An Indian man who was working in the US on a high-paying job decided to quit his role at a leading US bank to pursue his dream of traveling the world. Recalling his journey on Humans of Bombay, the IIT graduate shared that he was a director at First Republic Bank, drawing a good salary but still feeling empty inside.
“At 38 I quit my job, sold my 4 BHK house and went to travel the world. I met my wife while traveling and even had my 3 kids. I still don’t own a house or a car, our only dream is to travel the world. Here’s how I did it…
I was an IIT graduate in 2003 with a “perfect” life in the US. At the age of 38, I was a director of the First Republic Bank, earning a salary I could only dream of. But inside, for ten years I felt like I was stuck in a loop, chasing titles that didn’t feed my soul. I realized that I wanted to explore the intuitive, artistic side of life that corporate spreadsheets couldn’t capture.
So in 2013 I did the unthinkable. i’m done I sold my house and went on a world tour with only one backpack. For 18 months I wandered alone through 35 countries – from the mountains of Russia to the deserts of Egypt. I didn’t know anyone and for the first time I finally got to know myself,” he said.
The love story begins in Montenegro
The turning point came during his visit to Montenegro, where he met Kathy, an Austrian social worker. What started as a short conversation soon turned into something deeper.
Recalling that time, he said, “We talked for 10 minutes and for the next 10 days we spent every second together.”
Their bond grew stronger over time and they finally got married in 2016. Today, they have three children together.
Raising children while traveling the world
Talking about their way of life, he said, “We teach them at home using Vedas and Upanishads along with NCERT books and teach them that life is about who you are and not what you become. We live in simple families, we live off our Indian investments.”
“I traded 4 BHK for the whole world”
Reflecting on his choices, he added, “People ask if I miss the ‘security’ of my old life. I just smile. I’ve traded a 4 BHK for the world. We live king-sized.”
Reaction on social networks
His story has garnered widespread admiration online and many have found it deeply inspiring.
One user commented: “Love and passion will take you to amazing places.” Another wrote: “These people are literally living the life of my dreams… God bless you.”
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