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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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Sicily Street Food Festival 2017 – Video Post
The Sicilia Street Food Festival at Cefalu held in September. There were a lot of traditional Sicilian snacks and food. From Panella to Arancina to contemporary snacks like burger (panino) but made in the Sicilian way – with swordfish shaped in form of a sausage. [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]
Como, the Lake City
I can never forget my excitement about my trip to Como, it was my first with new friends from Milan. Como is a city at the southern tip of Lake Como in northern Italy. The town is home to American actor – George Clooney and other celebrities like Donatella Versace and Madonna. From Cadorna railway station, with a group of 12 friends, I took the Trenord train to Como Lago (costs less than 5 Euros). A trip that seemed like forever ended in an hour. It seemed there was a mini street food festival on the lake side, with small food trucks, loud and funky music, moving statues and clowns. We successfully made our way through the crowded park to the wooden dock where we spend sometime taking group photos in front of “Life Electric”- a newly built sculpture dedicated to the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. From the harbour front we could also view Como and its beautiful surroundings — the boats ready to sail, the colorful houses on the foothills of the mountains and the serene lake [read more]
Mondello, the City of Crystal Blue Sea has My LEAST FAVOURITE Beach Around Palermo
Mondello is a little posh town located in Southern Italy. The fact that this little posh town is a 10 minutes drive from the centre of the Capital City – Palermo, makes it one of the most visited destinations for tourists – and locals too. In Mondello, you would find luxurious villas and cute old houses dating back to 100 centuries or more. There is a popular notion that many rich Italians who live in Palermo simply go to Mondello during summer to relax at their villas – which is a stone throw from the sea. Mondello is at its peak during summer with an influx of tourists coming to vacay by the sea. A lot of restaurants and commercial relaxation area are opened by the shore at this period. During Summer, you will find more people at the beach and in town. The weekends and public holidays are the most busy days. It is almost impossible to easily find a spot on the public area of the beach if you don’t want to pay for a space in the commercialised area. Where is [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]
A 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]
How to Obtain a Permesso di Soggiorno ‘Residence Stay Permit’ in Milan
Permesso di Soggiorno is a paperwork most foreigners dread most in Italy, it is never done. The first frustration is the language, especially if you have no knowledge of Italian. You need to start looking for information from every nook and cranny of the internet in English.However, the process is slowly getting better and it remains one of those necessities of life in Italy as a foreigner. A permesso will usually last for a year or longer. Hence you may need to renew yearly or less frequently, for as long as you stay in Italy. Here is how you can get your very own Permesso di Soggiorno (Italian permit for stays longer than 3 months): Within 8 days of moving to Italy, you have to apply for your permesso. This is because you have to convert your visa (which grants you access into the country) to a permit of stay (which allows you to actually stay in the country). 1. Go to the Post Office. You have to go to a Post Office with a special window called a Sportello Amico. A list of these [read more]
Sciacca, City of Ceramic & Tasty Arancina
My summer has been much more eventful than I had thought or planned. Just when I thought I will spend the summer exploring Milan and its nearby cities more, I moved to a new city at the peak of summer – July. Even though I love and miss Milan greatly, I am beginning to fall more in love with Sicily – the beaches, gelato, and food are to die for! Back to Sciacca, my first visit to Sciacca was on the 19th of August, and I have returned here again for two reasons – for love and for the silver clear beach – you can see the little white fishes swim. But I must say, the water there here is cold enough to send a zebra stripe down your pants the moment you first enter. Its coldness reminds of the movie Titanic and I always sang ‘My heart will go on’ each time I entered. Other things I love most asides the beach are also the long line of ceramic display in shops while walking through the city centre and the Arancina. The ceramics are hand painted and made in [read more]
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]
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]