Abandoned Mansion on Bird Cay
While exploring the Berry Islands of the Bahamas, Ben and I stumbled upon a remarkable abandoned settlement on the island of Bird Cay....
DIY 6 Month Supply of Toiletries -10 Products from 10 Ingredients
Though I love living aboard my 38 foot sailboat, this lifestyle does not allow for abundant shopping opportunities. We're often in remote...
Repainting the Dinghy
Our dinghy is one of our favorite things about cruising. Via dinghy, we’ve gone to some of the coolest beaches, the best lobster spots,...
Outfitting a Sailing Pup - Gear We Use to Keep Our Pup Afloat
Our pup, Ruca, is a 5 year old, 60 pound Boxer, and is one of the best crew members on S/V Wanderlust! She is formally in charge of...
Crossing the Great Bahama Bank
Ok, I'm gonna be honest, we were really dreading crossing the Great Bahama Bank. Our >>Gulf Stream Crossing<< a few weeks earlier had...
DIY Caribbean Courtesy Flag Set for $50
My husband Ben, our pup Ruca and I are in the process of completing our first sailing season around the Caribbean aboard our sailboat,...
Bird Cay in the Berry Islands, Bahamas
When we'd heard about the Berry Islands of the Bahamas from other cruisers, we were promised untouched beaches, historic abandoned...
South Cat Cay, Bahamas
Our first anchorage in the Bahamas – Hooray! 30 knot winds and a cold front – Boo! We arrived to the Bahamas after an exhausting day in...
2016, The Newest Year of Our Lives
This New Year’s Eve, Ben and I weren’t at the crowded bar in the city in our shiny outfits, clinking our glasses, taking a shot, or going...
Waiting for our Window in Key Biscayne, Florida
In early December this year, the S/V Wanderlust crew were ready and willing to take our adventure international by making the big Gulf...