Shang(HI) I’m in China Arriving in China was…interesting. Originally the ship was delayed just an hour or so due to rough tides; however, once we finally got close enough, there was a giant crane in the way. I remember being extremely confused as to why there was a giant metal equipment crane standing in the […]
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India: Taj MaHOLLLA
India: Taj MaHOLLA https://youtu.be/yF90w_qqdOg Imagine traveling somewhere and having all five of your senses go into overdrive… the overwhelming smell of spices and things burning; cars continuously honking, sounds blasting; the sight of overcrowded streets and an incomparable array of colors. When I think of India, I think of beautiful chaos. And in order to […]
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, […]
Semester at what?
For my specific voyage, Fall 2018, I will be traveling to 11 different countries over the course of 106 days. I embarked the ship on September 9th with about 450 other students from all around the United States and some from different countries. The ship will dock in each of the following countries: