Giulia Cimarosti

Giulia Cimarosti - I am Italian by birth, but I still have to find my “home”. I guess I found it in Egypt, but I want to go on exploring the world and see it all before settling down! Well, I change my plans almost on a daily basis, so I have no idea where I’ll end up, but I’m fine with it!

I always loved to travel but now I am on what I call a “slow, slow RTW trip” – I spend a few months in a place, working to pay for my living, then move on to the next place.

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1. What country are you in at the moment?

I am in Italy at the moment. I just came back from Egypt, and on spring I’m heading to India.

2. How many countries have you already visited?

I visited 22 countries for now.

3. Whats your weirdest food expirience?

My weirdest food experience was a Malesian restaurant in Cairo, Egypt. I didn’t imagine there are so many people from Malesia moving to Cairo to study at the Azhar Islamic University. There are neighborhoods in Cairo where nobody speaks Arabic, isn’t it incredible? These restaurants are not even legal as they don’t have any permission to open, but they do anyway. So I had these “leftovers fritters”… no wonder I was very sick afterwards! But it was definitely an interesting experience.

4. What is your advice for people planning their first big travel?

Being scared is normal, it happens to me every time I leave for a long term travel, but I know everything will be clearer and easier once I get to my destination. So my advice is not to let fear stop your project, and go for it, as you’ll definitely be rewarded.

5. Which, out of all the countries you’ve visited was the most impressive?

That’s a good question. I guess it all depends on when you go and what you expect. I can’t name just one place: Japan was probably the most impressive if I think about how different from my country it is. Honduras was “impressively” relaxing. Egypt impressed me making me feel at home…

6. Do you have a funny story from your travels?

When I was in Cairo I was hired as a photography teacher for kids. It turned out though, that there were not enough kids to start a course, so I gave my availability for other workshops. They asked me to help them with birthday parties which looked great, until I found out I had to dress up as Hannah Montana including a wig and glittery stretch dress, and then sing and dance her songs for the kids! That was definitely the most embarrassing job I ever had, but it always sounds very funny to my friends. Oh and obviously photos/videos will never be disclosed so don’t ask!

7. What is the most important thing you miss when you are on the road?

I barely miss stuff, but if I have to name something then it will be Italian food (hey I’m Italian, don’t blame me) and a hot shower when I don’t have one available.

8. What is the most hardest thing while you on the road?

I am not sure this is an answer one would expect but I think the hardest thing is to share my feelings, emotions and impressions with other people. I have a blog, true, but you know when friends ask you “so, how’s *place’s name*?” – it’s just impossible to explain what you’re experiencing. Being there is something different from any photo you’ve seen, any article you’ve read, or documentary you’ve watched before and no one will ever fully understand what you’re trying to tell unless they come and join you. Sometimes you have to keep these feelings to yourself and enjoy…

9. What is your life destination and main goals or dreams?

My dream is to become a reporter, I never want to stop and I would love to see every single country in the world. I know it’s very hard to get there but if I don’t try I will never know!

10. What is your life credo?

Respect everyone, don’t talk and/or judge before you know, learn something new every day, make plans but feel free to change them on a daily basis, follow your dreams before anything else, accept your imperfection, don’t waste time with hate, avoid negative energy. Or at least this is the way I am trying to live!

11. Is it possible to earn enough money from working abroad or online to keep on top of travelling expenses? Are you working?

Another interesting question. I’m not gonna lie: I would never leave my country without a penny in my pocket. I am not that brave but I know there are people that did so and survived.

When I started traveling I always had some savings, and found jobs abroad when I wished to stay longer. I am not a full time blogger yet but I also get some money from some little online work I do. So overall I can say I get enough money to travel all the time. Of course I don’t spend money on Louis Vuitton handbags and stuff like that…

12. What’s in your backpack?

I always try and carry a few things I really need instead of many things I might need. I could never travel without my camera and laptop, which are heavy enough! Apart from technology stuff, my packing philosophy is “If I need it, I can buy it on the road”.