Travel More & Buy Less. | Luis Vargas | TEDxPortland

[@yukigu5340]

My husband and I we just sold everything left San Francisco and start traveling around the world .Tomorrow will be our 40th day on the road . Monaco - Barcelona-Amsterdam-Oldenzaal (joined the carnival festival) - Berlin -Switzerland-Munich-Prague -Hungry . Next stop is Turkey .

[@BlondeQtie]

that is not travelling, it’s tourism.

[@5000MikeMaster]

How do you afford your travels? I hope you have 4-5 million in the bank. Aren’t you concerned about not saving up for your retirement? And not being able to afford health insurance, housing and food?

[@yukigu5340]

@@5000MikeMaster we don't have debt, only buy things we need not we want ,all families should always have Emergency money ,3 month of your living spending so you not have tp panic when unexpecting things happens , we have retirement money life insurance , IRA , health insurance ,... we have food budget,go out eating budget ...as long as you don't buy unnecessary stuff you can save you money very good , we are not millionaires yet since we are in our mid 30s but will be there in 10 years , travel is not that expensive as you think , stay with your budget go enjoy your life while you can but its not means to spend all your money always have some plans , right now so many people just take off a year go for traveling , we glad we did ours , now we are back to MN, brought a condo in downtown will do 3 months to 6 months or one year travel again someday , i really wish everyone can read Dave Ramsey's book or listen his podcast, people get ride off there debt very fast if can stay with the steps , we are just wise enough never have debt , live with quality not quantity ...

[@yukigu5340]

@@BlondeQtie we stay each place at least 10days few other place are 20 days or more , beginning couple place we are just visiting some friends and been there before so only spend 2 or 3 days like that .

[@5000MikeMaster]

Yuki Gu I don’t have any debt but I would start traveling and not working again until I have at least 3.5-4 million

[@NaMe-ku4cl]

Travel with your bike, the train...think of the nature...you don't need to travel far to see beautiful corners of the world! Remember that please 🌸

[@romyjugroo4542]

Biking 17K to work, a great way to start the day, if you are not on vacation.

[@mocantimoteidavid]

Also 13K to work! Totally know what you're talking about! ;)

[@Raziffalyan]

Wow, how long does it take to pedal your bike for 13km/17km? :O

[@romyjugroo4542]

Let's put it this way,I get paid to exercise 45mins instead of paying to be stuck in traffic and reaching late everyday.

[@FirstBurns]

Yes, biking to work is great. Wakes me up in the morning and lets me unwind when I bike back home.

[@ktgtours]

"Travel is the ultimate truth teller, myth buster and stereotype killer." Couldn't agree more with what is said here. Travel helps promote understanding between people from all around the world, we have so much more in common with each other than what most of us imagine...

[@yuyueguo3933]

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[@marisofbibo]

I only started travelling when I was already on my 40's, but really the experience and excitement travel gives can never be compared. Yes I really agree that WORK, MONEY and FEAR should never be an obstacle for anyone not to adventure and dare to travel...TRAVELLING IS WORTH IT!

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

This relates so much to me. I've spent most of my 20's working a 8-5 corporate job, got a house, got a car, paying my bills. But the work really stressed me & I feel like I've wasted my whole life working in this. I'm gonna be 30 next year and I feel like I wanna quit my job and travel the world, explore new cultures, people, food and places.

[@Rahul-tc1nx]

What's going on now man?

[@5000MikeMaster]

I agree the problem is you need to spend your 20s getting rich so your 30s+ you can do it.

[@bucksorel6805]

You should be proud of yourself man! I'm 29 and still live with mother and older bro, no degrees no diploma nothing... I plan to travel and live in a tent for a year

[@HarmzConscious]

A holiday is essential as it stops you from going into overdrive, recharges you and gives you time to reflect on yourself and what you need to improve on. And I’m talking specifically about a real holiday, not one where you just go to party, but one where you’re in a environment you can meditate in, so you can also improve your spiritual health. I just made a video on all this and went in deep check it out and stay blessed🙏.

[@victoriaouellette5614]

I'm going to re-watch this whenever I need to remember.

[@HuongPham-dw7fr]

No matter who you are, how old you are, where you live,... just go and enjoy your journey

[@universityofstudent7172]

That's truth, I'd do a tattoo with this phrase.

