The OTGG Journal
Honest writing about cruise travel — what works, what doesn't, and how to make the most of every voyage. No affiliate links. No sponsored content. Just the work.
Travel Guides Explore rainforests, volcanoes, and incredible wildlife. Taste local flavors.
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Insider Tips The complete guide to MNVV — onboard vs. post-voyage perks, Sailor Loot stacking, cancellation rules, and how to deploy your certificate on the right sailing.
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Travel Guides Five European islands matched to how you actually travel — plus three off-book positions. A strategist's allocation guide to the highest-yield summer escapes, and the addresses worth the capital.
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Personal Essay Why I stopped booking vacations and started designing freedom. A veteran, a hurricane, and the cruise that changed everything.
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Field Journal A field journal from Fort Lauderdale — the classroom sessions, the ship inspections, and the work behind every recommendation.
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Travel Guides I've vetted every one of these so you don't discover — three drinks in — that the bar you Googled is now family-friendly on weekends. The Human Shield works on land too.
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