Gorilla

Safari to Uganda searching for the rare mountain gorilla <<-- GO

Safari tour to Uganda with game drives to Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, before a trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, searching for the almost extinct mountain gorilla. More game drives to lake Mburo, searching for typical african wildlife, completes this trip to Uganda.

Kamchatka Active volcano in Kamchatka

Kamchatka tour: trekking on the volcanoes <<-- GO

Travel to Kamchatka peninsula in Russia Far East to trek over volcanoes, in a landscape made of solidified lava fields, geysers, fumaroles and volcanic crates, but also dominated by pristine lush forests where wildlife abounds.

Dogon dance mask in Mali Djenne mosque

Tour to Mali: trip from Niger river to Dogon country <<-- GO

Tour to Mali in western Africa, discovering the cities along the Niger river and its confluent, like Segou, Djenne and Mopti, before visiting the Dogon country on the Bandiagara cliff. Here people still live on unique traditional culture and build beautiful oddly shaped buildings, almost entirely made of dried mud.

Pyramid and Sphynx in Egypt Ancient Egypt painting

Lake Nasser and Nile river cruise in Egypt <<-- GO

After a tour of Cairo and the pyramids of Giza, a cruise on lake Nasser follows, from Abu Simbel to Aswan, before a further cruise on Nile river, from Aswan to Luxor. Daily excursions to temples, necropolis and other archaeological ruins throughout Egypt.

East Greenland Greenland Icecap

Travel to Ammassalik in East Greenland <<-- GO

Tour to Ammassalik region in East Greenland by a small chartered boat, navigating into fjords full of icebergs, where majestic glaciers ends into. Trek over East Greenland mountains and onto Greenland inland ice (icecap).

Rhodes island - Greece Lindos - Greece

Relaxing vacation to Rhodes island, Greece <<-- GO

Rhodes island is the biggest of Dodecanese archipelago in Greece and is a popular vacation destination for families and singles. We have chosen Rhodes island for this summer trip, because of varying landscape and attractions, from beautiful sandy beaches, to mountains and ancient towns rich of culture.

Faroe islands Puffin

Island hopping in North Atlantic: tour to the Faroe islands <<-- GO

Trip to the Faer Oer islands, visiting Mykines, Skuvoy, Suduroy, Sandoy, Nolsoy, Stremoy and Eysturoy, traveling by helicopter, ferry and buses, in search of extreme landscapes and birds.

Monitor lizard, Borneo Lankayan island, Malaysia

Malaysia borneo tour and snorkeling to Lankayan island <<-- GO

Journey through the borneo rainforest in Malaysia, discovering exciting wildlife like the endemic proboscis monkey, followed by a week of relax and snorkeling to the tiny coralline atoll of Lankayan island in Sulu sea.

Snares crested penguin, New Zealand King penguins, Macquarie island

Subantarctic islands of Australia & New Zealand cruise <<-- GO

A short trip in New Zealand is followed by an expedition cruise to the subantarctic island of Australia and New Zealand, a wildlife paradise populated by millions of penguins and other birds.

Sahara desert, Libya Sand dunes in Sahara desert

Expedition into Sahara desert in Libya <<-- GO

Tour in a 4x4 with overnights in tents, in the central Sahara desert in Libya. The itinerary follows the rocky Acacus region and the Ubari oasis with its amazing sand dunes, lakes and palm trees. Short trip to ancient Leptis Magna.

Reine, Lofoten islands, Norway Throndheim, Norway

Tour to Norway, from Sognefjord to Lofoten islands <<-- GO

Voyage to Norway, visiting the most beautiful fjords, the Lofoten islands and the most picturesque cities and towns along the coast. Travel by airplane, train, rented car and cruise ship.

Dog sledding in Greenland Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland

Dogsledge tour in Thule (Qaanaaq) - northern Greenland <<-- GO

Dogsledding in one of the world's northernmost inhabitated place known as Thule region, over frozen fjords, glaciers, and between majestic icebergs with professional Inuit hunters. Tour of Qaanaaq in northern Greenland.

Snowfall Dog sled

Winter trip to Ilulissat by dog sled in Greenland <<--GO

Tour in Greenland to Ilulissat and beyond by a team of greenlandic dogs and an experienced Inuit hunter. Dog sled excursions over glaciers, frozen fjords and virgin arctic snow.

Yakutia (Sakha), Siberia Yakutia (Sakha), Siberia

Travel to Siberia, to the Pole of Cold: living at -50°C <<-- GO

Expedition in Yakutia (Siberia) to the Pole of Cold, following a route from Yakutsk to Oymyakon, via Tyoply Klyuch, Tomtor, Ust-Nera and other villages. The itinerary includes a stop in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Moscow.

Rockhopper penguin, Falkland Islands Penguins in the Falkland Islands

Trip to Falkland Islands and Patagonia (penguins, glaciers) <<-- GO

Two weeks in the wildlife's paradise of the Falkland Islands, between colonies of penguins, albatrosses, cormorants and many other birds, as well as elephant seals. Trips extension in chilean and Argentinean patagonia.

Lions in Botswana Chobe National Park, Botswana

Botswana safari : from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls <<-- GO

Safari trip from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, through Botswana, visiting the most beautiful spots for best wildlife viewing, as Magkadigkadi Pans, Okavango delta, Chobe National Park, Moremi reserve and Savute.

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet Terracotta warriors, Xian, China

Tour to China and Tibet from Beijing to Lhasa and Shanghai <<-- GO

From the Great Wall, to the Tibetan Monasteries; from the rice fields of the southeast, to the vibrant city of Shanghai. Three weeks across China and Tibet, discovering the many aspects of this immense Country.

