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12 Typical Italian Foods Every Tourist Should Try

November 13, 2017

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Living as an African in Italy – My Thoughts on Racial Discrimination

October 13, 2017

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Sicily Street Food Festival 2017 – Video Post

October 5, 2017

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A Day Trip To Charming Cefalu – Video Post

September 30, 2017
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A Day Trip From Milan To Travo in Emilia Romagna Region

September 29, 2017
Castello e borgo fortificato di Travo

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12 Cheapest Countries To Visit From Milan, Italy

September 27, 2017

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Here’s Why You Should Take A Day Trip From Milan To Lecco

September 25, 2017

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Eight Definitions Of The Typical Italian Way Of Life

September 22, 2017
Italian Way of life

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Mondello, the City of Crystal Blue Sea has My LEAST FAVOURITE Beach Around Palermo

September 21, 2017
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Personal Experience: There are More Reasons To Live In Palermo Than Milan

September 19, 2017

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Sciacca, City of Ceramic & Tasty Arancina

August 30, 2017

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Monza Makes A Perfect Day & Budget Trip From Milan

July 21, 2017

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How to Obtain a Permesso di Soggiorno ‘Residence Stay Permit’ in Milan

June 21, 2017

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25 Basic Italian Phrases For Tourists Visiting Italy

March 24, 2017

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13 hours in Torino – A Budget Trip

