Irene Melega

Geneva

Spotter since 2019

My spots (20)

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Uchino – A piece of Japan in Geneva

"Uchino" in Geneva is a must-visit for all Japanese food lovers! It's actually a grocery store where you can get snacks as well as proper lunch. Amazing...

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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Pachamama – A green beauty oasis

"Pachamama" in Geneva is definitely my favourite hair & beauty salon! What sets it apart is that it's inspired by nature and environmentally friendly...

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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Galpon Theatre – Performing arts at its best

Geneva's theatre scene would just not be the same without "Galpon Theatre"! 20 years later, it's still managed by its founder. It's so cosy & familiar!

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Theaters

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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Food Trucks – Street food mirabilia

Geneva's food trucks exist in 10 different (rotating) locations and each one offers different types of food from around the worl!

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Snacks

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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Plainpalais Flea Market – Bargain hunters' paradise

Geneva is known for being a very expensive city, but at "Plainpalais Flea Market" you can still find some hidden treasures at very affordable prices!

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Shopping

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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Sen – Vietnames pho heaven

"Sen" in Geneva is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that goes way beyond your typical pho (which they make amazing) -- you have to try their nem!

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Restaurants

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
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EcuaLatino – A corner of South America in Jonction

"EcuaLatino" turns any grey, dreary day in Geneva into a bright, sunny one. This restaurant makes authentic empanadas & other Latin American delicacies...

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Restaurants

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024
Cinelux Geneva
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Cinelux – A “nostalgic” cinema

"Cinelux" in Geneva is one of the old movie theaters that made it through the tough times. It's one of the smallest I've ever seen -- and my favorite!

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Cinema

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Irene

Melega

Dec 2, 2024

About me

About me
First of all, I would just like to mention that I am not good at introducing myself, I never know where to start and every time I have found it so difficult to do it without being very obvious and boring!! But well, I will try to keep it short and sweet!

I am originally from Firenze, Italy, but about 10 years ago I decided to move away from my home country in quest of new adventures. After a short stopover in NYC working in a hostel, I landed in the Emerald Island, to be more precise in Dublin, where, originally planned for only 6 months, I ended up staying for over 6 years!

Over there I improved my English, started my work career, met people from all over the world and found my loved one, my current husband, Ale, to whom I got married 3 years ago, also from Tuscany. How funny is life? I had to go thousands of kms away from my home country, to find a local guy from Livorno, a city only 90 kms away from Florence!!

To carry on with my introduction, after many years spent in Dublin, we both felt the need to turn a page and Switzerland opened its arms to us and we decided to embrace this new challenge.

Since summer 2016, I have been living in Geneva, where I am currently working as an administrative assistant in a very interesting higher education institution and so far I haven't got bored of it!!

My passions: fashion, travelling, exploring, laughing, cooking (and obviously eating), dreaming!!

Why Geneva
I love Geneva, as it is my second home, "she" adopted me and, with her charm and style, keeps on fascinating me.

I have to say that she is not an easy one; she is quite reserved and mysterious, but she has a lot to give to her people and visitors, even though sometimes she is not considered as beautiful or as cool as some of her neighbouring cities.

Where else can you find me online?"
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