Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended operations in Cambodia, leaving residents searching for temporary homes while the company seeks new financing. But a similar financial crisis involving The World more than two decades ago suggests this may not be the end of the story. Imagine waking up one morning in your floating home, thousands of miles […]
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A few weeks ago, I had a minor heart attack. I’m fine, but it got me thinking. My wife and I are about to embark on a journey. We’ve purchased a condo on Avora Lumina, and our intention is to live at sea for part of the year and in one of our other homes […]
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Darren Budak came home one day and told his wife, Kris, he had a plan for their retirement. “We’re going to live on a cruise ship.” Her response was immediate. “No, we’re not.” But Darren knew his wife well enough to give her some time to think about it. About ten days later, Kris came […]
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Villa Vie Odyssey Suspends Operations: What Happened, What’s Next, and Lessons for Living at Sea
Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended operations in Cambodia, leaving residents searching for temporary homes while the company seeks new financing. But a similar financial crisis involving The World more than two decades ago suggests this may not be the end of the story. Imagine waking up one morning in your floating home, thousands of miles […]
Living on a Cruise Ship? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Cover You
A few weeks ago, I had a minor heart attack. I’m fine, but it got me thinking. My wife and I are about to embark on a journey. We’ve purchased a condo on Avora Lumina, and our intention is to live at sea for part of the year and in one of our other homes […]
Retiring on a Cruise Ship: What It’s Really Like to Live at Sea
Darren Budak came home one day and told his wife, Kris, he had a plan for their retirement. “We’re going to live on a cruise ship.” Her response was immediate. “No, we’re not.” But Darren knew his wife well enough to give her some time to think about it. About ten days later, Kris came […]