En Route
Hi there,
Welcome to our webpage!
We’re Greg, Julie, Nelly, Finn and Blackie, the El Burro crew. In August 2022, we set sail on our 33ft boat to explore the world at our own relaxed pace. Like many, we started off with endless plans, but soon realized that trying to plan everything can take away from the joy of living in the moment. So, we tossed our long-term plans aside and embraced the unknown. Now, we’re guided by the wind and our instincts, heading wherever feels right. Sometimes, the best plan is to let go and trust the journey.
We hope our story inspires you to follow your own dreams.
♥︎
Our Travel Philosophy
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Ship’s Log
The Circular Traveler
Life on the water really changes people. With a kind of “circular traveler” mindset, sailors reuse what they can, borrow from each other, and lend a hand whenever it’s needed. It’s a big shift from life on land. Less about owning everything yourself and more about sharing, trusting one another, and living in a way…
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25 Questions to myself (Julie)
Three years ago, I moved onto a sailboat full-time, thinking I was chasing freedom and adventure. What I didn’t expect was how much it would change me. The way I see myself, the sea and the world has shifted in quiet but powerful ways. In this post, I ask myself 25 questions to reflect on…
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Living Full-Time on the Water
Living full-time on a sailboat isn’t all sunsets and slow mornings with coffee in hand. Most days, it’s about noticing the little things. The way the boat moves under your feet. That salty layer on everything. The sound of ropes creaking in the night that tells you everything’s still holding steady. Boat life pulls you…
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