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Category: Italy

Unusual 1-week European road trip from Italy to Liechtenstein

Posted on February 6, 2024February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Beautiful historical cities, gorgeous mountain landscapes, forests and lakes: 1 week is enough for this great road trip from Verona (northern Italy) to the tiny state of Liechtenstein, wedged between Austria and Switzerland. You get to visit 4 European countries in 7 days! Keep reading to find out the exact itineraries, the highlights and what…

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Puglia family holiday: 7-day itinerary with useful tips

Posted on September 20, 2023March 6, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

After spending a week there, I’m eager to recommend the area of Salento in the region of Puglia for a family holiday: you’ll find the crystal clear water, the gorgeous countryside landscapes, the delicious food, the pretty towns, the long history and the fascinating culture. And it’s pretty cheap to visit! While certainly all of…

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5 top tips and unusual things to do in Rome

Posted on April 19, 2023February 9, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Planning a trip to Rome, Italy, is hard! We understand you: one could spend a lifetime in the Eternal City, and still have unticked boxes of amazing attractions to visit. But for us, weekend travellers, time is of the essence! So here is our best advice about unusual things to do in Rome, local authentic…

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Cortina-Calalzo by bike with a toddler: detailed itinerary

Posted on September 30, 2022October 2, 2022 by Giulia Dal Pont

When your toddler is too heavy to carry on your back for a hike, what do you do? You put them on a bike seat! If you are in Cortina or in the Italian Dolomites, going from Cortina to Calalzo by bike with your toddler is a great way to spend a day. On this…

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Cortina-Dobbiaco by bike, an easy and fun day in Cortina

Posted on January 30, 2022February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Whether you are a cycling enthusiast or not, you should definitely consider cycling from Cortina to Dobbiaco as a wonderful way of spending a beautiful day in the Dolomites. The 30-km-long bike path from Cortina to Dobbiaco is an easy cycling experience in the Italian Dolomites. You get to enjoy the peaceful woods, the scenic…

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Lake Alleghe, an easy and scenic walk in the Dolomites

Posted on December 27, 2021February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

If you are looking for a day trip from Cortina to a nearby town with wonderful alpine scenery, definitely consider Alleghe and the walk around Lake Alleghe. During this very easy hike around the alpine lake, starting and ending at the picturesque town of Alleghe, you will enjoy gorgeous views of the surrounding peaks, including…

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The best things to do in Cortina in the winter

Posted on November 23, 2021November 30, 2022 by Giulia Dal Pont

If you’re planning your winter holiday in the Italian Dolomites, you must be looking for tips on the best things to do in Cortina in the winter! There is so much to do in this beautiful valley in December, January, and February. Believe me, I tried a lot of activities: I grew up in Cortina,…

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Alpe di Sennes circuit, a panoramic hike from Cortina

Posted on September 15, 2021October 17, 2022 by Giulia Dal Pont

Among all the hikes in Cortina, the Alpe di Sennes circuit is certainly one that shows all the different, stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, while being accessible even to couch potatoes like me. From green pastures resounding with cowbells, to moon-like peaks with pink cues, you can really appreciate the beauty of the Dolomites of…

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How to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomites

Posted on August 17, 2021July 20, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Welcome to the Queen of the Dolomites! If you are planning a trip to this wonderful destination in Italy, you will certainly be researching how to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Of course, Google Maps can help, but here you’ll find much more information: how to get to Cortina by car, bus and train, where are…

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Hike to Lake Pianozes, a hidden gem in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Posted on May 9, 2021July 21, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

The hike from Cortina city centre to Lake Pianozes has it all: wonderful views of the Italian Dolomites, a pretty little lake surrounded by lush forest, and very little elevation gain. We went on this hike with a stroller for our 4-month-old baby and managed quite easily; we also went again with our Stokke baby…

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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…

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