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The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong on Shore Leave (Crew Guide)
travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 09/10/2024 travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 09/10/2024

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong on Shore Leave (Crew Guide)

The real things to do in Hong Kong on shore leave – between panic shopping and rare peaceful moments. Victoria Peak hikes, quiet gardens, and chaotic markets.

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How to Save Money While Working on a Cruise Ship
seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 08/10/2024 seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 08/10/2024

How to Save Money While Working on a Cruise Ship

Saving money on a cruise ship isn’t about strict budgeting. Here’s how I cut costs, avoided impulse spending, and stayed on track with my financial goals.

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Calling a Cruise Ship Crew Cabin Home for Months at Sea
seafaring Joanne Tai 02/10/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 02/10/2024

Calling a Cruise Ship Crew Cabin Home for Months at Sea

Go behind the scenes into the compact world of cruise ship crew cabins – where space is tight, walls are thin, and every corner becomes your own.

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Exploring Maritime Careers: A Beginner’s Guide to Life at Sea
seafaring Joanne Tai 01/10/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 01/10/2024

Exploring Maritime Careers: A Beginner’s Guide to Life at Sea

The maritime industry powers global economy from cargo ships to cruise liners. This guide breaks down ship roles, skills, and training for life at sea.

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What the Seafarer’s Life Is Like Beyond the Ocean Views
seafaring Joanne Tai 12/03/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 12/03/2024

What the Seafarer’s Life Is Like Beyond the Ocean Views

Seafarer’s life is tough, lonely, and demanding, but also full of quiet beauty. For those who’ve found home on a ship, this is what it really looks like.

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The Start of It All: Becoming a Seafarer Changed My Travel Story
travel, seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 11/07/2022 travel, seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 11/07/2022

The Start of It All: Becoming a Seafarer Changed My Travel Story

In 2016, a random JobStreet ad led me to a seafaring career. Six years and 15 countries later, it’s proof that life’s best adventures start unexpectedly.

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How I Packed Wrong for My First Overseas Work Assignment
travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 19/07/2020 travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 19/07/2020

How I Packed Wrong for My First Overseas Work Assignment

Relive my packing misadventures: juggling underpacked essentials and forgotten documents on a long-term job trip where minimalist dreams meet travel reality.

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