[@LesleyChristine]

Agree 100%! We sold 90% of our stuff last year and are now traveling full time in an RV! Love it💗💗💗

[@sukantasaha5678]

Lesley Tipton where are you guys rn?

[@Johnaxandra]

Lesley Tipton that's great! I want to do that but have bills. How do you pay bills?

[@LesleyChristine]

Sukanta Saha we've been in CA for awhile but will be heading to the east coast again for the summer!

[@LesleyChristine]

Johnaxandra we consider ourselves in stage 2 of the process. My partner has been working for awhile in one area. We're getting ready to head to a new destination for workamping this summer. Online business is the goal and my partner and I are both putting together online courses that will be coming out this summer.

[@RichardsWorld]

And hopefully you are one of the Americans with a passport.

[@ameynyadu8125]

This is a life-changing talk, definitely will travel more and buy less, that is freedom

[@rondahawkins7253]

My husband and I we just sold everything left San Francisco and start traveling around the world .Tomorrow will be our 40th day on the road . Monaco - Barcelona-Amsterdam-Oldenzaal (joined the carnival festival) - Berlin -Switzerland-Munich-Prague -Hungry . Next stop is Turkey .

[@Nurani998]

I am a US Citizen, but I never realized the worth of being a US Citizen. I was not told/shown that we are able to travel to a lot of countries. I never thought about traveling or became fond of it. I didn't care where a lot of people traveled to or where they wanted to go. I loved this video, I'm glad this randomly popped up on auto play. Favorite ted talk!

[@HarmzConscious]

A holiday is essential as it stops you from going into overdrive, recharges you and gives you time to reflect on yourself and what you need to improve on. And I’m talking specifically about a real holiday, not one where you just go to party, but one where you’re in a environment you can meditate in, so you can also improve your spiritual health. I just made a video on all this and went in deep check it out and stay blessed🙏.

[@MaromroGroupAHIRJayyadavJayAhi]

Hello sister How are you please Reply

[@pitou8271]

it is a privilege to be a citizen of a country with strong passport and currency

[@ali_ozz1388]

+WorstDruidEU like who do you think can't travel? To whom world is closed? I dont understand... I am from rather poor country (Poland), but I dont see any limitations...

[@thepixiedust01]

ali_ozz majority of 3rd world country. beurocracy stops them from travelling . you will never know how hard for them to retain visas even for a short visit.

[@ahlamelmhoujab798]

Thank you for saying this , they just dont know ! they have no idea what a privelage it is to have an american passeport and dollars

[@romariosuwandy94]

Most 3rd world countries passport holders require travel visa which would cost substantial amount of their monthly income, not to mention they have to fly & stay at the the capital cities for indefinite period of time (where most embassies / consulates offices are located), with the possibility of their applications rejected. It's a privilege to be EU / NA citizen.

[@calumcooper6841]

Yeah I love being European

[@ZhiggerA]

I'm from Kurdistan Region/Iraq, last year I traveled to outside of the country for the first time, and it was Alpbach, Austria! It was one of the most amazing trip!!! can't wait to go back again plus bunch of other European countries this year!

[@camillachopinet3828]

Zhigger Abozaid Go for it! Europe is wonderful and you can still find a bunch of people in their right mind

[@el_naif]

Camilla Chopinet I'd say most of people are in their right mind.

[@natheer989natheer4]

Zhigger Abozaid how did you get the visa?😬

[@kayahankarahan5566]

dont say Kurdistan.

[@shannonstowell5250]

I traveled in Iraqi Kurdistan last year and it was one of the best experiences of my life!

[@olamitravelushious9870]

YES my Brand platform is 'Travel is our Human Right' and 'Culture is a Building Block of Society and Travel is the way we Break Boarders'

[@bugliee]

awesome

[@hokumisolated3551]

We already have the right to travel, but traveling need resource. Do you have enough resource to travel the world? Then good for you, if not then get up and get a job.

