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.
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.
Cruise Ship Safety Protocols for Crew Members
Ask any crew member about cruise ship safety, and they’ll probably say the same thing: safety isn’t just a checklist – it’s part of everyday life onboard.
Cruise Ship Crew Orientation Guide: Your First Days Onboard
A step-by-step orientation guide for new cruise ship crew members covering ship familiarisation, safety briefings, and essential onboarding tasks.
How to avoid getting seasick on a cruise (from someone who works at sea)
Worried about getting seasick on a cruise? These practical tips cover what really works, what doesn’t, and how to stay steady once you’re on board.
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.
What are the best ways to get internet for seafarers?
How do seafarers stay connected at sea? A guide to eSIMs, SIM cards, crew wifi, port connections, and the factors that shape connectivity.
How Seafarers Typically Spend Their Free Time Onboard
What do seafarers do in their free time? How do we stay entertained or connected? These are the most common recreational activities onboard.
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.
How Travel Inspires Creativity (Even When You’re Not an Artist)
Travel reshapes how you see and think – and in doing so, inspires your creativity. Here’s how travel sparks inspiration, even if you’re not an artist.
How to Start Freelancing Even If You’re a Beginner
Thinking of becoming a freelancer? Whether you’re looking to start a side hustle or build a full-time career, here’s what I’ve learned to help you get started.
Travel Etiquette Tips to Avoid Being That Annoying Passenger
Good travel etiquette isn’t just politeness – it’s fostering harmony. Respecting others, cultures, and yourself create a smoother, more enjoyable experience.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When Travelling
How to reduce carbon footprint when travelling? Through slow journeys, mindful choices and lighter steps. The world deserves wandering – just more thoughtfully.
Lost and found in Keelung
Lost in Keelung’s maze-like trails, eerie silence, and abandoned houses, I found more than just my way back. A fictional tale inspired by true events.
How to Start Living with Sustainability in Everyday Life
If you’re ready to make a difference and don’t know where to start, here’s how to embrace sustainability in everyday life with simple, practical changes.
How to Make Money Online as an Introvert
There are two main ways to make money online as an introvert:
Offering services or products directly
Creating systems that make money in the background
The Pros and Cons of Living in Malaysia (From a Local’s Perspective)
If you’re searching for the pros and cons of living in Malaysia – from a local’s point of view – this reflection explores both the good and the caveats.
Lessons from the road: the most common travel mistakes to avoid
Instead of pretending I’ve figured out the perfect system, I wanted to gather the common travel mistakes I’ve made, witnessed, or nearly walked into myself.