If you’ve ever sat at your desk, opened your laptop, and thought, “Is this it?”—you’re not alone. I spent years in a career that looked fine on paper. Steady salary, a decent title, the kind of job you’re meant to be grateful for. But deep down? I was burned out. I was tired of the routine, […]
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From Cruise Lover to Cruise Earner: How to Monetise Your Passion for the Sea – My Story
If you’re anything like me, your love of cruising runs deep. You know the feeling — that buzz of boarding day, the sparkle of the sea, the thrill of discovering a new port, and the sheer bliss of waking up with the ocean on your doorstep. But what if I told you that passion could […]
Tools of the Trade: What You Need (and Don’t Need) to Start a Travel Business from Home
Let’s be honest—starting anything new can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when you’re used to being on the booking side of travel, not the business side. But the truth is, launching your own home-based travel business doesn’t require a ton of complicated tech, a marketing degree, or piles of cash. Whether you’re doing this around a full-time job, […]
The Freedom Shift: What Happens When You Build a Business Around Travel
For years, I believed freedom came in the form of a two-week holiday and a strong Wi-Fi signal at the hotel. I’d spend all year watching the calendar, squeezing travel dreams into a rigid schedule that rarely bent, let alone broke. And then something shifted. I stopped asking “When’s my next break?”And started asking… “What […]
Why Travel Agents Are Still Thriving (Even in the Age of Google)
Why Be A Travel Agent If you’ve ever spent hours trawling through flight comparison sites, reading hotel reviews until your eyes go blurry, or trying to figure out whether that “deal” is actually a deal… you’re not alone. We live in a world where travel information is more available than ever before — so it’s […]
There’s a Smarter Way to Travel (Spoiler: It Doesn’t Involve Begging Your Boss for Time Off)
Let’s face it: the traditional way of travelling goes something like this… Step 1: Work a 9-5 (or 8-6… let’s be honest).Step 2: Save for months, eating noodles and skipping lattes.Step 3: Book the dream trip.Step 4: Use your entire annual leave to go on it.Step 5: Come back, broke and already dreaming of the […]
💻 The Freedom of Running Your Own Business (And the Truth No One Talks About)
Let’s be honest: working for yourself sounds like the dream, right? 🌍 Work from anywhere.☕ Set your own hours.💸 Earn what you’re worth.🚫 No more commuting, office politics, or asking for permission to take a holiday. I mean… yes, all of that is real. And if you’re in the travel world like I am, it’s even […]
Embracing Change & Facing Challenges: The Journey That Transforms You
f there’s one thing travel teaches us, it’s this: change is inevitable—and often, it’s exactly what we need. Whether it’s navigating unfamiliar streets in a new city, stepping aboard a cruise ship solo for the first time, or even deciding to start a business in an industry you’ve never worked in before… change is the […]
Why Becoming a Travel Agent Might Be the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
Let’s be real for a second—if someone offered you the chance to earn an income from travel without clocking in at 9 AM, battling traffic, or asking for permission to take a holiday, you’d want to hear more, right? Well, becoming an Independent Travel Agent (especially in today’s digital world) is exactly that kind of opportunity. It’s no longer […]
Why You Should Use a Travel Agent (Instead of Booking Direct)
In a world where everything seems just a few clicks away, it’s tempting to book travel directly. Websites scream “best price!” and “limited-time deal!” — but when things go wrong, you’re often left to deal with it alone. That’s where a good travel agent makes all the difference. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or […]