[@isabelalvarez4467]

Who is saying we dont have a job? you can still have a job and weekend adventures. You´ll never know whats there till you discover it. After having travelled around the globe, now, Im settled with a fulltime job, but i still go on a week and weekend journeys ;) I dare you to do it aswell- but just if you want adventure; travelling is not for everyone, only for those who want to embrace our world and are so curious that want to discover different things everyday! =D have an awesome week!!

[@hokumisolated3551]

I'm planning on investing first and retire before traveling.

[@mineseymenli]

Olami@ Travelushious 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sky5jump]

I bought a one way ticket to Singapore in1983 looking for a job, I met backpackers that were traveling the world. I spoke with them and learned a different idea and have never looked back. I,m 56 now and don't regret anything.

[@RiderInHell]

How can anyone not like this talk? It was one of the most amazing talks I have ever heard. Most inspiring, really. If all goes well sometime next year I'll be in the Philippines enjoying the beautiful and diferent experience of my life. And who knows if I will meet someone special there? Make take on this is ultimately, follow your heart. After I travelled for the first time a month ago I know that I want to have a most meaningful life, even if it's short, than a life of safety and "stuff" and live for a long time. What do YOU want?

[@taichitanian]

So how’s the Philippines?

[@HarmzConscious]

A holiday is essential as it stops you from going into overdrive, recharges you and gives you time to reflect on yourself and what you need to improve on. And I’m talking specifically about a real holiday, not one where you just go to party, but one where you’re in a environment you can meditate in, so you can also improve your spiritual health. I just made a video on all this and went in deep check it out and stay blessed🙏.

[@Stella.J.000]

It is interesting to see how those photos from visting Tibet always pop up in every "motiational speech" and advocated as "freedom", while those who actually live there would give anything to have more comforable lives and most of all MONEY. Those poor folks struggle to feed the family, send kids to school, they become Sherpas to earn a living and often never return. They would give anything for a warm, comfortable home with enough space for everyone.... With other words, the grass always SEEMS greener on the other side. Travel is fantastic, as well as returning to the home you built. Enjoy both, don't just long for a life you don't happen to have... Xxx

[@ahmeddr3648]

Well said

[@jfer721]

I see you Stella, speaking facts

[@kylexy13204]

so agree with you i actually live in Canada for my last allowed year im from France and i see french people are jealous of me because they think that canada is better but in France we have a better system for health and for any financial help you might be needed ( employment ) i realised by living somewhere else that im lucky To be born in my natal country dont see what you dont have wherewas you will never be satisfied with your condition

[@anytimetravel]

Absolutely, I agree that every age is good to travel. We sold everything and took a Gap year, we are 52 and kids 12th and 6 th graders, quite an adventure, 14 countries , 40+ cities , and virtual schools, no regrets, it's being hard to reestablish ourselves financially, but do not regret a bit. Our mantra, "we can live with less and travel more" and " Love moments not things" #f8journeys thanks for a great video , love the stats.

[@pinklemoade4779]

How did you do that?

[@anytimetravel]

@@pinklemoade4779 how? Not sure what part of the question? How we sold everything, how we organize the trip ? Not sure :)

[@pinklemoade4779]

@@anytimetravel like how you sold anything? How did your organize the trip? How were a bunch of kids able to leave the country without I guess parent permission? What about school how did you get into that? Like did you pay for a hotel or house by yourself or something?

[@HarmzConscious]

A holiday is essential as it stops you from going into overdrive, recharges you and gives you time to reflect on yourself and what you need to improve on. And I’m talking specifically about a real holiday, not one where you just go to party, but one where you’re in a environment you can meditate in, so you can also improve your spiritual health. I just made a video on all this and went in deep check it out and stay blessed🙏.

[@pabloromo2603]

This is the BEST TED talk I have EVER seen, congratulations Luis Vargas, you are not a public speaker you are a GREAT public speaker, you inspirer me. Job well done!! Bravo!!!

[@rbaleksandar]

So much truth to what he says. I haven't traveled enough though I moved to another country 10 years ago. You start questioning yourself, you start looking for ways to improve yourself. You start noticing how you can find common ground with complete strangers compared to before you gained all that traveling experience. Last but not least you can also straight away recognize if the person before you is the same - traveling, filled to the brim with multi-cultural experience.

