11 months. I can’t believe I’ve been in Italy for so long. I seriously can’t believe it and I don’t know how I allowed myself to spend so many days of pure apathy and boredom in a row. Sounds too harsh? Believe me, it was not even nearly as harsh as it sounds here. But I talked about my struggles in my previous post already, and this is supposed to be a happy post, well, at least a positive one. So here I am with my many upcoming travel plans!
About two weeks ago, I suddenly felt the urge to go somewhere. Anywhere. So I decided to make a sort of test and go somewhere close, easy to reach and where I wouldn’t feel under pressure to see too many things. So I picked a place in the Italian Alps where I used to work years ago, and went there. The test went very well. I came back with a huge smile on my face and much more relaxed.

Relax at Rifugio Torino, 3375 meters of altitude.
Now I still don’t feel like going to any extreme trip like crossing the Gobi desert on a horse, but I know that I need to start traveling again, and hopefully I will forget about all the boredom and apathy, and leave my harsh days behind.
So here we go – plans – excited!
September – Morocco
I am going to Morocco. I can’t say much more than this, because I am leaving in a few days (next Sunday) but I still have zero plans. What I know is that I am landing in Casablanca and I don’t even have a reservation for the night yet. Then, I will have some 10 days to spend in the country. I was supposed to go with someone (remember the broken heart?) that was also in charge of the itinerary, but turns out I am going on my own so I found myself without a plan. If you feel like it, please share your tips! Super appreciated.

I got myself a new passport the other day, will get new stamps soon!
October – Iceland
Yes, I am going back to Iceland! And yes, this is so cool. This time I will be with my mother. Between you and me, I think she got jealous when she saw my photos of the Northern Lights! She decided to go and wanted me to do all the planning and “show her around”. Okay mom, let’s go! So we are having a full tour of the island (for what is possible in the winter) together and I can’t wait.
Last time I went I had a great time and fell in love with the place (who doesn’t?). This time I will stay longer and will see much more, plus I will see the great people I met there again and this is so heartwarming.

I hope to get to see more of this!
November – Honduras
I accepted a job in Honduras, on a well known touristic island called Roatan.
I’ve been there before in 2007, I kept in touch with some people, and I’ve always been offered jobs ever since. I always declined, because Egypt was always my priority, but this time I accepted. Egypt is still a special place for me but now I need something different, a place where I don’t have to think about safety, curfew, demonstrations, etc so the Caribbean sounds just perfect to me.
I think I will write a whole post on this topic – why I am not going back to Egypt, at least for now – because I have a lot to say about it.
I will be working in a diving (see my profile on the website!) as a customer service representative, taking reservations for amazing excursions and showing people around.
Snorkeling 2 hours a day will be one of my duties. It’s a hard world!
But seriously, I know I will have a lot of work to do and it won’t be easy… but I think I need this now: something new and beautiful, and not too much time to think.

Back in 2007 in Roatan I sat at the Guest Relations desk – I was just kidding here… but now it will be for real!

Me in Roatan, my first ever snorkeling experience
At the moment I am looking for flights – they are so expensive! – but I am planning to leave in mid November so I have time. Maybe I will find some good late deals. According to plans, I will come back on May 2014 – hopefully with a huge smile on my face.
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Hi, have a great time in all 3 places, wish I could do that too, maybe not to the same but just travel.
Thanks Lou :)
OMG!! What amazing things are going on with you!! So proud of you for getting out of that rut. We all get in them, and the key is to notice that we are in them and then look for our way out! So sorry I will miss you in Genova, as I land when you are taking off! Hopefully, I can come visit you in Honduras, as I am a scuba diver and loved Roatan the last time I was there! So happy for you!
Roatan is one of the top destinations for scuba divers so I hope to see you there! :) It would be much cooler than meeting in Genova, hehe :)
Oh, good job! Since travel has brought you so much joy in the past, it makes total sense for you to travel to rediscover yourself. Revisiting favorite places and investigating new ones–if nothing else, it’ll be invigorating!
Good luck, and I look forward to reading as you go.
EWM
Thanks Emily, I wouldn’t know what to do otherwise, so I hope this helps :)
OMG CONGRATS… that is so damn exciting!!! I had seen a few things on FB but wasn’t sure and I had been meaning to email you but have been busy so never did. Well now I know. I am so happy for you. I wish you the best on your new adventure. If I go back to Central America I’ll def stop by and visit you!!!
It would be so much fun to meet in Central America! Thanks Jaime, I was also thinking of emailing you with many updates, will do soon. :)
Good Luck Giulia!
Leggo i tuoi post da un paio d’anni e sono molto contenta di sapere che inzi una nuova avventura. Ammiro molto il tuo coraggio e la tua determinazione, non sono affatto comuni.
Bello anche il viaggio con tua mamma. Ti rimarranno dei ricordi speciali per sempre, ed è bello condividere un viaggio con una persona amata.
Un saluto e buon viaggio! (da una lettrice italiana che vive dall’altro capo del globo ;-) )
Dall’altra parte del globo… dove? Non puoi lasciarmi così senza dirmi niente… ora sono curiosa!!! :)
Grazie Maddalena!
Good luck Giulia! Have fun in all those places :)
Grazie Fabio :)
Wow, I’m very excited for you! Sounds like awesome plans to get you out of the funk and already a job offer. Wish my situation were going as well as that! Good luck!=)
I admit I am pretty lucky in finding jobs :) Thanks Christine!
Come on Julia! I read with affection your blog for almost a year and I admire you for your courage and your determination. I’m glad you’re recovering from the bad time.
Thanks Marika for your encouragement :)
Nice job! I’m really glad i will see Honduras and read stories about life there from your perspective. I would like you to write more about Italy too.
For Marocco, as i told you on fb i lived and year there and i’m planning to move back :)
I recommand you the next itinerary:
1 day Casablanca –
-Hobous Quartier the traditional of Casablanca, the historic site and olso a bit turistic. Try the olive market inside, the camel food, etcc
– Go to the twin center and figure about the art nuveau of Casablanca. The modern neighbourhood. Around there is the best ice cream in the world (even better than the italian) called Oliver! is a known coffe
– Reserve 1 hour for the Big Mosk
– and than see the sunset in La Corniche zone! in the beach, there are some nice restaurant, and coffes! Great view
Day 2Fes
Day 3 Fes
Day 4. Meknes + Volubilis
Day 5 Marrakech (Majorell Garden, The big bazar, Djma El fnaa in late in the evening)
Day 6 Querzezet
Day 7 trip to Kasbah Aint Benhaddou and the Atlas cinema + in the evening back to Marrakech
Day 8. Essaouira the best city in Marroco in my point of view! Great meal, nice people, gnoowa music, something more hippy
Day 9 Essaouira and back to Casblanca or Marrakech …
Thanks for your suggestions on Morocco, Alice, that’s fantastic!
I will send you an email if you don’t mind. :)
We are going in April 2014 check out the site and enjoy
This is exciting. I visit Roatan back in 12/2011. It was such a beautiful island. You’re going to enjoy your job and have tons of fun. And people there are super friendly too.
I love their local seafood, the shell are much harder to crack heehehe.
Sarah