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Our Dream Is Over. Here's Why.
October 26, 2025 · 17 min · 17K views
What this video covers
After seven years of full-time cruising, Ivo and Dajana sold their sailboat in Tahiti and transitioned to a land-based lifestyle.0:16 The decision followed years of mounting physical and mental fatigue, exacerbated by the high cost of maintenance, difficulty sourcing parts in remote locations like Mexico, and chronic health issues, including rosacea triggered by constant sun exposure.3:10 During a haul-out in San Carlos, Mexico, the couple faced extreme heat, lack of skilled labor, and the stress of managing the vessel remotely while their visa forced them to return to Europe.5:03 Despite these challenges, they completed a final year of cruising in the Marquesas and Tuamotus before listing the boat in Tahiti.10:00 The vessel sold in two days, which the couple interpreted as a sign to conclude their sailing chapter.10:20 They spent several months living apart in Portugal and Slovakia to recover before reuniting to pursue a nomadic, minimalist life on land.11:35
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