A Wanderer's Guide on following your Passion | Tanya Khanijow | TEDxVIIT

Travel vlogger and filmmaker, Tanya quit her 9-5 job in order to pursue her passion for travelling. Her videos have her exploring different parts of India and the world, along with practical advice for people who want to follow in her footsteps. Her blog posts not only provide a detailed itinerary for traveling, but also elaborate on the logistics involved behind travel vlogging.
Her talk gives us an insight about how to deal with the daily fears of leaving your jobs and following your passion and it definitely encourages that creative spirit to be bold and live our lives.
Travel vlogger and filmmaker, Tanya quit her 9-5 job in order to pursue her passion for
travelling. Her videos have her exploring different parts of India and the world, along with
practical advice for people who want to follow in her footsteps. Her blog posts not only provide a detailed itinerary for traveling, but also elaborate on the logistics involved behind travel vlogging. Tanya’s talk could be centered around debunking “wanderlust”- she could talk about the practicalities involved in travelling, as well as how to travel to different places in a manner that respects other cultures and communities. 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

[@TanyaKhanijow]

Thank you Tedx VIIT Pune for having me over! 😊

[@harshicr2861]

Starting problem.. But aftr u picked up really welll😍😍😘.. Informative!

[@TanyaKhanijow]

@@harshicr2861 thank you! 😊

[@pawantube37]

well well well ... 1st time is always full of anxiety & nervousness. this is a feather in ur cap :) must have been a great experience for you. it was very engaging. u did very well...

[@Coffee3391]

So proud of you💌

[@SaachiRahul]

Tanya Khanijow ... As I always say .. u r an inspiration and u ll always be ❤️ love to hear from u , wish a great career ahead 😁

[@dogingtara8565]

Its kinda cute to see her nervous side.. its very rare in her videos..😍😍😍

[@SujoyBanerjee1907]

yes right...she is more relaxed in the lap of nature👍😊

[@nihal2725]

editing?

[@osshhoh-hx8kz]

@@nihal2725 ever given speech in front of people or just a keyboard warrior?

[@larissa_wlc]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! You’re a star, my girl!!!

[@meenablessedchild1653]

Soo sweet..

[@TanyaKhanijow]

Awwww. Thanks Bub! 💞

[@savagelkr1267]

I love you both

[@kihikaachumi5213]

Larisa you are not less then her...love u as well

[@shivangikukreti574]

You're a star too♥️♥️

[@Digthewolverine]

She is the perfect example of an independent and strong women... And you know the best part.....she has so many stories to tell...

[@sabeelequbal9858]

I too found my passion while at college.. I wanted to pursue my first passion.. it was flying and becoming a pilot. I worked hard.. and currently I’m flying IAF Helicopters in the north east.. life’s is swinging.. I can relate to every word of hers Like her.. I too urge you to follow your passion..

[@ruthrymbai2449]

😍

[@kamalbaruah5838]

loved your imperfections.. the stumbling but brave voice. love your videos... Love from north east

[@kevipucho9673]

Thank you ma'am for raising our NorthEast India name because most of our country don't really know we are also part of India and we are in the amazing Soil of INDIA.....

[@VIVEKKUMAR-ud4uw]

North East is definitely a part of India. There is no confusion among any Indians. But also northeast are the most unexplored magnificent part of our country.

[@PhotonShower]

no dont say that... everyone is just lazy to travel outside their comfort zone. hopefully it is changing.

[@aniketrathore9126]

Its not like that. North east is of course a Integral and most beautiful part of the country.

[@abhaymaru3809]

Yes I feel sad when people and Govt. neglect North-East (Even I used to once) but we definitely not think of North-East as not a part of India. Much Love from Mumbai

[@vrindadujari7623]

North east is on the bucket list of every single person who loves traveling. It just can't be completed without visiting north east ❤️

[@BrewingHappinessrocks]

I just love you Tanya. Its absolutely fine to be nervous for the first time but I know you are an amazing and most hard working girl 💕💕😘😘

[@TanyaKhanijow]

Thank you! ♥️

[@kamleswarboro9784]

Northeast guys support her she is nervous she hav don a lot how much she could an we all know that the rest india dont easily will to cover up north east but she travelled alone an shares northeast to world i think she is cooler then the bollywood govt should pay her for northeast tourism advrtismnt... fan of u tanya jii nic speech although it was fast an the oxygen were taken inside in a less amount heehee...May god bless u a lot

