A general McMurdo Station packing list is essential for anyone going to work in Antarctica for the first time. While everyone’s list will be slightly different depending on your job, this post will cover the basic things you’ll want to bring based on my experience working in McMurdo. Weight and Baggage Allowance Photo: Suhyeon Choi There are two things to keep in...
So you’ve finally landed an ESL job and you’re moving to Japan— congratulations! Securing a teaching position before you move is a big accomplishment. Now that you’re closer to moving to Japan: what to bring? I had a basic list given to me by my company prior to leaving the States, but I referred to online forums such as Reddit to provide me with more details and...
If you’ve finally secured your first ship contract, congrats! Now you’re probably wondering what to pack when working on a cruise ship. After working on ships on and off for a little over three years across six ships, I’ve put together this crew packing list for first-timers to help out any new seafarers looking for a bit of advice. A general...