Survival at Sea: 12 True Stories of Sailors Who Came Back
A raft built for one, 438 days in an open boat, and four men living inside an upside-down hull: twelve true survival-at-sea stories.
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12 Things Crossing the Atlantic Taught Me About Sailing and Life
A 25-day Atlantic crossing sounds romantic — and sometimes it was. Here are 12 things nobody warns you about before you sail an ocean, from a cruiser who’s done it.
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I Live Alone in a Minivan. Solo Van Life Isn’t Cheaper. Here’s What I Actually Pay
Solo van life isn’t half-price van life. Tax professional and full-time vanlifer Catina Borgmann breaks down her real monthly budget — and the almost-$400-a-month cost of traveling as one.
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Internet at Sea: The Exact Setup Cruisers Use to Stay Connected Even Mid-Ocean
How do cruisers get internet at sea? From local SIMs and marina Wi-Fi to Starlink and satellite messengers, here’s the full connectivity playbook.
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11 Things Cruisers Say That Baffle Everyone Else
Cruisers have a language all their own. From “on the hook” to “blowing up the dink,” here’s some of the strangest boat-life phrases.
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I’ve Been Living in Vans for 8 Years. Here’s How I Get WiFi on the Road
My internet setup comes down to one rule: never depend on one connection. Here’s exactly what I use and what it costs.
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What Do Sailors Keep On Board for Protection? Hundreds Answered: From Guard Dogs to Chuck Norris
We asked hundreds of cruisers what they keep on board for protection — and the answers ranged from dogs and flare guns to condoms and Chuck Norris. Behind the jokes: genuinely smart boat security advice.
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I’ve Rented Campervans in Europe 3 Times, From 3 Companies. Here’s My Honest Comparison
Three trips, three rental companies — one honest comparison from the driver’s seat, including the one whose toilet cassette failed on us
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40+ Ways to Make Money While Living on a Sailboat
Finding a way to fund your cruising life is a top priority for so many cruisers. We’ve rounded up a list of ways to make money while living aboard.
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Famous Jury-Rigs: 9 Times Sailors MacGyvered Their Way Home
A mast made from a boom, a raft patch that held 33 days, and a lifeboat rebuilt with seal blood: 9 true stories of sailors who MacGyvered their way home.
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Is It Illegal to Sleep in Your Van in Europe? Wild Camping Rules, Country by Country
Wild camping rules in Europe, country by country — from a van lifer who learned the difference between ‘parked’ and ‘camping’ the practical way.
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Renting a Campervan in Europe: Everything I’ve Learned From 3 Trips
I’ve rented campervans in Europe three times, from three different companies. Here’s what it really costs, where you’ll actually sleep, and the mistakes I made so you don’t have to.
