Living afloat on inland canals, rivers, and waterways is a popular choice throughout Europe, and its popularity in the United States us growing. Attracted for financial, environmental, or lifestyle reasons, so many people now are wanting to sell up and live on the water that there are waiting lists for permanent berths.

Bill and Laurel Cooper are experts on living afloat. Practicing what they preach, they have lived aboard a variety of boats throughout Europe for over 30 years. Covering European and American inland waterways, they offer practical, first-hand expert advice on:
Suitable boats
Likely costs
Rules and regulations
Insruance considerations
Pros and cons of the live-abroad lifestyle
Dealing with health and other problems
Provisioning

And much much more. With anecdotes from their own experiences to illustrate their points, as well as maps, sketches, and photographs, the Coopers can help anyone dream of selling up and cruising the inland waterways to make that dream a reality.