Learn to travel -- travel to learn: Robin Esrock at TEDxVancouver

[@amadisdegaula6416]

I didn't have a lot of money and I have done 70 countries and lived in 9. One doesn't need a lot of money to travel. One needs a plan. Have many connections. And have skills to sell. The world exposes itself to us and we learn to go go go. I don't regret my life. Do I have many world possessions? No! But I have hundreds of friends in 7 continents and I speak several languages.

[@satorisamadhi5663]

inspiring!!

[@nwabuezeuchechukwu318]

Best comment I've ever read!I love you already😄😄

[@AbdulSalam-ne7ic]

Help us too

[@WeedIsHealthyForYou]

You have a friend in Antartica?

[@letsfindsomepeace9207]

@@WeedIsHealthyForYou not sure if they actually do but it's possible

[@redskinsfreak614]

I've worked for the last year and saved up $20,000. I'll be starting my travel in a month :)

[@maded1988]

+Keyboard Crusader I am going travelling in 3 months :) Beer somewhere? lol

[@UbuntuBtw]

+maded1988 The best beers are in Belgium, you should visit it :)

[@PauloVitorino5]

+Keyboard Crusader Good luck! Are you passing by Lisbon?

[@harrisongilbert5534]

+Keyboard Crusader It's now been 3 months since you have posted this. You got an update for us? :)

[@SickWheyfu]

+Harrison Gilbert dead

[@marioperez-ph7er]

I almost died at 23. I started traveling after healing. 28 now and 18 countries later I have friends all over and learned to love this world more. Stay blessed stay traveling.

[@newit2184]

how did you do that? how did you start?

[@ucsbchui]

if people travel more, this world will have less conflicts and wars.... the reason why we fight is because we don't understand each other...

[@花鳥風月.風雅人生]

I agree you 100 % ...you said great...

[@gregpotter2278]

So aptly spoken my friend!

[@fearlessandfar]

Love this Robin. So many great points. Your view on "Paradise", arming yourself with a smile etc. You inspire so many of us.

[@janlouisejones]

I really love this video. It captures what I have been saying in my classes for years now. Can't wait to share it with my students. My students created a quote that sums up my philosophy which is "travel the world with an open mind and kind heart"... after watching this, I might add... with a smile on your face.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I'm traveling the world too. But, I'm retired (still in good shape mentally and physically) and kept my most important things in a small storage. Life is so simple without all the stuff and extra clutter. Living any other way makes you a slave to your stuff. No matter what you have you have to take care of it which means taking away your precious time for an animated object.

[@Raajan_universe]

I'm 22 yr old.....and I'm gonna start my travel from my country( India) ....around the world. ....and ur speech ..which is motivating ....hope I'll start sooner.....thanks

[@ligerllama]

Zzzzz..... I have.... coffee.... if you'd like some. REALLY DOES THE JOB!

[@gerginius]

I am so motivated to do that as well.. and good luck buddy.. Come to Bulgaria as well

[@hugo6214]

Did u guys do it?

[@rebel8037]

same question..u became a traveller or not?

[@franciscosuazo8607]

Did you started?

[@kirillkich1204]

When you travel make sure to open your mind and heart for adventures. Do unexpected decisions, explore unusual paths that you wouldn’t try in the comfort zones and most importantly: talk to strangers, make new friends and ask questions. Your memories, stories and experience found during those days form the body of your life.

[@lynntheinkyaw6400]

21:04

[@SarahDodd1nomadicdreamer]

This is the best speech I have heard in SO long...amazing! There are more people that want to help you than hurt you---love it!

[@WorldwideTEAMUP]

I was really lucky to be approached for a business opportunity in the travel industry.. because of it, i've traveled and learned so much about the world but most importantly about myself... Love this talk, i felt and understood it with all my heart. The world is a book and those that do not travel read only but one page... :)

[@cynthiajanetrodriguezquint5576]

Edwardo Morris of curse ,it's really true in this world.

