Our Budget

 Who are we?

We are Lucie and Nico, a French couple who have called Hong Kong home for the last 17 years.
Two years ago, we decided to leave our comfortable expatriate lifestyle behind.
With our son now studying back in France, we saw the perfect moment to reclaim some time for ourselves and enjoy life while we're still "young" and active.
2 years later, November 2024, we are now starting our sabbatical year. 


Our sailing journey

Nico has been sailing with his father since childhood in France, with a lifelong dream of crossing the Atlantic.
Conversely, I, Lulu, am not naturally suited for sea life; I suffer from severe seasickness and have Meniere's disease, which brings on intense vertigo.
Even simple activities like snorkeling can lead to extreme nausea.

However, I believe in pushing my limits and am ready to embrace this challenge.


What will this blog be about?

This blog will be our travelogue, detailing our adventures, plans, and, importantly, our monthly expenses. Sailing can fit any budget, we'll share ours. 

- Our Budget Breakdown:
We plan to spend 106,000 euros over 9-12 months, and we'll share how this is allocated across different categories.
This money is basically our retirement money! 
Life is short, we don't want to wait until we retire to enjoy ourselves, so here we go, we are spending it on a new experience.

- Monthly Spending Updates:
Join us each month as we delve into where our budget is going, offering insights into the real costs of sailing.


Join us on this journey as we navigate not just the seas but our new chapter in life, sharing the ups and downs, the costs, and the joys of sailing.

Recap of the spendings per months as we go:

September-November 24 (806 eur)
December 24 (274 eur)
January 25 (1671 eur)
February 25 (53089 eur) 
March 25 (10742 eur)
April 25 (4863 eur)
May 25 (4675 eur)
June 25 (8010 eur)
July 25 (2891 eur)
August 25 (2965 eur)
September 25 (2776 eur)
Octobre 25 (3045 eur)

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