It is never too late to decide to turn our way of life upside down and encourage ourselves to go out and explore the world. The day can be today!
That was what Patrick Schmidt, a 29-year-old Californian who worked at the Seattle airport in the United States, thought until he came across a 1900 school bus at a second-hand sale that opened up the possibility of traveling around the world. the world.
But Patrick couldn’t have done it without the great support of his father, who believed in his dream and helped him transform that old vehicle into a comfortable RV that could be his home on the road.
It was not an easy decision. Patrick quit his job and took the bus to Las Vegas, where his parents live. 3 months later, he set off on a three-month adventure, where he covered 10,000 miles and crossed 30 states to Florida in his own motorized home. Something that seemed impossible, came true!
“I was tired of spending money to rent an apartment that I never used, because I worked too much. I didn’t like wasting my time in the car going to and from work, or getting tired of doing nothing on my days off. There had to be something better, something more,” said Patrick.
“Big Blue”, as they decided to call the bus, has 17.5m², in which father and son built a bathroom, a kitchen, a room and a dining room.
In addition, they installed solar panels, changed the insulation, used LED lighting, and reused and recycled as much as they could.
For Patrick this change is a true adventure: “There is no destination in sight. This is not just a trip for me, it is life changing. I want to live deprived, consume and spend less, and live more, ”he said.
How many have ever dreamed of turning their life into a long journey? Patrick’s story is an example of how it is possible to follow our dreams and deepest passions: “You can have the life you always wanted. I never thought it was possible and here I am, living on a school bus, on the adventure of a lifetime,” Patrick said.
It’s always a good time to ask yourself 10 questions that will change the way you see life, and start chasing your dreams!