[@canelando]

This was a good speech! Love traveling and I believe, based on all of my traveling, the most important thing is your state of mind to deal with unknown. And I have to agree, the connection with people makes the place and travel an unbelievable experience.

[@MrVinnyable1]

I am so glad you got to experience and share these. I have travelled quite a bit, and totally feel you man. I am 18 and will travel more in my life :)

[@kunalkumar3591]

these are the pople who show you reality instead of reality tv, thanks man

[@HappierThanABillionaire]

I do not regret not traveling, because I do, and it is awesome. Kudos fellow traveler. Once we stop seeing new things, we start dying.

[@temitopeoyeyemi899]

I am 22 years and like seriously I just left AFRICA, I watched this video came at the right time, ROBIN words are soothing thumbs up Sir

[@harifoctavio]

had a hard time during the intro -- yet i absolutely agree with the ENTIRE concept of offering a smile to those with come in contact with and to never panic. this has served me as "weapon" in more places than i can write about. as a new york resident, i am prepared for the least imaginable challenge and more. however, that smile robin talks about … opens doors in the best of ways. fabulous advice. by the way, genuinly using the words: PLEASE and THANK YOU will never hurt. proven! :)

[@remotedarren]

Great video Robin. I'm going on around the world trip soon i'm quitting my job of 24 years. I'm 41 and I'm sure I will learn a lot about myself while travelling.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

Hey don't forget to include Puerto Rico in your travels you will love our Island. Best wishes to you.

[@mlgprussian7115]

Remote Darren it’s great to see you really did it. What a great guy

[@taraclarke6850]

Robin you are 100% correct on all points.!!! “Don’t panic” is top of the list. Great talk.!! Thank youuuuu😊👍🙏🌹🌎♥️👏

[@TheZGALa]

Yes! Such perfect timing for me to hear this, as usual! I love life, and shaking up routine is definitely necessary to keep it fresh!

[@JuanSanchez-bz4fd]

"People we meet create the paradise we find"

[@lindawisebear]

What a beautiful lesson; it's the people you share the journey with that make all the difference :)

[@chriskozak4966]

Awesome video Robin, thanks for all the travel tips to be safe & sound. Most importantly, you are an inspiration & an excellent motivator. You got me up! I'm ready to explore & discover the world 🌎. Thanks for sharing your travel experiences.👍🏽❤️

[@swamianupamanand4673]

I don't know how I may praise you, you are just awesome man. Love you.

[@lanbao2010]

"I smile when I'm nervous and I laugh when I'm scared, because it sure beats screaming and crying."

[@anainmazatlan]

You are echoing my beliefs! A smile goes a mile is my mantra for life in general.

[@kapooshbrown8565]

Yes this is what I'm talking about. This man has experienced it all, its so inspiring and this is exact what I hope to replicate! Traveling really does make you wise!

[@shourov4637]

8:53 this is so true. Travellers become victims when they look like victims. This is one of the best Ted talks on traveling. It deserves more views.

[@NicoleEivissa]

Well, this made a smile on my face! HUGE inspiration indeed, thank you Robin!^^

[@kristianmoua]

love this, "people you meet create the paradise you find"

[@TheShaleco]

I desperately want to travel... I am in university right now and after I graduate I am sure I will. I am a little nervous about it though being a woman, I'm not sure if it is safe to go at it alone

[@bailywassup9704]

TheShaleco Why do you want to wait until you graduate

[@TheShaleco]

Because I have classes in the fall and winter and I work all summer to pay for my school

[@kassandrasorokach6429]

+TheShaleco to help out with your traveling ventures: myhoprocket.com/kassie

[@erdemsiliv]

+TheShaleco trust me , when you graduate you will never travel.Because of business reasons etc...don't wait for

[@TheShaleco]

Erdem SİLİV I'm not waiting all together, I have managed to do a few trips during school but I have to wait for my main backpacking trip. I have made it to the US, Germany, England, Mexico and Jamaica so far

[@pirsbarker913]

the guy has one of the most contagious smiles

[@shourov4637]

This video deserves millions of views!!!

