🇮🇹 Exploring Genoa with My Grad Student Sister

After finishing my internship in Singapore, I saved up some money and kicked off my Europe trip! First stop: Genoa, Italy 🚌 Getting There From Milan Airport: Took FlixBus (2.5h, €31) Sights to See ☀️ 📍 Piazza De Ferrari The heart of Genoa—big fountain, shops, and restaurants nearby. 📍 Acquario di Genova (Not Recommended 🙅🏻‍♀️) €29 for a tiny aquarium with few animals. Skip it! 📍 Boccadasse Take bus #31 (30min). Best at sunset! 🌅 📍 Camogli 1hr by train. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks for a chill beach day! 🏖️ 📍 Red Funicular (🚠 Genoa’s Oldest Transport) Helps locals (especially elderly) navigate the hilly city. Food & Culture 😋 📍 Gelateria Viganotti Traditional gelato in covered cups (€3 for 2 flavors). 📍 Aperitivo Culture 6-9PM: Italians unwind with drinks & snacks. So work-life balance! 🍹 My Genoa Experience Not a tourist hotspot, so fewer foreigners. But... I faced racism twice in 6 days. 😔 1️⃣ On the train to Camogli Kids shouted "Chinese, go back to China!" (I'm Malaysian btw 😉). My sis (who speaks Italian) just stared them down. 2️⃣ At a restaurant Waitress was rude only to us. After complaining, she still muttered under her breath. 🤬 Older locals = friendly | Younger ones = sometimes ignorant. Maybe they lack global exposure? Still, Genoa has its charm—just be prepared. #ItalyTravel #Genoa #RacismAwareness #TravelDiaries #Camogli #WorkLifeBalance