How Cruise Ship Crew Get Paid & Send Money Home
How do cruise ship crew get paid, and how do we send money home while working at sea? Here’s what to expect, plus real options and tips from experience.
Finding the Courage to Make a Big Leap in Life
Feeling the pull towards a change brings urgency. With clarity and courage, life’s leaps turn into opportunities to rediscover yourself and redefine your path.
Signing On as Cruise Ship Crew, Time After Time
And then there it is – the ship. A short walk across the gangway, and suddenly you’re not just a person anymore, you’ve signed on as cruise ship crew.
Remembering what’s enough through living with less
The fewer things I bring into my life, the lighter I feel, physically and mentally. Maybe living with less isn’t about having little, but learning to want less.
What’s the best eSIM for travelling in Asia?
What’s the best eSIM for Asia? It depends on your trip, data needs, and tolerance for hassle, but these are four of the most reliable options to start with.
Essential Guide for Planning Your First Trip to Malaysia
Planning your first trip to Malaysia? Here’s what to know – how to get around, what to pack, where to stay, what to eat, and why rushing through is a mistake.
The Crew Bar Is Where Ship Life Comes Alive
More than just a place to drink, the crew bar is where cruise ship crew unwind, connect, and feel human again. After long shifts and before the next one begins.
25 Honest Pros & Cons of Working on a Cruise Ship
In this post, I’ll share the real pros and cons of working on a cruise ship – the things that made it worthwhile, and the moments that nearly made me quit.
17 travel essentials to pack for a cruise vacation
This isn’t a full packing guide, but a list of cruise travel essentials to pack before sailing for a smooth, comfortable, stress-free voyage.
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.
How to Travel for Cheap Without Missing Out
If you want to know how to travel for cheap without missing out, these practical tips help you save money while keeping what matters most on the road.
8 Money & 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.
70 Funny Travel Quotes About Chaos, Confusion, and Travel Fails
These funny travel quotes capture the chaos, awkward moments, and accidental comedy of travel gone wrong. Perfect for Instagram captions.
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.
Exploring Cruise Ship Crew Quarters & the Shared Spaces
A look at what life is like inside cruise ship crew quarters – from fluorescent corridors to shared spaces where rest, routine, and community unfold.
8 Realistic Travel Jobs for Asians Who Want to Explore (and Still Earn a Living)
This post is a list of practical travel jobs tailored for Asian adventurers, including roles that offer either flexibility or salaried stability.
15 Real-Life Procrastination Examples That Are More Common Than You Think
These real-life procrastination examples reveal the everyday habits that quietly sabotage your progress – plus quick, practical fixes to move past them.