I’ve put together the different types of self-improvement vacations you can explore, from gentle wellness retreats to solo travel and life-reset trips.

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

Exploring different personal growth retreat experiences and how intentional time away supports reflection.

How does travelling help with personal growth? This post explores the ways travel can help us grow across different across different areas of life.

Why returning to familiar places can feel more rewarding than chasing novelty, and what research says about revisiting destinations.

Why do we travel to different places? Exploring the motivations and reasons behind travel, from curiosity and happiness to healing and wonder.

How do seafarers stay connected at sea? A guide to eSIMs, SIM cards, crew wifi, port connections, and the factors that shape connectivity.

If you’re ready to step away from routine, or simply retreat into yourself for a little while, here are some vacations to take when you need a break.

Explore ideas of things to collect when travelling, with meaningful, lightweight keepsakes that capture your journeys without adding clutter.

An exploration of the relationship between cruise ships and travel, where the same journey becomes leisure for some and livelihood for others.

These seafarer quotes capture the feelings that follow us from port to port: the longing, the grit, the tired humour, and the love stretched across oceans.

Learn what seafarers should know about using an eSIM, and how it can simplify staying connected without the usual SIM card hassle.

A reflective look at the perks of working shifts on cruise ships and how different shift work schedules create moments that suit certain personalities.

A personal take on The Woman in Cabin 10 after watching the Netflix adaptation, blending a light review with reflections on real ship life.

This list brings together some of the best travel gifts for women, from practical essentials to meaningful keepsakes she’ll treasure.

This round-up focuses on the best travel gifts for men, chosen for different types of travellers and personalities, from practical gear to meaningful keepsakes.

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.