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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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Everything You Need to Know | My Full, Unbiased Review of Celebrity Beyond
Carnival - 18 Year Old Dies Onboard Carnival Horizon

Everything You Need to Know About the Death of Anna Kepner
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Mother Delivered Baby at Sea on Royal Caribbean
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Norwegian Cruise Line announce Free at Sea… Again?

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Stay Awhile Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity’s Best Kept Secret: Stay Awhile Hidden Perk
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Costa Cruises Cancels 2025/26 Dubai Itineraries: What You Need to Know
Cruise Line Reward Programme - Should you stay loyal to royal?

Are Cruise Reward and Cruise Loyalty Schemes Worth it?
Transfer vs Uber for your cruise holiday?

Cruise Line Transfers vs. Uber: What’s Better in Each Port?
Photo of Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammar from the movie 'Like Father' as seen on Netflix

Cruise Ships That Made It to the Big Screen (Movies)
My Viral Video on TikTok | OwenPlaces | Jet2Holiday Audio

Another Viral Video on TikTok – Here’s What I Learnt
Carnival Cruise

Carnival’s New Policies Are Stirring Up Big Conversations
Van der Valk Hotel Review

Luxury Hotel Review: Van der Valk Hotel Amstel in Amsterdam
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Cruising with Weed: Everything you need to know
Baggage Taxi

Baggage Taxi Launches in the UK: A New Way to Travel Light
Margaritaville at Sea in Europe

European Expansion for Margaritaville Cruise Line – Here’s What We Know
Costa Cruises New Ships

Costa Cruises Have No New Ships Planned – The Truth
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Cruising Secrets: The Lore of An Upside Down Pineapple…
Keto food on a cruise | Owen Places

Keto on a Cruise: A Low-Carb Survival Guide
Enterance | Mama Shelter Paris

My Stay at Mama Shelter Paris (with Dis-Loyalty Discount)
Carnival Sunrise | As Seen on Netflix

Poop Cruise Panic: Is Carnival Safe to Sail With Now?
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The Best Editing Apps For Travel Content Creators
Mein Schiff Relax | Owen Places

Mein Schiff Relax: A Daring Choice for an English-Only Cruiser?
Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas in Labadee, Haiti

Royal Caribbean Cruise Excursions – Everything you need to know for 2025/2026
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How to become a travel content creator in 2025 – A complete guide
Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Owen Places @owenplaces

Should you book Independence of the Seas in 2025?
Paradisus la Perla

Should You Consider Paradisus La Perla for Your 2025/2026 Luxury Holiday?
Virgin Voyages ship | OwenPlaces

Is Virgin Voyages the Right Cruise Line for you?
Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean @owenplaces Owen Places

Is Royal Caribbean LGBTQ+ Friendly? A Full Breakdown