A seaside city with mountains in the background, which combines food, history, and architecture of Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Balkan influences: Trieste is the perfect destination for a city break. When we spent 2 days there at the end of August, we managed to plan some of the best things to do in Trieste in just…
Author: Giulia Dal Pont
Giulia grew up in a small village in the Italian Alps, and very soon discovered a passion for foreign languages and travelling. Even though she studied translation and cultural economics, she ended up working in a small travel agency in Budapest. She did not expect to continue her carreer in the field of hospitality, to get a job in a 5-star Hotel, nor to stay in Budapest and marry Darek, a Polish guy! She loves sleeping in the sun, watching TV series, buying books, and planning the next adventures abroad.
Traveling when pregnant: tips and stories by travel bloggers
First of all, congratulations! Whether you are already pregnant, or you are starting to plan your family, this is an important milestone that is worth celebrating. Now, let’s get to the point: traveling when pregnant requires a whole other level of organization, spontaneity, and awareness. There is so much to learn and consider, while keeping…
Essential Budapest travel tips by locals
What are the most important things to know before travelling to Budapest? What do we, the expats and locals, recommend learning as you plan your trip, and remembering during your stay? From the currency, to transportation, to the quality of tap water: here are our best Budapest travel tips, the most practical and useful, that…
Our favourite travel vloggers and YouTubers
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…
2 days in Krakow itinerary: best things to see
Krakow, Poland, is truly a gem. We’ve been to Krakow multiple times, and yet, we are never tired of its magnificent main square, of the historical atmosphere of the old town, of its hearty food and welcoming people. We had the perfect occasion to explore it again recently with Giulia’s parents. We spent 4 days…
Fanes Waterfalls hike: a beautiful, easy hike in Cortina, Italian Dolomites
The hike to Fanes waterfalls (in Italian, Cascate di Fanes) is one of the most beautiful and panoramic in the valley of Cortina d’Ampezzo. It is one of the best hikes in the Dolomites, especially for beginners. There are multiple accesses to the valleys of Fanes and Travenanzes, as well as different directions to follow…
The best way to book a hotel
Let’s make one thing clear: in this post, I am going to use my experience as a traveller and as a hospitality professional to clarify how you can decide the best way to book a hotel for you. I won’t talk about how to find the cheapest price, or how to get upgrades, or how…
Croda da Lago hike: easy version
If you’re planning to trek in the Dolomites during your stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo, you must have read about the Croda da Lago hike. Considering that the whole ring around the Croda da Lago mountain takes 6 hours, we’re proud to present the short and easy Croda da Lago hike, couch potato version! Quick comparison:…
Lisbon day trip: Sintra and Cabo da Roca itinerary
If you have only four days in Lisbon, one deserves to be devoted to a Sintra day trip. Situated just outside of Portugal’s capital, this small town is home to some of the most magnificent and magical palaces you will ever see. Further away from Sintra, another unmissable sight is Cabo da Roca, the end of…
Vienna hidden gems you must see
After visiting the most famous and important attractions, it is time to discover some hidden gems in Vienna. To be honest, the capital of Austria is so well-kept, that it’s easy to discover amazing places off the beaten path. We planned a clever path through the city, to visit new places and just pass by…