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Elena Stefanin
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Political science grad, nature & culture enthusiast, anthropology addict. Expert cyclist & outdoor adventurer, Elena has a 2-decades-long experience in all things outdoor. Since 2014, she's been embarking on a global journey, biking through diverse landscapes, embracing adventures, and learning from the world's fascinating tapestry of humanity.
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Sailing the Black Sea: from Varna to Batumi on the ferry of weirdos

Crossing the Black Sea by Ferry. The incredible adventures on a three-day ferry crossing with the weirdest people in the...
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Cycling from Bologna: Po River Delta, Chioggia, Venice Lagoon

Bicycle Touring the Venice LagoonCycling Northern Italy Our first 5 days of bicycle touring, from Bologna to Caorle, across the...
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Kyrgyzstan: Fergana valley, Between Radioactivity and Territorial Conflicts

Uranium mining in Kyrgyzstan and radioactive waste at the border with the valley of Fergana. A serious issue for the...
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Roma, the Persecution of an Unknown People. History of “gipsy” people in Romania from slavery to Buzescu

A brief history of the Roma people in Romania, exploring ongoing discrimination, social struggles, and recent controversies such as the...
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Number 72: Alfonsina Strada

In 1924, Alfonsina entered the Giro d’Italia. Disguised as a man, she became the only woman ever to compete in...
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Serbia Mon Amour – Cycle Touring to the Danube through Sabac and Belgrade

Bicycle Touring in Serbia, from Janja across Sabac, Belgrade, all the way to the Danube River. In the previous days,...
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Kyrgyzstan: valle di Fergana, tra radioattivitĂ  e conflitti territoriali

Miniere di uranio in Kyrgyzstan, rifiuti radioattivi ai confini della Valle di Fergana. Un problema serissimo per la stabilitĂ  geopolitica...
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Rom: la persecuzione di un popolo sconosciuto. In Romania dalla schiavitĂą a Buzescu

Breve storia del popolo Rom in Romania, dai tempi antichi alle costanti persecuzioni moderne Rom e Sinti sono la piĂą numerosa...
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Numero 72: Alfonsina Strada

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Brief Point About Nomads in Kazakhstan

Before going to Kazakhstan, we asked ourselves: are there still Kazakh nomads? Or the Soviet Union wiped them all out?...
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