[@alaistv]

Totally agree! I love being peruvian but also a citizen of the world! That's why I travel and there's nothing that can help, encourage, teach, dazzle, amaze and challenge you more! And sharing this to inspire others feels great! 😊✈🌍

[@camillachopinet3828]

I'm 17 and about to spend an exchange year in a country I barely know, learning its culture and language pratically from scratch I'm so excited and I hope it'll be just the first of many adventures

[@healherwellness]

Camilla Chopinet wish you luck!

[@MartinLemairee]

Camilla Chopinet enjoy ! where are you going ?

[@camillachopinet3828]

Martin Lemaire To Germany for about 11 months actually😍

[@MartinLemairee]

Camilla Chopinet interesting, from which country are you leaving ?

[@camillachopinet3828]

I'm Argentinian :)

[@花鳥風月.風雅人生]

It’s great speech. Because I agree 100%. Amazing...I am not kids. I am not young. I am not old . So . I will go travel right now ....thanks for sharing.... God bless you and your family forever....

[@SomethingSomethingg]

I've never met anyone who regretted traveling the world but I've met plenty who regret never doing so.

[@Munthegun]

31 years old, worked since I was 14 years old, never taken more than 3 days off work at a time, (only twice ever). Fell into the american consumer/work trap at a young age, but not anymore. Travel bug has grown toooo strong, so June of next year, me and my love are leaving, selling most of our stuff and plan on being gone for 8 months at minimum. Savings ready to go, mindset VERY ready, we gone. Love this video! You are all awesome :)

[@b-42sahilkesanakurty53]

Munthegun hey, how did it turn out? Where did you go? I'm curious..

[@visualmobiletechnologies4127]

U never went did u ....

[@shazigetssober2394]

I completely agree. I also really wanted to travel when I was a child. But I was only given the opportunity to go to St. Kitts, St. Martin, and Puerto Rico for a weekend each. But guess what, at 25 I got a scholarship to Russia, and I have been living in Siberia for almost two years, and it has opened my eyes to a lot of things, and it's not the picture we often see in the media. (I am from Antigua and Barbuda.)

[@archanaoli5419]

ShazIyagi m

[@konstantingorbunov4372]

As russian by myself i appreciate you comment! Have a new nice and safe journeys!

[@shazigetssober2394]

Thank you!))

[@GallifreyanCat]

Russian here too, that's extremely brave of you! I hope the people are friendly and not too racist... Best of luck to you and I would love to hear about your experience if you feel like sharing!

[@tedimulyadi8718]

How can you get scholarship to Russia? Can you give me an advise...i really want it

[@actdlr]

This video represents so many characteristics of my life! It's even a little weird! I was born and raised in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and now visit my folks in Laredo, Texas where they have been the last 15 years of their lives. Being born right on the border and educated on both countries, I also feel as if I do not belong to either one. What he says, its absolutely true. July 31st will mark two years since I quit my job and started my 'gap' time off. That 'gap' has not finished yet, and don't see it finishing anytime soon. I was blessed with my first solo backpacking experience to Europe during a 6 week trip. Completely changed my perception of life and will never look back to my old 50hr/week job lifestyle. Since then, all I can think of is where am I going next? So far, 11 countries and counting. Thank you Luis for sharing your story! Great message from a very experienced traveller! Experiences > Reality TV, expensive clothes, expensive cars, etc. Saludos!

[@TheAmal89]

His words are powerful...

[@BubblesPothowari]

and Simple

[@azabitri]

Peru , I love this country . The most beautiful landscape in the world

[@laurenXocean]

Love it! Left my home country 2 years ago to go to Thailand, been working here ever since and travelling every few weeks during our days off. Love it!

[@breaastorga6481]

lauren X ocean wha did you do to be able to travel and move there? That's amazing

[@laurenXocean]

Brea Astorga I came to Thailand and worked out that I could teach English as a foreign language. Picked what area I wanted to be then started work as a kindergarten teacher! 😊 never thought I'd be doing this but now it's so normal

[@facefromda704]

lauren X ocean How is it going there??I'm interested in moving to Thailand as well..

[@i.mangeshgujar]

lauren X ocean its great and I am also looking to encourage myself to do the same...

