8 Money and Wealth Lessons I Learned Through Travel
In the years I’ve spent travelling, here are the money and wealth lessons that have stayed with me – lessons I wouldn’t have learnt if I’d stayed in one place.
Opening Up About Mental Health When You Work on a Cruise Ship
Talking about mental health while working on cruise ships isn’t easy. Not because we don’t feel it, but because we do – deeply, silently, and often in isolation.
7 Essential Skills Needed to Work on a Cruise Ship (+ 3 Bonus Ones)
In this post, I’ll walk you through the essential and bonus skills needed to work on a cruise ship – the ones that actually help you thrive, not just survive.
Demanding Cruise Ship Working Conditions
Cruise ship working conditions are shaped by long hours, shifting schedules, and the pressure to always be ready, even during so-called rest time.
Working Through Rough Seas on Cruise Ships
Rough seas on cruise ships aren’t usually dangerous, but for crew, they’re exhausting. Things slide, sleep gets shallow – and you just keep working.
Cruise Ship Life: 6 Lessons I’ve Learnt about Balance from Living and Working at Sea
As cruise ship crew, I joined to travel and earn. But I gained something more: lessons from life at sea, especially the kind of balance it demands.
Why Do You Want to Be a Seafarer? 7 Reasons People Choose This Life
Why do you want to be a seafarer? These are some of the reasons people choose this path, from travel and money to a deeper connection with the sea.
Living Life at Sea on Ships Far from Shore
What is life at sea like? I don’t know how to answer without contradicting myself. It’s freeing and confining. Beautiful and exhausting. Peaceful and unsettling.
Cruise to Nowhere: What It Is, Why It’s Popular, and How to Enjoy It
In this post, I’ll break down what a cruise to nowhere actually is, why it appeals to so many travellers, and how you can make the most of it.
Digital Detox at Sea – on Drifting into Offline Life
Working at sea meant limited wifi, and time away from social media. Here’s how that digital detox taught me about connection, screen time, and being present.
24 Singapore Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
If you’re searching for Singapore travel captions for Instagram, this witty list blends local landmarks, wordplay, and that uniquely Singaporean humour.
33 South Korea Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
If you're searching for South Korea travel captions for Instagram, this list blends puns, cultural nods, and lighthearted wordplay.
Best Time to Visit Malaysia – Weather, Regions, Festivals
Malaysia is hot and humid all year. So when’s the best time to visit Malaysia? It really depends on where you’re going and what you want to do.
21+ Beautiful Words to Describe Wanderlust
I’ve gathered a collection of poetic words for wanderlust – along with other beautifully nuanced terms that capture the many moods of travel longing.
30 Netherlands Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
If you're looking for Netherlands captions for Instagram that go beyond the usual canal views and tulip clichés, this list might just do the trick.
Can Ship Crew Go Ashore? How to Make the Most of Shore Leave
Here’s what’s helped me make the most of shore leave. While I write from a cruise ship perspective, much of it applies to seafarers across the board.
32 Japan Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
Looking for perfect Japan captions for Instagram? This list of travel captions includes witty wordplay, puns, and poetic lines inspired by Japan.
Through the Quiet Stillness of Night Shifts at Sea
A reflective look at night shifts on a cruise ship, where stillness, solitude, and the sea create a rhythm far from the 9-to-6 life on land.