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Making Peace with Not Knowing, Because I Am a Work in Progress
self-discovery Joanne Tai 30/11/2024 self-discovery Joanne Tai 30/11/2024

Making Peace with Not Knowing, Because I Am a Work in Progress

Learning to be gentle with yourself, heal at your own pace, and show up anyway – because I am a work in progress, and maybe, in your own way, you are too.

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How Enid Blyton Sparked My Love for Storytelling & Adventure
self-discovery Joanne Tai 30/11/2024 self-discovery Joanne Tai 30/11/2024

How Enid Blyton Sparked My Love for Storytelling & Adventure

Enid Blyton's tales ignited a deep love for storytelling, imagination, and exploration, shaping a journey of creativity, dreams, and timeless inspiration.

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+18,000km on the Maiden Voyage & Inaugural Sailing from Eemshaven to Hong Kong
travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 29/11/2024 travel, seafaring Joanne Tai 29/11/2024

+18,000km on the Maiden Voyage & Inaugural Sailing from Eemshaven to Hong Kong

Assigned to a new cruise ship, I joined its maiden voyage and inaugural sailing from the Netherlands to Hong Kong – a journey of long hours and sea-bound days.

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Why Do Women Crave Travel So Much?
travel, freedom Joanne Tai 28/11/2024 travel, freedom Joanne Tai 28/11/2024

Why Do Women Crave Travel So Much?

Why do women crave travel so much? It’s not just wanderlust – it’s rebellion. A passport is permission to exist differently. Here’s the truth behind the urge.

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Packing List for Cruise Ship Crew on 5+ Month Contracts
seafaring Joanne Tai 27/11/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 27/11/2024

Packing List for Cruise Ship Crew on 5+ Month Contracts

Here’s my cruise ship crew packing list for a five-month contract – shaped by trial and error, crew wisdom, and figuring out what I really need.

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Finding Nature and Green Spaces in Urban Klang Valley
travel Joanne Tai 26/11/2024 travel Joanne Tai 26/11/2024

Finding Nature and Green Spaces in Urban Klang Valley

Green spaces thrive amidst urban life in Klang Valley. These serene parks, vibrant gardens, and lush forests offer natural retreats across the region.

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How to Travel Sustainably Without Breaking the Bank
travel, simple living Joanne Tai 26/11/2024 travel, simple living Joanne Tai 26/11/2024

How to Travel Sustainably Without Breaking the Bank

Sustainable travel doesn’t require deep pockets. Just smart choices. Here’s how to adventure lightly, spend wisely, and leave places better than you found them.

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Living simply while working aboard cruise ships
seafaring, simple living Joanne Tai 24/11/2024 seafaring, simple living Joanne Tai 24/11/2024

Living simply while working aboard cruise ships

What living and working in a small cruise ship cabin taught me about simplicity, accumulation, and what actually matters over time.

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Figuring Out What Makes You Happy Is a Quiet Kind of Freedom
freedom Joanne Tai 23/11/2024 freedom Joanne Tai 23/11/2024

Figuring Out What Makes You Happy Is a Quiet Kind of Freedom

Figuring out what makes you happy is a quiet kind of freedom. This is for anyone ready to unlearn, reflect, and build a life that feels like their own.

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On Creative Block & the Art of Not Forcing Anything
self-discovery Joanne Tai 21/11/2024 self-discovery Joanne Tai 21/11/2024

On Creative Block & the Art of Not Forcing Anything

Creative block isn’t failure. If you’re overthinking, afraid, overwhelmed, or just stuck in a rut, here’s how to move through it and find your way back to flow.

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What Seafarer Burnout Feels Like When You're Still Working at Sea
seafaring Joanne Tai 21/11/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 21/11/2024

What Seafarer Burnout Feels Like When You're Still Working at Sea

This post explores what seafarer burnout feels like when you're still onboard – still working, still tired, and just trying to hold it together.

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Riding Through Malaysia’s Public Transport Adventures
travel Joanne Tai 19/11/2024 travel Joanne Tai 19/11/2024

Riding Through Malaysia’s Public Transport Adventures

From the hum of Kuala Lumpur’s LRT to the quiet charm of rural buses, discover the quirks, stories, and hidden beauty of Malaysia’s public transport system.

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How to Cope with Stress while Working on Ships
seafaring Joanne Tai 19/11/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 19/11/2024

How to Cope with Stress while Working on Ships

There’s plenty of advice on how to cope with stress. But when you're living and working on ships, most of it doesn’t apply. Here’s what actually helps at sea.

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Why working on a cruise ship is tougher than you think
seafaring Joanne Tai 19/11/2024 seafaring Joanne Tai 19/11/2024

Why working on a cruise ship is tougher than you think

Working on a cruise ship isn’t all sunsets and sea views. Cruise ship life is tougher than most people realise, even for those who’ve done it more than once.

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Is Working Harder Now Worth It for More Freedom Later?
freedom Joanne Tai 18/11/2024 freedom Joanne Tai 18/11/2024

Is Working Harder Now Worth It for More Freedom Later?

Working harder now for freedom later – does it actually work? Or is it just endless grinding? Hard work alone may not lead to the freedom you’re aiming for.

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Why I Started Investing A Little Too Late
seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 18/11/2024 seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 18/11/2024

Why I Started Investing A Little Too Late

I started investing too late, but I’m doing it anyway. Working at sea made me realise saving isn’t enough. It's time for seafarers to build financial security.

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Can You Really Achieve Financial Freedom, or Is It Just a Dream?
freedom Joanne Tai 17/11/2024 freedom Joanne Tai 17/11/2024

Can You Really Achieve Financial Freedom, or Is It Just a Dream?

Is financial freedom just a pipe dream? Start small, stay consistent, and turn steady progress into a sustainable journey towards financial independence.

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10 Side Hustles for Crew Members on Cruise Ships
seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 16/11/2024 seafaring, freedom Joanne Tai 16/11/2024

10 Side Hustles for Crew Members on Cruise Ships

So, you're working full time on a cruise ship and wondering if there's a way to make a little extra on the side. Here are some side hustles for crew members.

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