The real reason I traveled to 196 countries | Cassie De Pecol | TEDxMileHigh
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In 2017, 27-year-old Cassie De Pecol set two Guinness World Records for the fastest travel around the world to every sovereign country. Join Cassie for an in depth look at how she did it, what it was like, and for the first time publicly, the real reason why she started the expedition. Cassie De Pecol is a world traveler, keynote speaker, brand ambassador, triathlete, activist, and entrepreneur. Born in 1989, she was raised and homeschooled in rural Connecticut. She enjoyed "out of the box" educational and multicultural experiences at various universities before deciding to begin her solo travels to 25 countries at the age of 21. In 2015, she started fresh, traveling alone to all 196 countries and securing two Guinness World Records. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I spent 6 months travelling in one country and still feel like there are so many places and things unexplored. For me I'd rather travel deep and take it slowly; I learn and experience more from travelling one country for a few months than visiting dozens of countries in one month. Just my own perspective, I don't really care how many countries I've been to - the number of countries doesn't define the growth I gain from travel. And I don't always agree a person who's travelled 100 countries is better travelled than a person who's only been to 10 countries. But so many people nowadays are turning travelling as a competition, or something like "done, been to this country, corss it from list, where next?".
Is there an option to bookmark comment? Really loved the perspective
Agree🔥
I also agree to your statement.
I strongly agree. The number of your countries you’ve been doesn’t mean the growth you gained, you just put yourself into a vagrant and think it’s an achievement 😂
@@KrishnaSingh-so2lu😅
_Just one brief experience can shape your whole life_
Yes, it can. Just ask Louisa Jespersen and Maren Ueland. Oh, wait. You can't.
i went for a 2 week vacation to toronto for pride at 19. I came out to my parents shortly after. Changed everything.
Truly a quote to live by.
I went to Copenhagen for just 2 days. I ended up hanging out with people from 2 continents, seeing the city, partying, karaoke. I NEVER saw it coming! I thought it‘d be a quick city trip!
It ended up being amazing!
I felt that
too bad 21 days wasn't enough to make her a decent human being.
I know a lot of people still think that it is something impressive to travel solo as a woman across the world! The truth is, that there are more women doing it then you can imagine! Women who cycle all around the world, even walking around the world, camping, hiking, volunteering and traveling OVER LAND without flying on a little budget to see as much as possible! Traveling is so diverse and everyone has it's own speed of traveling. Everyone has a different Idea of what to achive from it. Some are running away from life some towards it. Don't care what other people do, just do your thing!
true
"Some are running away from life some towards it." So deep and true.
She just wants to be famous, it's so obvious.
@@Just_a_Lad- Yep, hit the talk show circuit - with the internet, it's easier than ever. You can know almost everything about the country (from locals or other travelers) before you visit.
Love the story about 🇨🇺 Cuba! Latins are always warm and welcoming people. Love to travel and I started doing it when I had no answer for my life. Thanks for sharing.
Hope our president would hear that story. Perhaps he would stop undermining and generalizing Spanish as undesirable people.
You have completed my life goal! I never wanted to be the fastest to visit every country but I desperately want to travel to every country on the planet before I die. You are an amazing woman!
*My goal was to visit every continent before I die. I've only traveled through Europe and Latin America, and of course, within the U.S. I would love to some day go to India, Japan, Morocco and Samoa. Maybe, some day, when I retire. If and when I do travel again, I went to take my time and enjoy each place. At least spend a week in each country. Enjoy the cuisine and visit the sites.*
@@MsJanetWood welcome to India
@@MsJanetWood❤ heart Frome india welcome 🤗 to india I wish you make very great memories in India 😊
I've been to 78 countries. I can't imagine 196. There are some countries of which I wouldn't even want to visit for at least a decade until things clear up.
woww 78 country !!
I guess one of them is north korea? Which else? I am curious :D
have you ever visit Pakistan
66 and counting 👍😁
2 and counting. Oh, never mind...
Just kidding. It's just 2 but if all goes well, next year I'll be able to visit more of them. I'm so excited!
But, in my opinion, it's not the number that counts. It's the experience. You can be in all the countries in the world and still someone else has had a better experience than yours.
Still, travelling is great! :D
It sounds amazing! I'm really glad you decided to take on this challenge and managed to see it through to the end! Respect
Amazing, well done for not giving up on yourself. We all go through challenges but we cannot remain victims!! Thanks for sharing, amazing achievement.
