How to travel the world with almost no money | Tomislav Perko | TEDxTUHH

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  • Many people daydream about traveling the world, but all of them have the same excuse - lack of money. Tomislav, after traveling the world for years with almost no money, shows how it is possible for everyone to do the same, if they really want to.
    Tomislav Perko, 29, is a travel writer from Croatia. After a career of a stockbroker, broke because of the financial crisis, he hits the road and turns it into his home. He uses alternative ways of traveling - hitchhiking, couchsurfing, working/volunteering, and manages to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket, meeting the most amazing people on the way.
    Five years later, he publishes a book “1000 Days of Spring” and goes around giving lectures about what it means to live on the road. Find out more on his website: tomislavperko.com/en/.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @MrSaljstn
    @MrSaljstn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9344

    This guy has taken homelessness to a new international level

  • @aaronclay3772
    @aaronclay3772 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10547

    Just turned 19, I've been wanting to travel the world my whole life and after watching this, any other route in life at the moment seems insane. Wish me luck!

    • @batt1463
      @batt1463 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      alone?

    • @agent9429
      @agent9429 7 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Aaron Clay same I also am considering a gap year or perhaps come back during the fall, I'm a second quarter culinary arts student in community college and cried when I heard what the word break from college / gap year was and wished I found out about it when I was a senior in high school. I've thought of not being with people I'm around with but does it matter? You'll meet different people and you're going to be on your own. I want personal growth and happiness instead of being in school my whole life and am not very dedicated in changing myself to have better grades however I'll do my best and do it.. instead of saying.

    • @CalvinCarlo
      @CalvinCarlo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Aaron Clay Good luck boy. Follow your heart :)

    • @sumaiyasiddiqasamia8009
      @sumaiyasiddiqasamia8009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      good luck.. and advance welcome to Bangladesh :)

    • @mirnafernandes7482
      @mirnafernandes7482 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      how much money did u save? im 26, feeling life running from me, n im sit watching.

  • @BrianHallmond
    @BrianHallmond 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2814

    "20 years from now you will be more dissapointed by the things you didn't do, rather than the things you did."
    Love.

    • @death65
      @death65 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly ☠️😢

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Indeed. I want to go and do this, and it’s easy for many of us including myself to leave comments saying we will ‘now go out and try and explore the world’. But honestly how many of us will end up just forgetting about it or letting the easy route come to us instead and not bother at all, making all of our words hollow.
      I’m really scared that this will be the case for me. I’m trying to say yes a lot more than I used to, but when it comes to things that require a lot of money, longer working hours or possible language barriers, it really is easy to become demoralised and just let it sink into the back of your mind and continue on as usual, only for that feeling to repeat again a few weeks, months or years later. I only hope I can do even a little bit of this while I can.
      What will really happy, only time will tell for all of us.

    • @brunofernandez8686
      @brunofernandez8686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielwhyatt3278 same here i want to travel to california in usa next year

    • @smode983
      @smode983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Old person here.......who can in fact confirm this. And it's really depressing when it hits you that you had one life, one shot and you wasted it. Wasted it out of fear of what other's might think of you, of failing, of being wrong, of being alone or from letting others talk you out of it and the mistake of always thinking there will be more time. And it hits really hard when you see other people living the life that you could have.

    • @blyndfold4336
      @blyndfold4336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not just 20years from now. Dude, I’m 25 and I’ve got several things I’m disappointed I didn’t do or at least try doing in my previous years

  • @patriciaaragonseron
    @patriciaaragonseron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    God I met him!! my friend picked up him, hitch-hik in Malaga. He stayed there for some days!! very kind, he had a note book were he was writing his experience.

    • @letsgrow456
      @letsgrow456 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      World is short 😊 for the big heart

    • @aleksandrakowalczyk6043
      @aleksandrakowalczyk6043 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don't think that it would be safe for women to do this kind of thing to be honest

  • @saga.7707
    @saga.7707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3040

    I am from India after this video I finally did it
    Travel solo for 6 days lied to my parents
    And visited 2 States with hitchhiking, hostel life, meeting new people etc
    Thankx bro.

    • @sukuamor
      @sukuamor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      What did you said to your parents and did u spent your own money or did some work?
      Also what were your other experiences if u can share some.

    • @saga.7707
      @saga.7707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      @@sukuamor I told my parents that I going with for 2 days with my friend but after the 2nd day I didn't pick my parents call. Yeah I spent my own money and lived very cheaply in a hostel at 230 per day met many people from other countries. I climb, tried local alcohol, couchsurfing with locals its was a really nice experience, hope I will do it soon in 2-3 weeks

    • @igorw94
      @igorw94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      nice bro

    • @jxlim4613
      @jxlim4613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Why no one is worrying about your safety.. Isn’t it way too dangerous and risky to go out and travel?

    • @igorw94
      @igorw94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      @@jxlim4613 It could be, but.. When I open my couchserfing page, I see that somebody wants to visit my city and I can help them with money, place and food. Just because they want to meet my culture and traditions. And actually you can feel some stress thinking about them. Imagining how travellers would have to speak foreigner language with somebody, how hard it could be to find place and maybe food. So you can help them. And it works in both ways if you want to go somewhere like this guy.

  • @Arabletics1303
    @Arabletics1303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1857

    When you get really motivated and then realize you're watching this during a pandemic 😑

    • @subhavsamarth1278
      @subhavsamarth1278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂😭😂😭😂😭🤝🤝🤝

    • @hayaatshaikh9311
      @hayaatshaikh9311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Seriously mannnn🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣🤣

    • @katesuperczynski5620
      @katesuperczynski5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      When you get really motivated but then you realize you're 13

    • @keshavagarwal9954
      @keshavagarwal9954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn😂😂,that hit hard

    • @ahmadabdelhamed6866
      @ahmadabdelhamed6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It is not the worst case , the worst is when you realize you have a weak passport like mine that will NEVER get you out of your home country

  • @louisehelgesson5471
    @louisehelgesson5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    These 18 minutes felt like 18 seconds.

