Caterina Carpenzano

Glasgow

Spotter since 2020

About me

About me"
My name is Caterina but most people call me Cat. I was born in Sicily, Italy and I got to live and travel all around Itlay since I was 9 months old!
After high school, I moved to Glasgow where I have been living permanently since 2014. Here I have completed my master's in Product Design Engineering and I've had the chance to connect with locals and people from all over the world.

I am a food lover and I enjoy the outdoors. I love going on hikes and spontaneous trips around Scotland which in most cases end up in hitchhiking to find shelter from the rain!

During my adventures (both solo and non) I met many cool people which now are some of my best friends! I now refer to Glasgow as my second home. I like to spend my free time exploring nearby coffee shops, pop-up businesses, exhibitions and generally getting lost.

Why Glasgow
I love Glasgow because it has so much character, it is so international, and it always has a cool vibe going on.

Despite being a very cold city, I learned to love the weather and enjoy the 4 seasons in one day! Glasgow has so much to offer to individuals who are prepared to embrace the weather and it will reward you with pretty sunsets and dry days if you are lucky! The food options are endless as the restaurants and cafes offer a variety of cuisines which will let you go around the globe in a day.

The people are super friendly, and it is true what they say: “People make Glasgow”. The city has plenty of green areas to offer, perfect for a break to sit back and enjoy some people watching or simply reading a book or wandering around parks.

I also love the fact that you don’t really need a car to move around since most places are within walking distance. However, for some more exploration, you’ll have to rely on public transport, which is easy to use and always on time. You can always rent a city bike or a car if you are brave enough to embrace driving on the wrong side of the road!

The city allows me to be spontaneous since I don’t need to do much planning to have great adventures and you can get lost in a forest in less than an hour!

Where else can you find me online?"
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My spots (21)

Pollok Park

Running spot in the Southside

"Pollok Park" is one of my favourite running spots in Glasgow. My favorite thing is coming on a sunny day and going Highland Cow spotting!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Caterina

Carpenzano

May 3, 2025

Cuningar Loop

Outdoor bouldering

"Cuningar Loop" in Glasgow is a woodland park surrounded by the River Clyde and a hotspot for bouldering enthusiasts of all levels!

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Relaxing

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Caterina

Carpenzano

May 3, 2025

Rafa's Diner

Best Tacos in town

I have only tried their veggie options but the meat options look delicious and my non-veggie friends are obsessed with their Pollo Asado and Barbacoa.

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 22, 2025

Rawnchy

Quirky cake heaven

"Rawnchy" in Glasgow is heaven for raw cakes and coffee lovers! Their cakes are from another planet. Super tasty & healthy - they even have a lunch menu!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025

Relics

A vintage gem in Ruthven Lane

If you are taking a walk to the West End of Glasgow, make sure to visit Ruthven Lane, where you'll find my favorite vintage treasure store "Relics"...

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Shopping

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025

BAKED

Pizza heaven by the slice

"BAKED" in Glasgow makes Pizza al Taglio, which means these guys know what they're doing. Their tiramisu tastes as if my granny had made it...

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Snacks

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025

Book Swap

Library in a garden

I always pop up at Glasgow's "Book Swap" in the East End to see what's new. The concept is simple: leave one, take one. Really nice initiative!

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Art & culture

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025

OCHO

Cosy canal cafe

"OCHO" in Glasgow is a little cafe on a corner of an 1851 warehouse building. It's a perfect spot for brunches and lunch breaks - I love the homemade soup!

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Caterina

Carpenzano

Apr 20, 2025
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