From 2011 to 2012 I was lucky enough to be able to travel around the world.

My backpack and I left Rome for eight months travelling towards the EASY, living a continuous summer across all the continents and experiencing incredible and unrepeatable experiences.

The thrill of a hunting lioness, the feeling os being so small on the Great Wall and the magic on Easter Island, dancing all the night at the Full Moon Party, participating in the Carnival in the Rio Sambadrome. But there was also the fear of dying under a landslide, the terror of being surrounded by a shark and feeling smelled by 'something', in the dark Amazon forest night. The risk of getting lost in the Patagonia and the anger of been robbed halfway through the trip.  On a bike with Cambodians, surfing with Australians, playing football on the beach with Brazilians, drinking wine with Argentines... everyday was a new story with new people, giving me the priceless feeling of having the freedom to manage and live every day of ,y life.

There are so many and so strong emotions that will remain indelible forever in my memory and for my whole life.

In these pages you will find, day by day, some short stories about the greatest adventure of my life

The Mekong Experience

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Mekong river is one of the biggest in the world. It origins are in China, and after crossing 7 different countries it eventually ends in Vietnam through a huge and impressive delta.

A tour on a boat across the last part of the river reveals beautiful spots, incredible islands and an alternative view of people everyday life on the water.

resting on a hammock, Mekong river

Vietnam-Cambodia border, Mekong river

Vietnam-Cambodia border, Mekong river

young fisherman, Mekong river

Having a bath, Mekong river

Crocodile Farm

The river is life, and here life goes on like in every other place. Like the market. Here everyday hundreds of boats meet and exchange goods and other material. Floating.

Banana baby seller, floating market, Mekong delta

floating market, Mekong delta

floating market, Mekong delta

floating market, Mekong delta

floating market, Mekong delta

floating market, Mekong delta

There is also a floating gasoline station, in case one run out of it

For those who live along the river, life can be extremely though. Mostly during this period, the rainy season. People are used to it, and they build houses on pile dwellings. However, even that can be not enough sometimes

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