Today is the last day on the MV World Odyssey. I feel as if my heart is being ripped out of my chest. This ship is my home. Every nook and cranny of my floating home will be missed – from the Kaisersaal to the pool to the Lili Marleen, and every square inch of space…
Our time in Trinidad and Tobago was short (only 36 hours!), yet very, very sweet. I had an incredible time soaking up the sun at Maracas beach all thanks to the locals I met there. As a traveller, I believe it’s crucial to go out of your way to meet locals when travelling. I cannot stress…
What’s the biggest culture shock experience you’ve ever had? Other than hanging out with Americans as a Canadian (you’d be surprised at just how different we are!), my biggest culture shock experience this entire voyage would have to be today, in Ile de Goree. Ile de Goree is a historically significant island due to its involvement…
Majority of my time in Greece was spent in Santorini, the famous Greek island characterized by immaculate white buildings topped with domes in the most pure blue to match the surrounding waters. It was an island full of firsts. We stayed in a grand villa, complete with a pool where Collin, the birthday boy, showed me…
After 12 hours of catching flights and layovers, I’ve landed in London … And I’ve never felt more alone. It hit me all of a sudden. I’m in a foreign country without my family, friends, or even acquaintances without an international cell phone plan or even WiFi connection. Traveling alone really makes you think about the support…