Welcome to our collection of travel tips and stories for international Peace Boat travelers!
✍️ Note: This section is still growing.
We’ve started publishing select travel tips in English, and more cruise stories are coming soon!
From real-life cruise diaries to insurance reviews, SIM card setup guides, and port tips,
this page helps you explore long-term travel by sea with ease.
🧳 Hi, I’m Appy — a Japanese traveler in my 50s.
I joined Peace Boat’s 118th global voyage after retiring from work, fulfilling a lifelong dream of seeing the world by sea.
Here, I share real-life tips on how to prepare, what to expect onboard, and what it’s really like at each port.
I hope my stories help make your first cruise easier and more exciting!
📘 Featured Articles
🛡️ [AURAS Travel Insurance – Full Review]
A complete guide to AURAS travel insurance…

💳 [Wise Card Guide for International Travelers]
A complete 2025 guide to using the Wise debit card overseas.
Includes setup, ATM usage, safety tips, and what to do after coming home.

✍️ [Day 1 – My Peace Boat Departure Diary]
Appy’s first day on the Peace Boat’s 118th global voyage…

🌍 [Port Tips for Long Cruise Travelers]
(Coming soon)
📂 All English Articles
📝 Browse all available English articles here — cruise diaries, insurance guides, and more!
→ [See more in the English category]