Stories & Spotlights

BEGINNER‑FRIENDLY CRUISE SHIP JOBS
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BEGINNER‑FRIENDLY CRUISE SHIP JOBS

Roles Recommended for First‑Time Crew Members Working on a cruise ship is one of the most exciting ways to see the world, save money and

THE CABINMATE FROM HELL
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THE CABINMATE FROM HELL

Cabin Trauma: Part 1 When I first joined the ship at twenty‑four, I thought I was stepping into a glamorous life of sunsets, uniforms and

Birthday
THIS IS 28

Turning 28 and Becoming There is a quiet kind of magic that settles in the air as my birthday approaches. It is not loud or

Womens Day
A Women’s Day Honor for Jackie Wanjiru.

Celebrating the Woman Behind My First Career Breakthrough: Jackie Wanjiru. I still remember walking into Golden Tulip Hotel in Nairobi Wetlands for my very first

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A SURPRISE IN PRIMARK, UK

A SURPRISE SHOUTOUT IN PRIMARK, UK I was just wandering through Primark in Southampton minding my business trying to decide if I really needed another

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$2 Per Day for WiFi at Sea

Staying Connected at Sea with $2 Per Day WIFI Staying connected with family and friends while working at sea is its own chaotic adventure because

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The Cruise Ship Dream

Chasing My Cruise Ship Dream and Accidentally Catching It. I used to lie in bed imagining myself working on a cruise ship even though the