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My Foreign Passport - The Sardegna Saga Pt. 1

Letter from the Editor- Meet Seth. Our friend who we secretly hate because we want his life. Follow his stories from around the world here in My Foreign Passport.  The journey started with a blaring 4am alarm. Not my most favorite of moments. A consciousness being ripped out of a pleasant...

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Captains Log, Jake Goes to Mauritius

This blogs content may not be suitable for all viewers. The opinions, stories, and facts presented are in no way a reflection of the Semester At Sea program. Viewer discretion is advised.   Alright now that that’s out of the way… Mauritius is a small island off the southeast coast of Africa,...

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Smelly Travel-mate? No Problem

After enduring the trek from Hartford to Boston more times than Fenway has heard “Dirty Water,” I have an unnatural, overzealous appreciation for fast walkers, public transit that is on time, Dunks’ Dark Roast, and, oh yeah, deodorant. There’s nothing worse than a smelly seat mate on a train that’...

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Captains Log, Jake Goes to South Africa

One day after my departure I still can’t believe I had to leave South Africa. With a mixture of tropical and urban territory, Cape Town is an extraordinary city. The metropolitan area was far more advanced than the other two cities I visited in mainland Africa. Still, the impoverished parts are...

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For Your Entertainment: The Best Sources for Fall Foliage

In the spirit of Halloween, changing leaves, apple cider, and pumpkin carving, SumoSkinny has your quintessential fall activity: foliage sightseeing.   While some may call this idea old-fashioned or old-timer (ahem, a friend of the writer’s), what could be better than blasting your iPod...

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Captains Log, Jake Goes to Ghana

Takoradi, Ghana  Takoradi is the closest city to the equator and prime meridian, making it the most central location on a world map. With its unique traditional lifestyle, West Africa really can’t be compared to anywhere in the world.My experiences in Ghana would take me to the very roots of...

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RAH! RAH! RAH!

So you’re on vacation! In a distant and foreign land! Or maybe you’re in the states. Ya know; local. Well, either way a “not such a bad idea if I do say so myself” moment may come about should you chose to visit a local university.   “Seriously?” Seriously. Not only are universities abroad (...

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Morocco

Never having been anywhere like Morocco before, I was both excited and anxious for the culture shock. The girls on the ship were understandably nervous, unsure of how to properly dress in a Muslim country. It didn’t help that we received an Urgent Travel Alert from the American Embassy the day...

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A Vacation (not) Worth Taking

Surfboard Cost: $200-$1,000 Plane Ticket to Surf Camp in Costa Rica:$400 round trip from Boston Week in Hostel: $100 Being able to take the same kind of trip for free? Freakin Awesome. Want some surf-speration to just stay home and surf home waves? Check out the dudes from Stoked and Broke.  "...

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Be Quiet, We Are Busy Partying, The New Scene and Sumo Skinny Throw a Silent Disco

Quick! Everyone come see how good we look!  Sumo Skinny is proud to present  the"Pursuit of Happiness Remix" video by our friends at The New Scene Productions. In case you forgot, Sumo Skinny threw a kick ass Silent Disco with Silent Storm a few weeks back. To get a glimpse of what Sumo...

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