RTW Trip Archives - No Man Nomad

Serbia: What Counts As Visiting A Country?

Everyone has a different grasp on what constitutes as having really "seen" or "been to" a place. While I never had stringent rules, I always said as long as you buy something, eat something, converse with someone, and leave the area of transport (i.e. a train or bus station, or an airport), then who's to…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJuly 2, 20231Comment

Kenya

How To Go An African Safari On A Budget

I always assumed people who went on African safaris had a lot of money. When you google safaris, whether in Tanzania, Botswana, or South Africa, the price seems to always be a minimum of $3000 (and that's on the low-end). African safaris also seem to be a time-consuming venture, and since I had just finished…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 24, 20230Comments

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

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

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

South Korea South Korea

Exploring Jeju Island: A Natural Wonder of The World

I met a nice man from Korea while I was traveling through the Philippines, and he told me if I ever made it to his homeland, I would be a fool to skip Jeju. I saved a little note in my phone, "Jeju Island, South Korea." A few weeks later, I was in Ha Long…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 20, 202212Comments

South Korea

I Need a Seoul-mate

South Korea was a place that was never too high on my radar, but I felt like it kept popping up (a good friend had just visited, I had been hearing a lot of incredible things about Jeju), so when I found a cheap flight, well ... you know the rest. Seoul, Korea I arrived in…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 20, 20221Comment

Tanzania

Everything You Need To Know About Hiking Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest point. The highest freestanding mountain in the world. 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level. If you crave both adventure and a challenge, hiking Kilimanjaro has most likely crossed your mind. I had been dreaming of doing the trek for four years before finally booking it, and after completing it,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 19, 20198Comments

Tanzania

Which Route To Take For Kilimanjaro?

Hiking Kilimanjaro is a notoriously difficult feat, so you'll want to increase your chances of success any way you can. One of the best ways to ensure you reach the Uhuru Summit is by choosing the route that's best for you. I've put together this handy list for those planning to tackle this major hike,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 19, 20192Comments