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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cruise ship working conditions are shaped by long hours, shifting schedules, and the pressure to always be ready, even during so-called rest time.

Rough seas on cruise ships aren’t usually dangerous, but for crew, they’re exhausting. Things slide, sleep gets shallow – and you just keep working.

As cruise ship crew, I joined to travel and earn. But I gained something more: lessons from life at sea, especially the kind of balance it demands.

Why do you want to be a seafarer? These are some of the reasons people choose this path, from travel and money to a deeper connection with the sea.

What is life at sea like? I don’t know how to answer without contradicting myself. It’s freeing and confining. Beautiful and exhausting. Peaceful and unsettling.

In this post, I’ll break down what a cruise to nowhere actually is, why it appeals to so many travellers, and how you can make the most of it.

Working at sea meant limited wifi, and time away from social media. Here’s how that digital detox taught me about connection, screen time, and being present.

If you’re searching for Singapore travel captions for Instagram, this witty list blends local landmarks, wordplay, and that uniquely Singaporean humour.

If you're searching for South Korea travel captions for Instagram, this list blends puns, cultural nods, and lighthearted wordplay.

Malaysia is hot and humid all year. So when’s the best time to visit Malaysia? It really depends on where you’re going and what you want to do.

I’ve gathered a collection of poetic words for wanderlust – along with other beautifully nuanced terms that capture the many moods of travel longing.

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.