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One-Day Itinerary for Perugia, Italy

After a series of spontaneous decisions, while in Florence, I cancelled my ticket back to New York City to extend my time in Italy. I had no idea where I was going, where I would sleep, or what I would do, but needing to make a quick decision, I looked on a map and saw…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 2, 20250Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Aosta, Italy

After spending a day in Alba, I looked on a map and saw just how close I was to Italy's least explored region: Valle d'Aosta. With a three-hour commute, including two trains and a bus ride, I could be in the region's capital, Aosta, to properly explore. The rest is history. I knew VERY little…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 27, 20240Comments

Italy

Exploring Italy’s Least Visited Region: Valle d’Aosta

Italy is made up of 20 regions total. You're likely familiar with the popular ones like Sicily and Tuscany, and maybe not as familiar with foodie-forward Piedmont and the wildly underrated Le Marche region. But, out of all 20 Italian regions, the smallest and least populated title goes to Valle d'Aosta or "Aosta Valley." So,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 27, 20240Comments

Italy

10 Things To Eat in Italy’s Piedmont Region

Piedmont is a culinary mecca of a region in Italy. Known for many local delicacies like truffle, hazelnuts, and chocolate, this northwestern Italian region proves that Italian cuisine is far beyond just pizza and pasta. In my experience from having been all over the country, Piedmont has some of the most unique dishes in Italian…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 26, 20240Comments

Latvia

One-Day Itinerary for Riga, Latvia

If you're looking for an underrated European city to explore, look no further than Riga. This Baltic capital is ideal for wellness junkies, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. Best of all, the city is fairly small (the population floats around 600,000 people), so it's easily explorable in just one day. If you're short on…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 17, 20240Comments

Austria

5 Places to Visit In Austria (That Aren’t Vienna)

I first visited Austria on a 16-hour layover in Vienna in 2019. While Vienna is undoubtedly charming and full of rich history, it wasn't until I visited other parts of Austria on a summer trip that I truly fell in love with the country. Austria is known as being one of the most beautiful countries…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 17, 20240Comments

Italy

Numana is the Solution for an Uncrowded Italian Beach Getaway

It's understandable why so many flock to Italy in the summer, but the downside is it makes some of the country's most popular destinations an overcrowded nightmare. And while there are some underrated beach towns near the French border, those beaches tend to be rockier. If you're looking for a quintessential Italian beach town that…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 11, 20240Comments

Italy

Discovering Marche: 5 Towns To Visit in Italy’s Most Underrated Region

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Italy; one might even go as far as to say I am obsessed with the boot-legged nation. And while major cities like Milan and Rome are what most travelers stick to, what officially made me fall in love with Italy was once I got off of the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 11, 20240Comments

Italy

How to Visit Carrara: The Marble Town of Tuscany

When one thinks of Tuscany, they likely think of the rolling hills of Montepulciano or Chianti, or maybe the bustling cities of Lucca and Florence. But did you know there's a town in Tuscany that is possibly the most unique town in all of Italy because it's made entirely of marble? The town of Carrara…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 4, 20242Comments

Italy

Visiting Barga: The Most Scottish Town in Italy

Exploring different diasporas around the globe is a preferred hobby of mine. I have a strong interest in migration patterns, and learning about why people choose (or are forced) to leave a place in exchange for another is not only interesting, but a great way to practice empathy. So, when I heard there was a…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 3, 20240Comments