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200 Adventure Travel Names for Blogs, Businesses, and Journals
travel & places Joanne Tai 18/12/2024 travel & places Joanne Tai 18/12/2024

200 Adventure Travel Names for Blogs, Businesses, and Journals

What captures the spirit of travel without photos? Unique and creative names that preserve the magic of blogs, journals, and unforgettable adventures.

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80 Beautiful Ways to Describe Wanderlust and Travel Yearning
travel & places Joanne Tai 18/12/2024 travel & places Joanne Tai 18/12/2024

80 Beautiful Ways to Describe Wanderlust and Travel Yearning

How do you describe the ache for the unknown, the pull of distant horizons, or the joy of stepping into the unfamiliar? Explore the essence of wanderlust.

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Finding Belonging While Living Between Two Homes and Worlds
personal growth Joanne Tai 15/12/2024 personal growth Joanne Tai 15/12/2024

Finding Belonging While Living Between Two Homes and Worlds

Navigating life between Sungai Petani and Subang Jaya, seeking belonging amid amid shifting homes and identities, while embracing the journey of self-discovery.

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Working As a Seafarer with Scoliosis Aboard Cruise Ships
life at sea Joanne Tai 14/12/2024 life at sea Joanne Tai 14/12/2024

Working As a Seafarer with Scoliosis Aboard Cruise Ships

Working as a seafarer with scoliosis isn’t without challenges. The pre-employment medical exam – every crew member’s rite of passage – can feel intimidating.

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Why I Stopped Buying Clothes (And Haven’t Missed It)
simple living Joanne Tai 12/12/2024 simple living Joanne Tai 12/12/2024

Why I Stopped Buying Clothes (And Haven’t Missed It)

I stopped buying clothes without even planning to, and it changed my life in ways I never expected—saving money, finding clarity, and living more intentionally.

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How to Prevent Motion Sickness in a Car (and Enjoy the Ride)
travel & places Joanne Tai 11/12/2024 travel & places Joanne Tai 11/12/2024

How to Prevent Motion Sickness in a Car (and Enjoy the Ride)

If you’re wondering how to prevent car motion sickness, here’s what helps – simple, natural ways to ease nausea. So road trips feel bearable, even enjoyable.

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What If Dreaming Big Is How Freedom Begins?
money & side hustles, personal growth Joanne Tai 06/12/2024 money & side hustles, personal growth Joanne Tai 06/12/2024

What If Dreaming Big Is How Freedom Begins?

Dreaming big doesn’t have to be loud. This is about choosing slow freedom – through quiet hikes, intentional work, and reimagining success on your own terms.

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Cruise Ship Worker Struggling to Escape the Contract Cycle
life at sea, money & side hustles Joanne Tai 04/12/2024 life at sea, money & side hustles Joanne Tai 04/12/2024

Cruise Ship Worker Struggling to Escape the Contract Cycle

Why financial freedom feels out of reach for cruise ship crew – the reality of saving, spending, and planning for a future beyond endless contracts at sea.

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How Crew Cabins Are Assigned (+ Why You Probably Won’t Get a Solo Room)
life at sea Joanne Tai 04/12/2024 life at sea Joanne Tai 04/12/2024

How Crew Cabins Are Assigned (+ Why You Probably Won’t Get a Solo Room)

How crew cabin assignments work on cruise ships, why sharing a room is almost always the norm at sea, and what to expect from your roommate situation.

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Becoming an Adventurer: A Shy Traveller’s Slow Evolution
personal growth Joanne Tai 02/12/2024 personal growth Joanne Tai 02/12/2024

Becoming an Adventurer: A Shy Traveller’s Slow Evolution

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How to Start Budgeting for Cruise Ship Crew Life
life at sea Joanne Tai 01/12/2024 life at sea Joanne Tai 01/12/2024

How to Start Budgeting for Cruise Ship Crew Life

You don’t need fancy software to manage your money onboard – just a simple system that works for shore leave, snacks, and those (un)predictable crew bar nights.

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Making Peace with Not Knowing, Because I Am a Work in Progress
personal growth Joanne Tai 30/11/2024 personal growth 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
personal growth Joanne Tai 30/11/2024 personal growth 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 and Inaugural Sailing from Eemshaven to Hong Kong
life at sea, travel & places Joanne Tai 29/11/2024 life at sea, travel & places Joanne Tai 29/11/2024

+18,000km on the Maiden Voyage and 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?
money & side hustles, travel & places Joanne Tai 28/11/2024 money & side hustles, travel & places 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
life at sea Joanne Tai 27/11/2024 life at sea Joanne Tai 27/11/2024

Packing List for Cruise Ship Crew on 5+ Month Contracts

A comprehensive packing guide for cruise ship crew to prepare for life at sea – because forgetting your essentials isn't the adventure you signed up for.

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Finding Nature and Green Spaces in Urban Klang Valley
travel & places Joanne Tai 26/11/2024 travel & places 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
simple living, travel & places Joanne Tai 26/11/2024 simple living, travel & places 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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