Angelyn Burk she has lived in love with the sea since the first time she embarked on a cruise ship in 1992. Perhaps that is why she also fell in love with a sailor. when she married Richardboth considered doing cruises every one or two years.
at 53 years oldAngelyn, an accountant by profession, realized that living on cruise ships was more profitable. She then began to plan her new life with her husband, taking into account her savings and what they could give her from the sale of her house in Seattle (USA). They left their jobs and life as they knew it. to live offshore with all expenses paid.
In search of experiences, not material things
With this lifestyle they lead from May 2021 and thus intend to continue until retirement: “We do not plan to live permanently on land,” says the woman, who says that she is able to count on the fingers of one hand the number of times they have slept on dry land in the past year. have told 7news that this year they have contracted 86 days of cruising for $89 a day (about 84 euros, in total about 7,200 euros), during which they will visit countries such as Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan.
“We love to travel and were looking for a way to do it continuously during our retirement, but with financial sense“, says Angelyn. Thanks to her calculations, she discovered that they could retire right then and thereand it seemed more sensible than a mortgage: “We are not attracted to the material, but the experiences”.
From the beginning they planned meticulously how long each cruise would last and when and where they would take the next one ship. They have traveled the Adriatic Sea and sighted much of the European coast for 50 days; just as they have gone from Seattle to Sydney on a 51 day trip. The couple plans, thus, visit all corners of the planet.
Tips for spending a lot of time on a cruise
Although he admits that can be an economic effort, also says that “it’s a pleasant trip without the hassle of booking hotels, restaurants and transportation, without breaking the budget.” Angelyn offers a number of cAdvice for those who decide to make a plan similar to yours:
1. The most important thing is that you like being at sea. Cruises are not for everyone. Look at different lines to see which one suits you best.
2. Register in the loyalty programs and stay tuned for offers.
3. Be flexible with dates and try to stay in a geographic area for as long as possible to reduce costs between trips.
4. Reserva inside cabins or the lowest cost room (sometimes those with a balcony cost the same as those without).
5. Stay away from drink packages.
6. Keep track of your costs and be aware of your budget. Do not get carried away by buying items or gambling in the casino, since it is not a vacation, it is a way of life.
7. travel light. You don’t need to bring a lot of things, since there are stores all over the world where you can buy what you need.