Love this Cassi! This is just the video I needed see to help give me the push to book my first SOLO trip! I leave for Yosemite National Park in 2 weeks for a hiking trip and couldn't be more inspired or empowered after watching this video!
It is always good to travel around the world. Great talks and very helpful ! Thank you !
❣️Love from Pakistan.🇵🇰
I am here because I watched her two to three TV interviews mentioning Pakistan as beautiful and peaceful country and she like Pakistan most among 195.
So I was searching for her name and came here .
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I've never met you in my life and most probably I'll never will, but let me tell you that I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!
Wow! That was such a heart touching speech! Go girl!! You're truly beautiful :)
I had only been to just one country & the experiences changed me a great deal. Can't imagine what travelling to the whole world would be like. Mind-blowing
I got teary twice while watching this. The first time was during your Cuba story when you illuminated the gorgeousness of the human spirit. So touching, and that story does not get told enough! The second was when you made yourself completely vulnerable to the world and talked about your depression and the 'dark night of the soul' moment you experienced. I know those dark nights can extend far longer, however it's super inspiring to hear you so articulate, so compassionate, so aware, and so open. I feel for you Cassie and all you've been through. Thank you for sharing your story. This is what truth and beauty looks like.
This REALLY spoke to me. The past 3+ months I've been contemplating this same thing. I can either go to college after this year of high school or run away to see the world. The best week of my life happened to be with complete strangers in a distant place, and ever since I've wanted the same feelings of adventure amd connection again. I think this just convinced me to go.
Did you do it?
You are right Cassie. No matter what happens, don't give up. Follow your dreams and work hard towards them. You will get there someday. Thank you Cassie for this amazing trip.
Traveling can be part of the profitable business. There are economic imbalances in prices of products around the world. It is possible to travel around, and to trade the things that have price differences between countries.
Incredibly well prepared talk, fantastic, eye opening!
This video have made me inspired. I'm 20 years old Indonesian teens and just couple months ago, i just realised how valuable is ur life, I took my life for granted and since that moment i realised that life is more important than that. "You'll live for one hour, or you'll live for 1 thousand years. But the beauty of it, you'll never knew". This couple weeks, i decided to change my faith way, my perspective, i'm gonna start my own journey at next march
You've inspired me Cassie, I know the frequent feelings of melancholy you experience, no matter what you do somehow you can't help but feel empty and sad. Travelling I feel is my way out too and hopefully I can achieve what you have. Although I just want to teach English and travel abroad.
Very amazing and interesting experience to learn from;thanks Cassie and may God bless you more!
Props to her man she is an icon for her determination to let nothing stop her from achieving her goal. Mad respect
She is so clear on her thoughts...really loved it..respect
Congratulations Cassie! Very inspirational! Indeed, travelling is a great experience that can open your mind and help to break down prejudices. I am glad that this experience helped you to overcome the issues you were facing before
She is so clear of her thoughts.
Bravo!
Bravo girl. Well-done! So inspiring!
Such a beautiful message!
That was inspirational and so beautifully articulated❤️
Much respect for anyone who applies their self-awareness to better themselves.
Wow that's so inspiring love the saying every travel is different experience
Wow! Impressive achievement - with a twist! Glad I watched it until the end. Wow!
Thank you for your speech!
Thanks for sharing your amazing feat and personal story. It is really impressive. I agree that traveling teaches us so much and we grow in unexpected ways. Happy travels to you wherever you go. (And try to block out the negative comments- it's always a reflection of them- never you. They are not happy people. Just keep being you!) Trek on, Love on! Eileen
You are so awesome girl! Keep up the great work! Excellent public speaking by the way!!
Beautiful talk. Thanks!
Worthy speech, love your experience and hope to get through adventurous experiences like this one day.
I legitimately read the title, "The real reason why I travelled to 1960"
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Hahaha
Your effort was absolutely unbelievable, you did what most people seem unreachable worthing receiving what you deserve, And yet I myself hope to get more views and thoughts and feelings as you fulfill the lingering journey. Well done mAte !
Fair play, great talk and love the honesty 👌.
This is so inspiring love this , love from Saudi Arabia 💕
Thank you for sharing your honest and self-revealing testimony, it confirmed that what you are looking for is not outside but inside. you saw a little bit of you in every country you visited. Congratulations. Stop searching... start enjoying.
an inspiring talk...this realy give me an encorangement to pursue my dream 👏🏻👏🏻
You're awesome, very inspiring story. I love to travel and wanted to all my life. Since 2011 I have now visited about 20 countries, and plan on visiting at least 100 in the future. Good luck, great speech.