  • @emmaforti4672
    @emmaforti4672 ปีที่แล้ว +1459

    Just a small note. This is all wonderful and amazing, but as a woman most of those choices are a very real threat to safety... it's not even a matter of "you can do it if you are careful" because there is no way to calculate in advance what situation you will be in. Very happy for those who have the chance and priviledge to experience this. Be also mindful of more fragile people on your journey :)

    • @egosumfedchenko
      @egosumfedchenko ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Damn, that's sad :(

    • @bmfsnc8466
      @bmfsnc8466 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      I know women who back pack alone across the world and hitch hike and coach sirf.... not saying it isn't harder and more risky but some girls do it too

    • @Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon
      @Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Hmm, yeah to a certain degree. It is risky and unpredictable for everyone though, it’s just a matter of weighing the risk against the possibility of adventure. No one can tell you exactly how dangerous it will be and it’s a very personal choice you have to make before you go on an adventure like this. But I don’t agree that you “can’t do this” as a woman, yeah maybe some things are more risky as a woman, but to be honest I wouldn’t sleep in a park as a man either. You can still find a way to have an adventure, where it’s worth the risk for you.
      My point is, being a woman is one factor of many in a very complex equation, if you wanna go on an adventure, just find something you’re comfortable with, if it means traveling with a friend, traveling a bit more expensively to sleep in hostels instead of on the street etc. there’s lots of ways to still have an adventure.

    • @bmfsnc8466
      @bmfsnc8466 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon exactly. I wouldn't sleep in a park either. Indont hitchhike. But I have a isrelian female friend who hitchhiked in guatemala amd mexico and is not in Argentina amd hitchikes. I just bus a cheap bus/shuttle ticket. Being a female def gives another variable but it's just that, another variable. Not an end all be all its impossible to travel alone now bc I know tooooons of solo female travelers who travel like I do (shuttles and hostels or coach surfing)

    • @jacksonhahn
      @jacksonhahn ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jon-Jon-Jon-Jonwho travels to just sleep outside bro like what. If mfers can pay for those flights they can afford a hostel

  • @Poudii
    @Poudii 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7371

    this was dope and his slight humor made it even better

    • @papabless7360
      @papabless7360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Vihbee haha your white af

    • @Not-Just-Cars
      @Not-Just-Cars 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I am hitchhiking around the world and I film my journey daily
      I have hitchhiked across 50 countries and counting
      if you want to see daily videos of my journey or want to help me edit my videos into a movie

    • @AntonioNeto-if7fl
      @AntonioNeto-if7fl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      awesome, gonna check right now

    • @vinnies1556
      @vinnies1556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep I'm interested.

    • @staceytua3030
      @staceytua3030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      hitchhike the world i just finished watching your Europe playlist and i loved every video , i felt like i was hitchhiking alongside you , love your stuff dude and goodluck for the future

  • @HauntHeaven
    @HauntHeaven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    “The World Should Be Free For Human Exploration”

    • @ThatAverageGuy
      @ThatAverageGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have also created a video about Turban Traveller - The Man who traveled the world on his car in HINDI language.. Do watch if you speak hindi

    • @TheShyArmyTV
      @TheShyArmyTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @gamebro5991
      @gamebro5991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thehappylife4471
      Amen. Jesus coming real soon!!

    • @Misanthropic_hellhound
      @Misanthropic_hellhound 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It should be but unfortunately won't happen.

    • @domenikvalci7743
      @domenikvalci7743 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      WolfAnarchyVonCreepy It won’t happen as long as there is animal exploitation.

  • @nicholaslamantia9597
    @nicholaslamantia9597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    This video is the reason why I’ve traveled so much the last 5 years. Really opened my eyes. Tom is right, your friends and family will tell you that you’re going to die if you travel alone but that’s just the media trying to scare you.

    • @traceyroyer993
      @traceyroyer993 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WOW! I really needed to see this! Many thanks! 😁🕉🌬💙

  • @Albinontheroad
    @Albinontheroad ปีที่แล้ว +338

    I met many hitchhikers/backpackers while my overland journey across Asia, and surprising, few of them mentioned your name and this particular video as an inspiration or a reason to start their journey. You are one of the reasons I also decided to try hitchhiking. I'm revisiting this video after 3 years now. There is something so inspiring in this video and I really needed it now. Thank you Tomislav. Stay happy wherever you are ❤️

    • @hashim7509
      @hashim7509 ปีที่แล้ว

      മലയാളി ✌🏻

    • @BASMA_SLAAAAY
      @BASMA_SLAAAAY 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you continued your journey? I wish you success ❤❤❤❤

  • @beeonebautista9035
    @beeonebautista9035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +667

    "No matter how long you wait, the right ride will come."... that is awesome

    • @NooradinHurdaye1
      @NooradinHurdaye1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Waaaw i didn’t catch that thanks

    • @LiliansGardens
      @LiliansGardens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Waiting for days. That made me discouraged. It's good to know people are good all over.

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a great saying to remember indeed.

    • @jigarpanchal0
      @jigarpanchal0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey I saw your comment in a ted video about traveling world I mean how do you do it without visa like without passport of other country how do you cross the border

  • @andthefamily36
    @andthefamily36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    “No matter how long you wait; the right ride will come.” Applying that to everything

    • @rudolfkratky36
      @rudolfkratky36 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea its a almost like Hitch-hike simulator but IRL

  • @mario_seijas
    @mario_seijas 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    i watched this video when I was like 17 or something, the concept of traveling the world seemed so distant and amazing, I saw a comment that said "the idea of not traveling the world seems more crazy than traveling it"
    23 yo currently watching this from brazil, next week to Chile, life is great ❤

    • @tddouble9412
      @tddouble9412 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy for you man I’ll get there some day

    • @glitch8445
      @glitch8445 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      17 as of now , waiting to be like you someday

    • @bugbrain5815
      @bugbrain5815 หลายเดือนก่อน

      17 this year. This is my dream.

    • @mohamedkandouci8293
      @mohamedkandouci8293 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How to make that 😢

    • @glitch8445
      @glitch8445 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we will buddy , some day@@bugbrain5815

  • @bobprickett2223
    @bobprickett2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    In about 1984 when I lived in New Mexico I picked up a older couple from England who were hitchhiking around the world. They had already been across Canada and down the US West coast and throughout Mexico. He had his retirement pension sent to banks along their way. They were on their way back to Vancouver and were then flying to Fiji and Australia. I never heard from then again but they sure expanded my concepts of what is possible.

  • @asavagesage1708
    @asavagesage1708 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1013

    That's it. I'm leaving. Hitting the road!

    • @xixingpooh
      @xixingpooh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lets go!

    • @Eli-ho1zv
      @Eli-ho1zv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Hit the road jack

    • @jovanyromero7570
      @jovanyromero7570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Savage Sage I'll go with you guys !

