Reviewing my year by looking back at momentous occasions in 2023.

After four months of sailing around the world, my Semester at Sea voyage came to an end on April 20. In this post, I document my final days at sea, reflect on the voyage, and officially end the Sam at Sea series.

I explored two captivating cities just outside of Lisbon with the person who taught me to love traveling: my mom.

I spent five days traveling far and wide in Morocco. Here’s one traveler’s recount of traveling “off the beaten path” in Morocco, while still hitting some well-known landmarks.

Here are five bold and vibrant attractions showcasing local art and culture in Barcelona, Spain.

I participated in the Spring 2023 Sea Olympics while studying abroad with Semester at Sea — here’s how it went!

I spent a morning hiking and chasing waterfalls in Krka National Park near Split, Croatia.

I spent a day exploring the enchanting city of Old Town Dubrovnik in Croatia. Here’s how it went.

I visited Athens, Greece, the birthplace of Western civilization, and was awed by the blend of ancient and modern cityscapes.

I hiked the 6.5-mile (10.5-kilometer) path from Oia to Fira across the island of Santorini, Greece, and was blown away by the unique landscape.

I visited the iconic Blue City on the Greek island of Santorini, during March - the slowest time of the year. Is Oia, Santorini worth visiting during off-season?

On February 18, the MV World Odyssey passed through the Suez Canal as it journeyed from Jordan to Cyprus, the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.