World Wonder in a Hunch: How to See Petra on a 24-Hour Layover in Amman, Jordan

Anyone flying through The Middle East is likely to come across flight options via Royal Jordanian Airlines. All layovers would take place in Amman, and though some might only be one or two hours long, it's worth calling the airline to see if you can extend it at no extra cost so you can spend…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 2, 20222Comments

Italy My Mission

My Journey (So Far) Obtaining Italian Dual Citizenship Through Lineage

“Why do you love Italy so much?” my mom asked me at Cafe Florentine in New Hartford, NY over espresso. “Because it feels like home,” I said. I grew up in a small town in Upstate New York, mainly consisting of Italian-Americans and Polish-Americans. To no coincidence, my mother’s side mainly comes from Eastern…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 1, 20224Comments

Tips and Tricks

How I Afford to Travel: A Tell-All Guide

“How do you afford to travel so much?” is by far the most common question I receive. Let me start by saying this question can be perceived as insulting. My entire life, I’ve witnessed people buy houses, go out to dinner several times a week, show off their Chanel sunglasses and even Coach bags,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiAugust 17, 20228Comments

Costa Rica

5 Reasons to Visit La Fortuna

1. The Nature Costa Rica accounts for .03% of the world's surface, and yet it accounts for 6% of the world's biodiversity. All of Costa Rica is lush and green, but nothing beats the oasis that is La Fortuna. Many species of trees, birds, flowers, and more can be found in La Fortuna, and it…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 29, 20222Comments

Saudi Arabia

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia

I visited Saudi Arabia for a short time in March 2022. Here are 10 important things to know for everyone to know who plans to visit the Kingdom. 1. Women Can Travel Alone In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a solo trip in 2022 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is constantly making headlines for their stark gender…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 29, 20227Comments

Saudi Arabia

What Should Women Tourists Wear in Saudi Arabia?

When I had a flight booked from NYC to Riyadh, I was not only concerned with how I should dress on the plane, but how I should dress once I planned to exit the airport. I found conflicting information online; some sites saying to dress in the traditional hijab and abaya, while others saying women…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 29, 202220Comments

Saudi Arabia

Can Women Tourists Travel to Saudi Arabia Alone?

When deciding what airline to take for my flight from New York City to Cairo, Egypt, I knew I wanted a flight in which I could take advantage of a long layover along the way. The most enticing options were through Aeroflot, with a long layover in Moscow, or Saudia Airlines, with a long layover…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 27, 20227Comments

South Korea South Korea

Exploring Jeju Island: A Natural Wonder of The World

I met a nice man from Korea while I was traveling through the Philippines, and he told me if I ever made it to his homeland, I would be a fool to skip Jeju. I saved a little note in my phone, "Jeju Island, South Korea." A few weeks later, I was in Ha Long…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 20, 202212Comments

South Korea

I Need a Seoul-mate

South Korea was a place that was never too high on my radar, but I felt like it kept popping up (a good friend had just visited, I had been hearing a lot of incredible things about Jeju), so when I found a cheap flight, well ... you know the rest. Seoul, Korea I arrived in…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 20, 20221Comment

Iceland

10 Factors To Consider Before Your Trip to Iceland

With only a four-hour flight from mainland USA's East Coast, a visit to Iceland can easily be done in just a few short days. It's also great for a stopover between North America and mainland Europe, and with IcelandAir's "extended stopover" program, it's easy as pie. Convenience aside, Iceland is a breathtaking place that should…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 30, 202112Comments