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Adam McTasney started sharing his travels on Instagram in the course of the pandemic in 2020.
A Bradford truck driver who documented his travels throughout Europe has mentioned he’s “residing proof” that the start of life doesn’t outline you.
Adam McTasney, 36, grew up on a farm in Buttershaw and struggled in school, leaving him with out GCSEs.
He joined the military, the place he discovered to drive a truck and has now traveled to nearly each nation in Europe.
McTasney, who shares his travels on social media, mentioned he now hopes to encourage and encourage others.
She has written a guide known as Shine from Inside, which chronicles her journey and gives “a roadmap to residing authentically.”
“I by no means dreamed that at some point I might have over 500,000 followers on social media and publish a guide,” he mentioned.
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The 36-year-old mentioned he has saved 1000’s of kilos on lease and payments.
“I used to be only a child attempting to determine issues out. However becoming a member of the army gave me goal and getting my truck driver’s license opened up a world of prospects.
“Driving round Europe confirmed me new cultures and meals I had by no means skilled earlier than. I began sharing my adventures on-line, not anticipating a lot.
“However quickly individuals began commenting that my optimistic outlook was encouraging.”
Mr McTasney owns a home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, however rents it out, saving him 1000’s of kilos annually.
His work has additionally taken him to many various locations, regardless of by no means having been overseas within the first 30 years of his life.
“My path has been removed from regular, however I’m residing proof that the place you begin in life doesn’t decide the place you possibly can go,” he mentioned.