Hiroshima's Taiko Drummers: A Powerful Performance

Hiroshima's Taiko Drummers: A Powerful Performance

Sep 06, 2025

Experience the powerful beat of Taiko drumming! Chris and Michael from Charting Our Course share their unforgettable encounter with the Hiroshima Kogo Taiko Preservation Promotion Association aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey.

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Our New Balcony Suite on the Villa Vie Odyssey

Our New Balcony Suite on the Villa Vie Odyssey

Jul 22, 2025

Join Chris and Michael from Charting Our Course for a tour of their new Balcony Suite on the Villa Vie Odyssey. Discover the benefits of upgrading to a balcony cabin for long-term residential cruising, and get tips for maximizing your space and working remotely from a cruise ship.

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Is Buying a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Too Risky?

Is Buying a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Too Risky?

Sep 05, 2025

Ever wonder if you could just… live on a cruise ship? We did more than wonder, we took the plunge! But let's be real, it wasn't all smooth sailing from the get-go. We had to evaluate the risks involved.

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WHY We Bought a Cabin on a Cruise Ship!

WHY We Bought a Cabin on a Cruise Ship!

Sep 04, 2025

We’ve always been ones to march to the beat of our own drum, so when we heard about the Villa Vie Odyssey, a residential cruise ship, a little spark went off. Could this be it? A way to see the world without the constant hassle?

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