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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 - 18 Year Old Dies Onboard Carnival Horizon

18 Year Old Dies Onboard Carnival Horizon
Photo of an ocean horizon with the tagline "oh, baby" on it! - Baby at Sea

Mother Delivered Baby at Sea on Royal Caribbean
Free at Sea | NCL | Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line announce Free at Sea… Again?
showroom travel cruise

The Challenge Cruise and Showroom Travel Cruise Scandal: What Really Happened

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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
MSC Virtuosa in 2025?

MSC Preziosa in 2025/2026: Still a Good Choice?
Day Trips from Edinburgh

Best Day Trips from Edinburgh by Train (Under 90 Minutes!)
Amy Bradley Cruise Ship Netflix Documentary | Rhapsody of the Seas

Amy Bradley Cruise Ship Story Explained – Behind Netflix’s New Documentary
Packing with Hand Luggage

Cruising with Just a Carry-On: Ultimate Packing List Guide
Stock photo of woman working remotely from a cruise ship balcony

How to Work Remotely While Cruising: Wi-Fi, Time Zones & More
Celebrity Constellation Currently Without Power Off Italy - Passengers Face Tough Conditions

Urgent Help Needed? Celebrity Constellation Dead in the water off
Norwegian Epic docked in Santorini, Greece

The Ugliest Cruise Ship in the World: Norwegian Epic
MSC Virtuosa | The Good Ship Murder | Shayne Ward

Is The Good Ship Murder Filmed on a Real Cruise Ship? Yes – It’s MSC Virtuosa
Stay Awhile Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity’s Best Kept Secret: Stay Awhile Hidden Perk