How to Take a Day-Trip to Monaco (& stay on a Budget)

I'm always pining to see how I can visit typically expensive destinations on a budget. I've taken my stab at Mo'orea and Iceland on this feat, and I have found while expensive destinations are usually just that (expensive), cutting costs creatively is always an option. But... what about Monaco? The notorious playground of a country…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 12, 20232Comments

Italy

The Best Beach Town You’ve Never Heard Of: Bordighera, Italy

Summer in Europe is not for the faint of heart. Generally, it's expensive, it's crowded, and some destinations are too packed for their own good. If you're braving Europe in the summer and you want a beach destination, you've likely looked at Nice, Monaco, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, maybe even Portofino. All of them are…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 9, 20231Comment

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How To Visit San Marino From Italy

Getting to San Marino from Italy is not difficult by any means, but I couldn’t find a clear-cut guide online on how to do it, so I decided to make one. I suppose you're in the same position I was in, so, welcome to the official guide on how to get to San Marino from…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 8, 20231Comment

Italy

What To Eat in Modena, Italy (And Where To Go)

Italy is well known as being an exciting culinary destination, but there's one city that ranks well above the rest when it comes to perfecting Italian cuisine. Modena in Emilia Romagna (which is known as Italy's food valley) is easily one of the country's most prominent food cities, and luckily for hungry travelers, it can…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 8, 20230Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Modena, Italy

You've probably heard of Modena from the famed Netflix series, "Chef's Table," with the very first episode featuring Osteria Francescana by Massimo Bottura. While Osteria Francescana is a great highlight of the city, there's so much more to to it. Best of all, Modena can easily be seen in just a day, especially if you…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 8, 20232Comments

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Hotel Review: La Roccia Wellness Hotel in Cavalese, Italy

After somewhere around twenty visits to Italy, I finally made my way to the Italian Dolomites. What finally brought me there was my desire to treat myself by staying at La Roccia Wellness Hotel in Cavalese, Italy. La Roccia Wellness Hotel was the prime getaway from my typical New York City stressful routine. In total,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 2, 20230Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Bologna, Italy

Bologna, Italy has become more and more popular over the years. As a large university city, Bologna has plenty to offer for all ages with a lively, vibrant atmosphere. If you're short on time and want to see Bologna, but you can only manage a visit with a day trip from Milan or Florence, have…

ByKaitlyn RosatiAugust 26, 20233Comments

Italy

The Best Cheap Eats in Bologna, Italy

Bologna is a foodie's dream, but unfortunately, a visit here can often come with a hefty price tag. Easily accessible by Florence or Milan, especially with a Eurail pass, many travelers seek a visit to Bologna when visiting Italy. The city is well-known as a foodie destination where dishes like lasagna, tortellini en brodo, and…

ByKaitlyn RosatiAugust 25, 20236Comments

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8 Fun Things To Do in Sylvan Beach This Summer

Many associate New York state with the bright lights of Times Square or mountainous regions like the Adirondacks or Catskills, but one of New York's best kept secrets is in Oneida County. Sylvan Beach is a tiny beach town with a big personality; there are so many fun things to do in this part of…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 12, 20231Comment

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Serbia: What Counts As Visiting A Country?

Everyone has a different grasp on what constitutes as having really "seen" or "been to" a place. While I never had stringent rules, I always said as long as you buy something, eat something, converse with someone, and leave the area of transport (i.e. a train or bus station, or an airport), then who's to…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 2, 20231Comment