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 second Indochina war against the USA is one of the most famous conflict ever. Vietnam history is indeed plenty of such events. And the country still reflects there in several different places. One of the most affected part was indeed the DMZ - demilitarized zone - where several cruel battles took place.

US Tank, Khe Sanh Combat Base, DMZ

There are several museums spread across the country showing pictures, documents, seized material and military vehicles.

Russian Tank provided to Vietcong, Hanoi
Captured US elicopter, Hanoi
Museum of War, Hanoi

Museum of War, Hanoi

Khe Sanh Combat Base, DMZ

Museum of War, Hanoi

The evidence of the war is still today visible in certain parts of Vietnam.

Bombed building on Emperor forbidden city, Huè

Vinh Moc was a village right in the middle between the north/south border. In order to avoid northern Vietnam troups to be provided with facilities, the Americans started to heavily bomb it. The locals eventually build a complex of tunnels underground, reaching 30 meters deep, where they were able to live for 6 years.

Vinh Moc tunnel, DMZ

Vinh Moc well, DMZ

The vegetation around the DMZ is stunningly impressive, Ben Hai river and its surroundings still reflect today this wild atmosphere that must have surrounded several battles during the conflicts.

Ben Hai river, DMZ

There are rumors saying someone is not yet aware of the end of the war.
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