The real reason I traveled to 196 countries | Cassie De Pecol

The real reason I traveled to 196 countries | Cassie De Pecol | TEDxMileHigh

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NOTE FROM TED: This talk was filmed in July 2017. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...
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

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@olihu1985 5 жыл бұрын

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?".

@KrishnaSingh-so2lu Жыл бұрын

Is there an option to bookmark comment? Really loved the perspective

@Aarifz7 Жыл бұрын

Agree🔥

@suffyanali8813 Жыл бұрын

I also agree to your statement.

@vannhantran547 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@user-fp3dp7gt5m 10 ай бұрын

@@KrishnaSingh-so2lu😅

@sherpa_hesperides 6 жыл бұрын

_Just one brief experience can shape your whole life_

@uvedalewood1826 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can. Just ask Louisa Jespersen and Maren Ueland. Oh, wait. You can't.

@joshray2117 5 жыл бұрын

i went for a 2 week vacation to toronto for pride at 19. I came out to my parents shortly after. Changed everything.

@godSPARDA1995 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@jayay5881 4 жыл бұрын

I felt that

@APsupportsTerrorism 2 жыл бұрын

too bad 21 days wasn't enough to make her a decent human being.

@lianevolker3816 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@MsSabrina_2328 4 жыл бұрын

true

@sieggee 3 жыл бұрын

"Some are running away from life some towards it." So deep and true.

@Just_a_Lad Жыл бұрын

She just wants to be famous, it's so obvious.

@zhihonghuang5203 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@afhdiva100 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@MsJanetWood 3 жыл бұрын

*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.*

@bibliophilicsisir9902 Жыл бұрын

@@MsJanetWood welcome to India

@user-fp3dp7gt5m 10 ай бұрын

@@MsJanetWood❤ heart Frome india welcome 🤗 to india I wish you make very great memories in India 😊

@licastelsps 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@guiller2371 5 жыл бұрын

Hope our president would hear that story. Perhaps he would stop undermining and generalizing Spanish as undesirable people.

@alanhegewisch4486 6 жыл бұрын

It sounds amazing! I'm really glad you decided to take on this challenge and managed to see it through to the end! Respect

@jessicafernandez6020 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@savinaredpath8655 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, well done for not giving up on yourself. We all go through challenges but we cannot remain victims!! Thanks for sharing, amazing achievement.

@RichardsWorld 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@hacerylmaz950 6 жыл бұрын

woww 78 country !!

@MO_1996 6 жыл бұрын

I guess one of them is north korea? Which else? I am curious :D

@lufeTube 6 жыл бұрын

have you ever visit Pakistan

@DanicaChristin 6 жыл бұрын

66 and counting 👍😁

@RiderInHell 6 жыл бұрын

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

@gmmrk35 4 жыл бұрын

❣️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 .

@jiasajjal6945 4 жыл бұрын

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@LisaPellegrino 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@eatdrinkplaytolearnchinese6957 5 жыл бұрын

It is always good to travel around the world. Great talks and very helpful ! Thank you !

@lindawolfel3368 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was such a heart touching speech! Go girl!! You're truly beautiful :)

@Nadd108 6 жыл бұрын

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

@NastjaaB 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@diegofernandoramirezguerre5442 6 жыл бұрын

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

@_deepakprinja17_ 6 жыл бұрын

She is so clear on her thoughts...really loved it..respect

@turankaya1941 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@patrickbiachi6506 6 жыл бұрын

Very amazing and interesting experience to learn from;thanks Cassie and may God bless you more!

@jairustheadventurer3935 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@imagbaby5 10 ай бұрын

Did you do it?

@barryh13 6 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well prepared talk, fantastic, eye opening!

@daviddu6297 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@funny-video-YouTube-channel 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@javeriashahzadi2467 6 жыл бұрын

Love and respect from PAKISTAN

@fatimaumar5566 5 жыл бұрын

She is so clear of her thoughts. Bravo!

@TheJourneyest2016 6 жыл бұрын

Props to her man she is an icon for her determination to let nothing stop her from achieving her goal. Mad respect

@catagogo1 5 жыл бұрын

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

@amitanku 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so inspiring love the saying every travel is different experience

@momplaygroupfouz4946 6 жыл бұрын

That was inspirational and so beautifully articulated❤️

@MysteryLily 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Impressive achievement - with a twist! Glad I watched it until the end. Wow!