This is so inspiring! I truly believe in the power of women, kindness, commitment,hard work, independence, and doing what you love.
No , the real reason that you travelled 196 countries is because you are an american and you got a passport that allow you to visit over 170 countries . But for a guy like me with an Eritrean passport I can't do so much when it come to travel.
The comment that i was searching for.
ok?
you can apply to any country you want to visit and you'll have the visa i know many men they have weak passports and they traveled around the world
Sure, i can visit any country i want with my 300 us dollars monthly income :) Accept that, being citizen of USA, Germany, UK, France etc any developed country gets you remarkably ahead in any area of life.
You jealous?
Love and respect from PAKISTAN
I cried, thank you.
So inspiring!
Your experience is really inspiring. Cannot believe a young beautiful girl travelling alone to some violent dangerous countries.
I am shocked nobody has mentioned her trip to Panama. They made a whole show about it! You can see all of her incredible skills on display! Her specialty skills are making fire and making trap baskets! Her super power though is self delusion. It knows no bounds...
You are an inspiration! Bless you!
good experience. Your speech did inspire me. Thank you
"The best way to be happy is to make others happy." I'm sure you positively impacted many others in your pursuit. A genuine smile sure can go a long way, especially for those in despair., and I have a feeling you spread your warm smile around the globe. I think your story is as much the story and experiences of everyone you encountered as well. Thank you for enduring such an arduous adventure, you have clearly made an impact. Time will tell if it's the impact you desire :)
THANK YOU, CASSIE!!! THANK YOU!!!
You are amazing the way you are. Don't forget to smile even when you are sad because your smile is beautiful. :D
This speech inspired me
You got a clarity of life, god bless you
This is just amazing
Thank you ❤️
Write the book . . . first chance! Cool. Congratulations, courageous Lady Perseverance!
I didn't expect that history of your behind the idea for your travel journey but i'm impressed. Your an amazing women! Much love
you're*
You're*
She said she “wouldn’t change her experiences for the world” 🗺 🤔 💭
I like the irony. Her experiences were the world! 💕
What experience? Surely not making friends - maybe entering and exiting so many airports and planes - she became an expert and now can do it with her eyes closed.
I have no words to say about your speech 👏👏👏👏👏👏💝💝
I have choose that I will travel the world no matter what just to experience the world the way it is.
Seems like she just hopped through the world without actually experiencing it deeply. It was more about the quantity over quality. Sounds like more stress than enjoyment. 2-6 days per country is nothing!
Sooooo agree!!
It’s actually 2,84 days per country if she used teleportation
But she said " I have to be in a country less than 14 days not 3
I agree 100%
keepinitreal at least she can go back & do it again
I can't watch this TED because this girl is so fabulous and shining.
Saw this when I felt like giving up a goal. Timing! Thanks :-)
she was like a JUMPER movie, just grab a photo of any country then she will be there to have some different experience in life. awesome!
I hv great admiration for your adventures in yr travel. Wish you all the best in whatever you do.
How beautiful and inspiring. People can be amazing. Lets do great things and experience this life to the fullest, with every breath as its so short and unpredictable.
Simply amazing 👏👏❤️
she gives me motivation and beliefs for my target
Huge respect for the lady..love from Pakistan..
@@MIGHTYxMUKESH 😜😜😜😜😜😜
@@MIGHTYxMUKESH jali jali
She went on vacation only.
LOVE YOU CASSIE!!
Speechless❤️
God bless you...daring and bold
Amazing and inspiring.
What a lovelt brave and inspiring girl!big up!👏
That was so beautiful and inspiring
I love to hear stories of young empowered women who travel alone. Create a group to share your tips!
Wonderful speech
Wow, what a journey. Well spoken!
Muy guapa
Thanks!
Good on you Girl.
Wow! You are an inspiration.
She is so brave
You’re an inspiration!
A salute to you ma'am
196 is not a joke. You have huge guts dear!
❤ from India!
Wow, you learned if you do something you feel good, maybe there is hope.
You're amazing, Congrats!
Only for travelling?
So much respect :D
i like that keep up the good work
I love her voice and arms.
lol
Change is continuous.... great 👍
My plan to do the same trip after 3 years.. you are an inspiration for me
Thank you
Thank YOU! :)
Really inspirational
Beatiful and powerful message, Bless her her pretty face.
Erik Hirsch It's easy to travel for good looking people 😉
it's easy to make excuses