March 9, 2017

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Como, the Lake City

January 2, 2017

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About GIM

About GIM

Ciao! I am a Masters student living in Milan and trying to seize all the chances I can to explore Europe. I have visited 15+ Italian towns and cities: Torino, Bologna, Savona, Genova, Urbino, Cefalu, Travo, Piana Degli Albanesi, Scaccia, San Vito Lo Capo, Monreale, Bergamo, Mondello, Lecco, Como, Monza, Florence, and lived in Palermo. I'm a lover of shoes and cheesecake. Top two places I would be visiting in the nearest future are Venice and Rome. If you want to stay updated on my adventures and itineraries, connect with me on my social networks :)
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  • Monza Makes A Perfect Day & Budget Trip From Milan
    Monza is the third-largest city of Lombardy Region in Italy. It is a city on the River Lambro and just about 15 kilometres (9 miles) northeast of Milan. The proximity of the city to Milan puts it on the list of one of the places to take a day trip to from Milan. Taking a train from Milano Centrale, I arrived at the tranquil city of Monza in 20 minutes. Just incase you are pondering on whether to visit I will give you five reasons Monza makes a perfect day trip from Milan:  The Walk:  Taking a walk from the Train Station to the city centre is a pleasurable experience. Maybe the fact that I visited on a Sunday made the experience more enjoyable for me. Families were here and there and the city was bustling with life. I wasn’t looking to shop or visit specific places, hence I wasn’t bothered if most stores or museums were closed, as it was Sunday. That said, with a 30 minutes slow walk from the train station to the city centre, I was able to savour the environment, taking in [read more]
  • 12 Typical Italian Foods Every Tourist Should Try
    ubbing the tip your index finger against your cheek is a sign you enjoy what you are eating and I have often found myself doing that here in Italy. From trying pastries to street food and real meals, I have largely loved most of Italian foods, even if I consider some too salty or sugary. I hope we do share the same taste and you will find some food I will recommend great as well. I am not going to be listing food like Lasagne, pizza, pasta or every other common meals you probably had seen or read about abroad. My goal is to reveal to you what I have discovered myself – scouring the streets out of curiosity, trying recommendations from my Italian friends and having meals with Italians. 12. Broscia: I had broscia almost everyday all summer! Not only is it very filling but looking at gelato plastered in a cylinder heap inside the bread (called broscia) rekindled my love for gelato. 11. Frutta di Martorana: The surprise and pleasant feeling of bitting into an apple only to discover [read more]
  • Castello e borgo fortificato di TravoA Day Trip From Milan To Travo in Emilia Romagna Region
    If you are a lover of countrysides and serenity, you had love Travo. This little town, nestled up the hills in Emilia Romagna region is one and a half hour drive away from Milan. Travo is best known for Agricultural Tourism (called Agriturismo in Italian) and hiking. You can find a list of Agriturismo centres in Travo here. I spent a day in the beautiful town of Travo in March. It made me feel I was a character in one of ‘Sydney Sheldon’s” novels set in the country side. I spent the afternoon hiking. And I was at La Madre Pietra for dinner. I paid a fixed price of 25 Euros for first dish, second dish along with desserts and wine. I also had the chance to witness a concert that held once in a year at the farm. There were tutors that lead visitors in Irish dance while the band played. Some Attractions in Travo include: Pietra Perduca Trail (Hiking Trails) Parco Archeologico (Park) Poggio Agriturismo (Wineries & Vineyards) Museo Civico Archeologico (History Museums) [read more]
  • Milano Carnival 2017 at Piazza Duomo
    Milano Carnival starts after the Italian Carnival ends. It is typically called “Carnevale Ambrosiano”. Usually, in Milan there is a day parade and a night party in Piazza Duomo. The Carnival holds every year in March, with a whirlwind of beautiful costumes worn by both adults and children. The sweetest aroma of chiacchiere and tortelli fills the air. Carnival is the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to taste traditional food, like sweet chiacchiere, available in the city’s pastry shops (called  pasticcerie in Italian). There were a lot of activities at Duomo Square to celebrate the Carnival in Milan last weekend. Some of the activities included a street parade with clowns, jugglers, and music. Take a look at the fanfare beautifully captured by Semo Paja Photography:     All pictures and Video by Semo Paja Photography IG: @semo_paja   [read more]
  • 13 hours in Torino – A Budget Trip
    A friend told me, you don’t have to spend a fortune to travel – you don’t have to go bankrupt. All you need to do is to search the best deals online, make a budget and stick to it! Following this advice, at the spur of the moment, I decided to take a day trip to Torino. Yes, I operate impulsively most times! Just like in the case of my trip to Paris. Since Torino is just about two hours away (by bus) from Milan, I could go and return the same day. And in 13 hours, I did a lot! I wish although, I had spent more days in Torino, the city charmed me! Leaving Milan at 6.12 am, I arrived at Vittorio Emanuele, Torino by 8.00 am. Entering through the north of the city, I fell in love immediately with the white mountains that stood like a painting from far off and the picturesque of the city. The city was quiet and still asleep. Few cars and people were on the road, also because it was a Sunday. The houses at the northern part of the city are built in similar clusters and modern – no anciently [read more]
  • cefaluA Day Trip To Charming Cefalu – Video Post
    Cefalù is a coastal city in northern Sicily, Italy well known for the beautiful beach. It takes about an hour by train from Palermo to Cefalu. You can find information on train tickets on Trenitalia.com. [read more]
  • Here’s Why You Should Take A Day Trip From Milan To Lecco
    Lecco is a lake city with a lot of attractions and things to offer. Rocky, colourful and serene are three words that can perfectly describe the city. This lake city is in the same region as Milan – Lombardy. It is a perfect choice if you looking to escape Milan for a day to somewhere peaceful and with a beautiful view. Lecco is only 39 minutes by train from Milano Centrale. You can visit the Trenitalia website for information on train schedules and ticket price. There is a fair share of tourist attractions in the city of Lecco. I will advise you to allow a full day as there are many things you can do and see. From the list below, you can prioritise the places you would love to visit based on your interest. Museums in Lecco: Palace of Fears Torre Viscontea Museo della montagna Osservatorio Alpinistico Lecchese Palazzo Belgioioso – Polo Museale Moto Guzzi Museum Resinelli Adventure Park Parco Archeologico dei Piani di Barra Civic Museum Setificio Monti Museo Medardo Rosso [read more]
  • A Christmas in Paris
    Making a last minute decision to go to Paris for Christmas is a good choice. Paris has always been on my bucket list of places to visit in Europe. The world renowned city of love – Paris, is known for its romantic charm in endearing lovers and tourists alike. After living in Milan for 6 months, I can say the architecture design of buildings in Paris and Milan are very similar. Paris is another ancient and gothic city of its own, like Milan.Before my trip to Paris last December, I would have argued I had basic knowledge of French. I mean, I spent couple of my time taking French lessons while growing up, I understand ‘Merci beaucoup’, ‘Come cava’, ‘Je mapelle….’, ‘Bonjour’ and some other basic phrases. After my four days in Paris, I don’t know if I can still confidently argue I have basic knowledge of the language. The indigenes speak with a chronic accent that makes ‘come cava’ totally not understandable. Although I spent only four days in Paris, I could successfully visit some of the [read more]
  • girl in milanMy Frustrating First Day Experience in Milan
    “Are you sure you don’t need to take more food stuff?” My mum asked for the third time that morning. “No Mum. My luggage will be over weighed.” I countered. She retreated and hurried me to get ready for the airport. I closed my bag as feelings of excitement and worry gushed through me. It was my first time away from Nigeria, and abroad. It worried me that I had given up my well paying job to become better educated. But I wanted to experience a new culture and see new places – these were the thoughts that got me excited. Twenty three hours later, I was standing by the baggage carousel at Milan Malpensa Airport. I could hardly recognize my bag when it wheeled past me. The only thing holding it together was a transparent plastic bag. I sighed in frustration, got it off the carousel and dragged it towards the exit. I watched family reunite. So much laughter and glee filled the air. And for a moment I wished I had someone waiting for me. I shoved off the lonely thoughts, got into a [read more]
  • Experience Blogging: Milan Fashion Week AW 2018 | Chanel Joan Elkayam
    After days of deliberating what angle to take, I decided to tell it exactly how I experienced it.  The runway show opened with a dreamy song pouring over the speakers. I felt the goosebumps rise and I was immediately taken to lalaland. I fixated my eyes on the aisle, with my phone held high in the air – ready to capture. She walked down the aisle, looking like she just walked right out of the song pouring from the speakers. I instantly felt connected to the music and style. It had just begun, but I could tell I would love her collection. Moreso because I’m a fanatic of such tune – and I loved what I saw. The atmosphere was set ablaze with innocence, elegance, modernity, and chicness. It was such a surreal mix of fact and fantasy.  Chanel Joan Elkayam named her collection “Nonna”, featuring a collection of cocktail dresses, wedding gowns, party outfits and corporate pieces. Chanel’s designs prove beyond doubts she’s a bundle of talent. And when I finally met her after [read more]
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  • Just a random picture I love still from my trip to Via Pescheria, Treviso📍 
Ps: Treviso is only 30 minutes by train to Venice.
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  • Flower arrangements💐 
You should know by now I got a thing for colours and nature.
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  • Via Pescheria, Treviso📍

Just as the name goes (Pescheria meaning fish shop), there are a handful of fish shops here.

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  • One week ago I was in Venice, exploring the beautiful city.
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  • Somewhere in Milan⬆️
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  • Politecnico di Milano. My first real close up look at it.
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It sure looked bigger when I passed it, while on the tram.
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The garden in front of the Uni is nice, I like it.
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And who still takes a jacket around because they don't trust the weather yet?
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