Charisa Kailey-Lê

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Charisa Kailey-Lê

Discovering Mountains

“I had never seen a mountain until I was 16”, says Charisa, Trekking Expert at Bookatrekking.com for all our Italian trekking adventures. “Funny enough my first (school) trip to see proper mountains was in the Dolomites. I remember a combination of shorts and lots of snow, as it was in May. That was a real eye opener!” The best mountain trip so far? “That has to be in the Sa Pa region in Vietnam. From the summit of Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain, there’s lush green mountains wherever you look! Truly spectacular!” She prefers trekking with companions for social reasons, but also because it’s safer to do so. Her favorite time of the day in the mountains is sunset, hands down. “I love the soft light. And it’s a beautiful moment to reflect on the day that has passed.”
Discovering Mountains

Making trips happen

Charisa is your port of call if you are keen to go trekking in Italy. What trek do you recommend in “your” area? “Alta Via 1. It’s our best seller for very good reasons. The landscape is absolutely stunning, the huts are amazing and it’s doable for most people.” The best part of the job as a Trekking Expert is the variation in tasks. Each day is different, with contact with both travelers and the mountain huts. “Making a trip happen for somebody is truly rewarding. It’s sometimes a bit like a tetris game, where all things have to fall into place. It’s keeping me on my toes!” A final piece of advice? “Bring good boots. They can make or break your trekking experience.”

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