[@ResidentIndia-yr8do]

Baby kamleshwar go read my comments, I am her biggest fan ❤️👍

[@ResidentIndia-yr8do]

And don't put up that word again ner***s it's human doing that tedtalk is in itself an achievement

[@ashomwangsha5586]

You are the best mam...you discovered the paradise (Northeast) of india where not even single book of entire school of india talks and known about... thank you so much..keep exploring the natural beauty of Northeast...love you mam God bless you ❤ From Nagaland

[@SimranKaurLikes]

Aww she’s inspiring and also lucky her KZbin channel took off in 6 months for some it takes years .... but well done for being so brave and following your heart !

[@therawsoul4997]

People comes to know about northeast because of you n we are absolutely proud of you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AnkitSarafjln]

VIIT is my alma mater. Happy to discover this video from tanya's instagram story. Tanya is an inspiration to get out of comfort zone and achieve something tangible. BEST WISHES TANYA!

[@SaravanaKumar-hk8rd]

Brilliant! That nervousness and her sudden burst of her passion and enthusiasm! That college gonna have more travellers and vlogers than engineers. :D

[@ExplorewithRishab]

Totally, doing Engineering from the same college, and traveling is starting to kick in 😂😂🔥

[@Ashleyjohnson397]

Thank you for keeping it real and taking a breath when you were getting ahead of yourself! Try to breathe & talk slower! Great topic though

[@srinisundarum3126]

She is a passionate speaker. I don’t know what nervousness people are talking about. Focus on her content brothers.

[@sumitkapoor3062]

Well done. The best thing that i love about you is “honesty” and “integrity”. 🙏💕

[@MAKExplorer]

Tanya, you have taught me a lot. I am also having 9 to 5 job and doing travel vlogging. Thank you for inspiring!

[@craziest1]

Public speaking is not as easy as we think while sitting on a chair.

[@natsnisha8086]

I never comment on her video but I admire her most keep going girl you always rock so happy for you 😘

[@taikama88]

Lots of love from entire Northeast

[@idontlikeyoutube6568]

Sorry.. Love from India

[@nabiilahbibi277]

The fact that she is nervous is so cute, you go girl, i am fan of yours, keep rocking and following your passion!! You are an inspiration!

[@abhradipm]

Speaking at TEDx is an achievement. As you rightly said, you are "constantly improving". If you somehow could not make it 'perfect' this time, you will definitely nail it next time. Just the way you went from one youtube fanfest to another. In one you stood in queue for Sejal, in another you shared the same pedestals With her. You will get there. We all know it and we are proud of you.

[@sakshianand6054]

Amazing comment. We need more comments like these on youtube!

[@lurymarak6241]

👏👍

[@TiapongTzudir]

Omg you and your nervousness . Cute actually XD

[@jaisrijha6548]

I didn't watch this video..just closed my eyes and listened 2 your speech..you are extraordinary..and I absolutely adore you..stay blessed.

[@02.aki.s]

Following her since she has less than 500 subscribers ... ✌️

[@sushokiho9387]

Tanya ! People of Northeast loves you and your Videos ... Thank you so much for an encouraging words ..

[@nhilabriged3704]

I am glad to see a strong girl like her being nervous....

[@mrpd555]

She is a phenomenal speaker guys in her all travelogue. It is totally surprising to the core to find her a bit under pressure..... Morale of the story: that stage is more difficult to cope up than we would otherwise think.

[@shiny940]

Good to see you on other channels tanya (it was a surprise when i saw u in msk vlog).... Ur shaky voice is even more powerful to show world about ur passion to grow. ❤️ ...keep inspiring!!

[@vikramchetry458]

Tanya I have noticed many times u always mention about northeast in your every speech or congratulations amongst the peoples it's shows that how much you like or love with northeast cultures and traditions.thank you once again👍❤🤗

[@ankushshetty]

I discovered her channel when I was doing my research on NE India. She did a fantastic job. All her travel videos are very engaging and beautifully presented. I hope she makes it big!

[@namkilpady]

So good to see you here. Love your travel videos. The way you're braving your nerves here is endearing. Hats off.

[@dhanashreedas5819]

Simplicity overloaded. Very honest speech and really inspiring 😍

[@Rahulkumar-xh3ng]

Different side of Tanya, shivering, stumbling yet confident with the strong voice. Cute...

