In the past, I was always the type of person who really enjoyed going on vacation, but then enjoyed coming homeeven more.
I always viewed the idea of going away for months on end to be a bit of a non-starter for me. A week or two is one thing, but several months? I never thought that was my thing.
A few years ago, that changed.
Circumstances beyond our control meant that we (my husband and I plus our two-year-old son) had to move out of our house, where we were firmly settled in a peaceful, almost idyllic day-to-day life.
That is, as peaceful as co-existing with a two-year old can possibly be!
After an initial panicky period where we desperately starting searching for another suitable house, we decided to instead put all our stuff in storage, and be “homeless” for a few months.
We decided to look at this unexpected (and unwelcome) turn of events in a different way, and consider it to be an opportunity instead. We would make use of this ‘found time’ without the large monthly expense of rent or a mortgage payment to do some travelling.
At the time, we didn’t have school age kids, and were able to work remotely. The only thing stopping us was our own fear – which was considerable, I may add.
To make a long story short, we ended up spending several months in Mexico, and what I quickly learned is that being away for months at a time is NOT anything like being on vacation.
Gone was the pressure to soak up the sun, and drink as many margaritas as possible before returning to reality a few days later!
Instead, we developed new routines, and in hindsight, it was a period of tremendous growth. We eventually did return to “reality”, but those months away from our home and regular routine changed my outlook, and provided memories to last a lifetime.
Lately, I’ve been wondering what it would be like to be on a cruise ship for several months.
What got me started thinking about this is Viking’s newly announced “Ultimate World Cruise”.
https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/world-grand/2020-world-cruise/index.html
This cruise visits 6 continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, with 22 overnight calls and features a full circumnavigation of the globe.
Imagine being on board for 245 days!
Of course Viking is not the only cruise line to offer a World Cruise, but it’s the longest one I’ve ever seen.
I’d love to learn more about what it’s like to be on such a long cruise.
Have you previously taken a World Cruise (or Grand Voyage), or do you know someone who has done this?
If so, please get in touch with me.
I’d be interested to correspond with you to learn more about your experience.
Alternately, if you’re considering a World Cruise or World Cruise Segment I would also love to hear from you to know what your major concerns are.
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Thank you for sharing your experience! I look forward to hearing from you.
Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
