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Know Before You Go: The Orbeliani Baths in Tbilisi, Georgia

If you’re headed to Tbilisi, Georgia, you’re in for a real treat. The city is filled with culturally exciting activities, from exploring massive cathedrals to eating hearty khinkali and khachapuri. But even in a city as bustling as Tbilisi, perhaps the best thing to do there is enjoy a traditional Georgian bathhouse. I hardly knew…

ByKaitlyn RosatiApril 14, 20240Comments

Georgia

One-Day Itinerary For Tbilisi, Georgia

"I'm from Georgia," my coworker said to me when I was a bartender back in 2016. And no, not the peachy Georgia, the country Georgia. Georgia stayed on my mind since that conversation, and it would come to the forefront when I started writing about restaurants in New York City and reviewed Ubani Cafe, a…

ByKaitlyn RosatiApril 7, 20240Comments

Hotel Review

The Best Hotels and Resorts in 2024

DISCLAIMER: This story was originally published on Forbes Advisor. Choosing the right hotel for your travels is just as crucial as choosing the destination. Whether it’s a five-star property in a dreamy hotspot like the Maldives or a secluded oasis in remote Namibia, accommodation choices can easily make or break the travel experience. Not all…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 9, 20240Comments

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Travel Horror Stories: I Lost My Passport in Saudi Arabia

When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 25, 20231Comment

Japan

8 Things To Know About Seeing Cherry Blossoms In Japan

Known as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world in one of the most fascinating countries on planet earth, cherry blossom season in Japan is on many traveler's bucket-lists, for good reason. If you're headed to cherry blossom season in Japan in 2023, or ever, here are some fun and useful facts to…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 17, 20234Comments

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9 Spring Break Destinations For A Girl’s Trip

For those who have worked their tails off all semester, get ready to treat yourself with some much needed time off for spring break. While I personally have gone on Spring Break to Egypt and was scheduled to go to Spring Break to Costa Rica in March 2020 (which for reasons you can probably imagine,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 7, 20235Comments

India

8 Tips For Visiting The Taj Mahal (Including How To Beat The Crowds)

The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It is an Islamic marble mausoleum, and the intricate (and clearly, expensive) design is a sight to behold. Because the Taj Mahal is a world wonder, and the most visited tourist spot in all of India, it is safe to assume it…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 15, 20233Comments

India

8 Things To Do in Jaipur: India’s Pink City

In a country as large as India, Jaipur is one of the most unique and magical places. The entire city is pink. In 1876, Prince Albert was to take a tour of India. To prepare for his arrival, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the whole city painted pink, as it was considered the color…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 15, 20234Comments

Türkiye

Here’s What To Do On A 24-Hour Layover In Istanbul

Out of all of the cities and airports in the world, I've had the most layovers in Istanbul. With Turkish Airlines offering an extended stopover program, there's no reason to not try to see the city. Though 24 hours is not nearly enough for not only Istanbul, but the vast, beautiful country that is Türkiye…

ByKaitlyn RosatiDecember 4, 20222Comments

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