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10 Things to Know Before Visiting Jordan

Jordan is one of the more popular places to visit in The Middle East, and yet, it still seems like a mystery on what to expect when visiting. After showing up on a whim, here are my top 10 tips on what to expect when visiting Jordan. 1. It's Expensive After my hike to the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 27, 20222Comments

China

Finding Peace in Chaotic Beijing: My Experience Staying With a Family in China

I had heard Beijing is a stressful city to travel through. Someone had described it to me as "the general population having no regard for human life," as in, get out of the way or you're going to get hit by a car, be prepared to be cut in line often, be prepared for people…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 9, 20221Comment

China

World Wonder in a Hunch: How to See The Great Wall of China on a Long Layover

Transiting through China can be a real pain in the butt. Most layovers will be in Shanghai or Beijing, and though I've never been to the Shanghai airport, I can confirm the Beijing one is a bit chaotic. If you're flying to or throughout Asia, you're likely to see an option to fly with AirChina,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 2, 20223Comments

Jordan

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

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

Vietnam

Day Trip to Hoi An: A UNESCO World Heritage Town

Checking out Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Town, while in Vietnam was right at the top of my bucket-list. I was on a bit of a time crunch, so I decided to only make a day trip out of it. The commute from Da Nang to Hoi An was a quick 45-minute bus ride…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 5, 20191Comment