[@AnushtupHaldar]

You put up a fine show despite the stuttering. You recovered quite well, I must say. Even the recoveries from the stutters looked quite candid, just like your vlogs - being very down-to-earth, normal. Best of luck for your future talks.

[@YTTraveller]

It was so cute seeing you nervous for first time.... We love your videos

[@hemangithorat6512]

Thank you for the Mantra "Keep learning. Stay Curious" Love You Tanya 😘

[@Sanchnish]

Dearest Tanya mam I love your voice ...&I feel you are the best travel vlogger entrepreneur on KZbin ....love you tonns❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@samruddhiingale3666]

Great job Tanya!!! You inspire lots of people to pursue their passion.. ❤

[@srushtisawant6998]

We love you Tanya..we love the fact that we are there with you from the very beginning of a successful life.❤

[@kuldeeprajput7276]

Our best wishes to you Tanya... your travel videos are amazing

[@CountingMiles]

nice to see you here

[@kiroridhanawat]

We are waiting for u here ❤

[@riamer8911]

big fan of her....watch all her KZbin vlog.....

[@saurabhtrivedi6181]

she may be thinking that it didn't go well, but trust me my friend these imperfections are the reason why we could connect ourselves with you. This is how i had some experiences from my school time, though worked on them in college, but still i think i have got rusted. Very well spoken and written. You are going to achieve something big because YOU R LIVING ON THE EDGE, STRICTLY OUT OF COMFORT ZONE.

[@ritusachdeva9014]

True said that passion changes, Will love to watch your movies with totally unexplored sights ❤️, Wishing you very best in your life, stay blessed

[@rabinesh1259]

East or West, North or South, My TANYA is BEST.

[@ompalsra3493]

You are an angel Tanya ^^ 🙌🙌🙌 More power to you 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@tapitaka3796]

Great work Tanya!....loved all your videos! U create amazing videos!...with good editing and excellent narration!...everythings are put together beautifully! God bless you! Tons of love from Arunachal Pradesh!

[@gilbertdsouza7469]

Tanya, you are courageous! I feel ur nervousness... But u stood ur ground which is what matters... Power to you! :*

[@drpradiptabhattacharya]

Thumbs up ... feeling great great to see u in such a platform ... travel is ur heart ... I must say tanya u r actually living ur life as per my way of seeing life ... travel is love passion heart .... filmmaking with travel is very exciting , atleast I personally love ur story lines absolutely 🤘👏

[@randomguy5922]

You are so natural girl................the excitement and nervousness in you is trying to overpower you..........its common to all of us........... thats why we love u.

[@ananyashanker5885]

More power to you, Tanya! You're such an amazing travel vlogger. ❤❤

[@linwangtochhu4116]

The best thing about you is your originality and honesty. Always stay the same. Wish you goodhealth. Lots love from Tirap, Arunachal 👍❤

[@ronaldjupiter7252]

Tanya, you are an inspiration. Hope you go on doing well. You have definitely inspired me to do what I am passionate about... You were nervous and thats fine. You are a genuine person..

[@meenablessedchild1653]

Way to go Tanya.. U go girl don't b nervous ure doing too good.. Soo happy for you..love ,love ND only love here from the North east India.

[@dhruvlewade464]

Great .... I'm very happy bcz ur inspiring many travellers. Tedx...wow...

[@mrlosufamily6286]

Guys Hit like and comment fans of Tanya and MSK From Arunachal pradesh Love you both.......

[@iviete7243]

Yes buddy!!! I like her very much

[@indrajeetmane9150]

Great Work ma'am. It's truly wonderful that you continued with the way you felt. Giving a tedx talk in itself is a great achievement. All the best for your future and I hope you achieve whatever you have visioned.

[@sansulabasumatary9657]

Reminded me of my first speech during college......stumbled a lot. Watched, liked most of ur videos. Keep flying 😊

[@ordinary9425]

You are amazing..onwards and upwards A big fan

[@01Rakesh.Kumar.Pandey]

i love travelling.. in most beautiful parts of world ... when i watch your videos my willingness to tour increases

[@MrAkshayprakash]

Happy birthday Tanya ji!!