    • @eriseldamino8248
      @eriseldamino8248 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is the name of the website?

    • @charitybosua
      @charitybosua 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eriselda Mino couchsurfing

  • @hami7681
    @hami7681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3809

    I am a Japanese girl and I started to travel when I was 19. I've done hitchhiking alone over thousands of kilometers. I use couchsurfing and do work exchange at times.
    It can be scary at first especially if you are a solo female Traveller.
    But once you learn how to choose a right host to stay with, right driver to ask for a ride and trust your gut feelings.. You will enjoy this way of traveling.
    Stay wild and Safe travels!

    • @melissaa4918
      @melissaa4918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      That sounds amazing! Wish i could do it too in the future! 😊

    • @patelromy
      @patelromy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      WOW! That's incredible that you've done that as a female Traveler! Please share your story and inspire other female Travelers

    • @shortsvideomohitdave
      @shortsvideomohitdave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You start travel come India i am all Indian tourist free

    • @kalsangnorbu4493
      @kalsangnorbu4493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      How do u approach for work exchange?

    • @Anna133199
      @Anna133199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's great! You're probably right about that gut feeling. We know deep down whether to trust someone.

  • @rohitchauhan1378
    @rohitchauhan1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    His sense of humour was 🔥… amazing guy … very motivated.

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  • @paiget7603
    @paiget7603 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    In less than a month I'll be trekking around Europe. As a 23 year old woman, I think I'll opt for hostels rather than coach surfing or hitchhiking but I look forward to all of the people I'll meet

    • @Always.2020
      @Always.2020 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paige T, Good luck with your travelling.

    • @jane_s.
      @jane_s. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did it go?

    • @fasaanggunistiqomah2175
      @fasaanggunistiqomah2175 ปีที่แล้ว

      waiting for your story :)

    • @RafaelGarcia-dt3wt
      @RafaelGarcia-dt3wt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No offense Paige but I really think its safer for you to stay in hostels than coach surfing. Hitchhiking can be dangerous for both men and women. Travel but use your common sense. Good luck Paige.

    • @JoninATX1
      @JoninATX1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best of luck, I plan on doing the same.

  • @christiancooper5467
    @christiancooper5467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1577

    After watching this video 3 years ago my best friend and I had traveled for 6 months across Europe starting with 15Euros. It was the best decision I have ever made, so many new insights, so many new people so much kindness it was awesome. It had the greatest impact in helping me find out who I am.

    • @1makwana
      @1makwana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      With 15 Euros what did you do for accommodation, food and travel? It would be great if you provide some details about that!

    • @jeffshackelford539
      @jeffshackelford539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Gee, you could give the same ted talk

    • @baph0met
      @baph0met 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'm just scared of the Scandinavia it can be pretty expensive and cold, so sleeping in tent can be hard. It's quite the challenge, but I'm willing to tackle it

    • @leonortomaz6
      @leonortomaz6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I can't buy some decent jeans with 15 euros and you can travel across Europe?! How?

    • @bhaskarkalal6396
      @bhaskarkalal6396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@leonortomaz6 Brother you are in wrong place. 19 euros are way to much for comfortable jeans

  • @keineahnung5793
    @keineahnung5793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1371

    I'm almost seventy years old And still have that itching in my soul to go places and meet new people,did a lot of traveling in my life (40 countries in 4 continents)my advise to young people,don't let life pass you by,you only live once and after thirty,time goes by so fast and never returns.❤

    • @huzefahyderabadwala7071
      @huzefahyderabadwala7071 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Defensor Thank you so much it really helped me to get out of my comfort zone and explore the boundaries above the horizon.

    • @abu3603
      @abu3603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      can u give me a idea how to survive in tourism industry.Right know I am zero

    • @deadvex
      @deadvex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      this resonates with me and as a boy who is turning 35 in a few months i cannot stress how much i've been thinking about this... and i call myself a boy because i have not lived to my full potential! call it a midlife crisis.. im calling it a midlife revelation...

    • @muamarkhadafi3346
      @muamarkhadafi3346 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hey what about the passport or visa things guys

    • @theoutlander2873
      @theoutlander2873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You need money for those.

  • @vinky5344
    @vinky5344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    His travelling reminded me of the very well made movie,
    INTO THE WILD !

  • @knowtravel1314
    @knowtravel1314 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Last watched this video around 3,4 years back and now TH-cam algorithm again recommended me this video❤

  • @80anakome
    @80anakome 7 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    Story has been told in a simple, yet an amazing way. Thank you Tomislav Perko!

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      nema na čemu :)

    • @olia7582
      @olia7582 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! What are the Top 3 places on your bucket list?

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christopher Oliver I dont really have a bucket list any more :)

    • @TheArtofTravel
      @TheArtofTravel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ana Medic exactly my thoughts as well

    • @TheArtofTravel
      @TheArtofTravel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christopher Oliver the top three are the most remotest (that are possible). 1. Antarctic North Pole, 2. Antarctica & 3. Space travel or Moon or Mars (someday if I am still alive)

  • @muhammadmustafeez7391
    @muhammadmustafeez7391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    "No matter how long you wait, the right ride will come" :')

    • @NghiaTuanLe
      @NghiaTuanLe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he's right. Even when u're dead b/s wwaiting, there musst be someone to come up and pick your body

    • @snehashrestha3347
      @snehashrestha3347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @allahlesboslu2_9
      @allahlesboslu2_9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah , seems like he loved India

    • @baph0met
      @baph0met 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the road. If there's just one car that passes you every hour it would be a long wait.

  • @TheArtInterviews
    @TheArtInterviews 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I'm doing this right now. I'm a 32 y/o artist, I finance my trips by doing portraits on the way. 10 countries so far, started in February, been hungry, lonely, homeless but I'm still going strong!

    • @gandicae
      @gandicae 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You got IG? I'd like to get some insight and ofc follow your journey. Be well!

