Couple takes nine-month cruise around the world (includes video story)

In December 2023, Miami resident Leslie Nilsen circumnavigated the globe on a nine-month cruise alongside her longtime partner, Roy. Sailing for 274 nights, they visited 150 destinations while aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas.

“This is our home away from home,” said Nilsen of the 179-square-foot cabin they stayed in.

The couple returned from their travels this September after visiting countries such as Antartica and China. She encourages others to take chances on new adventures that can create lasting memories.

Gabriela Jelisse Fuentes Villafañe

Gabriela Jelisse Fuentes Villafañe was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She moved to the United States when she was 12 years old. She is currently majoring in Broadcast Journalism, concentrating in Spanish. She hopes to be part of big Latino TV channels like Univision or Telemundo.