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Lanzo Trekking
I love working with people who are super passionate about what they do. Which is why I was really excited that Andrea Mantelli asked me to translate his website. I had done other projects for him in the past and it was an honour to be part of this new enterprise of his.
The Lanzo Trekking website communicates Andrea’s passion for inclusive tourism with details of guided walks and excursions suitable for people of all ages and with varying health conditions. Lanzo Trekking aims to provide experiences which go beyond walking, connecting people to various aspects of the local area, including history, flora, fauna and the mountain culture in general.
Alpine Strukturen by Ingo Rasp
I was blown away when I first saw Ingo Rasp’s photography. He is clearly incredibly passionate, motivated and has a great eye for unusual details. After working together on a translation for a project about mountaineering, I was delighted when Ingo got in touch again about his latest project. He asked me to come on board to work on editing some previously-translated texts as part of the second edition of Alpine Strukturen. The texts already had a very clear style of expression so my task was just to clear up a few minor ambiguities and ensure his clear style extended throughout the text.
One of the key themes in this project was the changing landscapes of alpine areas, something which I have experienced first hand when climbing in the Alps, seeing how rapidly the glaciers are retreating there. It was an absolute honour to work with Ingo Rasp and be a small part of this incredible project. I’m looking forward to working together again at the next opportunity.
Why not check out his website and take a peek at his breath-taking photography?
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