    • @TheArtInterviews
      @TheArtInterviews 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gandicae sure! It's @alvaro_benavides_trazo_veloz cheers friend

    • @arjunachu2010
      @arjunachu2010 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheArtInterviewseven i needed ur ig id ...it would be so good to follow you on ur journey and get my doubts clarified

    • @TheArtInterviews
      @TheArtInterviews 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@buongiorno9714 I've slept everywhere, but at the moment I'm at a hostel doing volunteering

  • @simonvachet846
    @simonvachet846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My name is Simon and I'm a 21 french guy. Two years ago I saw this video and I was hoping to travel like that, but after dreaming, I was back to my sad reality : studies that I always hated. I was always saying to me that I will be happy later, but now I have to make sacrifices. And also, I was not ready to quit everything to hit the road, I think I was not brave enough. But now my mind changed, i'm ready to stop my studies because i hate it, and I'm completely ready to quit everything to travel the world. I'm super motivated, and I'm gonna do it in 2022. Before my departure, I'm getting ready : in my mind, in my family's mind, and I want to save a bit of money for visas. And through my journey, I want to prove to the world that we actually can travel the world without ever flying.

    • @dohk1105
      @dohk1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm in the same boat my guy. Studying jsut to get a job you don't like. We gotta live now so we don't regret the past later in life.

    • @MrBertoharris
      @MrBertoharris ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don’t have to go all or nothing. Just start out going for a month or two between school breaks. See how it goes.

    • @kristinadolgan4862
      @kristinadolgan4862 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBertoharris great advice, thank you very much!

    • @harshilgandhi2278
      @harshilgandhi2278 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey bro , where are you ? Had you started traveling?

  • @TranLeMan
    @TranLeMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    I love this guy because of no stress, no fear, no worry on his face :)

    • @ZackTuNan
      @ZackTuNan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Effortless Happiness And no shame either😂 I would never imagine myself busking! 😁

    • @domenikvalci7743
      @domenikvalci7743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zack Tu Nan Zing Hang Why not? It’s the best thing ever.

    • @mustafajuventino9964
      @mustafajuventino9964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZackTuNan why not?! It's better than stealing

    • @NdinguAnda
      @NdinguAnda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, probably no family to look after, and no bridges too

    • @ixalaz4536
      @ixalaz4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wish I was like that man

  • @Kobratero
    @Kobratero 8 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    That's it. I decided. I don't want to live my whole life as a slave, working for the governments and corporations, feeding the machine that is the system. I don't want my life to be a constant grind for money, achieving "success" by working, working and working until my muscles give up and forgetting every single day of my life. This video and You, Tom, inspired me greatly.
    Just thinking about all the people I can meet, all the adventures I can experience, all the sights I can see gives me that happy feeling. But the first step to succeeding in this is... getting all the Visas :D

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +Brango Biggins glad to be a part of the inspiration! :)

    • @cikany
      @cikany 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Brango Biggins Hey, Brother, how are you doing? Are you keeping up with your decisions? :)

    • @Kobratero
      @Kobratero 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Benas Matulis Yeah, doing good. Life is just fine, everything is great, I don't worry about anything, I just relax, and I'm happy.

    • @DaN00b1
      @DaN00b1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Brango Biggins You are on the road within 2 months of deciding this?

    • @Kobratero
      @Kobratero 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +DaN00b1 no

  • @rajbhanawat5654
    @rajbhanawat5654 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    3 point summary
    1. The world is safer and more welcoming than portrayed.
    2. Embracing minimalism makes travel affordable and enriching.
    3. Human connections create meaningful and transformative travel experiences.

  • @YourGirlShaylah
    @YourGirlShaylah 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    the way I see it, 20 years is still gonna pass regardless, so you can spend those 20 years not doing anything and regret everything, or do everything and regret nothing.

  • @samrat447
    @samrat447 7 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    " Indians didn't warn me about anyone....I don't know" That statement......that statement right there made me a little bit proud of being an Indian when I heard it.....just a little bit.

    • @Arvind_Gaikwad
      @Arvind_Gaikwad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Samrat Sengupta or may be we dont care

    • @anveemomin999
      @anveemomin999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      india has a strong spirit .But up till now people are still not up to the spirit or is it?

    • @FinanceUnlearn
      @FinanceUnlearn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tabish Ahmed hi mullah

    • @subhankarroy3909
      @subhankarroy3909 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samrat Sengupta ranchi ranc
      Ranci

    • @debjyotiupadhyay1325
      @debjyotiupadhyay1325 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      had the exact same feeling about the statement..lol

  • @ScottyDoes
    @ScottyDoes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1433

    Massive respect I have been travelling for 3 years now and will never live in my home country the world is to much fun to live in one place. :)

    • @nally1944
      @nally1944 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      How do you afford it?

    • @brideystar
      @brideystar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      travel isnt expensive many people do it on a shoestring, just start researching :)

    • @Ramix09
      @Ramix09 7 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      "How do you afford it?" Damn man, didn't you watch the video? lol

    • @hicksalan1
      @hicksalan1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Just started following Scotty :-)

    • @mustafajuventino9964
      @mustafajuventino9964 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      where r u currently ?

  • @WorkAnywhereGo
    @WorkAnywhereGo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    16:30 Really like the end of this talk when he talks about the not-so-rosy part of traveling long-term. Even if you keep on seeing all the wonders the world has to offer, it won't make you feel fulfilled all the time. You might find your happiness being mostly affected with the people around you, so it's good to invest in those relationships that matter to you:)

  • @KaiserSozay-gs5dz
    @KaiserSozay-gs5dz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is my favorite Tedx talk. I’m suffering from depression and anxiety. This talk made me laugh.

    • @haja_chip7961
      @haja_chip7961 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      keep going bro, much love

  • @poptartpower1
    @poptartpower1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3195

    “How to travel the world on almost no money”
    “Be homeless”

    • @vacancesjzvbvacantionsweon2036
      @vacancesjzvbvacantionsweon2036 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      There are better options...

    • @kiranraj6939
      @kiranraj6939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Even homeless requires Visa to travel from one country to another

    • @SailingCorina
      @SailingCorina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      That is exactly what I tell people. I have absolutely nothing except my boat. I have no money saved and only survive by the few sailing charters I get here and there. I am basically a homeless person traveling with no savings living day to day BUT I AM TRULY LIVING LIFE!

    • @sanglipandi8492
      @sanglipandi8492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Watch video again

    • @Sachindixitvlog000
      @Sachindixitvlog000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SailingCorina please suggest me how to start travel with no money

  • @gabbycecilia3057
    @gabbycecilia3057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    This is one of the best Ted talks I've ever seen

    • @SilentSpectator-hb2ul
      @SilentSpectator-hb2ul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too.

    • @upbeatmusic5365
      @upbeatmusic5365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coz you love travelling,don't you?

