So I am a sailor, grew up on boats and worked on boats for years. After I finish this contract, I'm looking for a new adventure. I am in my early 30's if that makes a difference. Please only give input if you have actual experience. I can also answer questions if anyone is considering this type of lifestyle. Thanks
I've traveled on other peoples "yachts" including ocean crossings and island hopped on my own (smaller but ocean capable) sailboat, but never really fully immersed myself into the "liveaboard" lifestyle for more than a few months.
I also like bikes. Both motor bikes and cycles, for traveling. Obviously motorcycles have the cool factor and "cycle" touring you have a lot of possible obstacles to overcome.. I have done quite a bit of cycle touring in the states and (unless I brought a girlfriend with me) wasn't getting laid much.... I'm thinking that maybe certain parts of the world might be a little more conductive to a fun trip though..
I like to travel light so on either bike or motorbike would be going with minimal 'gear' and staying at a new hotel every night, etc...
A remote third option would be (crazy as it sounds) a kayak or rowing dory. As you can see I like to combine a bit of a workout with my daily routine...ideally. Anything I missed. I am open to crazy new options or suggestions. Pilgrimage on foot?
I know that logically it seems like a cool sailboat is a great option for meeting girls...while traveling, but that hasn't proved to be the case (yet) for me. Often you can't anchor/moor your boat anywhere near prime parts of town and in 3rd world countries, you really can't leave it unattended much, if at all. It's often conductive to fun day sails or booze cruises with groups of girls and friends (especially other travelers), but not so easy to just bring a single girl out to your boat and fuck her, for example/. Then there is the whole "a boat is a pit you throw money into" thing and a whole lot of time (months/years) in the boat yard getting ready for the trip.
Brief advice for anyone dreaming about a sailboat: get a fiberglass hull, not wood, and only do it if/when you are actually going to use the boat. It doesn't make sense to have a boat sitting in the marina costing $. That said it is a loosing proposition anyways, you will loose $ no matter what...so make sure there will be enough fun involved to justify the expense.
Parts of the word most conductive to bike touring and getting laid? Or sailing and meeting cool LOCAL girls who are down?
Any thoughts, stories, advice appreciated.
I've traveled on other peoples "yachts" including ocean crossings and island hopped on my own (smaller but ocean capable) sailboat, but never really fully immersed myself into the "liveaboard" lifestyle for more than a few months.
I also like bikes. Both motor bikes and cycles, for traveling. Obviously motorcycles have the cool factor and "cycle" touring you have a lot of possible obstacles to overcome.. I have done quite a bit of cycle touring in the states and (unless I brought a girlfriend with me) wasn't getting laid much.... I'm thinking that maybe certain parts of the world might be a little more conductive to a fun trip though..
I like to travel light so on either bike or motorbike would be going with minimal 'gear' and staying at a new hotel every night, etc...
A remote third option would be (crazy as it sounds) a kayak or rowing dory. As you can see I like to combine a bit of a workout with my daily routine...ideally. Anything I missed. I am open to crazy new options or suggestions. Pilgrimage on foot?
I know that logically it seems like a cool sailboat is a great option for meeting girls...while traveling, but that hasn't proved to be the case (yet) for me. Often you can't anchor/moor your boat anywhere near prime parts of town and in 3rd world countries, you really can't leave it unattended much, if at all. It's often conductive to fun day sails or booze cruises with groups of girls and friends (especially other travelers), but not so easy to just bring a single girl out to your boat and fuck her, for example/. Then there is the whole "a boat is a pit you throw money into" thing and a whole lot of time (months/years) in the boat yard getting ready for the trip.
Brief advice for anyone dreaming about a sailboat: get a fiberglass hull, not wood, and only do it if/when you are actually going to use the boat. It doesn't make sense to have a boat sitting in the marina costing $. That said it is a loosing proposition anyways, you will loose $ no matter what...so make sure there will be enough fun involved to justify the expense.
Parts of the word most conductive to bike touring and getting laid? Or sailing and meeting cool LOCAL girls who are down?
Any thoughts, stories, advice appreciated.