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Mediterranean· Jun 2026

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Buying a Boat in the MediterraneanA couple details the process of buying a private sailboat in Leros, Greece, and navigating EU registration.Jun 25, 2026 · Mediterranean

PublishedJun 25, 2026

Duration10:49

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LocationMediterranean

Coming Back to AmsterdamAmsterdam provides a family-friendly environment with numerous playgrounds and outdoor spaces like Vondelpark for traveling families.May 19, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

PublishedMay 19, 2026

Duration3:21

Views86

LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands

We Left Bangkok for This Underrated Thai Town (No Tourists)Prachuap offers a quiet, low-key alternative to Bangkok for families traveling four hours south by road.Apr 22, 2026 · Ban Nong Bua, Thailand

PublishedApr 22, 2026

Duration8:02

Views406

LocationBan Nong Bua, Thailand

The Truth About Bangkok with KidsA family navigates Bangkok with a toddler by prioritizing MRT access, air-conditioned lodging, and structured daily routines.Mar 19, 2026 · Bangkok, Thailand

PublishedMar 19, 2026

Duration6:59

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LocationBangkok, Thailand

Bosnia: Europe’s Cheapest Ski Trip… Is It Actually Good?Jahorina and Bjelašnica provide budget-friendly skiing near Sarajevo with daily lift passes starting at approximately $40.Feb 24, 2026 · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

PublishedFeb 24, 2026

Duration16:12

Views820

LocationSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Is Dehancer Worth it for Travel Vloggers?The Dehancer plugin provides film emulation and consistent color grading for travel vloggers using DaVinci Resolve.Feb 4, 2026

PublishedFeb 4, 2026

Duration10:48

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Is Sailing With a Baby Worth It? The Truth After One SeasonThe crew of the 29-foot Whisper decided to upgrade to a larger boat after one season.Nov 4, 2025 · Ionian Sea, Greece

PublishedNov 4, 2025

Duration5:31

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LocationIonian Sea, Greece

Kyrgyzstan Ski Travel Guide: Karakol, Jyrgalan Yurts & Bishkek SlopesKarakol and Jyrgalan offer affordable, uncrowded skiing and backcountry adventures in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.Oct 22, 2025 · Karakol City, Kyrgyzstan

PublishedOct 22, 2025

Duration8:27

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LocationKarakol City, Kyrgyzstan

Budget Skiing in Hokkaido: Where to Stay, Ski, and SaveOtaru serves as a strategic, budget-friendly base for accessing multiple Hokkaido ski resorts by rental car.Oct 7, 2025 · Shintoku, Japan

PublishedOct 7, 2025

Duration18:51

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LocationShintoku, Japan

Tour Our 29 Foot BoatA family of three shares the pros and cons of full-time liveaboard life on a 29-foot sailboat.Aug 8, 2025

PublishedAug 8, 2025

Duration10:15

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How Much Does it Cost to Live Aboard a Sail Boat in GreeceA 29-foot sailboat crew spends 326.50 euros during a one-week cruise through the Ionian Islands of Greece.Jul 30, 2025 · Kontokali, Greece

PublishedJul 30, 2025

Duration10:28

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LocationKontokali, Greece

Sailing the Otranto Strait: We Finally Made it to Greece!A 12-hour passage from Otranto to Errakoosa confirms the benefits of advance meal prep for offshore sailing.Jul 21, 2025

PublishedJul 21, 2025

Duration5:51

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Sailing Puglia: What's Italy's Adriatic Coast Really LikeViesta to Otranto: 8–13-hour passages, scarce anchorages, and a near-solo crossing to Greece.Jul 14, 2025

PublishedJul 14, 2025

Duration7:24

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We Broke Our Biggest Sailing Rule ...and it BackfiredJun 4, 2025

PublishedJun 4, 2025

Duration10:39

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Preparing to Sail with a Baby | How We Got Our Sailboat & Life Ready for Cruising with an InfantMay 14, 2025

PublishedMay 14, 2025

Duration5:53

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A Van in KyushuSamurai Campers van hire costs about $75 USD per day for a three-day Kyushu loop.Apr 13, 2025 · Minamioguni, Japan

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration15:36

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LocationMinamioguni, Japan

The Complete Japan Van Life Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You GoMar 21, 2025

PublishedMar 21, 2025

Duration32:45

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Sailing All Alone in the Kornati IslandsOct 28, 2024

PublishedOct 28, 2024

Duration25:17

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Sailing the Sibenik ArchipelagoJul 17, 2024

PublishedJul 17, 2024

Duration13:27

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When is the Best Time to Sail Croatia?Jun 27, 2024

PublishedJun 27, 2024

Duration16:18

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Sailing Croatia in April: Spring Winds and WeatherJun 13, 2024

PublishedJun 13, 2024

Duration9:13

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Six Months Sailing the Ionian IslandsJun 9, 2024

PublishedJun 9, 2024

Duration1:48:49

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A Guide to Finding Mooring and Anchorages in CroatiaJun 5, 2024

PublishedJun 5, 2024

Duration15:21

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Sailing the Med: What No One Tells You About Customs & BordersMay 20, 2024