[@DelphineWhite-zr3dn]

I got so tired during my study of my master, after that I spend a lot of time on the way. At first, I had no mood of new things or beautiful. Just threw myself out of the marsh. After a few weeks, things became a bit different. I started to talk to strangers along the way. And I was less depressed gradually. Now I move to a city I like and finally feel alive again.

[@vitaliiprytuliak9026]

Really motivating speech. I’ve begun to go work using opposite side of the street.

[@SamuGER]

07:21 "wherever you are is where you`re supposed to be." I got his point, but what about the passenger sitting next to his friend?

[@jeshand3159]

+Samuel H the passenger too was supposed to be there; his time had come.

[@gugaFribeiro]

Samuel H thats not the point, the solution he gave was not to the problem of bad things happening, but to the philosophy of choosing 1 out of 10 s also giving up on 9 out of 10... Its a really turn down for adventurous minds, and his solution is the simplest and efficient, wherever you are is the best out of those ten, you just have to make sure you trust yourself enough to believe and enjoy it so!

[@precisiont5188]

Yeah, true.

[@MrMineHeads.]

If he came back from the trip, he would have caught his wife cheating and murdered her and her lover.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

So true. Loved your talk.thank you bless you n all your dreams come true.

[@ClarksonsinUSA]

Travel is good for the soul!! :)

[@lizameow8566]

Amazing TED talk. Thanks Robin Esrock for giving me motivation for my soon starting journey to Tanzania.

[@kevinwilliamson9416]

Powerful words, loved it! Great lessons to learn for many people! :)

[@butcher95l809]

Hi everyone, I am an albanian 19 year old boy and I hope that one day soon I will travel the world too.

[@pedro_a_martins]

MOOB I I'm portuguese and I have the same dream!

[@kassandrasorokach6429]

+MOOB I to help out with your traveling ventures: myhoprocket.com/kassie

[@sisamosnet]

+MOOB I I'm a 20 year old Cypriot and I have the same dream. Worked some months and now flying to Bangkok in 2 weeks to start a backpacking adventure around SE Asia and maybe beyond!

[@peaceful_lights8006]

I'm 15 from egypt .. I wish to see the world oneday too

[@TravelCheap-hg8qq]

+MOOB I Hey check out a link that allows you to make money while traveling. www.surge365.com/mcfaddenm

[@dayella3113]

Im from Albania you're welcome always😊

[@africannomad4339]

yll explicit hello from Kenya

[@goo56758]

Hi

[@frankmartini6817]

Wow I am amazed!! The friendliest country in the world, Albania.. I am glad to hear that :)

[@veganchaatparty]

Super ultra awesome one!! I love you!!! Super super super super thanks!!!

[@MeganHitachiin]

I have two provinces (and Zero territories) left to check of my Canada bucket list ( BC and NFLD). I definitely see travel in my future.

[@zakariaabdullahi3967]

Such an amazing and inspiring talk, thank you! ❤️

[@muriellebeau4193]

I don't know you much, but i love you already! Thank you for this great talk!

[@kailashnair4447]

This video should have much more views than it already has ..

[@keirablake4128]

As a fellow South African, I’m inspired

[@oltabani3386]

The most frankiest place in the world Albania 🇦🇱. So proud to hear that as albanian .I came across this video by accident, and I heard this beautiful phrase that warmed my heart.I love traveling likewise.

