Before I dive into the daily adventures, I should probably introduce the crew. For two unforgettable weeks in July 2026, I sailed around the stunning coastlines of Sardinia and southern Corsica with my fiancé, Sean, his parents Bo and Michelle, and their long-time family friend Mel. Sean and I love travelling together, but this trip was made possible because Bo and Michelle finally turned a lifelong dream into reality. They have always loved sailing, and in May 2026 they took the leap and...

A few years ago, Sean’s family started a sailing tradition in Croatia. What began as a small family trip slowly grew into a flotilla of boats packed with family, friends, and friends of friends all around the world. Somewhere along the way, the group earned the nickname “The Chumwumbas” – a completely made-up word that somehow stuck. In just two years I have had the pleasure of going on 4 Chumwumbas, and it was about to be my 4th! This was my first time visiting Croatia, while Sean had...

Thailand Part 2 (Half Boat|Half land) 🚗 🛥️ School holidays were here so I was off!! Sean and I organised a trip on the boat with a few friends. After a week on the boat I caught up with some girls that I met through uni for a girls trip. This was only my second time in Thailand… but as I want to record all of the boat trips that I have been on… this is how it went. Boating From Ao Po Grand Marina we spent the first 6 days as shown on the following map. 🗺️ It was a very similar trip to...