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This Couple Will Make You Want To Drop Everything And Follow Your Dreams Right Now
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This Couple Will Make You Want To Drop Everything And Follow Your Dreams Right Now

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Leading parallel lives, Phil and Iva worked at their corporate jobs in Asia until the fateful day their friends conspired to make them meet.

They fell deep in love and one day started putting all their savings towards a common idea: changing their lifestyle so they could pursue their dream of living on a sailboat. Here is a story of their dream come true.

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As their lives merged, they started putting all their savings towards a common idea: changing their lifestyle so they could pursue their dream of living on a sailboat

It took some time and some scary leaps of faith. Unwavering, Phil and Iva bought an old Dufour35 from 1980, named it “Dali”, and started sailing around Asia

This cozy 11-meter sailboat became their floating home

A place where they could read and drink their mate…

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…while collecting stories of their travels in their journals

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Moving from their urban life onto the water they soon discovered that they would not be living the dream everyday and instead realized that their new lifestyle was wrought with challenges

They needed to become self-sustainable: catch their own fish; make all their own food

At first, making their own food three times a day was tedious but with practice and creativity their meals became inventive, fresh and colourful, just look at these fresh sushi plates!

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They also had to learn to be flexible, accepting that the weather and the elements would dictate their plans

They struggled to acquire countless new skills in order to fix different parts of the boat

Sometimes they would play the roles of mechanic, electrician, painter and carpenter all in the same day

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It was a process with a steep learning curve but nature knew how to repay them and the new-nomads were rewarded with beauty in all of its forms

Their new lifestyle allowed them to savour dazzling sunrises and magnificent sunsets from the deck of their boat

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The ocean received them with open arms and they swam in stunning clear water bursting with marine life

Uninhabited islands with pristine shores became their playgrounds as they were left to frolic together in their own corners of paradise

Phil and Iva were thankful for this fulfilling new way of life

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…for the volcanoes

…for anchoring their boat in front of a perfect beach

…for the sun, the sea and the waves

Yet when the time came to visit their families in the city, they would often meet people frustrated with their day-to-day; people who felt like they were stuck in a rut but couldn’t find the courage to make a change

Phil and Iva found themselves so grateful for their new life that they decided to encourage others to break free. They started collecting stories of people who had chosen to make a change and pursue their true aspirations

For the backdrop of their stories, they filmed in the most striking environments

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They filmed a Kiwi-Polish couple so passionate about surfing, that they saved up money for a decade to be able to buy their own sailboat and bring their cute dog along with them to chase the waves in Indonesia

They filmed Maria, 23-year old Indonesian conservation specialist that left her home and family to fulfill her passion of protecting the environment

They filmed an Australian family. Belinda and John, who lovingly raise and home-school their two young boys aboard a boat, convinced that their children should learn about the world by experiencing it first hand

The people they filmed came from all parts of the world, had many different callings, and were of all ages and social backgrounds. Phil and Iva decided to name them “Dreamcatchers” and put them at the center of the documentary series they produce

The united voices of these “Dreamcatchers” come together to deliver a powerful message: they urge those who are unhappy to be brave, to follow their heart and aim head first towards their dream

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The first season of their documentary series Dreamcatchers starts airing this June in the Philippines, with more channels to come!

Phil and Iva also document their journey on Instagram and they are right now on the hunt for more inspiring stories as they film Season Two in Borneo. Have you ever thought of making a lifestyle change? Share in the comments what dream you would try to catch if you knew nothing was stopping you.

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vanislecross avatar
Susie Cross
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We'll be packing up and moving onto a sailboat at the end of this year. Plans are to sail the Caribbean with our two boys. @crosscruisin.

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Philippe Estiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Susie, that's sounds fantastic! What an amazing environment for your boys to grow up in. We are currently in Borneo but keep in touch, maybe one day we can share an anchorage!

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Alvin Wei Lun
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simply inspiring. My girlfriend and I are in Miri, Sarawak of Borneo and would love to host you for a dinner on shore just to hear of your stories. Do let me know how we can connect.

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Philippe Estiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Alvin, thanks for your message! We actually recently left Miri and are in Labuan at the moment. We are planning to head to KK next but let's keep in touch and we'll you know if we make it back to Miri!

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Nicole Yeager
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there somewhere we can watch the show online if we don't live in the Philippines?

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Iva Agüero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Nicole, have more networks to announce in the coming months. Definitely some online options coming up! May we know where you are based?

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Kim scott
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sailing wasn't "trending" 12 years ago, but it is a really cool life. That's why we're still out here. @sailingTranquilityBay

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Iva Aguero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We definitely believe people are starting to be more curious and open-minded about "alternative" lifestyles. Congratulations for having been on the water since 2005, amazing! Will keep up with your travels on IG :)

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Julia Taylor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing your story Phil and Iva...Fabulous :) And fabulous photos and Dreamcatchers looks a wonderful project. My husband Anadi and I are digital nomads/ freedompreneurs... We own only hand luggage and travel the world living wherever we are, working as we go on our computers... We have lived this way for three years now, we shed everything we owned and totally love it. We are currently in Spain....

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Iva Agüero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope you'll stay in touch, do you have an IG account? Would love to follow your journey. Enjoy Spain, one of my favourite countries!

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Dawid Makowski
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these people did exactly the same thing https://www.facebook.com/sailoceans :)

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Iva Aguero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, we will get in touch with them and see if we can share an anchorage with them somewhere in the world :)

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Susie Cross
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We'll be packing up and moving onto a sailboat at the end of this year. Plans are to sail the Caribbean with our two boys. @crosscruisin.

philes30 avatar
Philippe Estiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Susie, that's sounds fantastic! What an amazing environment for your boys to grow up in. We are currently in Borneo but keep in touch, maybe one day we can share an anchorage!

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Alvin Wei Lun
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simply inspiring. My girlfriend and I are in Miri, Sarawak of Borneo and would love to host you for a dinner on shore just to hear of your stories. Do let me know how we can connect.

philes30 avatar
Philippe Estiot
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Alvin, thanks for your message! We actually recently left Miri and are in Labuan at the moment. We are planning to head to KK next but let's keep in touch and we'll you know if we make it back to Miri!

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Nicole Yeager
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there somewhere we can watch the show online if we don't live in the Philippines?

iva_aguero avatar
Iva Agüero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Nicole, have more networks to announce in the coming months. Definitely some online options coming up! May we know where you are based?

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Kim scott
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sailing wasn't "trending" 12 years ago, but it is a really cool life. That's why we're still out here. @sailingTranquilityBay

iaguer avatar
Iva Aguero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We definitely believe people are starting to be more curious and open-minded about "alternative" lifestyles. Congratulations for having been on the water since 2005, amazing! Will keep up with your travels on IG :)

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Julia Taylor
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing your story Phil and Iva...Fabulous :) And fabulous photos and Dreamcatchers looks a wonderful project. My husband Anadi and I are digital nomads/ freedompreneurs... We own only hand luggage and travel the world living wherever we are, working as we go on our computers... We have lived this way for three years now, we shed everything we owned and totally love it. We are currently in Spain....

iva_aguero avatar
Iva Agüero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope you'll stay in touch, do you have an IG account? Would love to follow your journey. Enjoy Spain, one of my favourite countries!

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Dawid Makowski
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these people did exactly the same thing https://www.facebook.com/sailoceans :)

iaguer avatar
Iva Aguero
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, we will get in touch with them and see if we can share an anchorage with them somewhere in the world :)

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