Between Coastlines is my travel memoir about life at sea, but it’s not just a collection of beautiful destinations and sailing stories. It’s about what happens when you actually choose the life you’ve been dreaming about. The excitement, freedom and unforgettable moments, yes. But it’s also about the less glamorous side of the adventure. The long, exhausting days, the setbacks, the mistakes, and plenty of moments when we wondered what on earth we’d gotten ourselves into.
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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 that feels both sustainable and meaningful.
Resilience and Reflection: Life Lessons from Living Aboard
A few years ago, my life was full of deadlines and stress. The hustle and bustle of modern life seemed never-ending. I felt like I was always running – both literally and figuratively – trying to keep up with the pace. Even in quiet moments, my mind was far from still. It was always on to the next task, the next meeting, the next ‘to do’. Then one day, after years of feeling mentally drained, I made a life-changing decision. My partner and I quit our jobs, sold most of our possessions and moved full-time to a boat. We had no idea how profoundly this decision would affect our lives and, in particular, my mental wellbeing.