[@TheMJackson4ever]

Hi, I am about to star my big journey. I come from Poland, after my final exams in highscool i decided that i want to make my vacations wild and i went to USA on my own. i've been there 3 months but mostly i was working. i saw few cool things but not as much as i expected to. But instead of it, i have money now.I went back to Poland.I already traveled like all of major cities and mountains in and around my country so far. I have my travels already planned to Italy, Germany, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates. Tons of people warned me about the last one but since i left USA i found out exactly what the speaker in video was talking about. Most of that "be careful, there is dangerous" talking is nonsense. Of course i am still a little scared still but excitment is taking advantage in this fight inside my mind. After those travels i will go back to USA and make my dream come true: Travel all the way through Route 66. What you guys think about it?

[@peatwhiskey]

Stand Up PL/US u are doing a incredible job...keep it up... i wish u good luck man.. love from india

[@cindywehle2721]

Stand Up PL/US. lot of empty space in U.S.

[@langatjapheth5605]

Standing Up PL/US

[@aokiohyeah]

people like this make me want to see the world

[@FreakyFunnies]

Loved watching this!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@ranchoplays9946]

What a vibe this guy has.

[@HDvids101]

Let go of control. Timeless wisdom everybody knows deep down and he just told it in his way without knowing it.

[@hbta521]

Traveling should be for everyone. Look for opportunities to travel, meet new people and learn about a different culture. There could be a place in your country that you haven’t been to, travel there.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

Paul, your point is such a good one. There are interesting things right in one's city or country. For these people if they want to start out small what I recommend is that they check into a hotel right in their city. And spend the weekend roaming it. Go on a tour. Go to the museum. Go to the zoo. Anything. Just get out there. Start practicing. Then maybe next time you'll want to go to the neighboring state. And do the same thing.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

Travel to Puerto Rico where I now relocated to and actually purchased a home 2 years ago up in the mountains. It is BEAUTIFUL!!! Food is delicious too.

[@AriellesAstrology]

This video is great for both Aries and Sag individuals. Sagittarius is a fun loving sign that enhances your desire for freedom, higher learning, and exploration. Aries is the sign of the adventurous traveler.

[@maded1988]

I 100 percent agree that smiling will get you far in other countries.

[@colmkennedy9838]

Very good speaker, so many truths in what he said 👌

[@seeksustainablejapan]

Great advice- thank you for sharing your inspiration for travel with us!

[@NomadiKat]

This is great!! Thanks so much for sharing. There were some really ideas conveyed here, especially towards the end.

[@MazDelaCerna]

Glad I found this!

[@Leeeeem]

A solo traveler, been to 38 countries around the world and Albanians are still the most friendliest and heartwarming people Ive met in my life.

[@OutpostmagazineCA]

Very cool video. Travel is one of the greatest experiences available to us today!

[@MusicISlove9224]

i feel like its so much easier for men to just travel like that.

[@MsZephyra]

Women can do it too...I traveled alone for 7 months to over a dozen countries and was sometimes couchsurfing! Just be careful, always look like you know where you're going, hold onto your purse/bag, and *trust your instincts*, as the speaker says!

[@Siik94Skillz]

not unless you make it by giving excuses

[@nathanvandevyver]

Don't panic? Thinking this only makes it worse if I do panic. Then I get the feeling it's not ok to panic and so I panic even more. I actually have to allow myself to panic in order to not panic.

[@richturner8583]

I think you need to re explore your feelings - panic is being out of control and not knowing what to do, being scared is pretty common and it is ok to be scared, but knowing what to do when you are scared is very useful, and can take some thinking about before hand - prepare for the unexpected - and think through worst case scenarios, and remember always everyone dies! - of course you can always stay at home and die of boredom doing a mundane job wishing you had travelled, or sit on the sofa watching TV and die through being a couch potato, or travel to work on a busy motorway and die in a car crash or keep waiting until you retire and then die, or then so unwell with painful joints, you can barely travel to the doctors surgery, or make any other excuse - 'well I have 5 grandchildren now and they need their grandparent around' How much more interesting and inspiring would grandparents be if they have a dozen or more travel stories of adventure to share at bedtime. ?

