My name is Julia, and I’m passionate about travelling and everything beautiful.

When I first started this blog, I wanted to help others travel longer for less and see places you never thought possible on a tiny budget.

Ok, after almost two decades, I don’t identify myself as a budget traveller anymore (this is just how life goes for most of us).

But I still include many budgeting tips in my guides and sometimes even share my costs from trips (especially from more expensive destinations like this Iceland trip cost).

What’s the goal of JuliaSomething.com?

My goal is to tell the stories of my experiences and hopefully inspire people to travel and experience as much as they possibly can.

Many ask why my website is called “JuliaSomething”. The answer is that I have had this nickname since I can remember, and it just stuck with me. I didn’t change it when I first started my blog, and I’m not going to change it now.

My blog was born out of the desire to share my travels and inspire others to go out there and explore more. This was a resource I never had while growing up. And today I am building this resource for others out there on their travelling journey.

Sarcasm can be included.

Why do I travel?

I travel because…

I had no idea who I was until I experienced myself through different people, and then I realised how we are all the same.

I’m from Bucharest, Romania, and I thought the world was a small place as I grew up. But it turns out it’s not.

Travelling made me a storyteller and taught me how to connect with people.

Nowadays, the online world (I call it the digital reality) seems to be a big part of our lives, and it’s hijacking our attention away from the meaningful moments that I believe should define us.

Meanwhile, my entire perspective has changed. I’ve lived for years as a digital nomad, sharing one story at a time.

Because the people I meet in my travels shape my experience and can influence my life. If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.

Volunteering changed my life in a way I could have never predicted. And I cannot stop talking about it, praising it as the best decision ever.

All travel tips I write about are my own, and they might not be valid for everyone, so please take the ones which apply to you and try to adapt the rest to your situation.

I aim to inspire and motivate my readers to travel as much and as far as possible because travel is one of the most powerful tools for self-discovery.

By exploring different places and cultures, we have the opportunity to broaden our horizons, challenge our perspectives, and discover new aspects of ourselves.

Through travel, we can let go of our comfort zones and embrace new experiences that push us to grow and evolve.

It is through these journeys that we truly understand the richness and diversity of the world we live in.

So, I invite you to embark on this incredible adventure of self-discovery and let travel be your guide to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Of course, we are all interested in travelling, but I want to go further than the common cliche of just ticking destinations off the map.

After years of travelling, I finally got to see all 50 countries in Europe. It’s not a matter of counting countries anymore, but more of finding different places that might attract a specific kind of person and helping you plan the right trip to the right destination for your type of personality.

This experience allows me to create travel content based on real exploration, not just surface-level visits.

Today, I focus on creating travel guides and content that help people plan better trips, not just more trips.

But I also believe we are all different and that’s ok

We are all unique and have different needs, which we aren’t always aware of.

That’s why each destination can be special for some, and just another place for others.

I’m talking about that kind of understanding and personal observation. Those things we call little but are actually huge.

The way we adapt to new situations, and the willingness to exit our own comfort zone and get into the unknown.

That’s why it’s so hard to recommend to you my favourite travel place.

My challenges as a traveller, woman and a human

I used to travel alone (that’s not the case anymore, but I still do all the planning and take care of the logistics myself).

Sometimes, dealing with everything by yourself can be exhausting. But there are ways around all obstacles, and being sociable helps a lot.

No matter what we say, in the end, humans are social beings.

And that means we need to communicate, talk, and share.

I believe a happy life is defined by human interaction and the quality of our relationships. That’s something I still need to work on, and that is why I try to share as much as I can with you.

I know it’s not easy. I know sometimes this requires sacrifice.

But I also know it to be the best tool we all can use for personal growth and self-development.

Because in the end, it’s all about the things you like and want to do with your time.

And to do that, it’s important to put yourself out there and experience more than you are used to.

So, why not enjoy the journey and get inspired by others’ journeys into this crazy and adventurous world?!

Reach out to me

If you have a question, need help planning a trip, or just want to share your experience, feel free to reach out.

Let me know what you think, ask me a question or leave me a tip about what to experience next. I would love it if you would be a part of my community and share travel stories together!

As always, you can find me on social media (I’m pretty much always on, except for when I am on a plane or on a new road trip in Europe). Here is where you can reach out:

Email: contact@juliasomething.com (Only use this for travel-related inquiries.)

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliasomething/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliasomething/
• X (ex-Twitter): https://twitter.com/iulia_vasile
• YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/juliasomething

I am a travel addict and the thought of a new adventure is a thing that will keep me awake at night. 

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If you’re a brand, hotel, or destination interested in collaborating, you can find all the details about my services, audience, and collaboration options here:

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For project enquiries, feel free to reach out at:
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