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Why we went to Lago di Valparola instead of hiking Lagazuoi

Posted on December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 by Giulia Dal Pont

If you are here, there’s a strong chance you consider the Lagazuoi trails too hard for you. Or, perhaps, you are looking for something to do instead of hiking Lagazuoi. Perfect! The picturesque Lago di Valparola is just around the corner. During our summer adventure, we figured out last-minute what to do instead of going…

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Discover the mini statues of Budapest: hidden gems in plain sight

Posted on December 9, 2020March 6, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

If you love art and you are looking to discover Budapest hidden gems, they might be closer than you think! They could also be smaller than you expect: I’m talking about the mini statues of Budapest by Mihaly Kolodko. Please note: there are many more statues than I mention! I’m still discovering them myself. I…

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What to see in Rotterdam in one day

Posted on October 25, 2020December 16, 2020 by Giulia Dal Pont

Rotterdam is perfect for a day trip or a city-break. Whether you are visiting other cities in the Netherlands, or you travel to Rotterdam on purpose, there is much to see. This Dutch city was a real surprise for us: our trip to Rotterdam was to visit friends, and we had zero knowledge about the…

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How to find hidden gems in Venice, Italy

Posted on May 28, 2020October 17, 2022 by Giulia Dal Pont

I am more and more convinced of it. I’ve been to Venice multiple times, since I was a child; I have guided friends through its streets and squares; I have visited during overcrowded Carnevale and in chilly January. But it was just during the last visit that I realized that there are no hidden gems…

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Our favourite travel vloggers and YouTubers

Posted on March 27, 2020September 19, 2020 by Giulia Dal Pont

During these hard times of quarantine, it is fundamental to keep a positive mindset. For us, it means to look forward to going back to a normal routine. Strolling around beautiful Budapest, visiting our family in Italy, planning trips abroad… Plus, from May there will be three of us! We are so excited to start…

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A walk in Innsbruck at sunrise

Posted on September 26, 2019August 3, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

We recently had the perfect occasion for a spontaneous exploration: we found ourselves in the beautiful Austrian town of Innsbruck at sunrise. But first, let me give you some important information. We are not early risers. Giulia, to be specific, has a very hard time functioning in the early morning. Nonetheless, we chose to travel…

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How to meet people while travelling

Posted on July 28, 2019August 4, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

From our experience, travelling is much more exciting when shared with someone else. As much as we love to travel together and to travel with our friends and family, we always felt a special thrill when we meet people while travelling, whether locals, or fellow travellers like us. It’s not always easy; it can actually…

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I’m Giulia, an Italian expat based in Budapest (Hungary) with my husband Darek and our son Alexander.

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Based in: Budapest, Hungary

2019: Rome (Italy), Oslo (Norway), Krakow and Zakopane (Poland), Rimini (Italy), Cortina (Italy), Szeged (Hungary), Japan and Australia, Rotterdam (Netherlands), Cortina (Italy)

2020: Alex is born! Cortina (Italy) in August, Tata (Hungary) in October, Cortina (Italy) in December

2021: Cortina (Italy) in April, August and December, Warsaw (Poland) in September

2022: Iceland in May, Cortina (Italy) in July

2023: Finland in February, Cortina (Italy) in April, Puglia (Italy) in May, Italy-Liechtenstein road trip (October)

2024: Zakopane (Poland) in February, Tuscany (Italy) in May…

Next dream: Istanbul, Morocco, Japan again, Greece…

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