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Hey, I’m Joanne.

I am a seafarer, explorer, and adventurer.

I write about life at sea as a former cruise ship crew member.

I write about travel – whether to remote landscapes or bustling cities.

I explore what it means to seek freedom – through travel, work, and life.

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Bali, Indonesia
Boracay, Philippines
Sanya, China
Goa, India
Ladakh, India
Delhi, India
Keelung, Taiwan

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View fullsize Does anyone read caption anymore? A) I took my blessings for granted. More travel, people who accepted me as a friend. B) Simple business, simple living. C) Traveller’s note: It was pretty. Crowded. Pretty crowded. #tajmahal #wonderofthewor
View fullsize Hello there, human! My name is Ariel. Gazing at the shimmering surface from below, I can’t help but dream about what lies beyond the waves. Every trinket and treasure that finds its way to my collection tells a story of endless possibilities a
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View fullsize When I used to be young, In Nyaung Oo Phee Kyun, Under the sun’s fiery blaze, Amidst waters clear, sands of gold ablaze. Let this whispered wisdom sink, “In daily living, it is better to think,” “Fine if I can have it, fine i