[@Carzone2021]

@@laurenXocean you inspire me to come to thiland ,how is dat place

[@brandodurham]

So much truth here. After a week of traveling for work, often times the last thing I want to do is travel on my days off. I never regret doing it though, and it changes you every time. Growing up I never had opportunities to travel due to our financial situation, but am very fortunate now. I wish everyone could have the chance to do it

[@jamersomcesardrumondsilva5972]

one of the best vídeos that I've seen over TED

[@raisteve5260]

Yap, travel is the ultimate truth teller! And nothing gonna stop us if we decide to make it happen. I am a school teacher, every possible time, i encourage my students to travel new places and share there first hand info and story to othere. And i found this effective now i have lot of new stories that i had listened from my students .

[@chriskozak4966]

Awesome motivational speaker. I agree 💯 percent on Don't Buy Stuff, Buy Experiences. It is a mindset to travel. Need to plan & live frugally in order to accomplish this goal. Life is too short not to see some of the beautiful places here on Earth 🌏. Thank you for this inspiring & motivating video.❤️👍🏽

[@rubengonzalez6256]

I agree with this awesome message! This whole message is 100% on point! Life isn't about filling up your house with a ton of stuff, its about going out and exploring the world!

[@Learningtodokidshair]

This was awesome. So true. I am 26 and my husband is 27. We have enjoyed traveling throughout our entire relationship. We went to Africa and Dubai last year. Next week we are heading to China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Cambodia. YOLO

[@anphan8777]

Maybe you should go to Vietnam.

[@bernardbarbour]

This is absolutely best Ted Talk I've seen. Just finished a year down the Pan American Highway. Be proud Brother, you speak the truth of every subject you touched on. Money, fear, working, storage......... Thank you. 100% agreed and I'm on my 4th passport, lol.

[@jeffreyberman22]

what a fantastic message from at tremendous leader.

[@thanhhaihoangkim4139]

I'm the big fan of travelling, especially visitting to many destinations that have breathtaking views 😍, it helps me reduce stress in my life, have the opportunity to meet new friends in other countries and it's also the effective way to help me improve foreign language skills☺. Although I'm really busy with my school work and part-time job, I always spend my day off to having the trip going to far- off destination place with my closest friend. My biggest problem to travel is that I always lack of money after shopping🥲I think I need to cut down on my stuff and travelling more😊. Thank you for your inspiring words ❤

[@jezelle7420]

This video sums up my accumulation of perspective and research this year. This needs to be shared with more people. GREAT JOB.

[@jojo711brat]

I just turned 46 and got my first passport in April. I'm taking my first real international trip this year to Thailand. I really enjoyed you Tedx Talk and have shared it to several of my friends.

[@thehimalayasdiaries6611]

Nepal is a country where you find blend of different cultures living in a peace, friendly people on the lap of The Great Himalayan Mountains and If you are budget traveller then it should be in your bucket list as Nepal is the best value tourist destination in Forbes 2016 and Lonely Planet 2017. You could watch some collections on my KZbin channel. Namaste!

[@raisteve5260]

Agree, its wonderful place specially if you are budget travaller.

[@TheWallaceReboot]

Love this!! Watching this from our apartment for the month in Spain. It's our family of 6's first time in Europe and our first stop as a fulltime travel family. Consumerism had too strong a hold, me-ism, "busy", etc...life in the box wasn't working for us anymore. We look forward to enriching our lives through a bigger perspective and in becoming world citizens that can contribute towards embracing all humanity. Safe travels!!

[@franciscofuentes8916]

As someone who has travelled a bit, travelling is most of the time just escapism. When I go I feel great but often times I feel empty when I come back. Travelling can help you wind up and teach yourself some things especially if you're young or after a tough situation but let's not glorify escapism because that's what most of the time we do.

[@chelseanzualo5522]

As a traveler love, I must say traveling shouldn't be seen as a mechanism of escape but a method to take time to think better. We can't run away from problems or even the good things in life, for me traveling is like reading a book, learning about something new which will give my mind different perspective of life. I truly believe problems can only be solved by recognition, acceptance and understanding the situation we're in and take responsibility of our action.

[@Gingerbear_24]

I love listening to Ted talks while I'm cooking or driving. It's so motivating!

[@JakeAlbina]

last year, my boyfriend and I walked from NYC to Virginia. travelling kicked the depression out of me.

