When I first joined ships it was because I really wanted to travel and see the world. I came from a pretty average middle class family,...

I remember when I was still in primary school, asking my mom if I could marry a “white guy”. She responded with, “You can marry whom...

I always knew that working on ships was going to be an adventure, but I never realized what a “global village” it would be. I guess I was...

I remember that day as if it were yesterday. Me saying goodbye to my then boyfriend, as I embarked on a journey which would change my...

Last night, as I was preparing my fish to go on the braai, I cut myself. Luckily it was one of those superficial cuts which you only...