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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

Armenia Georgia

How to Take a Day Trip to Armenia From Georgia

There's arguably no cooler way to explore a new country than through a day trip. I was able to see Uruguay from Argentina by taking a ferry for the day, I walked to Paraguay from Brazil, and I've even gotten to see places like Turkïye on a long layover. So, when I found myself in…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 3, 20240Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Ferrara, Italy

Not all small towns in Italy are created equally, and no one makes that case as true as the charming Emilia Romagna town of Ferrara. Making for an easy day trip from either nearby Bologna, Venice, or even Milan, Ferrara is a UNESCO World Heritage protected city with Byzantine-influence, and offers a unique side of…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 3, 20240Comments

Italy

A Step-by-Step Guide To Getting Italian Citizenship Through Lineage

If you have a direct family member who was born in Italy, there's a good chance you're aware that you just might be eligible for Italian citizenship. But... beginning the process of learning, to finding documents that are over 100 years old, to fully understanding Italian law can be daunting. After five years of trying…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 12, 20240Comments

Georgia

Know Before You Go: The Orbeliani Baths in Tbilisi, Georgia

If you’re headed to Tbilisi, Georgia, you’re in for a real treat. The city is filled with culturally exciting activities, from exploring massive cathedrals to eating hearty khinkali and khachapuri. But even in a city as bustling as Tbilisi, perhaps the best thing to do there is enjoy a traditional Georgian bathhouse. I hardly knew…

ByKaitlyn RosatiApril 14, 20240Comments