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What Exactly is Slow Travel and How You Can Try It
simple living, travel & places Joanne Tai 16/03/2025 simple living, travel & places Joanne Tai 16/03/2025

What Exactly is Slow Travel and How You Can Try It

What is slow travel? It’s staying longer in one place, choosing less touristy destinations, or travelling more sustainably – whatever feels meaningful to you.

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Lessons Learned from Living Out of a Suitcase for Years
travel & places Joanne Tai 15/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 15/03/2025

Lessons Learned from Living Out of a Suitcase for Years

As a female seafarer, I’ve spent years living out of one suitcase, juggling tropical heat and freezer-like offices. Here’s what I learned about dressing.

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What to Do When It Rains on Vacation? Make the Most of It
travel & places Joanne Tai 14/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 14/03/2025

What to Do When It Rains on Vacation? Make the Most of It

Rainy days can be a chance to slow down, explore differently, and even create memories that stand out. Here’s what to do when it rains on a vacation day.

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How to Make Travel Easier (Especially for Overseas Trips)
travel & places Joanne Tai 14/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 14/03/2025

How to Make Travel Easier (Especially for Overseas Trips)

Travel is supposed to be fun, but it can get overwhelming. Here’s how I’ve learned to make overseas travel easier (and yes, some tips work for local trips too).

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How to Travel Stress-Free and Actually Enjoy It
travel & places Joanne Tai 13/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 13/03/2025

How to Travel Stress-Free and Actually Enjoy It

Stress-free travel isn’t about avoiding problems. It’s about being prepared for the unexpected and learning to enjoy the ride, even when things go sideways.

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What Type of Traveller Are You? Exploring the Many Ways We Explore the World
travel & places Joanne Tai 13/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 13/03/2025

What Type of Traveller Are You? Exploring the Many Ways We Explore the World

The way we travel says a lot about who we are. Understanding different types of travellers can make trips more enjoyable, less stressful, and more meaningful.

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International Travel Essentials – the Basics You Need
travel & places Joanne Tai 12/03/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 12/03/2025

International Travel Essentials – the Basics You Need

  1. Documents

  2. Proof of onward travel

  3. Pre-book accommodation

  4. Universal travel adaptor

  5. Toiletries

  6. Travel VPN

  7. The right luggage bag

  8. Comfortable travel clothes

  9. Credit/debit cards, cash, e-wallets

  10. Travel insurance

  11. SIM card/eSIM, pocket WiFi

  12. Reusable water bottle

  13. Personal travel essentials

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Joanne Tai 11/03/2025 Joanne Tai 11/03/2025

The Best E-Wallets for Malaysians in 2025

Confused about e-wallets in Malaysia? As a Malaysian who mostly uses Touch 'n Go and BigPay, I break down the best options for everyday use, travel, and rewards.

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40 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working on Cruise Ships
life at sea Joanne Tai 10/03/2025 life at sea Joanne Tai 10/03/2025

40 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working on Cruise Ships

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Why Do Cruise Ships Hire Crew from So Many Countries?
life at sea Joanne Tai 09/03/2025 life at sea Joanne Tai 09/03/2025

Why Do Cruise Ships Hire Crew from So Many Countries?

Why are cruise ships staffed by people of so many nationalities? It’s about economics, culture, and logistics – and the beauty of global collaboration.

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Cruise Ship Crew Jobs: Roles, and Responsibilities
life at sea Joanne Tai 08/03/2025 life at sea Joanne Tai 08/03/2025

Cruise Ship Crew Jobs: Roles, and Responsibilities

Cruise ships are like floating cities, relying on diverse cruise ship crew jobs to keep everything running smoothly. Here’s a breakdown of the roles onboard.

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What To Expect as Cruise Ship Crew: A Complete Guide
life at sea Joanne Tai 07/03/2025 life at sea Joanne Tai 07/03/2025

What To Expect as Cruise Ship Crew: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to cruise ship crew life – jobs, living conditions, challenges, and perks – everything you need to know about working on a cruise ship.

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Here Are 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
travel & places Joanne Tai 28/02/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 28/02/2025

Here Are 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia

Here are 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia. Ancient tales, colonial echoes, and nature’s wonders beautifully intertwine to reveal our shared legacy.

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Instagram vs. Reality: 11 Overhyped Travel Spots in Asia
travel & places Joanne Tai 24/02/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 24/02/2025

Instagram vs. Reality: 11 Overhyped Travel Spots in Asia

Not all Instagram hotspots are as magical as they seem. From Bali’s staged swings to Cameron Highlands’ strawberry-less farms, here’s what to really expect.

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The Strange Comforts of Being in Transit
travel & places Joanne Tai 24/02/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 24/02/2025

The Strange Comforts of Being in Transit

There’s something strangely comforting about being in transit –something peaceful about it, even when I don’t quite know where I belong in that moment.

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The Best Things to Do in and Around Keelung, Taiwan
travel & places Joanne Tai 23/02/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 23/02/2025

The Best Things to Do in and Around Keelung, Taiwan

The best things to do in and around Keelung

  1. Wander through the interconnected trails of Huzishan

  2. Follow the secret steps up Dadeshan

  3. Walk along the edge of the world at Shen’ao Elephant trunk

  4. Navigate the crowds at Badouzi Coastal Park

  5. Scramble up the ridges of Jinmianshan

  6. Climb Huangdidian

  7. Walk the quiet path of Shiqiuling

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7 Places in Malaysia That Feel Like a Studio Ghibli Film
travel & places Joanne Tai 21/02/2025 travel & places Joanne Tai 21/02/2025

7 Places in Malaysia That Feel Like a Studio Ghibli Film

Places in Malaysia that feel like they’re straight out of a Studio Ghibli film – misty forests, hidden lakes, and serene landscapes that capture nature’s quiet magic.

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7 Most Photogenic Pedestrian Bridges in Malaysia
Joanne Tai 11/02/2025 Joanne Tai 11/02/2025

7 Most Photogenic Pedestrian Bridges in Malaysia

  1. Langkawi Sky Bridge

  2. Saloma Link Bridge

  3. Elmina Rainbow Bridge

  4. Seri Wawasan Bridge

  5. Victoria Bridge

  6. Forest Skywalk

  7. Titiwangsa Lake Garden Bridge

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