[@venusandathena]

I’m in! The ending was the best advice you have to imagine and feel yourself where you want to go and it will happen. Just got back from Bali and working on Egypt and other places on my list.

[@777Awsomest]

Listening to this right now gave me the much needed push to decide on my next travel. BHUTAN is expensive but if i dont travel now with the resources i have i'm not sure if i ever will. 👍

[@yeh386]

bhutan is pretty tricky to get to, because unless you want a guided trip it takes an invitation from a local to enter. there are apps and websites for travellers though and people often offer invitations, food, accomodation and generally just show you around bhutan is a rare choice but it's probably very rewarding (im saying "probably" because ive never been there, but i wish i could some day)

[@suvarajacharya.]

starshell777 a Bhutanese here! Welcome again. ☺☺

[@motigeen4951]

Bhutan is in my #1 place to go!!! I'd skip Europe if i am given a choice, it's expensive very true, but i don't mind, their king doing a great job to preserve the country and filter out the kind of tourist going to destroy the identity, look Thailand! so with an expensive price, it's only very ambitious and serious people who want to see this country only come, I am working on this list, i already checked my top 3 countries, but not bhutan yet.

[@halopinx3398]

Go :)

[@HarmzConscious]

A holiday is essential as it stops you from going into overdrive, recharges you and gives you time to reflect on yourself and what you need to improve on. And I’m talking specifically about a real holiday, not one where you just go to party, but one where you’re in a environment you can meditate in, so you can also improve your spiritual health. I just made a video on all this and went in deep check it out and stay blessed🙏.

[@PedroReinaldoGarcia]

Super like this talk. I´ve been at 33 countries, and I would like to continue traveling my whole life. Things remain in this world, experiences always go with us. I could not agree more with Luis

[@primepresents4994]

Crazy how people can be so like minded... I've always been a minimalist and hate having "stuff". Valuing experiences over "things" is an incredible trait, too many people are unbelievably materialistic.

[@bequietdude]

More than traveling, I enjoy living in a foreign country. When I was 17 I went to Canada for 3 months to improve my English, during my bachelor I did a semester abroad in Shanghai, China and I wrote my master thesis in Bolivia (6 months). Since 1 and a half years I am living in Bangkok, Thailand. The reason for that is that I grew up Bilingual and in two cultures (German and Latin), so moving from one country to another was a normal thing for me and now I cannot stop. But I understand my German friends that never left their home country. Some people are happy with their place their staying and they prefer to have a simple life where they know everything around them. And there is nothing bad about that.

[@lelexoxo303]

What, precisely, is a Latin culture, today?

[@swaminiwadekar9474]

amazing inspiring speech. and I will make my life full of experiences.

[@ShawnaSharee]

Love this message! I sold my stuff and have been traveling solo; it has been life changing. He's right... I had no idea it was doable and actually much cheaper to travel internationally long term than live in the US. I end up staying in Thailand for 6 months and saved soooo much money.

[@NetWatch247]

I travel everyday.....from my couch to the bathroom and love it.

[@Carzone2021]

😀

[@KaushikBala333]

Traveling and exploring are human beings being in their natural state. That is what we were made to do best

[@linas9196]

México is so beautiful sadly racist and ignorant people talk without even knowing. Mexico city is an international city it's the 5th largest city in the world! I moved from Houston to Mexico City and I've never been happier I get to see so much experience so much more than I ever have it's the second city with most museums in the world, there's so much art and culture food from all over the world 5 star resorts and restaurants, theater, ballet, opera, concerts you name it, it's here and I'm in love. I agree people need to travel to see things for them selves instead of buying what the media bombards us with to keep us blind scared and like working bees.

[@lorenafg8623]

Travel experience is far more rewarding than any outfit no matter the label it has. It fills your heart with love, gratitude and happiness. It turns you into a more worldy person, more respectful and aware that we are the extras of this film called 'life'. That the world belongs to nature not to us and it is here for us to enjoy it.

[@sonamchhomo1176]

Inspiring and true. I really wanna explore the world 👍🙏

[@nicoleberesford9926]

I have decided I will save up as much money as possible and begin travelling sometime next year. I will quit my job and go because it has been my dream for the longest time and I am finally ready to go and adventure as much of the world as I can. This TED talk really opened my eyes, inspiring words, thank you!

