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Dream of quitting your job to travel the world? This couple say it isn't as glam as it might seem
YOU KNOW THOSE absolutely sickening stories of people quitting their jobs to travel the world that conveniently never mention money?
Well, it seems that the reality of such trips might not be so glam after all.
South African couple Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger made headlines earlier this year when they quit their advertising jobs and embarked on a trip around the world.
Since then, they have been documenting their travels on their blog How Far From Home.
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It looks like the most charmed existence of all time. So it might surprise you to hear the couple say it’s anything but.
In a blog post published yesterday, they state that their day-to-day life isn’t as idyllic as their Instagram feed might make it out to be.
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The couple do volunteer work through a service called Workaway, which sees travellers do work in exchange for accommodation and food.
And it’s fairly grotty.
Seriously, this isn’t high-end living.
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Hardships aside, though, they still maintain that it’s totally worth it, despite the dirt, crap food and intensive labour.
Okay, we’re back to being jealous again.
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