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By Ruthie Darling

Working On a Cruise Ship Can Be a Dream Job -- Or a Nightmare at Sea

Ten years ago I spent the better part of a year working abroad the Queen Mary 2, a UK-based cruise ship operated by the Cunard Line.

By Ruthie Darling

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By Ruthie Darling

Secrets I Learned Working on a Cruise Ship for a Year

The summer I turned 23, I auditioned for and ultimately landed a gig as a cruise ship singer on board the Queen Mary 2.

By Ruthie Darling

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The American City Where Your Best Life Is Outrageously Cheap

Travelers always sleep on Salt Lake City, for reasons that cease to make sense once you’ve actually visited.

By Ruthie Darling