One-Day Itinerary For Naples, Italy

Many travelers skip Naples due to its poor reputation. "It's seedy," "it's dangerous," "it's dirty," "it's rough around the edges." These are all common concerns that visitors will hear from other travelers and locals alike. However, Naples is ... kind of amazing. It's totally different from the rest of Italy. It's kind of like if…

ByKaitlyn RosatiNovember 15, 20223Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Florence, Italy

Florence is one of the most sought-out destinations in Italy, and despite the year-round crowds, nothing really holds a candle to the city's art, history, and cuisine. It's no wonder why so many praise Florence as one of their favorites in the country. Plus, it's a great hub for day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Cinque…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 18, 20226Comments

Dominican Republic

I Stayed At An All-Inclusive in Punta Cana… By Myself

Let's face it. Most travelers go to all-inclusive resorts to party with friends, or to chill on a romantic getaway with their partner, or even as a family-friendly vacation. Seldom look at it as the opportunity for a solo trip. In fact, many resorts actually charge more for solo travelers, and some don't allow it…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 18, 20226Comments

Japan

My 10 Favorite Spots in Tokyo

When on a round-the-world backpacking trip, I really said f*ck it after running out of space on my passport (forcing me to travel slow), and rented an apartment in Tokyo for 6 weeks. The apartment was located just outside of the city in a neighborhood called Katsushika, and nearly everyday for 6 weeks, I went…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 17, 20223Comments

Italy

24 Things To Know About Visiting Italy

Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists. Though you might think it's going to be extremely similar to any typical Western nation, there are actually a lot of little quirks and rules to know about traveling through Italy. After having been to Italy over 10 times, these are some…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 12, 20226Comments

Jordan

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Jordan

Jordan is one of the more popular places to visit in The Middle East, and yet, it still seems like a mystery on what to expect when visiting. After showing up on a whim, here are my top 10 tips on what to expect when visiting Jordan. 1. It's Expensive After my hike to the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 27, 20222Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Rome, Italy

No visit to Italy is complete without a visit to its capital, Rome. However, because the country has so much to see, there's a chance you'll want to cut your time in Rome short in lieu of some other underrated Italian gems. Even if you narrow your time in Rome to just one singular day,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 22, 20228Comments

My Mission

Will The World Ever Be Ready For a Female Bourdain?

After a long day, I headed to my local watering hole for a glass of wine. As I sipped subpar Pinot Grigio, I felt a blaring light behind me. The man sitting next to me at the bar screamed, “Yes! Bourdain!” I turned around to watch a younger, less-gray-haired Anthony Bourdain tossing fresh pasta…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 21, 20220Comments

China

Finding Peace in Chaotic Beijing: My Experience Staying With a Family in China

I had heard Beijing is a stressful city to travel through. Someone had described it to me as "the general population having no regard for human life," as in, get out of the way or you're going to get hit by a car, be prepared to be cut in line often, be prepared for people…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 9, 20221Comment

China

World Wonder in a Hunch: How to See The Great Wall of China on a Long Layover

Transiting through China can be a real pain in the butt. Most layovers will be in Shanghai or Beijing, and though I've never been to the Shanghai airport, I can confirm the Beijing one is a bit chaotic. If you're flying to or throughout Asia, you're likely to see an option to fly with AirChina,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 2, 20223Comments