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Gellert Hill Budapest: how to get there

Posted on August 1, 2023August 7, 2023 by Giulia Dal Pont

Gellert Hill, the Citadella and Liberty Statue are one of the main attractions in Budapest. It’s a nice uphill walk, but it doesn’t have to be. Here you’ll find out how to get there by public transport and on foot, so you make the most of your precious time. Where is Gellert Hill in Budapest…

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A local’s complete guide to Cortina d’Ampezzo

Posted on December 27, 2020July 20, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

The Queen of the Dolomites is waiting for you! At 1226m, the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the most popular mountain destinations in the world, thanks to the gorgeous panorama offered by the Dolomites mountain range. My complete guide to Cortina shows you the best things to do, from a local’s…

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Best things to do in Mantua, Italy

Posted on September 28, 2020July 3, 2021 by Giulia Dal Pont

A true hidden gem: the town of Mantova, nestled by three lakes in the centre of Northern Italy, is perfect for a day trip from Verona, or for a couple of days away from the crowds of Milan, Venice and Bologna. As an almost-local, I am delighted to present the best things to do in…

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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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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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The best things to do in Trieste: itinerary and tips

Posted on April 19, 2020February 11, 2024 by Giulia Dal Pont

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…

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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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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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