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LEHI — Like many young couples, Steve and Tess Hulme chased the traditional American dream. They fell in love, got married and bought a house. But then they realized that wasn't the dream for them.
"We did what we were supposed to do, we bought the biggest house we could afford with the biggest yard we could afford," Steve Hulme, 34, said. "(A) 3,200-square-foot house for two people on a third of an acre."
But after awhile this couple realized the "American dream" isn't one size fits all.
"We've been traditional homeowners for eight years, and we just decided to try something a little different."
One year ago they decide to sell their home and get rid of all of their stuff. They gave most of it away for free.
"We were saying, this has value for someone, and if we donate it they can appreciate that value," Steve Hulme said.
Motivated by Mother Nature, their love for the outdoors took over.
"It seemed silly to have such a big house that wasn't being used because we were camping all the time," he said.
The American dream comes in all shapes and sizes. Ours just happens to have wheels.
–Tess Hulme
"The American dream comes in all shapes and sizes. Ours just happens to have wheels," Tess Hulme said.
The couple purchased a 2010 vintage style Airstream recreational vehicle and plans to hit the road.
"I think it's going to work just great," Tess Hulme said about starting a new dream with no real destination.
"This will give us an opportunity to see the whole U.S.," Steve Hulme said.
Their plan is to just enjoy the ride.
"The normal American dream is not going anywhere, but the more we've started this the more we've realized I don't think we're going back."
The Hulmes plan to document their journey on their website: www.TheMoreWeExplore.com.
According to that website, Steve Hulme has "a traditional 9 to 5 job" as an instructional designer/eLearning developer, but he is able to work from anywhere with an internet connection. For more details about how the Hulmes are making their journey happen, visit their website.
