Our experience in making the “keep the house or not” call before each of our cruises. [More] The House Question – to sell or no
The House Question – to sell or no
Living Aboard Full Time
Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.
Advice from someone who has done it twice.
Storage Conundrum
Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh! [More] Storage Conundrum
Preparing to Cruise: Selling the House
How to find the best broker to sell your house (or boat) and why we decided we could do a better job ourselves. [More] Preparing to Cruise: Selling the House
Downsizing to Move Aboard
How to get started on that monstrous job of downsizing. A roadmap of the things you need to do to reach a minimalist life. [More] Downsizing to Move Aboard
Downsizing: Old Photo Albums
Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums as you’re downsizing? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever. [More] Downsizing: Old Photo Albums
How Do You Get Mail?
Mail. It’s a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers. [More] How Do You Get Mail?
Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition. [More] Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Cruising and Prescriptions
How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad. [More] Cruising and Prescriptions
Staying in Touch
There just aren’t cell towers out on the water — or in many great cruising anchorages. So how do we stay connected with family and friends? [More] Staying in Touch
How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?
Tips and strategies for dealing with US income taxes when you’re living on a boat and cruising. [More] How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?