    • @ahmadabdelhamed6866
      @ahmadabdelhamed6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is the worst , i can't even dream about what he does simply because i have a lame passport , you guys living my life dreams and feeling its not that good

    • @jaiminpatel3760
      @jaiminpatel3760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mumbai Dabbawalas ted talks
      One of the best Ted talks .

    • @jigarpanchal0
      @jigarpanchal0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I saw your comment in a ted video about traveling world I mean how do you do it without visa like without passport of other country how do you cross the border

  • @robertpickering2425
    @robertpickering2425 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After 35 years of traveling, I can identify very well with coming home, and feeling that no one can identify with who you are or where you have been. I have never gotten used to trying to explain somewhere. I have been to, someone who has never been anywhere. The eyes glaze over and they just phase out. The only time that all changes is when I cross paths with another has traveled as I have done.

  • @stephanebalon1546
    @stephanebalon1546 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I travelled the world in the 90ies and do confirm all he says is 100% accurate. I enjoyed the way he speaks about it, very good sense of humor.

  • @TantrikLife
    @TantrikLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +629

    🇮🇳 I'm here after watching "Nomad Shubham" interview. AND YOU ? 😂

    • @IceExplorer548
      @IceExplorer548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      same here , i got link to this from that interview

    • @TantrikLife
      @TantrikLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IceExplorer548 ok ice explorer

    • @Sami-cu6rb
      @Sami-cu6rb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me also 😂

    • @hritik2406
      @hritik2406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @sonamkumar138
      @sonamkumar138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Subham also has inspired this video before started his travelling

  • @zaeemAtif
    @zaeemAtif 4 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    Indians didnt warned me about anything...hahahaaa....!!!
    love you for that from India..!!

    • @feluda24
      @feluda24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same here

    • @vivianl.2077
      @vivianl.2077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the sanity and safety for woman is very concerning in india,reasons i set my foot off it

    • @subscribefornoreason542
      @subscribefornoreason542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vivianl.2077 do you speak that from experience?

    • @godofthunder1071
      @godofthunder1071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@vivianl.2077 this is absolute nonsense. India is very safe

    • @shamsharma1134
      @shamsharma1134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@johnkrasinski7397 i think kashmiri, Muslim and China tells you not Indians...

  • @OshoShakti
    @OshoShakti ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We’re not scared of anyone because we make no harm to others!! Therefore no warnings.
    World is one big INDIA for us ♥️🇮🇳

  • @destroyingangel14
    @destroyingangel14 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    When hitchhiking ;
    Recognize that , when a driver passes you he represents something.
    He represents a static moment , like any other you normally experience , a passerby on the street, in a shop exc.
    What you are waiting for , is a moment that belongs to you .
    When someone stops to give you a ride ,
    you have what is yours once more.
    You need ideas like this , because it
    Is intimidating to face oncoming traffic.
    Especially in the middle of no where .

    • @destroyingangel14
      @destroyingangel14 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicholasdranfile9312 lf l could figure out , how my shadow banning works , and who , what people are responding to my comments, it would make sense to respond to your question.
      How it is , is NO ONE sees my comments , but a group of Operatives .....( It seems )
      So keep guessing....

    • @wowpsgaming
      @wowpsgaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@destroyingangel14 You're safe now

  • @priyankachakraborty9794
    @priyankachakraborty9794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +686

    Being Indian made me feel proud, the moment you said "they haven't warned me and I don't know why?" ❤️

    • @ShivamSharma97
      @ShivamSharma97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      may be he didn’t tell us where he’s heading 😂😂 jokes apart / we Indians don’t do that! 🤞🏼

    • @priyankachakraborty9794
      @priyankachakraborty9794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ShivamSharma97 Point and might be true. 🤣

    • @devgangwar6894
      @devgangwar6894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too priyanka ❤️

    • @rahul9232
      @rahul9232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If he is an Indian and traveling to other he should have warned

    • @ssonarikar
      @ssonarikar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Traveling in India itself is a warning (specially for womens)

  • @Dangerous0Fairy
    @Dangerous0Fairy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    it's hard for me to live this long awaited dream .. my passport "Iraqi" sucks I need a visa for everything , my religion "Islam" makes alot of people uncomfortable or even a potential threat and being a female makes me an easy target if I travel alone .. the only way to do it is to share this journey with someone .. so I'm waiting for the right person to come :) !

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +Omnia Kadorah good luck! :)

    • @Leen95M
      @Leen95M 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Believe me you're not the only one :(

    • @ipodman371
      @ipodman371 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Omnia Kadorah as an american male, i agree that you'd have a hard time but i will say that my doors are open.

    • @elmultimediastudios7120
      @elmultimediastudios7120 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +raine newell nice one dood

    • @elmultimediastudios7120
      @elmultimediastudios7120 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Omnia Kadorah come to south africa

  • @universalinsights3314
    @universalinsights3314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    This man has truly LIVED his life. Great inspiration for all!

  • @chrismeadows1187
    @chrismeadows1187 7 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Tomislav is absolutely right about everything!
    Last Summer I spent 3 months cycling across all of Europe. It was such a joy, people were so awesome, I made good friends, and I have so many amazing stories.
    When I got home everyone was excited and for 2-3 weeks I told friends my stories, but pretty soon they get tired of your stories. When I travel I feel alive, I feel like a rock star. When I am home I feel like a everyday schmo. Just another face in the crowd.
    For me there was some post travel depression. I did NOT expect that at all! It was only when I began planning for my next adventure that I began to feel alive again.
    I learned a lot from my trip. I learned that I can live without a TON of stuff. Everyone is obsessed in US with getting more and more stuff. Screw stuff! Give me adventure and the open road!

    • @iamjk3957
      @iamjk3957 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      chris meadows how did you do it

    • @mysteriousm1
      @mysteriousm1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan on one day travelling aswell, just need to figure everything out first

    • @olegkuznetsov4191
      @olegkuznetsov4191 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's a great idea to travel europe

    • @johnsnow3279
      @johnsnow3279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      screw stuff ...get experiences ..ur so right

    • @SomethingSomethingg
      @SomethingSomethingg ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YESSSSSS! It's so true!! What you said about the post-travel depression is spot on. I feel like my life is on hiatus in between trips. I love traveling so much that even when things go awry I'm still happy. When you're at home and things go wrong does it get to you? I get so pissed and stressed yet if they happened on a trip it doesn't bother me. I wish I could always be the person I am on vacation. I like him a loooooot better

  • @bertrandaime4921
    @bertrandaime4921 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hope I am not late in the club! I am from Rwanda & have traveled only to one country. I will be updating here my every other country travelled to after watching this!
    & When you travel, visit Rwanda too, it's safe ❤

  • @JK-ek5jv
    @JK-ek5jv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing this!! You've given me so much inspiration!!

