Estuvo al borde de la muerte y decidió empezar desde cero viajando por el mundo [FOTOS]

En la vida a aveces hay nuevas oportunidades, por lo que hay que aprovecharlas. A Jacob Laukaitis, la vida le dio una nueva oportunidad y por eso decidió vivir el mejor año de su vida y convertirse en mochilero. A finales de 2016 fue atropellado por un conductor ebrio en Tailanda y tuvo que ser sometido a cuatro horas de cirugía, misma que le costó 10 mil dólares pero que también salvó su vida, señala en su cuenta de Instagram.

“Estando tirado en la cama del hospital me di cuenta de que esta fue una de las mejores cosas que me pudieron haber pasado, porque me hizo darme cuenta de lo corta y maravillosa que es la vida, y entendí que debería haberla vivido como si cada día fuera el último”.

“Cuando dejé el hospital decidí aprovechar al máximo cada día que me quedara de vida y eso convirtió al 2017 en el mejor año de mi vida hasta ahora”. Aunque no todos tenemos los medios para hacer lo que él, tal vez el simple cambio de actitud sea suficiente para alcanzar algo muy similar a lo que Jacob ha logrado. Estas son algunas de las cosas que ha hecho con su dinero y su tiempo

1. Tomó el té en Jordania

The best cup of tea I've had in my entire life. I swear.

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Nov 23, 2017 at 8:12am PST

 

2. Vio una puesta de sol en Petra

Woke up at 5 AM to see the sunrise and… I have absolutely no regrets ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Nov 16, 2017 at 8:05am PST

3. Durmió bajo las estrellas en Omán

Spent the last 10 days driving around Oman, sleeping under the stars, exploring some of the most incredible landscapes ever and… still can't believe it was real. Felt more like a dream! ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Nov 12, 2017 at 7:55am PST

4. Se lanzó en paracaídas en Dubai

I like palm trees ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Oct 26, 2017 at 8:30am PDT

5. Conoció las ruinas de Persépolis, capital del imperio persa

2,500 years ago this place, called Persepolis, was the capital of the Persian Empire and one of the world's most advanced cities. It featured luxurious palaces, 27 meter walls and even an underground water tunnel system. The city was so rich that historians believe Alexander The Great, when he ransacked the city in 330 BC, needed at least 20,000 mules and 5,000 camels to carry away all of its treasures. Looking at these ruins I can't stop thinking about what the world will look like in 2,500 years from now… Oh how I wish I could travel in time to be able to see that! Though I guess that's not happening anytime soon haha ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Oct 19, 2017 at 8:51am PDT

6. Visitó Irán

 

I've always been fascinated by the Middle East, but I never really had the chance to explore that region. Until now. What's up, Iran!

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Oct 8, 2017 at 9:43am PDT

7. En Tailandia

Layovers in #Thailand never disappoint ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Sep 24, 2017 at 8:49am PDT

8. Indonesia

Just got myself a bike and I'm off to a new adventure ? I'll ride over 1,000 kilometers all around #Sumbawa, which is a remote #island in #Indonesia that's famous for its paradise-like beaches and untouched nature. Here I go! ?

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Sep 5, 2017 at 7:50am PDT

9. Bebió refrescos de soya en Corea del Sur

When you order a Korean corn drink and it comes with a view… Apparently South Korea has some next level sunset spots, hey!

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on May 25, 2017 at 8:58am PDT

10. Trepó decenas de montañas y volcanes

This is the top of the highest #mountain in all of #Taiwan that stands at 3952 meters above sea level. It was a lot of effort to #hike up to the top and then all the way down (25 kilometers of walking) in just one day, but I couldn't be happier I made it. The view from the #summit was something I will never forget. Ever!

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on May 14, 2017 at 9:00am PDT

11. Pasó tres días en el “Marte” de la Tierra

This is Wadi Rum – one of the world's most famous deserts also known as "Mars on Earth". If this is what Mars looks like, I'm definitely gonna visit! ???

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Nov 19, 2017 at 8:56am PST

12. Atravesó tormentas de nieve en la India

This was definitely the craziest motorbike ride of my life. We finally reached the Khardung La pass, which is the world's highest road that reaches 5,660 meters above sea level. The only problem was that the road was closed, because it had been snowing like crazy the past few days and this day the weather was terrible – basically a snow-storm. We thought it was no big deal and by-passed the roadblock. Very soon the road turned from bad to worse and our motorbikes would get stuck or fall down every few meters. Not only that, the air at that altitude was so thin that at one point my man @devdxb dropped down to his knees and started gasping for air (and only recovered after @vaidasbaumila gave him some medicine). All of us were so cold and tired that it took us 2 hours to ride the last 3 kilometers of the pass… However, once we reached the tkl, all I cared about was that we made it! Yes, it was dangerous. Yes, it was cold. Yes, it was exhausting. But we made it and felt absolutely amazing. I will always remember this day with a smile on my face. What an awesome day! ??

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Jul 12, 2017 at 8:28am PDT

13. Vivió cinco días en los tugurios de Mumbai

I just came back to one of the coolest places in the world – the slums of #Mumbai. The first time I visited was a year and a half ago, but that time I didn't have a place to stay inside the slums. This time, however, I'm being hosted by some wonderful locals and will be living with them for the next 5 days. I'm extremely excited to be here, because I'll be able to find out a lot more about what it's like living in the largest #slums in all of Asia. Wish me luck! ??

A post shared by Jacob Laukaitis (@jacoblaukaitis) on Jul 17, 2017 at 8:35am PDT