PublishedMay 20, 2024

Duration13:14

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Relaunching in Montenegro: Summerizing Our Sailboat in the MediterraneanMay 7, 2024

PublishedMay 7, 2024

Duration9:55

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A Guide to Skiing Gudauri GeorgiaMar 7, 2024

PublishedMar 7, 2024

Duration17:11

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Kazakhstan: The Best Ski Destination You’ve Never Heard OfJan 30, 2024

PublishedJan 30, 2024

Duration17:46

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Van Life SloveniaDec 4, 2023

PublishedDec 4, 2023

Duration25:21

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Van Life Scotland: Everything You Need to Know About Campervanning ScotlandRenting a campervan in Scotland requires verifying gas canister compatibility to avoid losing heat and cooking fuel.Nov 17, 2023 · Little Dunkeld, United Kingdom

PublishedNov 17, 2023

Duration41:33

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LocationLittle Dunkeld, United Kingdom

End of the Sailing Season: Sailing MontenegroNov 1, 2023

PublishedNov 1, 2023

Duration16:13

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Sailing the Bay of Kotor, The Perfect ItineraryOct 13, 2023

PublishedOct 13, 2023

Duration14:38

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Sailing Bar to Budva Montenegro: Exploring the Lesser Known Gems of MontenegroSep 20, 2023

PublishedSep 20, 2023

Duration15:16

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Our First Overnight Sail: Sailing Albania to MontenegroSep 3, 2023

PublishedSep 3, 2023

Duration16:30

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Sailing Albania Himarë to VloreAug 27, 2023

PublishedAug 27, 2023

Duration12:03

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Sailing Albania Sarandë to HimarëKelly and Eddie navigate the Albanian coast from Saranda to Himare while managing a faulty anchor windlass.Aug 13, 2023 · Nivicë-Bubar, Albania

PublishedAug 13, 2023

Duration12:18

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LocationNivicë-Bubar, Albania

Sailing Corfu to SarandëAug 6, 2023

PublishedAug 6, 2023

Duration15:24

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Sailing Preveza to CorfuJul 31, 2023

PublishedJul 31, 2023

Duration16:13

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When Sail Life Sucks: A Night in a Greek HospitalJul 23, 2023

PublishedJul 23, 2023

Duration7:43

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We're Turning Around: Sailing KefaloniaJul 16, 2023

PublishedJul 16, 2023

Duration9:35

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Outrunning the Storm: Sailing Ithaca to ZakynthosJul 6, 2023

PublishedJul 6, 2023

Duration14:27

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Lo de Marcos: Slow Internet and Fast HurricanesJul 5, 2023

PublishedJul 5, 2023

Duration8:49

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S2E3 Exploring Sivota Bay LefkadaJul 1, 2023

PublishedJul 1, 2023

Duration9:36

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S2E2 Leaving Corfu to LefkadaJun 23, 2023

PublishedJun 23, 2023

Duration9:24

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Return to Corfu: Preparing to Launch in the Corfu Yacht YardJun 15, 2023

PublishedJun 15, 2023

Duration9:00

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Sailing Reality Check: Should We Keep Going?Dec 7, 2022

PublishedDec 7, 2022

Duration14:33

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Is the World's Smallest Gimbal Good For Travel Vlogging? PowerVision S1 ReviewDec 5, 2022

PublishedDec 5, 2022

Duration7:28

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Sailing Corfu, Benitses, and GouviaOct 30, 2022

PublishedOct 30, 2022

Duration8:48

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Sailing the Ionian Sea, GreeceOct 7, 2022

PublishedOct 7, 2022

Duration19:16

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Sailing Paxos, Anti Paxos, Parga and PrevezaSep 16, 2022

PublishedSep 16, 2022

Duration14:08

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Paxos Greece: Journey to the Blue CavesSep 7, 2022

PublishedSep 7, 2022

Duration15:10

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We Found Sailing Paradise in the Greek IslandsAug 29, 2022

PublishedAug 29, 2022

Duration10:46

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Cabin Fever in Messonghi Beach CorfuAug 23, 2022

PublishedAug 23, 2022

Duration7:00

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Surviving Our First Storm on AnchorAug 15, 2022

PublishedAug 15, 2022

Duration8:13

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Exploring the Coast of Cyprus: Aiya Napa, Paphos and LatsiAug 10, 2022

PublishedAug 10, 2022

Duration9:22

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Sailing Corfu: Mediterranean MayhemAug 1, 2022

PublishedAug 1, 2022

Duration15:33

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Leaving Albania: Sailing Sarandë to Corfu, GreeceJul 24, 2022

PublishedJul 24, 2022

Duration9:22

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The Truth About Sailing the South of Albania: How Sarandë Changed Our MindsJul 19, 2022

PublishedJul 19, 2022

Duration11:13

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The Truth About Sailing in Albania: Our First Week Here Broke UsJul 12, 2022

PublishedJul 12, 2022

Duration12:35

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Montenegro to Albania: Overcoming the Fear of SailingJul 3, 2022

PublishedJul 3, 2022

Duration15:41

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Leaving Montenegro: A Typical Monday to Friday Living on our SailboatJun 28, 2022

PublishedJun 28, 2022

Duration16:40

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