  • @Nadd108
    @Nadd108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    The best part of this talk is his humor. Genuinely funny guy !!

    • @danielrakita5222
      @danielrakita5222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats how all us former Yugoslavs act and talk. Big part of our culture.

    • @DEO374
      @DEO374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s typical yugoslavian 😅

    • @alisabaxter8430
      @alisabaxter8430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It could also be an effect from travelling and meeting so many different people. He seems so comfortable being in his own skin

    • @gamehacker2801
      @gamehacker2801 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's how he is able to travel around the world and mingle with people.

  • @hypnoticgesture2408
    @hypnoticgesture2408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1658

    1. have a European passport
    2. have an american passport

    • @mosesnroses
      @mosesnroses 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      yea and earn in Dollars / Euros ... to afford even tickets.

    • @tank7474
      @tank7474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mosesnroses you dont need tickets

    • @crystalwolcott4744
      @crystalwolcott4744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      See also: Have a Canadian Passport

    • @youssefbenhssaine1706
      @youssefbenhssaine1706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Ans don’t forget Australian passport

    • @ZackTuNan
      @ZackTuNan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      First world privilege of holding strong passport. You can go easily to any country of course paying Visa fees.
      For us, having developing country's passport. We have to show bank statements, hotel bookings, round trip flight and other 10 kg of paperwork because people fear we'd become illegal immigration.
      The Irony: See how I become an illegal Immigrant in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Subscribe to my Channel. 🤪 (28.11.20)
      Edited:FYI, if we want American or EU travel visa as Myanmar traveler, we have to show business and 100k USD in the bank. You're welcome!

  • @tapiwamakoni3936
    @tapiwamakoni3936 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love his conclusions about how, we are all human at the end of the day.

  • @mannualfpv6293
    @mannualfpv6293 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    watched this last night been thinking about it all day

  • @divyaskumar634
    @divyaskumar634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2058

    Can we all form a group from around the world and start traveling once this pandemic is over????

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Divya S Kumar Great idea!

    • @divyaskumar634
      @divyaskumar634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@bramheshpatil7382 yeah 👍

    • @yashmalib-2191
      @yashmalib-2191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Atleast we can start it in India..

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@divyaskumar634 Yup.

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@yashmalib-2191 Definitely, but we can't plan it on TH-cam. We've to be serious about this.

  • @datner76
    @datner76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    22 years I was homeless. I was a busker, a fisherman, fruit picker, chicken farmer, tobacco grower etc, I traveled around and around Australia, by car, bicycle, moped, bus, train, hitchhike, walk etc. I collected cans, went metal detecting for coins....I camped on a remote block of land until Chris Hemsworth bought it for millions!

    • @user-px9gu6kg7e
      @user-px9gu6kg7e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Are you jonny sins

    • @deepak-sf3xy
      @deepak-sf3xy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-px9gu6kg7e 😆😆🤣

    • @kyleseptoo1867
      @kyleseptoo1867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-px9gu6kg7e why would you say that lol 😂

    • @enriquesanjuan7547
      @enriquesanjuan7547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      awesome! do you have an Instagram account? :)

    • @latchmangle2636
      @latchmangle2636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @bunny what?I've met more than 1 person who's lived a life like this

  • @anddrestorres9888
    @anddrestorres9888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like having a home more than traveling ( no better feeling knowing you have a home , with food and snacks and a high end gaming pc, and dogs , and a wife and kids )

  • @Waleed_Alasiri
    @Waleed_Alasiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Nice, I’m watching this and still laying in my bed!

  • @AmirKhan-ol2qd
    @AmirKhan-ol2qd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    okay, one of the best ted talks i've watched.

  • @joeystark7218
    @joeystark7218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tom, I know exactly what you mean by post-traveling depression. Your advice on how to handle it is something extremely valuable I hadn't thought of before; thank you for that.

  • @josip1984
    @josip1984 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could watch this video every single day even after 7 years of it's publishing. Interesting travelling stories, so pleasurable to watch and listen. This motivates me on so many ways.

  • @alphabee8171
    @alphabee8171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It's sad how most of us have already spent maximum percentage of our lives at particular places, with particular people with never changing perceptions of things around us and died. If you're alive you gotta head out. This has to be one thing you do before you die. Life would be more meaningful and hope I get to make it someday.

    • @culdeestudios1725
      @culdeestudios1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Travel isnt everything tho. There's other things people care about.

  • @jacklynch4774
    @jacklynch4774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    I watched this when it first came out, 4 years later, one way flight to India and using this guys tips.

    • @WorkForAvocados
      @WorkForAvocados 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's awesome!! Are you going to be recording your adventures?

    • @jacklynch4774
      @jacklynch4774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@WorkForAvocados yeah, going to try anyways.

    • @LukePaciocco
      @LukePaciocco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      you still alive jack?

    • @adamjanda70
      @adamjanda70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@LukePaciocco it doesn't seems like he is

    • @allfather9646
      @allfather9646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@LukePaciocco they done killed lil jack jack

  • @onearmedmanny
    @onearmedmanny ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The last few minutes really hit me. About 5 years ago I built an e bike and went in a ~900 mile trip around the Pacific Northwest. It took about 3 weeks in total. Everywhere I went people were amazing and it really helped restore my faith in humanity as they say. But everyone also told me to be careful of others just like Tomislav said lol. Since that trip I have been yearning to go on another adventure. This year I moved across the country to a place I have never been and have no one nearby that I really know. It’s exciting but it’s not the same. Life on the road can be lonely but I’ve never felt more free. Personally I am working on option 3. Traveling with a solid base camp to return to 😁

    • @BrightResultsMedia
      @BrightResultsMedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a similar experience. Drove all over America. People were wonderful everywhere. Restored my faith in humanity and made me love America. Now I’m out of America and hope to stay on the road a long time. :)

  • @thisistauseefkhan
    @thisistauseefkhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last line gives me goosebumps 🔥

  • @tylerparker3024
    @tylerparker3024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    His stuffed animals name was "Maria Juana"

    • @manuelrota6268
      @manuelrota6268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Mate... I didn't catch it while watching... Good Point there ; )

    • @alxbog86
      @alxbog86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Do you think the sheep was full of weed? do you think so??? ... me too :))))

    • @biryus6674
      @biryus6674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's a she(ep)

    • @user-lc8th7yk2j
      @user-lc8th7yk2j 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn

  • @xitiz001
    @xitiz001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    "Indians din't warn about anything"
    This is the most entertaining TEDX video seen by me...!!!
    You rock: Tomislav
    & I hope nobody tried to kill you here in India...!!! :)

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      +Xitiz Pugalia thanks, and no - nobody tried to kill me in India :)

    • @AmitGupta-ye6mc
      @AmitGupta-ye6mc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Tomislav Perko We are friendly people :) Glad you liked it here :)

    • @pariks141288
      @pariks141288 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tomislav Perko Im glad! Im an environmentalist and I think Im going to go and travel with a purpose, but i think i will be stoned and laughed at.. misunderstood... What do you think? I want to actually go and volunteer everywhere on earth...clean it up as much as I can..

