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Today, I sit down and reunite with Bob and Cookie, a couple I met aboard the New Media Cruise, whose lifestyle intrigued me. They live without a traditional home, traveling full-time through cruises, trains, and short stays around the world while staying financially disciplined and medically prepared. Their story begins with loss, reflection, and a decision to stop postponing life, which ultimately led them to redesign everything around mobility, flexibility, and intentional living.

Bob shares how the sudden death of his brother became a turning point that reshaped his view of time, control, and purpose. Cookie explains how their shared background in travel, combined with careful planning, spreadsheets, loyalty programs, and points systems, allows them to sustain a global lifestyle on fixed income sources. Throughout the conversation, Bob and Cookie break down how they budget, how they decide when to save and when not to, and why preparation matters more than luxury.

We also discuss the deeper philosophy behind their lifestyle—human connection, conversation, and staying open to people across cultures. From medical readiness and travel insurance to practical tools, apps, and routines, this episode explores what it really takes to travel long-term without chaos. This conversation is less about cruises and more about agency, adaptability, and choosing experience over accumulation.

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