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I Quit My Job To Kayak The Mediterranean Sea And Took A Dog (3 Years & 5000km So Far)
Quit my job to travel the sea by kayak. From my home town, Barcelona, till Sicily along the coastline and many many islands. I have paddled over 5.000 km within 3 year. Slow enough to not miss too much.
I found a dog on the way, and now she lives aboard as a sailor dog. We discover new places and cultures together, making thousands of friends along the Mediterranean coast. The journey continues!
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Daria B 9 years ago
I'm glad for him and his dog, but seriously, any time I see an article titled like "I quit my job to *insert travelling goal*" it makes me feel like unemployment is not a real problem.
Sergi Basoli (Post author) 9 years ago
Without quitting the job, I would have not been able to travel/live in this way. Why do you think I earned for doing anything..? There are other ways to handle money without having a job, for example paying less stuff. Or fishing on the go. We only need food, water and not get cold when sleeping. That's possible if you know how. Travelling alone pushes you to learn new skills, to deal differently. Maybe also making money on a different way. My goal was independent from money, but the freedom to travel without a dateline.
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Daniele Gazzola 9 years ago
wow! id like to do something like this and I have something in my mind but... how can he sustain himself and the dog? how he can pay for his food or house or everything he may need? I really would like to know that!
Luka Vučković 9 years ago
look at all the sponsor stickers on his kayak. that might be a clue...
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criminalgirl 9 years ago
What brings out all the negative people on something like this post? Envy? Go get a life you lot, and leave others to live theirs.
Rich D 9 years ago
Very cool... but dogs should wear life vests. http://www.dogingtonpost.com/dog-finally-rescued-after-3-hours-lost-at-sea/
Sergi Basoli (Post author) 9 years ago
She has a lifevest. But when taking a photo she prefers to take it off. She is a bit conceited ;)
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Jewell Lilly 9 years ago
Sergi, I love your spirit and courage, and your heart for taking in your little sea dog. I agree, too many people think having a job is the key to life but freedom to truly live is the real key! Food, water, shelter, companionship of a good dog, those are the things we need to have a fulfilling, happy life. You are living the dream my friend!
Spiros Karamanlis 9 years ago
Keep it up mate, you dared to live your dream. You are an inspiration to us all!
Claudia Ferreira 9 years ago
Que hermosa vida! dont tell anyone tell you any different. this is one of the best way to live. going places, meeting people and best of all with your pal by your side!
criminalgirl 9 years ago
How brave you are, this is a huge step into the unknown, people get dragged down with owning and paying for "things" . You have used your initiative and stepped off a cliff. I envy you, life must be much simpler and yet there must be times when it is dangerous, I wish you well and good luck. Imagine the stories you will have to tell your grandchildren! I love your dog, she looks perfectly at ease on your kayak too. Wish it was me.
Daria B 9 years ago
I'm glad for him and his dog, but seriously, any time I see an article titled like "I quit my job to *insert travelling goal*" it makes me feel like unemployment is not a real problem.
Sergi Basoli (Post author) 9 years ago
Without quitting the job, I would have not been able to travel/live in this way. Why do you think I earned for doing anything..? There are other ways to handle money without having a job, for example paying less stuff. Or fishing on the go. We only need food, water and not get cold when sleeping. That's possible if you know how. Travelling alone pushes you to learn new skills, to deal differently. Maybe also making money on a different way. My goal was independent from money, but the freedom to travel without a dateline.
Load More Replies... Daniele Gazzola 9 years ago
wow! id like to do something like this and I have something in my mind but... how can he sustain himself and the dog? how he can pay for his food or house or everything he may need? I really would like to know that!
Luka Vučković 9 years ago
look at all the sponsor stickers on his kayak. that might be a clue...
Load More Replies... criminalgirl 9 years ago
What brings out all the negative people on something like this post? Envy? Go get a life you lot, and leave others to live theirs.
Rich D 9 years ago
Very cool... but dogs should wear life vests. http://www.dogingtonpost.com/dog-finally-rescued-after-3-hours-lost-at-sea/
Sergi Basoli (Post author) 9 years ago
She has a lifevest. But when taking a photo she prefers to take it off. She is a bit conceited ;)
Load More Replies... Jewell Lilly 9 years ago
Sergi, I love your spirit and courage, and your heart for taking in your little sea dog. I agree, too many people think having a job is the key to life but freedom to truly live is the real key! Food, water, shelter, companionship of a good dog, those are the things we need to have a fulfilling, happy life. You are living the dream my friend!
Spiros Karamanlis 9 years ago
Keep it up mate, you dared to live your dream. You are an inspiration to us all!
Claudia Ferreira 9 years ago
Que hermosa vida! dont tell anyone tell you any different. this is one of the best way to live. going places, meeting people and best of all with your pal by your side!
criminalgirl 9 years ago
How brave you are, this is a huge step into the unknown, people get dragged down with owning and paying for "things" . You have used your initiative and stepped off a cliff. I envy you, life must be much simpler and yet there must be times when it is dangerous, I wish you well and good luck. Imagine the stories you will have to tell your grandchildren! I love your dog, she looks perfectly at ease on your kayak too. Wish it was me.
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