Marco Ferrarese

Jan 10, 2025 | lonelyplanetitalia.it | Marco Ferrarese

I brulli altipiani del Tibet e le vette innevate dell’Himalaya hanno qualcosa che li distingue da tutti gli altri ambienti di montagna: i gompa. In tibetano, il termine “gompa” significa “luogo di meditazione” e si riferisce essenzialmente ai monasteri – alcuni piccoli, altri grandi come villaggi – dove i monaci e le monache vivono, ricevono un'istruzione buddhista e si occupano delle esigenze spirituali delle comunità laiche circostanti.

Jan 5, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Marco Ferrarese

Let me admit, I am quite a wuss when it comes to heights. That vomit-like feeling that numbs my mind and blocks my legs does not come randomly — my mother had a severe case of vertigo. I am not as bad, but here and there, I feel it. My legs lock. I can’t move anymore and feel cold sweat rolling down my neck.

Nov 22, 2024 | flipboard.com | Marco Ferrarese

Richard Gere Has Been Wearing the Same Beaded Bracelet for Years: Here's What It MeansRichard Gere sticks to the classics when it comes to his fashion. He'll often be found in a crisp suit with a button-down shirt, especially if he's on a red carpet or making a TV appearance. The silver fox's dapper uniform has remained consistent through his 50 year career. The 75-year-old actor also …

Nov 15, 2024 | scmp.com | Marco Ferrarese

For once, I don’t mind waking up at 4am. The predawn cold at 3,300 metres is harsh but cannot detract from the spectacle: Nilgiri (7,061 metres), Tukuche (6,920 metres), Annapurna South (7,219 metres), Hiunchuli (6,441 metres) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 metres) – some of Nepal’s, and the world’s, highest mountains, in all their glory. The first rays of a new sun glow against the tips of that jagged silhouette and the peaks start dripping liquid gold.

Nov 10, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Marco Ferrarese

Chinese airlines still seem taboo — hundreds of passenger reviews range from the cheeky to the ghastly. You’ll read it all: terrible food, missed connections, no English spoken, old planes, uncomfortable seats. But the question is, have you ever flown with a Chinese airline? Probably not. In June 2024, I flew from Rome to Korea via Shanghai with China Eastern. And you know what? This transcontinental flight only cost me $290. Unbelievable? Yes.