What Could Go Right?

What Could Go Right?

Hosted by: Erik Orton + Emily Orton

With little experience and even less money, we moved aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean with our five kids. We spent the next year sailing it back to our home in Manhattan. That changed everything. We wrote all about...

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Ep 89 - Boat Tour - Lagoon 52 Catamaran

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Ep 88 - Seven at Sea Revisited (Karina's Version)

What did the 5 kids think about living on a sailboat for a year? Our wise and generous firstborn speaks publicly for the first time. You get the pros, the cons, the impact, the personal life lessons, and her counsel...
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Ep 87 - Cruise Ship or Custom Sailing Trip – Side by Side Comparison

What if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly...
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Ep 86 - Saying Yes: Flying Over the Grand Canyon

What if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly...
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Ep 85 - Reclaiming a Sailing Dream - Mary & Jonathan Young

Maybe, it's not too late. After 17 years of dreaming about the sea (from a landlocked state), Jonathan and Mary Young decided 2024 was the year to turn their dream into reality. Juggling kids, careers, and an ever...
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Ep 84 - When Your Dream Makes You Puke

If there is an obstacle between you and the adventure of a lifetime, this episode is for you. "Change is fast but transition is slow and things rarely go as we expect. Three days ago we stuffed our duffles and caught...
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Ep 83 - Living Big by Starting Small

Do you set goals, words, and/or intentions for the new year? Whether you pick an auspicious date like January 1 or start when the notions strikes, this episode is for you. One sure path to big (atomic) change is small...
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Ep 82 - The Christmas Tree Chronicles

Celebrating the season with some light holiday stories about our adventures with Christmas Trees past. Merry Christmas everyone! Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily...
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Ep 81 - What Surprised Me in Thailand

 Have you been to Thailand? Or any part of Asia? What stood out to you? Erik recently hosted a boatload of scuba divers on excursion in Phuket, Thailand. This was his first trip to Asia. Get his fresh-eyes take on...
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Ep 80 - Solo vs. Group Travel: The Benefits

Could solo travel be the secret to self-discovery, or does the magic lie in shared experiences? There's not one right way to travel. Let's explore the benefits of both. Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast....
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Ep 79 - Why Be Grateful in Adventure

Whatever your adventures this season, gratitude is essential. In this short holiday episode, let's get grateful. It will increase your stamina for adventure and your enjoyment.   Welcome to the What Could Go Right?...
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Ep 78 - Our Top Travel Trips

 "I was wondering what secret tips you would have as someone who travels frequently..." We don't want any of our travel tips to be secret. Today, we share travel tips that have worked for us in 30 countries.   Welcome...
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