[@polyglotdreams]

99 countries so far.

[@yeh386]

wow, that's quite impressive

[@polyglotdreams]

I have been living and travelling around the world for 42 years so it adds up.

[@godSPARDA1995]

How have you been doing that???

[@TheOtherChef]

jealous....

[@LeoFtravels]

Awesome, 36 so far. Hopefully 8 more next year 🤞🤞

[@oleggromov2307]

I've just spent half a year in the US as a language student seeking for adventures. I found them and I totally agree with everything you said. It was absolutely transformative experience! It helped me to understand both me and people around me and figure out what to do next with my life. And I'm in late 20s. Thanks for the inspiring speech!

[@garvacious1]

Fantastic Luis! I've spent most of my adult life doing exactly what you say to do. You have validated my choices and inspired me to continue along my "road". I'm pleased to have met you in Jordan but wished I could have really met you, gotten to know you better. Next time. Cheers, Garvey.

[@j994x]

You’re so funny , that line about if you have young kids 😂 . I’m inspired though, thank you! Also reminder to u reading this to ‘travel and explore’ your own city more! Drive 10 min away and walk a mile, take a different route somewhere, ride a bike, try a new coffee shop

[@donskyhotiep7979]

Yeah!!! I agree ... I have been slightly doing it but still here in my job... I want to do it full time... like right now !!! :-)

[@songbirdasu]

Donskyhotie p Me too!

[@mcrheaume7137]

I am happy that we did extend traveling befor the pendemic.... it was the golden years. Can't wait to start back.

[@allthingshraddha]

Just 10 countries so far, but I am sure I've more places to go.

[@be.muriel]

Shraddha Bansode same

[@parafacerocks289]

Absolutely amazing and this is the way our planet should head forward!

[@AssociationGamers]

Mexicans are generally very nice, friendly people :)

[@raulortega8134]

Thank you dude

[@ram1110]

What if I am a citizen of a country with a weak passport and limited budget?

[@PeaceDayCortez]

I've been doing this. Just traveled the entire east coast from north to south this past summer, this is just the beginning for me. I got home and started selling my stuff so I can go to Europe next summer. I'm becoming a minimalist with the desire to travel every summer. I stopped buying and now and using my money to travel. It's in my blood 😃

[@niranjankris]

Travelling is one of the most efficient ways for anyone to realise that nationalism is nothing but an illusion and to look at the bigger picture. You are not an American or Mexican or Brazilian or African or Asian or any other category. You are a human being and you should look and respect others as a fellow human being. Peace!

[@Vanessa-to2ep]

It doesn't matter the age, I have almost 30 and today I completed two years traveling, and I'm soooooo happy!

[@pinar8635]

çok ama çok beğendimm..his expression wonderful 😀😊

[@rounaqimtiaz2177]

Travel can let you know that there are more good and beautiful people all around the world, it reduces our misconception towards certain groups or races of peoples. It reminds us that we all are same living in same beautiful planet called earth. Since my teenager I have never been at same place, now I am 25 years old. Travelling have actually led to certain circumstances which have revealed me to myself. I start knowing myself better and hence learn to respect every people in a better way. I was an introvert and so it was hard for me to initiate a conversation or anything, but today I feel more confident than many in an around or even in my classes. I am going to complete my MBA this year. Hope to learn more from beautiful people on this beautiful earth. Grateful❤

[@RichardsWorld]

A lot of people just don't care to leave the US. I've seen lots of people like this.

[@LiLoTech]

That's me. Top many mountains to see right here.

[@kirkt1798]

excellent video. i was able to make it to 17 countries in my travels and loved every second and learned so much. it required so much sacrifice and effort as a member of the working class. but it is so good for your body and soul.

