🌐 English Articles｜Peace Boat Travel Guides

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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!

💬 More English articles (including cruise stories and money tips) will be added throughout 2025. Stay tuned!

📘 Featured Articles

🛡️ AURAS Travel Insurance – Full Review
A complete guide to AURAS travel insurance — including real insights from direct contact with the company,
coverage details, and honest feedback from real users.

Illustration of Appy wearing an orange cardigan and blue hat, giving a thumbs-up next to the text: “The Complete Guide – AURAS Travel Insurance: Why It’s Affordable, How Coverage Works, Reviews, Full Review & Breakdown.”
Ultimate Guide to AURAS Travel Insurance: How to Apply, Key Features & CautionsHonest 2025 guide to AURAS Travel Insurance — learn how to apply, what’s covered, and refund rules for digital nomads & cruise travelers. Updated with new monthly subscription plan. Compare coverage options and see why it’s popular among long-term travelers....

👉The Real Truth: How AURAS Works Behind the Scenes
Behind-the-scenes look at how AURAS operates, based on Appy’s real correspondence and on-the-ground experience.

Appy wearing an orange cardigan and blue hat, holding a magnifying glass and laptop, explaining why AURAS insurance is affordable and reliable.
AURAS Travel Insurance Review 2025｜Affordable, Reliable, and What You Should Know Before You BuyA complete 2025 review of AURAS Travel Insurance: why it’s affordable, how the Calm/Active/Extreme plans differ, and what real users report on Trustpilot and Reddit. Includes coverage basics, claims process, and key insights from direct communication with AURAS support....

💳 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.

Illustration of a Wise Mastercard with travel icons like a globe, airplane, and smartphone, representing global usage and mobile control.
[Complete Guide 2025] How to Use the Wise Card for Travel: Setup, ATM Withdrawals, and BeyondPlanning a trip in 2025? Learn how to use the Wise debit card for international travel, including ATM tips, setup steps, safety, and what to do after returning....

 

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

Passengers waving farewell at Kobe Port during the Peace Boat’s departure. Day 1 of the 118th global cruise voyage.
Day 1: Delayed Departure from Kobe – Smooth Check-In, Warm Staff, and a Bit of ChaosAppy’s first day on the Peace Boat’s 118th global voyage. From a typhoon delay in Kobe to warm greetings onboard and unexpected surprises, here’s how the cruise began....

 

🌍 [Port Tips for Long Cruise Travelers] (Coming soon)

📂 All English Articles

📝 Browse all available English articles here — cruise diaries, insurance guides, and more!

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