[@Amber-wb7qt]

Accept the panic, tell yourself your'e panic, and let if flow, let it go through all parts throughout your body so it goes away

[@19grand]

One of the more enjoyable talks.

[@InDisskyS131]

+19grand Your comment is quite interesting. I was thinking, what a boring talk. I felt this guy was a terrible public speaker. There wasn't much interesting about his talk. Of course, the places he has travelled are interesting but I got tired of hearing how great he is and how he knows everything :)

[@PeterTamura]

A great talk, thank you!

[@mendjelire8392]

Stumbled on this video while watching travel vlogs and so happy and appreciative that you mentioned Albanians as the worlds friendlies people. I'm Albanian and we really are very friendly and sincere people. Way too much for our own good sometimes.

[@checkinvietnamtravel2035]

Great. Pleased to meet people. You are welcome to visit Vietnam ..

[@omniufo7350]

That was remarkable..thank you for sharing. AM

[@GabCarriere]

Best TEDx ever held

[@cynthiajanetrodriguezquint5576]

Gab Carriere .

[@breadrichardson]

Really enjoyed this! Keep it cominggg! 😁😁

[@MyStoutgat]

Cool to know a South African could come so far and do so much

[@ziiggiiz]

Fantastic speach Robin!

[@FrankShackleford]

Great video Robin, inspirational on travel and benefits

[@vegexperiment8013]

Loved this.

[@pausethemoment]

Loved this. Thanks for sharing your story Robin

[@captainheinie6355]

BRILLIANT.

[@jordansimons]

A lot of wisdom here!

[@JeanWandimi]

This is so insightful.

[@LaurenMakai]

Inspirational ! 😊🌎

[@TenerifeForum]

Excellent information and well delivered

[@melonyvance9005]

Amazing channel!

[@vesper8]

"and ok... don't forget your towel" fixed that for you

[@antoinewicquart225]

vesper8 ;)

[@gabrielleholt446]

We KNEED these kinds of opportunities

[@leroyjenkins8627]

if this is a pun I don't get it

[@thatLoTRfreak]

"kneed" cause he broke his KNEEcap when the driver rammed his scooter...

[@acajudi100]

Gabrielle Holt There are female Muslims, who travel on YT.

[@nimramuzaffar3104]

v555m Gabrielle Holt and I think

[@andreagordillomg]

I like him a lot.. Great spirit! Bue he never really gave any tipo about traveling and "affording it". I would love that.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

The advantage is that now on the internet there are many people youtubing about travel and teaching other people about how to afford travel so look into that.

[@tourdeNoh]

this is a great idea and i totally agree with him. all the fancy festivals and tourisms are not the essence of it. it's the ppl and it's in the experience u have with them. anyone here, who are travelling or will fly by south korea, can contact me and stay in my place for free. i'm willing to support anyone who travels.

[@koneko3774]

You should sign up for websites that you can host people in ^-^

[@adithya_hegde]

Great talk man! Really inspiring 👏💕

[@NormanPeires]

I enjoyed this

[@marwaali8179]

Travel and see very amazing people and plsces that's the only thing make me more happy .I'm in college right now I don't have money ..I'm waiting to graduate in order to get a job and then I could travel

[@marwaali8179]

places*

[@prakashnayak6752]

I think travelling is increase your life....1 year of traveling and 50 years of living is equal enjoyment..

[@sylviacr]

Amazing speech!

[@rudyahmad2401]

It is help to me travelling more, go to many place and enjoy to travel and learn something different. Let's get travelling, Yeahhhh.... Thanks

[@WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLU]

Really inspiring speech. good film photos too

[@kaelaxfoss]

Oh my goodness, at the end, he shouts “Don’t Panic” I have this phrase tattooed on me.. this message is for me 😄😄😄

[@1vietnamtravel]

Loved this. Thank you

[@Angeliquekimz]

Amazing talk😄👌🏼 thank you🤗

[@Vktour]

Very good talk, thanks!