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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

The Seychelles

Planning a Group Trip to the Seychelles Without Losing a Day to Layovers

Getting to the Seychelles is already a commitment for solo travelers. Add a group of eight people with different schedules, different departure cities, and wildly different opinions on connecting flights, and the whole thing can spiral fast. You don't want to spend the first day of your trip half-asleep in a hotel lobby waiting for…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 6, 20260Comments

Barbados

10 things you must do on your first trip to Barbados

I had wanted to visit Barbados for the longest time. I even made my mom a slideshow for her 60th birthday to present the idea of us celebrating her 60th birthday in my 60th country, which would be Barbados (but long story short, my 60th country ended up being a solo trip to Dominican Republic).…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 18, 20240Comments

South Africa

One Day Itinerary For Cape Town, South Africa

Do you have a city that has lived on your bucket list for the longest time? That was Cape Town for me, so when I was invited to go on a trip with Exodus Adventure Travels for a South Africa to Zambia road trip, which would begin in Cape Town, I could not have been…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 13, 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

The Best Beach Town You’ve Never Heard Of: Bordighera, Italy

Summer in Europe is not for the faint of heart. Generally, it's expensive, it's crowded, and some destinations are too packed for their own good. If you're braving Europe in the summer and you want a beach destination, you've likely looked at Nice, Monaco, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, maybe even Portofino. All of them are…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 9, 20231Comment

USA

8 Fun Things To Do in Sylvan Beach This Summer

Many associate New York state with the bright lights of Times Square or mountainous regions like the Adirondacks or Catskills, but one of New York's best kept secrets is in Oneida County. Sylvan Beach is a tiny beach town with a big personality; there are so many fun things to do in this part of…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 12, 20231Comment

USA

Everything You Need To Know About Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade

Every year, hundreds of thousands of merpersons and fellow sea critters gather in Coney Island for the annual Mermaid Parade. This year, the Mermaid Parade is held on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. Coney Island's Mermaid Parade is, in my humble opinion, the best day of the year. After having gone to the Mermaid Parade nearly…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 16, 20230Comments

USA

3-Day Itinerary In America’s Quirkiest Beach Town: Port Aransas, Texas

One night in New York City, I met a man from a quirky little town called "Port Aransas." He told me that not only was it a beach town, but it was an island. Islands in Texas? BEACHES in Texas? Who knew? Not this New Yorker! I was intrigued, and I knew I had to…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMay 3, 20233Comments

Saint Lucia

Skip The Honeymoon: Saint Lucia Is Worth The Solo Trip

One of my greatest pleasures is traveling to typical honeymoon destinations as solo traveler. I've had the honor of traveling to Hawaii, French Polynesia, Dominican Republic, and even luxurious Florida. So, when I was invited to Saint Lucia for a three-day trip, I was ready to take on the challenge to represent one of the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 12, 20230Comments