[@vanshajnanda8489]

Exactly the kind of stuff that had me taking 4 trips in 4 months 😋

[@aidancardazzone7565]

I'm in. That's what's life is about we are here for very short time,so enjoy and explore the life 😁

[@sanjaemullings]

love the content. reminds me of experiences in jamaica

[@Siddiqashuborna]

I wish I could travel more and buy less!. Buying less is actually my target since last year and I’m trying my best. ❤️ very inspiring & powerful speech ❤️

[@studiosherlen]

"if you're young, go!" IM BROKE MAN

[@chucknoris2601]

Sherlyn Lavenia haha, you could do work and save up, any job's even cleaning job's, grind and you'll be amazed how much you will have saved up

[@wulvershon]

Chuck Noris I want to travel now not when im 67

[@oneawaytravel]

Also totally agree. I spent my childhood school years in New Jersey and summers in Jamaica in the 70's. My parents are both from Jamaica and made sure, I knew where they came from. I think it had a deep impact on me, I've always loved exploring. A few years ago, I quit my job and moved to Southeast Asia, living in Thailand and Bali. That short time I spent abroad, was filled with the most memorable experiences of my entire life! Returning to the states and trying to explain to friends and family, how life-changing the experience was, was only disappointing. Disappointing, because, not many, really seemed that interested. I am currently in Florida, but I am planning to continue long-term travel in Asia, South America, and Europe. I relate to what Luis said in this talk and loved all the facts and statistics to bring attention to this issue in the United States especially!

[@9thbigfoot]

During the global coronavirus pandemic: KZbin: Hey why don’t you travel more?

[@jillarth661]

This is the most inspiring TEDx Talks I have ever seen.

[@waleed6066]

I don't really feel Pakistani, I don't really feel a total Bahraini. I needed to listen to this.

[@ajuliiob]

Loved this! I have both the US passport and my Mexican passport. I was born and raised in the States but recently learned that if one or two of my parents were born in Mexico, I could have dual-citizenship and I could also have both passports. The best decision of my adventurous life. ✈️ I pray we can all get back to traveling soon. 🙏🏾🦠🙏🏾

[@hamedhussain7562]

That's all well and good for Americans who have strong currency & passport which enables them to travel all the world.. but wat about the rest of the world?

[@pauljansen6650]

Exactly....

[@hyorimseok1607]

I promise Im in! In this winter I will leave home and travel until I get tired of it. thank you so much of this pleasant speech!

[@connorpink8696]

anyone else watching during covid and cant travel

[@AlitaGunnm]

Thank you , Travel builds our soul !!!

[@stillwatersnightsky6533]

glorification of 'busy'...that is it.....bull's eye.....the reason why urban population is so stressed. ..

[@danielg3017]

You see....we immigrants simulate & can teach positive lessons! Gracias paisanO 🇲🇽

[@cxa011500]

Sounds good if you don't have anyone else depending on you.

[@bucko8136]

Sounds like this guy has a wife and kids depending on him

[@yeh386]

take them with yourself price goes up but hey, it's still something. and it doesn't even have to be far away. the guy in the video is right on pretty much everything except the fact that it's wrong not to go to exotic places. its really not. you can spend a nice time camping with your family not far away from home, for example

[@kamalmoktan8452]

Never went anywhere out but found whole world within my own self.happy journey

[@songbirdasu]

How can I travel more and still have an income coming in? I want to travel so bad and not be a slave to working but how? You need money right?

[@mony_ch]

You may want to check Location Rebel from Sean Ogle.

[@vasilhs267]

Songsarae don't work for money, make money work for you

[@the00pro00gamer]

vasilis267 what if money quits?

[@persephoneves]

Teaching English as a foreign language worked for me. Eight months work, four months travel, switch countries, repeat.

[@jettoh]

Yes, but it's possible. Let's chat more

[@ItsGloryDaze]

Collect experiences not materials! 👏👏 this is exactly why I travel so much. Seeing other cultures really opens up your mind, heart and soul ❤️

[@boasa]

New Zealand here I come

[@haithem9294]

i agree, travel open the mind and makes u feel of free

[@lukasguimaraes]

Meditate more

[@helenchen8750]

I have had many similar realizations because of my travels too. Traveling is about seeing differences but also similarities. It's about learning other people's cultures but also that we are all humans. These helped me to better understand the importance of open mindedness and empathy towards others.

[@murtazarsajid404]

i just spent 300 on watches ffs wish i watxhed this video beforehand

[@jessicapinto3817]

Now you saw it before you bought 50$ socks to go with those watches