@cannersamson7931 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@diracspinors Жыл бұрын

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...

@ccayco 6 жыл бұрын

Much respect for anyone who applies their self-awareness to better themselves.

@cheesecakelasagna 6 жыл бұрын

I legitimately read the title, "The real reason why I travelled to 1960"

@aria3231 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@Popcats230 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@Na_ttia 5 жыл бұрын

Worthy speech, love your experience and hope to get through adventurous experiences like this one day.

@sona-niko7359 Жыл бұрын

Bravo girl. Well-done! So inspiring!

@dazzi3239 6 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring love this , love from Saudi Arabia 💕

@nhienpham7723 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful message!

@TheNomadicDreamerSD 6 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome girl! Keep up the great work! Excellent public speaking by the way!!

@danielmc4699 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JordanPAT 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful talk. Thanks!

@IKR234 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing the way you are. Don't forget to smile even when you are sad because your smile is beautiful. :D

@rogersingh4901 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@gera3730 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your speech!

@puravida96 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mediafire8046 6 жыл бұрын

you're*

@rickonmaui7054 6 жыл бұрын

You're*

@javierorellana3001 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@nazifanazzy8987 6 жыл бұрын

an inspiring talk...this realy give me an encorangement to pursue my dream 👏🏻👏🏻

@johnnylaoshi 5 жыл бұрын

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 !

@zethayn 5 жыл бұрын

I cried, thank you.

@colmkennedy9838 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play, great talk and love the honesty 👌.

@sumaiyashabih8415 6 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring! I truly believe in the power of women, kindness, commitment,hard work, independence, and doing what you love.

@ankaraturk 3 жыл бұрын

She said she “wouldn’t change her experiences for the world” 🗺 🤔 💭 I like the irony. Her experiences were the world! 💕

@zhihonghuang5203 6 ай бұрын

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.

@lucyzhou4446 5 жыл бұрын

Your experience is really inspiring. Cannot believe a young beautiful girl travelling alone to some violent dangerous countries.

@AslamKhan-mk8yi 6 жыл бұрын

Huge respect for the lady..love from Pakistan..

@BilalKhan-bo4sy 5 жыл бұрын

@@MIGHTYxMUKESH 😜😜😜😜😜😜

@AbuUbaida89 4 жыл бұрын

@@MIGHTYxMUKESH jali jali

@angelpirulin9395 3 жыл бұрын

She went on vacation only.

@breathing9127 6 жыл бұрын

I have choose that I will travel the world no matter what just to experience the world the way it is.

@seansilvestri8667 6 жыл бұрын

"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 :)

@joanicajyrwa3230 6 жыл бұрын

Saw this when I felt like giving up a goal. Timing! Thanks :-)

@HT-ye3py 6 жыл бұрын

This speech inspired me

@nebulaz1924 5 жыл бұрын

good experience. Your speech did inspire me. Thank you

@jmiahspeaks 6 жыл бұрын

Write the book . . . first chance! Cool. Congratulations, courageous Lady Perseverance!

@ND-nj5vd 5 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration! Bless you!

@satwhik.t8515 3 жыл бұрын

You got a clarity of life, god bless you

@PrashantKumar-lk3vs 4 жыл бұрын

I have no words to say about your speech 👏👏👏👏👏👏💝💝

@murallali 3 жыл бұрын

I just came here to learn English. ❤️🇮🇶

@Abbasjawad373 3 жыл бұрын

و شلونها انجليزيتك هسه؟

@zhihonghuang5203 6 ай бұрын

Yo conejo.😊

@user-cg1jg7tz8p 4 жыл бұрын

I can't watch this TED because this girl is so fabulous and shining.

@louhallen 6 жыл бұрын

So inspiring!

@ltchua4849 6 жыл бұрын

I hv great admiration for your adventures in yr travel. Wish you all the best in whatever you do.

@ZuleidedeCarvalho 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, CASSIE!!! THANK YOU!!!

@TheZenaRae 6 жыл бұрын

I love to hear stories of young empowered women who travel alone. Create a group to share your tips!

@DarkCuriosity 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@tltravel3811 5 жыл бұрын

she gives me motivation and beliefs for my target

@Keepinitreal55 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@MoonLight-gm6zm 4 жыл бұрын

Sooooo agree!!

