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Awesome 2 days Budapest itinerary with all the highlights (2021 update)

Posted on July 29, 2021February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Are two days in Budapest enough? As an expat in the Hungarian capital for over 7 years, I think that a weekend is barely enough to see the highlights of this wonderful city. There is so much to see in Budapest, and if you follow this 2 days Budapest itinerary, you will be able to…

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One day in Budapest itinerary: your complete and super-efficient guide

Posted on November 1, 2020March 13, 2023 by Giulia Dal Pont

It is hard to choose what to see in Budapest in one day! Our efficient itinerary can help you. We will take you step by step through the streets of Pest and Buda, to see the most beautiful landmarks and viewpoints. The beautiful capital of Hungary, also known as the Queen or Pearl of the…

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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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Sicily itinerary in 5 days: Palermo, Cefalù, Taormina and Mount Etna

Posted on October 18, 2020February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

What to see in Sicily? That is the question! Our 5-day itinerary in Sicily contains so many gorgeous sights, cultural attractions, and delicious local foods. Start in Palermo, drive along the Northern Coast to Cefalù, continue East until Taormina and Mount Etna, and depart from Catania. You will love it! This short trip to Sicily…

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What to do in Bologna in 2 days

Posted on September 15, 2020May 29, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

Bologna is always a very personal trip for me (Giulia), having spent 1 and a half years there during university. It was an amazing experience and I love to rediscover everything with Darek. I feel like a local with the eyes of a traveller: with this in mind, here is our practical guide for a…

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3 days in Melbourne: the best things to do

Posted on June 7, 2020July 14, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

Vibrant, multicultural and stimulating: there are so many things to do in Melbourne in 3 days, we bet you will plan your next trip there very soon! Melbourne is one of Darek’s favourite cities. He loves the relaxed and multicultural vibe, the tasty varieties of coffee with soya milk, and his eyes get dreamy when…

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2 days in Krakow itinerary: best things to see

Posted on March 1, 2020March 6, 2020 by Giulia Dal Pont

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…

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3 days in Oslo: itinerary and best things to do

Posted on January 4, 2020March 10, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

If you love a good city break to a European capital, you must consider spending 3 days in Oslo. The capital of Norway is perfect for a long weekend: discover the highlights of the city and its surroundings, enjoy some history and some nature, and relax. Yes, you read that right: in our efficient and…

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4 days in Lisbon: itinerary and useful tips

Posted on October 2, 2019February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

When we booked our cheap flight in November, little did we know that 4 days in Lisbon were going to save us from the most freezing Januaries Hungary saw in the last few years. This city break to Portugal came at the perfect moment, and indeed, one of the strongest impressions Lisbon left in our…

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48 Hours in Helsinki: what to do and see

Posted on October 1, 2019February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

Hello, Finnish capital! After a very peaceful 2,5 hours by bus from Tampere, we arrived to the Kamppi bus station in downtown Helsinki. It did not take long to find the Hotel Arthur – man, I really do not have any sense of distance when looking at a map! – which is conveniently located close to the train station,…

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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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