As the cost of living continues to climb at an unprecedented rate, many individuals are driven to think outside the box to maintain a tranquil lifestyle without falling into financial despair. One such innovator is Austin Wells from San Diego, who has come up with an unconventional yet financially savvy solution: buying an apartment on a cruise ship.
Wells revealed that he put down $300,000 (£238,000) on a 12-year lease studio apartment onboard the MV Narrative in an interview with CNBC in 2022.
Now, let's not deny it, this is still a hefty sum and far more than most of us could even begin to imagine having in our bank accounts now - or even ever - but compare it to rising house prices across the country - and don't get me even started on London - and Wells is laughing.
Not only this, but there's an array of amazing food to choose from while on board and you'll hardly get bored of the views out of the window when they're changing so frequently and you're sailing around the entire globe.
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