A couple who decided to sell everything they own to live a life of luxury on a cruise ship have revealed the main challenge they face in their new life at sea.
In March 2023, Monica Brzoska and her husband Jorell Conley declared themselves 'full time cruisers' in a bid to travel the world.
The Tennessee couple was only in their 30s when they quit their teaching jobs and sold nearly every item they owned to set sail across dozens of countries and 'live like millionaires.'
In the past two-and-a-half years, the pair have visited 45 countries across more than 100 cruises and document their impressive voyages on social media, where they've accumulated quite the following.
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However, it hasn't always been plain sailing, as the couple have revealed one major catch to living aboard a floating hotel, where they don't have to cook, clean or even do laundry ever again.
It's hard to imagine what could possibly bother them when Monica admits her trickiest decision of the day is whether to spend it by the pool, in the spa or on the beach.
However, speaking to The Sun, she said the tough part is really feeling a bit homesick.
"There are challenges, of course," Monica confessed. "We miss our families, but know we can fly home if there’s an emergency."
To fund their lifestyle, she revealed that they rent out their three-bedroom Memphis home, which rakes in around $1,200 and $1,900 a month, and they try to keep expenses low by opting for cheaper cabins and loyalty discounts.
This hack meant the couple enjoyed early retirement for a bargain price of just $10,000 in the first eight months, including accommodation, meals and entertainment aboard 36 cruises.
As to how it all happened, the pair said they simply fell in love with their first cruise, and never looked back after setting sail out of Miami.
"I instantly felt free," Monica told the outlet. "We didn’t know how long our money would last, but in the meantime, we decided to make the most of every minute.
"We quickly fell into the rhythm of our new life. Before, there had always been lesson plans, cooking and cleaning – but all of that was gone."
She continued: "My day always started with the 9am craft activity, plus I also loved the quizzes and never missed the comedy show.
"Meanwhile, Jorell would relax, watch cooking shows or sit at the bar and chat to people.
"Without the daily stresses of life, we rarely argued, but always told each other if we needed space or more time together."
She concluded by saying the leap has been a 'dream come true.'
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