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30 Netherlands Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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30 Netherlands Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

If you're looking for Netherlands captions for Instagram that go beyond the usual canal views and tulip clichés, this list might just do the trick.

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Can Ship Crew Go Ashore? How to Make the Most of Shore Leave
seafaring, travel Joanne Tai 12/06/2025 seafaring, travel Joanne Tai 12/06/2025

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.

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29 Japan Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
travel Joanne Tai 10/06/2025 travel Joanne Tai 10/06/2025

29 Japan Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for perfect Japan captions for Instagram? This list of travel captions includes witty wordplay, puns, and poetic lines inspired by Japan.

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Through the Quiet Stillness of Night Shifts at Sea
seafaring Joanne Tai 08/06/2025 seafaring Joanne Tai 08/06/2025

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.

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17 Philippines Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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17 Philippines Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for the perfect Philippines captions for Instagram? From the chaos of Manila traffic to the calm of island sunsets, the Philippines is more than just paradise vibes.

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22 Taiwan Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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22 Taiwan Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for the best Taiwan captions for Instagram? This curated list of travel captions is perfect for photos from Taipei, Kaohsiung, Keelung, and beyond.

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38 China Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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38 China Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for China captions for Instagram? This list has witty puns, poetic one-liners, and creative quotes inspired by ancient streets, dumplings, and misty mountains.

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8 Realistic Travel Jobs for Asians Who Want to Explore (and Still Earn a Living)
travel, freedom Joanne Tai 06/06/2025 travel, freedom Joanne Tai 06/06/2025

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.

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15 Real-Life Procrastination Examples That Are More Common Than You Think
self-discovery Joanne Tai 05/06/2025 self-discovery Joanne Tai 05/06/2025

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.

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50 Vietnam Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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50 Vietnam Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for Vietnam captions for Instagram? This list has travel puns, poetic lines, and witty quotes inspired by scooters, street food, and serene landscapes.

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48 Hong Kong Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns
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48 Hong Kong Captions for Instagram: Travel Quotes & Puns

Looking for Hong Kong captions for Instagram? This list has travel captions, puns, and quotes inspired by skyline views, ferry rides, and noodle bowls.

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Cruise Ship Safety Protocols for Crew Members
seafaring Joanne Tai 31/05/2025 seafaring Joanne Tai 31/05/2025

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.

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Cruise Ship Crew Orientation Guide: Your First Days Onboard
seafaring Joanne Tai 30/05/2025 seafaring Joanne Tai 30/05/2025

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.

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How Seafarers Typically Spend Their Free Time Onboard
seafaring Joanne Tai 29/05/2025 seafaring Joanne Tai 29/05/2025

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.

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15 best gifts for travel lovers who have everything
travel Joanne Tai 28/05/2025 travel Joanne Tai 28/05/2025

15 best gifts for travel lovers who have everything

It’s not always easy to find gifts for travel lovers who have everything. So what about gifts that aren’t travel gear? Here are some of the best ideas.

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How to Travel for Cheap Without Missing Out
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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.

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8 Popular Ways to Travel from One Place to Another
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8 Popular Ways to Travel from One Place to Another

From planes and trains to bicycles and walking, these are the top ways to travel – each with its best use cases depending on your budget, time, and destination.

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Books Used to Be My World – Why I Stopped Reading
self-discovery Joanne Tai 14/05/2025 self-discovery Joanne Tai 14/05/2025

Books Used to Be My World – Why I Stopped Reading

I used to love books, but now I can’t focus. Between screen time, stress, and overthinking, here’s why I stopped reading – and why it’s so hard to start again.

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