[@echungphongwang5249]

You might have stage fright but Tanya you doing good all your saying was Curious,you also share give idea which every younger needed ..Many love to you

[@pinkiada2601]

Fulfilling our passion with earning from the same can be the most beautiful life that one can ever have. I have seen most of your KZbin videos and Everytime I am about to cry feeling jeolouse as I too want to exactly travel like that .

[@aarohi5210]

soo natural omggg i love you my inspiration!!

[@shwetharao111]

You are amazing Tanya ❣️ I really loved the way you put across your story, learnings, journey in such realistic and honest way. I definitely can see how much work has got into this and all of your videos. God bless 😇

[@zito6874]

Tones of Love from Nagaland girl...❤️

[@sliceofindia3862]

Tanya I watched your one video then another and never stopped watching, enjoying, learning nd wished to travel one day alone myself. Great Tedx episode too. Love you keep traveling best wishes...... thanks once again for showing Meghalaya, lahaul Spiti valley, USA etc

[@manubist1541]

Team Tanya give me a cheer ✌️

[@tarachandjangid7567]

I know you were nervous at the very outset but you cameover that really quickly. And then you were natural as you are in your videos. 😊

[@indiangirl1052]

I am your follower, I enjoy your videos cuz I wanna visit all over the world... 👧 you always Rock

[@soothingsyrup7721]

Love your personality and nervousness.. you will be stronger just after this talk. 😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@mickygupta84]

Her videos from Arunachal and other parts of the north east are among the best I've seen on KZbin.

[@bharathpactor4090]

More than anything, you have showed how to get over your nervousness; Big thumbs up to you! Keep doing it.

[@gearx2303]

Love from Nagaland ❤

[@mayuridebnath2312]

I always admire you tanya😍 and you inspire me a lot😘😘

[@poojasss185]

Wow Tanya, you go girl ♥️ huge fan of your vlogs and editing style 😍

[@mintrekking9407]

Even weaknes of nervous inspired more heart n more beautiful who you are. Love you from. NE

[@brucelee4008]

Love you Tanya you are a big inspiration🤗♥️lots of love from Shillong♥️♥️

[@moonnekong5223]

I love how she defines "Passion "

[@Travel_for_Self]

You are brave.. salute to your courage and determination to follow passion 👍👍👍

[@rainasharma3306]

You're amazing Tanya.. and your speech is mind-blowing 👍👍👌👌and don't worry about being nervous..we love your imperfections also and keep loving you always.. will wait for your next talk and I am sure you will nail it again..wish to meet you in person..loads of love 😘😃

[@GudupSudupGhumakkad]

Great to see u here, u are anyhow my mentor and I am growing just silently learning from u.

[@takioyagin7945]

Sistii I have watched all ur vd thanks for making vd on our state arunachal Pradesh 😊first time I see u nervous may God bless you continue dear sistii

[@temsunarolkr7846]

God bless for.... Nervousness?

[@vishwapratappawar1364]

When i saw this video of you Tanya, I really remember the first time I got 1st place in the biggest poetry writing and reciting competition in my state of Goa. I was speaking just the way you did... I knew what i want to say. But i was stumbling, i was scared deep within, there were butterflies throughout in my stomach...... But that's what makes content creators better. Love u... god bless...♥️♥️♥️

[@motilalayan]

Fantastic... U are as good here as u r in ur vlogs... 👏

[@rashmisingh1429]

I just love her💚

[@soujanyarao188]

you are amazing !! keep going 😃💃❤️✨

[@bikashramdey]

You are really going to learn a lot from this presentation once you go home and watch the presentation all alone.

[@divyanshuk4927]

Hey...Tanya happy to see u here😍🤗

[@beingfree7172]

I came here because I saw her name & I am falling more into her by seeing her nervous side, that we all have.

[@ImkongMayang]

Lovely..so proud of you ❣️

[@naimulIslam503]

WOW. I like her videos. She is a real traveller

[@iftikaraliahmed24]

What a speech. Wow. I'm speechless. Wow 😍😍😍😍🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ashishtencheri3448]

Great job! On controlling the nervousness in the beginning ... great idea of a pause ! ... best of luck for your next talk.

[@TanyaKhanijow]

Haha! Thank you! 😄

[@boldblushblog]

Tanya on tedx😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@tendrukh6352]

Best vlogger ever came across😊

[@bikramdaimari1426]

Lots of love from Assam. Keep going.. I like your expression xoo sweet an honest.

[@romabhavsar7732]

You are amazing all time Love u Tanya di