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Parikshit Chitnis I was stoned most of the time too :p

    • @pariks141288
      @pariks141288 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I meant it literally stonned. Like people throwing stones at me. But yeah...your comment also makes sense.. Might as well be "stoned".. Haha

  • @BucketListTravellers
    @BucketListTravellers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Deciding to travel full time is one of the best things we've ever done! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

    • @ybell10
      @ybell10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i really wanna do that. im sooo scared though!

    • @BucketListTravellers
      @BucketListTravellers ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ybell10 you can always ease into it with short trips. The more of the world you see, the more you'll want to see!

  • @otakugamer616
    @otakugamer616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I wish I can have even 10% of his life experience and perspectives I would give that he has so courage

  • @LizethQuispe
    @LizethQuispe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1161

    The fact that i am a female is fucking with me

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      +Lizeth Quispe dont let it.

    • @TheRuoka
      @TheRuoka 8 ปีที่แล้ว +264

      +Lizeth Quispe Cut your hair and wear men's clothes, thats what my grandmom did when she travelled around the world

    • @highflyer7157
      @highflyer7157 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Tomislav Perko You are absolutely right. Good job: D

    • @LizethQuispe
      @LizethQuispe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      TheRuoka omg ... will do it haha

    • @asadullah008
      @asadullah008 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      +Lizeth Quispe The fact that I'm male with South Asian background is fucking with me... Who'll trust me and give me a ride... but there is one way to find out, pack ur stuff and leave ur home :)

  • @hrdyondrej
    @hrdyondrej 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2148

    Anyone in the age of approx 19 wanting to go on adventure?

    • @abdullahfarooq7791
      @abdullahfarooq7791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ondrej Hrdy right here lol

    • @theiniestaxavimessi
      @theiniestaxavimessi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right here ;)

    • @hrdyondrej
      @hrdyondrej 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      The Digital Nomad If you wish, we can meet up. I live in the Czechia and I'll begin my journey in summer. What do you say?

    • @waflletoast11
      @waflletoast11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ondrej Hrdy nice I'm from USA and i travel too.

    • @bobbobby8806
      @bobbobby8806 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good luck

  • @DevineLimit
    @DevineLimit 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this man’s end quote and it is absolutely true! All of it! ❤️

  • @thanhphuphan7460
    @thanhphuphan7460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I replayed this video twice because he showed me how to live a full life. I'm thinking of what story and how I can give a talk at the TEDx conference.

  • @rydercreed8609
    @rydercreed8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +903

    This guy is not a traveller. He is a stand up comedian. 😅

    • @nvsaibabakakumanu9585
      @nvsaibabakakumanu9585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      seriously u understand english!!

    • @rydercreed8609
      @rydercreed8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nvsaibabakakumanu9585 why?

    • @nvsaibabakakumanu9585
      @nvsaibabakakumanu9585 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rydercreed8609 to understand he is traveller!

    • @ndpd7695
      @ndpd7695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Nah he's just balkan

    • @kabirjaiswal7418
      @kabirjaiswal7418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nvsaibabakakumanu9585 no ,English understand him

  • @noraweigel7080
    @noraweigel7080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I do travel around the world for 3 years and also hitchhiked in most of south east asia and all this as a solo female traveller. Never had any problems, never felt unsafe. Just go out there and you will see our world is a better place then media or people with non travel experience will tell you. Enjoy your life 😁

    • @tututishtosh
      @tututishtosh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And 99.9% of the time you will be just fine, and People You Meet will be good and kind to you, but it only takes one Ax Murderer to ruin your day. Although rare, they do come along once in awhile, so watch out.

    • @vr4737
      @vr4737 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wie war es so in Asien mit Anhalter unterwegs zu sein?

  • @BrightResultsMedia
    @BrightResultsMedia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nailed it. Been on the road most my life. I love it. Tried but never been able to settle down for long. These feet of mine get itchy and I gotta see what’s over the next hill. ☮️

  • @robertsiladi4855
    @robertsiladi4855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great! Thanks for sharing your story Tomislav. Looking forward to see where life will take me in couple of years.

  • @spartan7196
    @spartan7196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    This man is inspirational...He is living his life to its fullest.

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      vidjet ćeš ga kad ga izbodu komarci i ostale beštije i dobije boleštine pa da vidiš brale

  • @HeuerAndy
    @HeuerAndy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This is a video I have to watch twice a month. To bring it back in my mind and to realize how great real life is.

  • @vacationquesty
    @vacationquesty ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This is an amazing story Tom. It's also kinda awesome you got to did a TED talk on your life basically.

  • @nervenavar2649
    @nervenavar2649 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Tomislav Perko you are a travelling icon. You're funny and honest with all your experience. An inspirational to many people who have fears of what coming of being like you.

  • @samibekwe94
    @samibekwe94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    Key points: Go straight to India 🙏

  • @james5604
    @james5604 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This video may be the one that will have changed my life---forever.

  • @biplovekc7228
    @biplovekc7228 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I might be a little late to watch this but it is difinately what i need at this moment ,thankyou tom for filling me with full of strong guts ❤🇳🇵 love form Nepal .

  • @Sham912
    @Sham912 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this

  • @nomi9651
    @nomi9651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Only ted talk I didn't get bored for a single second..

