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Hi, I’m Owen - a traveling designer and content creator redefining what it means to work from home.

You can usually find me on a cruise ship, somewhere in Europe, or sneaking a beach day. I share beautiful photos, travel tips, and the occasional ‘why did I book this?’ moment.

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Carnival Cruises Chaos: Viral Brawl Breaks Out… Over Chicken Tenders?
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Introducing: Cruise T-Shirts – Find Me On Etsy!
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(August 2025) Labadee, Haiti – Everything You Need to Know – The Ultimate Guide
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Everything You Need to Know About Older Royal Caribbean Ships
MSC Cruises | MSC World Asia | Owen Places | Cruise Blog

MSC World Asia – Your First Look at the Brand New Cruise Ship
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‘Fun Italian Style’: Everything You Need to Know About Carnival Cruise Line’s New Venture
Allure of the Seas

Everything You Need to Know About Allure of the Seas (2025 Edition)
Is Royal Caribbean expensive?

Is Royal Caribbean Expensive? Full Breakdown and Target Audience
Photo of Owen with text overlayed "Oasis of the Seas 2025/2026"

Is Oasis of the Seas worth cruising in 2025/2026?
Carnival Cruises' Brand New Resort, Celebration Key

Tragedy occurs at Carnival Cruises’ brand new Celebration Key resort
Star of the Seas New Godmother Announced

Star of the Seas New Godmother Announced
How to Enjoy Drinks on Your Cruise Without a Package @owenplaces Owen Places

Cruise Hack 101: How to Drink Without Buying the Drinks Package
Seven Seas Navigator

Regent Seven Seas Navigator to Become Luxury Residential Cruise
Diana Ross cancels apperance on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas

Diana Ross Pulls Out on Royal’s Star of the Seas
Carnival Cruises announce new ship: Carnival Festivale

Introducing Carnival Festivale – Everything We Know So Far
Photo of waiter onboard MSC Cruises. Topic: Removing gratuities on a cruise

Guide to Removing Gratuities on Cruises: What You Need to Know
Alcoholic Drinks / cocktails onboard Costa Smeralda & Costa Toscana

The Best Alcoholic Drinks Onboard Costa Smeralda & Costa Toscana
Image of: Service Dogs on a cruise ship

Cruising with a Service Dog: Everything You Need to Know Before You Sail
Like Father Netflix movie filmed onboard Harmony of the Seas

How ‘Like Father’ Showcases Life on Harmony of the Seas
Booze Cruise

Booze Cruises: The Ultimate Party or a Waste of Money?
Icon of the Seas waterslide

New Icon of the Seas Waterslide Incident: What Went Wrong?
Carnival Cruises

Carnival Cruises for Dummies: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
New Cruise Ships launching for 2026

New Cruise Ships Launching in 2026