Modern technology has transformed the dating world. Humans went from naturally meeting each other in “third places” like libraries, coffeeshops, and so on, to meeting people online based on bite-sized pieces of information. Will these digital interfaces continue prevailing over face-to-face interactions — and are they truly capable of building connections as effectively and authentically?

I spent a day at the prettiest beach in Kenya and checked out local restaurants highly rated on TripAdvisor to see if they live up to their reputations.

I spent my final day in India traveling to the Elephanta Caves off the coast of Mumbai, and reflecting on my time in India.

Exploring and learning about the history behind the Taj Mahal, a wonder of the world in Agra, India.

I dived into Mumbai’s vibrant media culture with my International Mass Communications class while studying abroad with Semester at Sea.

I boarded the MV World Odyssey for the 131st voyage to explore countries in Asia, Africa and Europe.

Spend one packed day in Dubai, UAE with me.

Follow along as I fly halfway across the world to study abroad!

What will I be up to next semester?