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.

I journeyed to the Treasury in Petra, a wonder of the world in Jordan and learned the story behind the incredible architecture.