@stefano3797 4 жыл бұрын

It’s actually 2,84 days per country if she used teleportation

@eren-bn3ez 4 жыл бұрын

But she said " I have to be in a country less than 14 days not 3

@atysays 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@indiaxlovee 4 жыл бұрын

keepinitreal at least she can go back & do it again

@martinduuseda1682 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@starstun6 6 жыл бұрын

This is just amazing

@sandrachrigui947 6 жыл бұрын

What a lovelt brave and inspiring girl!big up!👏

@alexmichael9105 6 жыл бұрын

God bless you...daring and bold

@chetanjasud 5 жыл бұрын

196 is not a joke. You have huge guts dear! ❤ from India!

@awaisn 4 жыл бұрын

That was so beautiful and inspiring

@InTheNameOfOman 6 жыл бұрын

My plan to do the same trip after 3 years.. you are an inspiration for me Thank you

@zoefang4563 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOU CASSIE!!

@carlottamorelli5645 5 жыл бұрын

Speechless❤️

@petermaker1749 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, you learned if you do something you feel good, maybe there is hope.

@phyliciajoykloes 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a journey. Well spoken!

@valdimirfernandez4341 5 жыл бұрын

Muy guapa

@RenshenguoSuomessa 6 жыл бұрын

I love her voice and arms.

@coraline3532 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@cutiepanda3654 4 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing 👏👏❤️

@nalinsav 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing what you did and thanks for sharing this as a talk Cassie! Rock on lady!

@firepraj 6 жыл бұрын

A salute to you ma'am

@mansoryO 6 жыл бұрын

i would totally do that too i enjoy being alone and i love travelling

@user-lx9qe2ll9c 5 жыл бұрын

You are a really really brave girl! Very impressive! Really enthusiastic

@abelincoln332 4 жыл бұрын

Nuts to do it with very little money! Lucky to survive. I used to hitch-hike in the 70's, but I wouldn't today.

@boaz.bananas 6 жыл бұрын

Beatiful and powerful message, Bless her her pretty face.

@FoodNPlacesSF 6 жыл бұрын

Erik Hirsch It's easy to travel for good looking people 😉

@vinyziks323 6 жыл бұрын

it's easy to make excuses

@MrStewartEdwards 6 жыл бұрын

Good on you Girl.

@NoemieY 6 жыл бұрын

I love the solo female travel side of this experience but what about her carbon footprint? the time spent with the locals? To me she has been travelling way too fast, not experiencing it enough because she was jetlaged and had 2 days or so only in the country which took her some 3 months and hundreds of dollars to get a visa to ... Was it just to break the record and create the buzz?

@lianevolker3816 6 жыл бұрын

I think it is wierd how Cassie reacts to negative comments. I get it, negative comments can hurt someone but not explaining it and shutting someone off by saying someone is just jelouse doesn't really gives a good impression. And Noemie really has a point and is just saying what she thinks what you might have missed out on is just her way of saying that she wouldn't want to travel that way and that is fair enough! I agree on that, I wouldn't either. No jelousy here as traveling is my life right now. Just be okay with the fact that not everyone sees the joy in rushing from country to country!

@juliagoesfrugal 6 жыл бұрын

Very good point. I was thinking the same thing. I'm glad that she feels empowered and excited by the trip itself, but I definitely had some questions, too.

@rienavoir8250 6 жыл бұрын

Cassie De Pecol i feel sorry for you, from a fellow solo female traveller. Take your time, whats the point of travelling if its only to get some trophy stamps and break a record.

@alexsandrazanetti8356 6 жыл бұрын

Cassie De Pecol seriously??? Can’t believe you’ve replied like this... After all the traveling you remain empty.

@anant8884 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I think she has a point and you can consider it !

@fidhathidil4641 5 жыл бұрын

After watching this i want to fly like her.

@matc8085 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing and inspiring.

@gillowens24 5 жыл бұрын

She is so brave

@RoleyPole 6 жыл бұрын

So much respect :D

@zoefang4563 5 жыл бұрын

Remarkable woman

@shrinali2597 6 жыл бұрын

You are a lovely lady, I wish you the best of luck in reaching your goals❤💛💚

@charbeltannios546 2 жыл бұрын

Change is continuous.... great 👍

@LiveMoreTravelMore 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats for what you've done Cassie! Not only travelling but also overcoming the risks of a woman travelling by yourself and your own personal problems. I've seen some really rude comments over here, I think it is funny how people always think that people like you are lucky, it is so easy to judge...I feel you in many ways! Focus on the good comments and keep traveling =) Take care!