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A Royal Road Trip Through The Castles of Emilia Romagna

Emilia-Romagna is commonly referred to as Italy's "Food Valley" for good reason. It's home to Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, Tortellini, Mortadella, Erbazzone, and various other iconic foods and dishes, 45 of which are protected by government standards. While we know we can get a good cheap eat in Bologna and spend a foodie-centric day in…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 24, 20260Comments

Italy

From Palermo to Trapani, here are 30 dishes to try in western Sicily

I am in Italy more than I'm not in Italy, but a region that had particularly been calling me back to spend more time in was Sicily. Luckily, I work from my computer meaning, the world is my office, so I have the great privilege of spending extended periods of time in various locales around…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 23, 20260Comments

Italy

Know Before You Go: Visiting Favignana

During my first visit to Sicily, a friend who lives in Pompeii texted me and said, "You must go to Favignana." I had never heard of Favignana, but looking up its dreamy waters and remote location, I immediately made a mental note to keep Favignana on my radar. Located off of Sicily's west coast in…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 20, 20260Comments

Italy

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

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

Cyprus

Edro III Shipwreck: How to Visit and What to Expect

When I road tripped Cyprus, the biggest motivation to do so was to visit Edro III Shipwreck. The abandoned ship is located on the west side of the island, only about 10 miles outside of Paphos, but usually a 30-45 minute drive because of traffic and road conditions. The shipwreck looked too cool of an…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 21, 20260Comments

Cyprus

One Day Itinerary for Larnaca, Cyprus

One of the biggest questions when considering a trip to Cyprus is, which is better: Larnaca or Paphos? While I was originally planning on heading to Paphos, a cheap flight deal from Italy led me to Larnaca instead. I unfortunately didn't spend any proper time in Paphos, outside of being stuck in rush hour traffic…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 21, 20260Comments

Cyprus

Know Before You Go: Road Tripping Cyprus

Cyprus was one of those destinations that lived on my "I want to go there" list for a long time, but with little idea of what to see, how to get around, and where to start. Early 2026 would have it that my original plans to go to Tunisia were scratched due to a cancelled…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 21, 20260Comments

Albania

One-Day Itinerary for Tirana, Albania

I'm currently living in Naples, Italy, but am only permitted to stay in the allotted time of a tourist visa. Already seeking a way to legally extend my time here, I found a great hack: leave the Schengen area as much as possible to continuously add days to my time here. This hack didn't come…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 25, 20250Comments