48 Hours in Berlin

48 Hours in Berlin *It was the summer before my senior year of college and I was about to be studying abroad on a ship for an entire semester. I was expected to be in Hamburg, Germany by September 9th, for disembarkment of Semester at Sea. So I decided why not make a little pre-trip […]

A South African adventure

A South African Adventure https://youtu.be/XvhUSjTxmRw When I think about South Africa, only one word comes to mind…. Adventure. For many of my shipmates aboard the M.V. World Odyssey, South Africa was a port favorite. Despite the lingering post-Apartheid issues South Africa is dealing with, the country itself is beautiful; the endless wineries, big 5 safaris, […]

Ghana remember this place

From the second I stepped off of the MV World Odyssey, I experienced a bigger culture shock than I ever could have imagined; it was my most memorable experience and out of the five countries I have been to so far on this trip.

6 Day Trips from Edinburgh

Just outside of Edinburgh, lies the Pentland Hills Regional Park. One of my favorite things about Scotland is how modern it is, yet how untouched it feels. Pentland Hills are a great example; just outside one of the country’s major cities, stands a piece of nature that is so beautiful.

12 things to do in Edinburgh

It felt like every direction I turned within the city of Edinburgh, I discovered a new piece of history. There are so many beautiful things to see- both large and small in significance. From hiking up Arthur’s Seat, to walking in the footsteps of royals in the castle, to learning about the history/culture while standing on the cobblestone streets- there’s such a range of things to experience!

2 Week Itinerary for Scotland

It all started in the summer of 2016, when I had the opportunity to ‘study abroad’ in Scotland for two weeks. Although I didn’t end up taking any courses, I did go on an adventure that still inspires me to this day. The people and places that I encountered in Scotland, will forever hold a special place in my heart.