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My 100th Country Trip to Rwanda with G Adventures

When I first started solo traveling a decade ago, I never put goalposts or labels on my lifestyle. I just wanted to go to Thailand, and eventually I wanted to go to Belize. And at some point after that, I wanted a Euro summer in Croatia, Greece, Italy, and the South of France. By 2019,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 28, 20260Comments

Madagascar

Know Before You Go: Road Tripping Madagascar

There are vacations, and there are adventures. And if it's adventure you're seeking, it's unlikely you'll find a wilder one than embarking on a Madagascar road trip. Giant baobab at Reniala Nature Reserve, Madagascar Due to the limited number and inconsistent flights in the country, road tripping is by far the best way to explore the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 24, 20250Comments

Botswana

Know Before You Go: Visiting Botswana’s Chobe National Park

An African safari is on the majority of peoples' bucket lists for good reason. I'm fortunate enough to have done several, and my absolute hands-down favorite was the day I spent in Chobe National Park, Botswana while on my trip with Exodus Adventure Travels. As magical as African safaris are, there are a few things…

ByKaitlyn RosatiAugust 3, 20240Comments

South Africa

One Day Itinerary For Cape Town, South Africa

Do you have a city that has lived on your bucket list for the longest time? That was Cape Town for me, so when I was invited to go on a trip with Exodus Adventure Travels for a South Africa to Zambia road trip, which would begin in Cape Town, I could not have been…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 13, 20240Comments

Kenya

How To Go An African Safari On A Budget

I always assumed people who went on African safaris had a lot of money. When you google safaris, whether in Tanzania, Botswana, or South Africa, the price seems to always be a minimum of $3000 (and that's on the low-end). African safaris also seem to be a time-consuming venture, and since I had just finished…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 24, 20230Comments

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

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

Asia Philippines

The Truth behind Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Oslob

I was headed to the Philippines, so naturally, one of my top bucketlist items to tackle was swimming with whale sharks. I had seen all of the glorious photos over instagram of these beautiful creatures who had been described as "gentle giants," and I very much wanted to be a part of their world. I purposely booked…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 28, 20190Comments

French Polynesia South Pacific

Mo’orea: Is It Possible On a Budget?

My round-the-world trip has officially begun, and what better place to start it than in the middle of absolutely nowhere on a beautiful island? I booked a one way to Pape'ete, French Polynesia from Newark, New Jersey on January 15th, 2019, and off I went. After a brutal long travel day and jumping through a few…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 25, 20192Comments

Bahamas

Swimming with the Pigs

I had been scrolling instagram and seeing the various glorified photos of majestic pigs swimming in crystal clear waters. Can you even imagine anything so adorable? Well, I had my flight booked to The Bahamas and knew it was finally my turn to partake in swimming with these fat little creatures. I went on viator.com and…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 3, 20181Comment