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"Gigia and Me! An Extraordinary Journey", "Il Dono di Gigia" in Italian, by Jasmine L. Quan is the purr-fect story of how life can go from "international tiger conservationist" to "full-time servant to a judgmental tabby" in record time. After losing nearly everything (career, home, and most of her dignity to a series of unfortunate events), Jasmine was adopted by Gigia - a cat with emerald eyes and the leadership skills of a Roman emperor. Their adventures through Italy became a masterclass in resilience, with Gigia proving that the best therapists have four legs and zero tolerance for human melodrama.
This isn't just a memoir - it's a survival guide featuring:
- 13 easy cat tricks (because your feline overlord deserves enrichment)
- Stunning Italian backdrops (all carefully sniff-approved by Gigia)
- Proof that rock bottom makes for excellent character development (especially when a cat is judging your progress)
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PS: Gigia has officially promoted her human to Chief Travel Assistant. She’s now dictating Gigia’s Travel Guide to Italy — the must-have companion to this website, featuring brutally honest reviews, paw-picked spots, and a High-Five Rating System no human hotelier dares challenge. 🐾🇮🇹😼 Follow her rise to world domination @GigiaTravelCat.
Gigia And Me! - Book Trailer
Il Dono di Gigia -Book Trailer
Gigia’s Books
Gigia is the co-author of two books, available in both English and Italian.
Zampe in Viaggio: Gigia alla scoperta dell'Italia cat-friendly — La guida a misura di gatto (English Edition in the pipeline)
Gigia has officially dictated her travel adventures and tips to her Chief Travel Assistant.
Inside, the “Paws on the Map” section offers a detailed list of restaurants, bars, and points of interest
(divided into “Eat & Drink” and “Explore”) all personally tested and approved by the highly picky Gigia.
This guide is the must-have companion for anyone dreaming of traveling with their pet and for those who want
to discover Italy from a unique, whiskered perspective. Gigia shows you an Italy where being cat-friendly
isn't just a policy; it's a point of honour.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US
Italy reveals itself as not only human-friendly, but unexpectedly welcoming.
It is she, with her approval, who decrees the places that deserve to be seen.
— Corriere della Sera
A journey that broadens the view and invites curiosity.
— Libero Daily
A practical survival manual for anyone who has ever looked at their cat and thought about wanting to travel with them.
— Solo Libri
Gigia and Me! An Extraordinary Journey ("Il Dono di Gigia" in the Italian edition)
A purr-fect story of how life can go from "international tiger conservationist" to "full-time servant to
a judgmental tabby" in record time. After losing nearly everything—her career, her home, and most of her
dignity—Jasmine was adopted by Gigia. Their adventures through Italy became a masterclass in resilience,
with Gigia proving that the best therapists have four legs and zero tolerance for human melodrama.
This memoir doubles as a training guide, featuring 13 easy cat tricks (because your feline overlord deserves enrichment). It proves that rock bottom makes for excellent character development—especially when a cat is judging your progress.
😼 Follow her rise to world domination @GigiaTravelCat
