Chào buổi sáng Việt Nam! Good Morning Vietnam! We didn’t arrive into Ho Chi Minh City until lunchtime which is unusual because many ports we arrive at 6 am. This port was a bit different. At around 6 am we arrived to the boarder of Vietnam. We then spent 4 hours making our way up […]
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おはようロムジャパン Good Morning from Japan! For my friends and I, we were just passing through Osaka so we didn’t fully get to experience the city but I do wish we had more time here. When we first arrived in Osaka we went to the Osaka Castle which was well worth it. The castle was gorgeous! […]
おはようロムジャパン Good Morning from Japan! After experiencing the busy city life of Tokyo it was off to see a bit more culture. We didn’t arrive in Kyoto until around 3 pm so we spent the afternoon shopping on the main strip in Kyoto. Along this strip, you will find a ton of shops from ones […]
Good Morning from Japan! After a wonderful day in Kobe, it was off to Tokyo. One recommendation I have is to buy a Japan Rail Pass if you plan on traveling to many places across Japan. My friends and I had bought this pass prior to arriving in Japan. It is $300 USD but so worth […]
Good Morning from Japan! If you aren’t here for all the Semester at Sea stuff… I am currently sailing around the world. So without further ado, Japan is amazing! When the ship arrived in Kobe, they were playing music for us at the port terminal. It was the most exciting thing to see after being […]
Good Morning Travel Bugs! Semester at Sea for me has been anything but normal! It was a whirlwind of emotion and I honestly have no words to express all of the feelings that I had. One thing that I do know is this semester taught me more than I could have ever thought it would. […]
Good Morning from the Middle of the Ocean once again! Y-E-L-L! Y-E-L-L EVERYBODY YELL GO YELLOW! GO YELLOW! GO! GO! GO YELLOW! Welcome to the Yellow Sea and clearly the best sea ever! So, if you are unaware, when boarding the ship everyone is assigned a sea in which you become a team throughout the […]
Good Morning Travel Bugs! As I was preparing for Semester at Sea I searched almost every blog and youtube channel out there trying to make sure I bring all the things I need! I had high hopes of not bringing the max luggage SAS allows (2 suitcases, a carry-on, and a backpack) but I failed. […]
Good Morning Travel Bugs! The first week at sea can be very hard for many. Adjusting to the waves, living with roommates, going to classes on a ship, and having no wifi. It can be quite the adjustment but it is one that is well worth it. Here are a few tips to help your […]
Good Morning Travel Bugs! When thinking about classes for your time with Semester at Sea, there are many factors that play in. One of the biggest is the required credits from one’s home university. As college is a stressful time and everyone is trying to gather credits in different areas of studies I have a few […]