Nuptse, Everst, Lhotse from Kala Pattar, Nepal Trekking to Gokyo lakes, Nepal

Nepal: trekking to Everest base camp and Gokyo <<-- GO

A three weeks, lodge-based trekking to Everest and Gokyo, during the cold, but crisper and less crowded Himalayan winter. Tour of Kathmandu and the monasteries along the route.

Cotopaxi volcano from Quito, Ecuador Monkey in Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Ecuador: travel to amazon rainforest and volcanoes <<-- GO

A week at Sacha Lodge, in the heart of Amazon rainforest, will let to fully enjoy and appreciate the incredible biodiversity of this sensitive area of the planet. Tour of the mountains and villages around the UNESCO city of Quito, included.

Cruise to Antarctica King penguins in South Georgia

Cruise to Antarctica, on the Shackleton's footsteps <<-- GO

A cruise on the Russian ship "Professor Molchanov", starting and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina, via Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falkland islands: a wildlife's paradise on the footsteps of the famous explorer.

Kayak on Ellesmere island, Nunavut, Canada Camping on Ellesmere island, Nunavut, Canada

Northwest Passage, Canada : kayak trip to Nunavut <<-- GO

After a short visit of the Canada's southernmost cities, a 14 days kayak and hiking trip in the high arctic, on Ellesmere island, follows. This is my most adventurous trip than ever, for its length and remoteness.

Thudufushi Island Resort, Maldives Clown fish, Maldives

Vacation to Maldives : Thudufushi island on Ari atoll <<-- GO

One week in the Ari atoll (Maldives), snorkeling and scuba-diving in the paradise of Thudufushi and on the nearby deserted islands.

Laguna Verde, Bolivia Machu Picchu, Peru

Travel to the Andes of Chile, Bolivia and Peru' <<-- GO

An intense 3 weeks itinerary, crossing the Andes from northern Chile, to Bolivia and Perù, between deserts, salt flats, beautiful colonial cities, Inca ruins and peeks often exceeding 5000 meters above sea level.

La Digue, Seychelles Bird Island, Seychelles

Vacation to Seychelles in Alphonse, Bird, Praslin, La Digue <<-- GO

Excursions and snorkeling on the islands of Alphonse, La Digue, Praslin and Bird, searching for secluded beaches, natural lagoons, exotic plants, birds, turtles and other wildlife. Day trips to the smaller islands by boat.

Alhambra, Granada, Spain Andalucia, Spain

Tour to Granada, Spain, Andalucia region <<-- GO

Sightseeing in Granada and the countryside, one of the most interesting destination in Europe, declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Venetian Hotel Casino, Las Vegas Valley of Fire, Nevada, USA

Trip to Las Vegas and beyond <<-- GO

Short trips in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, in conjunction with the Comdex Fall computer show, where I've been every year from 1996 to 2002 for business purposes.

Autumn in Vermont, USA Polar bear in Churchill, Canada Foliage in Vermont (USA), polar bears in Churchill (Canada) <<-- GO

The State of Vermont, Northeast USA, during the peak of the foliage season. Polar Bear safari tour in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada on the Hudson Bay. Half day trip to Boston and Chicago.
Geyser near Reykjavik, Iceland Westmann islands, Iceland

Travel to Iceland from volcanoes to glaciers <<-- GO

Day trips by airplane, bus, super jeep, snow coach and on foot over the land of Fire and Ice, staying in Reykjavik as "base" for daily excursions throughout this beautiful country.

Glaciers in Greenland near Ilulissat Trekking on Greenland icecap

Summer trekking to Ilulissat in Greenland <<-- GO

Extensive trekking on the tundra and on the ice cap, near the town of Ilulissat, on the west coast of Greenland, two hundreds miles north of the Arctic Circle. Wonderful nature and immense spaces.

Northen lights, Svalbard Winter twilight in Svalbard

Svalbard islands tour at the end of the polar night <<-- GO

Waiting for the returning sun after the long polar night. One vacation to Svalbard is never enough, so I've decided to return two years later to experience different light conditions.

Athens, Greece Athens, Greece

Short trip to Athens <<-- GO

Very short trip in Athens, Greece, documented with just three pictures taken during a business trip.

Snowscooter, Svalbard Tempelfjord glacier, Svalbard

Svalbard islands trip by snowscooter (snowmobile) <<-- GO

A long excursion on the ice by snowmobile, driving over the natural highways made of immense glaciers, frozen fjords and pack ice.

Brown bear in Katmai National Park, Alaska Eskimo dances, Barrow, Alaska, USA

Alaska tour at summer solstice from Juneau to Barrow <<-- GO

From the forests of the southeast to the arctic tundra. Bears, Whales, glaciers, rain forests, Eskimo dances, and remote towns.

An Hawaiian beach Waterfall in Kauai, Hawaii

Vacation to Hawaii - beaches and volcanoes <<-- GO

Various day trips by air and car on the main islands, discovering volcanoes and dense vegetation.

Manhattan, New York Bellagio hotel and casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Vacation to New York and Las Vegas <<-- GO

New York City, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, day trip by scenic airline to Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Monument Valley, Arizona

USA Southwest trip : California - Arizona - Utah - Nevada <<-- GO

A long trip from Los Angeles to Los Angeles by car, crossing deserts and mountains of California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada.

TRAVELING IN ITALY

Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

Venice, Italy

Pictures from Italy, my home country - Italy travel information <<-- GO

Web pages dedicated to trips in Italy, my home country, covering multiple destinations and providing hundreds of pictures as well as detailed information for each destination.

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