This question came into my mind this afternoon while walking around Flam, Norway. What is my favorite port? This is like asking me what is my favorite color. My answer: depends on the mood or, in some cases, depends on what I'm looking for. As crew members/ officers/ sea(wo)men we get this question a lot. … Continue reading What’s your favorite port?
Category: Stories At Sea
The Dedication Ceremony: Behind the Scenes
Let me just start by saying.. I WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN! What a great month this has been! I finally feel that I am in the right place and I hope this feeling lasts cause it doesn't happen too often. The ship is great, there is a lot of work since it is a … Continue reading The Dedication Ceremony: Behind the Scenes
The Delivery
If you are on my IG you probably know by now that last week I went to Venice but not to see the gondolas but to visit the famous Fincantieri Shipyard and the even more famous Nieuw Statendam before she sets sail. It was an opportunity for me to see the ship before any guests … Continue reading The Delivery
Goodbye Celebrity
Saying goodbye has never been easy for me. Writing about it doesn't make it any easier. This post is about my goodbye to my Celebrity family after 5 beautiful and amazing years. It was not an easy decision but deep down I feel and I know it is the right move for myself and my … Continue reading Goodbye Celebrity
Top 10 things I miss about Vacation at Home
A few months ago I was writing about the things I miss about work when I am home. Today I am continuing the article started back then, with the top 10 things I miss about home when I am onboard working. So here it goes: #1 My Family & Friends I know that any seaman … Continue reading Top 10 things I miss about Vacation at Home
Who’s Driving?
I have always said that although we work in what it's still a man's world, we should not try to act like men. We should not try to forget that we are women, we love, we cry, we get emotional but we are also fierce, strong, stubborn and we work hard! And I'm not just … Continue reading Who’s Driving?
Ring the Bell: Celebrating Women’s day onboard
Exhausted! That’s how I’m writing this post right now and this time is not because of work! It’s because of all the IWD events taking place today lol.. First thing first though: Happy Women’s day ladies! I hope you had a great day no matter what you’ve decided to do today and regardless if you … Continue reading Ring the Bell: Celebrating Women’s day onboard