  • @gouhanghal2470
    @gouhanghal2470 6 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    His has a good sense of humor and his english accent is so cute

    • @allison8786
      @allison8786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      edward hangmay that is not an English accent 🤣

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allison Last he clearly meant accent full stop. Btw what’s an English accent ? 🤷‍♂️

    • @allison8786
      @allison8786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Davide Facchinetti an English accent is British 🥳

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Allison Last that Ain’t the same is it? Btw In practice, if you come to the UK, you’ll release that there is no such thing as a British accent lol

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joe Me bugger off mate

  • @watchmenaienaie
    @watchmenaienaie ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing, Tomislav! Thank you for this! ♥️

  • @ar.Shayan
    @ar.Shayan ปีที่แล้ว

    The best TedX talk and such a wonderful traveling story that i have ever heard and watched, thank you so much man 🙏🥰

  • @projectuinm21
    @projectuinm21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +868

    What if we made a big group with people from different countries to travel the world and share experiences? Who's in?

    • @nyleguitar4415
      @nyleguitar4415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I am in !

    • @TheSpencerHaines
      @TheSpencerHaines 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And you could vlog it as a group and maybe make money. I've always thought of doing that

    • @ahmeddr3648
      @ahmeddr3648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@TheSpencerHaines i do agree, in addition to that, many people will have a variety of skills and abilities. It will be very useful

    • @cosmoreaction7226
      @cosmoreaction7226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am in

    • @LenaSchifferr
      @LenaSchifferr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally in 😅

  • @giorgigudiashvili4876
    @giorgigudiashvili4876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm gonna download this video and pack it when I decide to travel.

  • @m.b.6428
    @m.b.6428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I heard so many horror stories about balkans, especially Bosnia haha, well many were true - mines in mountains - but people are absolutely amazing. Helping, feeding, picking up and letting you stay in their homes, telling you history of the place you are in ❤️ The worst experience I had was in west Europe. In England its almost impossible to hitchhike (unless you have loads of time to wait). Next destination now, after pandemic, is to hitchhike from Poland to Albania and hike in the mountains there for few weeks🙌💚

  • @leenaken5626
    @leenaken5626 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In a world where human run for and from money this guy proved how traveling which is considered expensive (for ppl who can't afford) is now just a matter of shift of mindset, I really love traveling very very much and I'm so glad this video is recommended to me👍

  • @hypnotizeff1700
    @hypnotizeff1700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Nomadic shubham wale Like thoko 😅👍
    Big Love From india 🇮🇳❤️

  • @theunknown4570
    @theunknown4570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    How many of you are watching this. And feel imprisoned by your current existence? Your 9-5. dead end. Your hated routine. The "same ole same ole" Scientist did research on the probability of a person even being born and it is 1 out of 400 TRILLION!! A rare occurrence . Why are we not using this gift to live happy? Well. I've been rotting away for 2 decades now. Thinking there is so much more to experience besides my sheltered little world. And im gonna sell everything. And travel. In one year i will be able to take the leap. I can always come back to my dead end life. But the pain of sitting here watching the world go buy, and CHOOSING to live in depression has finally taken its toll on me. I haven't really lives since my 20s. And i can no longer abuse this gift of life i was given, Good luck to all of you. And remember. CHOICE is your most powerful weapon

    • @GaiusAquila
      @GaiusAquila 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did you follow the dream friend?

    • @willmorris3224
      @willmorris3224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hi Neil, I’m going travelling myself alone as an 18 year old this July, I wish you luck on your travels and hope it goes well for yourself. Regards

    • @brandonpickett8920
      @brandonpickett8920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      D P I’m the same way. I can’t work a job and live in the same old town for the rest of my life. I’ve went through 6 jobs in the town I live in because as soon as I get a little bit of money saved I quit and go travel for a few weeks.

    • @tme98
      @tme98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Neil! give us an update buddy.

    • @murphy4021
      @murphy4021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Late reply I know dude, but you are 100% . There is absolutely no point in Living a life where there is no progress . If you want to take a year out fromyour life get saving and pack a bag and go . The worst thing that can happen is you get a better perspective on life and what you want . You could live in a bubble forever and get no further. So yeah have you managed to get going???

  • @waiyanphyo1154
    @waiyanphyo1154 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved the presentation. Gave me motivation. I can't wait to travel again

  • @vannhantran547
    @vannhantran547 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just turned 22 last month, and this video is absolutely great for those like me “Adventure lovers”

  • @cynthiascott7230
    @cynthiascott7230 8 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    You can hitchhike as a man, but as a woman, you shouldn't even think about it.

    • @ria1581
      @ria1581 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why?

    • @PoisonTheOgres
      @PoisonTheOgres 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      +Whipped Cream AJ Because you put yourself in an extremely vulnerable position. You're alone, standing by the side of a road and anyone can stop to give you a ride. It can be a nice woman, a father of three girls, or a creep. Someone who will drive to god knows where and force you into god knows what.
      That's not saying hitchhiking is never something women should do, but please acknowledge that it can be dangerous, and that you should be careful about whose car you get into. This also goes for men, by the way.

    • @mertsukrupehlivan
      @mertsukrupehlivan 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +PoisonTheOgres Of course hitchiking may be hazardous for womenbut not always.I have girl friends and they are hitchikers, even so, it is really dangeorus. I heard a few stories about women raped and killed.

    • @cynthiascott7230
      @cynthiascott7230 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      look up Edmund Kemper and Ivan Milat and you will never hitchhike again.

    • @eminemvietnamesesubteam9518
      @eminemvietnamesesubteam9518 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Google "Huyen Chip". She is a Tiny Vietnamese girl and she has already traveled around the world like this guy by hitchhiking and couchsurfing!!!

  • @Ping_JJT7
    @Ping_JJT7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Urge to travel: ✅
    Almost no money: ✅
    Valid ID or Passport: ❌
    Life sucks without a nationality.

    • @WhyBecause.
      @WhyBecause. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whats this thing that so many people seem to not have a passport?? I thought you get one as soon as you're like 1 year old and then just renew it every 7 years for like 30 euros or something...

    • @prankcial4187
      @prankcial4187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@WhyBecause. Powerful passport means you can travel most countries without Visa. Visa charge is too much for many developers countries. 😑

    • @hladik3
      @hladik3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prankcial4187 what is visa?

    • @prankcial4187
      @prankcial4187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hladik3 conditional authorization granted by a territory to a foreigner, allowing them to enter, remain within, or to leave that territory

    • @hladik3
      @hladik3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes now i understood, i thought its some international company that gives you some visa status :D i googled that word it sounds very same in my language that confuses a lot

  • @fromthepeanutgallery1084
    @fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Just WOWNESS!!! Thank you. Applicable to so many other things in life.