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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

Turkey

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

Jordan

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