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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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How to Travel Solo in Milan
Travelling alone can be quite boring – if you are not used to it. No one to take pictures with or share the laughs and momentary experiences. It takes a lot of guts to dare to travel alone. Especially if you plan to have fun and a glorious remembrance of your trip. Most people plan a solo travel because they need to get away from their environment and people, go far away from it so they can have time to think over an issue or come to terms with some life changing developments. With an open mind and bravery, you can travel alone and have fun while at it, no matter your reason for doing so. All it takes is adequate planning. First step is to make all necessary arrangements beforehand: You cannot afford to be stranded or overly stressed. Give adequate room for preparations before your arrival in Milan. Buy your bus, train or flight tickets, book a room, take all necessary documents and pack your luggage before the day you are to travel. Then, make friends along the way: Do not [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]
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]
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]
12 Cheapest Countries To Visit From Milan, Italy
Christmas is around the corner. The holiday bells will jingle soon. The countdown has began. I am getting prepped for the holidays. What about you? If you are thinking of the cheapest countries to visit this holiday, well, we are together. I also travel, but without the need to break the bank. So I have put together this article for our benefits. Seat back, grab a glass of wine and let discuss 12 countries possible to visit from Milan on a low budget. These countries have been ranked from the most to the least expensive based on their travel cost in December. 12. Switzerland (Zurich) Ticket costs about 150 euros for a round trip. 11. Luxembourg (Luxembourg City) Ticket costs about 140 Euros for a round trip. 10. Stockholm (Sweden) Ticket costs about 120 Euros for a round trip. 9. Hungary (Budapest) Ticket costs about 110 Euros for a round trip. 8. Denmark (Copenhagen) Ticket costs about 90 Euros for a round trip. 7. Spain (Barcelona) Ticket costs about 80 Euros for a round trip. 6. [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 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]
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]
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]
Eight Definitions Of The Typical Italian Way Of Life
It’s my twelfth month of living in Italy, I think it’s okay to bestow upon myself the worthiness to define Italian people. Day by day I am getting drawn into the Italian way of life. As I write, I already practice two of these definitions I will be listing. Every Italian you come across is bound to fall under one or more of these definitions: 8. Coffee or Cigarette person An Italian is either a cigarette or coffee person. On common occasions, they are both. 7. Speak with high pitch If you don’t understand a conversation, you would often think two Italian speakers are quarrelling. I have to always ask my Italian friends: ”What happened?” ”Is he mad at you?” ”Are those two quarrelling?”. 6. Use a lot of hand movements Italians have sign languages that are easy to understand. When speaking they don’t fail to incorporate these in their movements with their hands. 5. Cappuccino never after 12 person Cappuccino is not just [read more]