A 3°class train to the Mekong

mekong, nong khai

Traveling to the rhythm of the screeching train tracks, amid the suffocating heat, uncomfortable wooden seats, and a variety of smells that overlap as we approach the border between Thailand and Laos

Where roosters do not crow

In Phaya Thai, Bangkok, modernity collides with the quiet struggle of slum dwellers to survive, revealing a poignant contrast between urban development and precarious living conditions of these people

Murphy’s Golden Rules

In Micheal’s Irish Pub in Nong Khai, Murphy’s Golden Rules, the ten rules of lived life, lay down the law

Day and Night

Luang Prabang, Laos | ©Gabriele Orlini, 2022

In Thailand, greetings create an immediate connection: a “Sawadee” conveys genuine warmth that goes beyond mere words

Hell’s market

Khlong Toei Market | ©Fabio Lovati, 2022

In the shadows of the market, I feel the sacredness of life and death entwined, each heartbeat echoing the vibrant pulse of humanity

Losing yourself to Sala Keoku

Sala Keoku, Nong Khai | ©Gabriele Orlini, 2022

Near Nong Khai, Thailand, there is a garden of massive spiritual sculptures where Buddhist and Hindu influences merge into gigantic works of art

In our inadequacy

In Bangkok’s embrace, I let go of my fears and discover extraordinary wonders in the simplest encounters, as the city’s rhythm guides my steps

Water Souls

Chao Phraya

In Bangkok, water flows through the city like a beating heart, shaping daily life with its strength and serenity, while its inhabitants face even the monsoons with unwavering calm

With uncomfortable lightness

Amid the intense scents and frantic chaos of Khlong Toei, one rediscovers the importance of observing without judgment, letting small gestures reveal the true essence of this place

Our own space (in the world)

Being “big” has always made me visible, but in seeking invisibility, I found refuge in the small things, where my space is defined in silence and discretion

Thai Mekong River Journey

An on the journey training to tell the story of what happens on the banks of one of the world’s most essential and fascinating rivers.