The boat, the long way around, the van and the cabin: four plans that stopped living only in someone’s head.
Four files from the archive, each beginning with an idea that kept coming back.
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Riley saved for a sailboat, bought one in Italy and set off around the Mediterranean. A day sail with Elayna became an invitation to island-hop for a month.
Read file 01
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Mike and Anne sold their belongings and set off on their honeymoon in January 2012. They gave the journey room to continue beyond a couple of weeks.
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Charlie and Emily saved for a van and converted it around their jobs. In February 2023, they set off on the road.
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During lockdown, Beau built a surprise cabin for his wife on their farm. He used salvaged materials already on the property.
Read file 12Saving for the boat. Making room for a longer journey. Working on a van after work. Finding a use for what was already on the farm. The dream matters, but so does everything it took to begin.
These stories are original retellings of public accounts, not FIBI interviews or endorsements. Each article links to its source; the images here are illustrative.