One day itinerary for Palermo, Sicily

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy -- from exploring Scottish towns in Tuscany to falling in love with Umbria's capital in just a day -- but my audience consistently grills me on how little I cover Sicily (even though I had been to Catania before and would return for a number of reasons).…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMay 24, 20260Comments

Bosnia and Herzegovina

How to Get from Sarajevo to Mostar by Train

If Bosnia is on your radar, you've likely read a lot about Sarajevo and a lot about Mostar. Which one to choose? Well, the good news is you don't have to, because the two cities are easy to connect. While I personally did not spend anytime in Sarajevo, I managed to get to Mostar after…

ByKaitlyn RosatiApril 7, 20260Comments

Qatar

One day in Doha, Qatar

I've lost count of the number of layovers I've had in the Doha Airport. I'm never upset when I'm flying Qatar Airways, and I'm definitely never mad at a decent layover in what I think is one of the world's best airports, from the landmark giant Teddy Bear to the never-ending lush greenery from the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 8, 20260Comments

Montenegro

A quiet oasis in Montenegro: How to Spend a Weekend in Budva

One week before visiting Budva, I had never even heard of her. I had been traveling through the Middle East: eating my way through Lebanon, solo traveling in Oman, and spending a casual day in Doha, when threats from the US began to rise toward Iran. Though nothing had happened yet, I knew I had…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 8, 20260Comments

The Seychelles

Planning a Group Trip to the Seychelles Without Losing a Day to Layovers

Getting to the Seychelles is already a commitment for solo travelers. Add a group of eight people with different schedules, different departure cities, and wildly different opinions on connecting flights, and the whole thing can spiral fast. You don't want to spend the first day of your trip half-asleep in a hotel lobby waiting for…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 6, 20260Comments

Oman

One Day Itinerary for Muscat, Oman

As you make plans to visit Oman, you'll likely be steered in the direction to get out of the capital and spend more time in Oman's beautiful countryside. I'm not here to entirely dispel that, but to also say, Muscat is still worth spending some time in. However, if you're on limited time and only…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 1, 20260Comments

Oman

Know Before You Go: Solo Female Travel in Oman

If there's one region I feel continually drawn to, it's the Middle East. Maybe that's because it has continued to challenge some of my own misconceptions about what I've heard and read. It's an easy mishap for people to conglomerate the entire region into one, and that often leads to stereotypes of being unsafe, horrible…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Lebanon

Know Before You Go: A Solo Travel Guide to Lebanon

Lebanon was a country that lived at the top of my bucket list for nearly a decade. I had plans to visit in 2019, but a cancelled connecting flight to Oman led me to reroute my Middle Eastern jaunt and save it for another day. Fast forward to 2026 when I found myself road-tripping Cyprus,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Lebanon

One Day Itinerary for Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut was a city that had been on my radar for the longest time, but I was admittedly afraid to go. Every time I googled "Lebanon" or "Beirut," photos of bombs and bouts of bad news were paired with my search, leaving even adventurous little ol' me feeling unease. However, as I became a more…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Lebanon

A Foodie Guide to Lebanon: What to Eat in One of the Greatest Culinary Countries on Earth

I've eaten my way on a budget through food-centric cities like Bologna, have truffle hunted with pups in northern Italy, and have had açai bowls in Brazil that have ruined fruit for me everywhere elsewhere. One could easily say I like eating when I travel more than I actually like the travel part of travel.…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 27, 20260Comments