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Be Efficient

Time is precious!

Take advantage of my experience over the years. I tested lots of techniques and apps to plan trips the best way, to visit all the attractions we were interested in, to pack lightly but without forgetting anything, and much more.

Here are all my best travel tips, so you can be efficient in your travels!

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Maximum efficiency in Japan: posing, tanning my face, and taking notes 🙂
  • I keep it minimal on my phone: these are the five best travel apps I use, the most essential and the most useful. I’m sure you will learn a trick or two!
  • Seasons, attractions, flights, ryokans, Yens, WiFi: let me help you plan your trip to Japan in an efficient way, and create the best itinerary for you!
  • Not the cheapest nor the fastest, but the best way to book a hotel FOR YOU. Learn what you should consider, from a traveller and hospitality professional.
  • Are you considering a road trip, a city-break, or going overseas during your pregnancy? Get inspired and learn useful tips about traveling when pregnant!
  • Fed up of wasting money and time on bank fees and exchange offices? The Wise multi-currency card will solve these problems! Discover all the details in my complete Wise review.
  • Discover how to use the Wise multi-currency debit card with 7 real, relatable travel stories. It’s fast, easy, and convenient! Start saving money today!
  • Learn useful and practical Wise travel tips to watch your expenses, save money and time, and travel safely abroad with different currencies.
  • We like to hike, and we are couch potatoes just like you! Check out the most efficient hiking tips for beginners: safety, gear, and a valuable secret.
  • Follow my 5 simple rules to practice the minimalist packing mindset: you will become a master in no time, and you will enjoy travel even more!
  • Learn my proven method to pack light and use my efficient minimalist packing list for your next weekend or city break! Easy, simple and quick.
  • Useful tutorials, practical tips, and real-life trekking examples will show you how to use Maps.me, the best offline map and alternative to Google Maps.
  • What should you do if you leave your house for three or four weeks? Simple: follow my complete Leaving The House Checklist!

Ciao!

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

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Welcome to my travel blog! Here you’ll find itineraries and inspiration to help you plan exciting and interesting trips, by joining efficiency and spontaneity.

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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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  • Family travel
  • Finland
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Switzerland
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