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The unspoken social rules of cruising #52

How strangers learn to share space at sea.

Tara Perry

Cruise Ship Food

February Recap: Cruise myths, overwhelm, and buffet conversations #51

Feb 28, 2026

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3 min read

February Recap: Cruise myths, overwhelm, and buffet conversations #51

Someone always says this at the buffet #0050

Travellers have some strong opinions.

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

Feb 17, 2026

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6 min read

I thought this would be boring #49

Turns out I was wrong!

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

Feb 10, 2026

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5 min read

Cruise Overwhelm Is Real #0048

Why the first day can feel more stressful than relaxing.

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

The Older You Are, the Less You Pay #0047

Feb 3, 2026

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6 min read

The Older You Are, the Less You Pay #0047

Why a “lifetime cruise” sounds dreamy and complicated at the same time.

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

January Recap: Late Nights, Smart Spending & Fewer Suitcases #0046

Jan 31, 2026

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5 min read

January Recap: Late Nights, Smart Spending & Fewer Suitcases #0046

Think twice before packing these things #0045

Less luggage = less stress.

Tara Perry

Travel Tips

Why Cruise Cabins Never Feel Quite Dark Enough (And How to Fix It) #0044

Jan 20, 2026

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5 min read

Why Cruise Cabins Never Feel Quite Dark Enough (And How to Fix It) #0044

A tiny cabin detail that makes a big difference at night.

Tara Perry

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The unspoken social rules of cruising #52

February Recap: Cruise myths, overwhelm, and buffet conversations #51

Someone always says this at the buffet #0050

I thought this would be boring #49

Cruise Overwhelm Is Real #0048

The Older You Are, the Less You Pay #0047

January Recap: Late Nights, Smart Spending & Fewer Suitcases #0046

Think twice before packing these things #0045

Why Cruise Cabins Never Feel Quite Dark Enough (And How to Fix It) #0044

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