How to travel the world with almost no money | Tomislav Perko | TEDxTUHH

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2015
  • Many people daydream about traveling the world, but all of them have the same excuse - lack of money. Tomislav, after traveling the world for years with almost no money, shows how it is possible for everyone to do the same, if they really want to.
    Tomislav Perko, 29, is a travel writer from Croatia. After a career of a stockbroker, broke because of the financial crisis, he hits the road and turns it into his home. He uses alternative ways of traveling - hitchhiking, couchsurfing, working/volunteering, and manages to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket, meeting the most amazing people on the way.
    Five years later, he publishes a book “1000 Days of Spring” and goes around giving lectures about what it means to live on the road. Find out more on his website: tomislavperko.com/en/.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Комментарии • 11 тыс.

  • @aaronclay3772
    @aaronclay3772 7 лет назад +10711

    Just turned 19, I've been wanting to travel the world my whole life and after watching this, any other route in life at the moment seems insane. Wish me luck!

    • @batt1463
      @batt1463 7 лет назад +53

      alone?

    • @agent9429
      @agent9429 7 лет назад +94

      Aaron Clay same I also am considering a gap year or perhaps come back during the fall, I'm a second quarter culinary arts student in community college and cried when I heard what the word break from college / gap year was and wished I found out about it when I was a senior in high school. I've thought of not being with people I'm around with but does it matter? You'll meet different people and you're going to be on your own. I want personal growth and happiness instead of being in school my whole life and am not very dedicated in changing myself to have better grades however I'll do my best and do it.. instead of saying.

    • @CalvinCarlo
      @CalvinCarlo 7 лет назад +29

      Aaron Clay Good luck boy. Follow your heart :)

    • @sumaiyasiddiqasamia8009
      @sumaiyasiddiqasamia8009 7 лет назад +36

      good luck.. and advance welcome to Bangladesh :)

    • @mirnafernandes7482
      @mirnafernandes7482 7 лет назад +38

      how much money did u save? im 26, feeling life running from me, n im sit watching.

  • @Poudii
    @Poudii 8 лет назад +7403

    this was dope and his slight humor made it even better

    • @papabless7360
      @papabless7360 7 лет назад +9

      +Vihbee haha your white af

    • @Not-Just-Cars
      @Not-Just-Cars 7 лет назад +55

      I am hitchhiking around the world and I film my journey daily
      I have hitchhiked across 50 countries and counting
      if you want to see daily videos of my journey or want to help me edit my videos into a movie

    • @AntonioNeto-if7fl
      @AntonioNeto-if7fl 7 лет назад +2

      awesome, gonna check right now

    • @vinnies1556
      @vinnies1556 7 лет назад +4

      yep I'm interested.

    • @staceytua3030
      @staceytua3030 7 лет назад +12

      hitchhike the world i just finished watching your Europe playlist and i loved every video , i felt like i was hitchhiking alongside you , love your stuff dude and goodluck for the future

  • @BrianHallmond
    @BrianHallmond 2 года назад +2900

    "20 years from now you will be more dissapointed by the things you didn't do, rather than the things you did."
    Love.

    • @death65
      @death65 2 года назад

      Exactly ☠️😢

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 2 года назад +15

      Indeed. I want to go and do this, and it’s easy for many of us including myself to leave comments saying we will ‘now go out and try and explore the world’. But honestly how many of us will end up just forgetting about it or letting the easy route come to us instead and not bother at all, making all of our words hollow.
      I’m really scared that this will be the case for me. I’m trying to say yes a lot more than I used to, but when it comes to things that require a lot of money, longer working hours or possible language barriers, it really is easy to become demoralised and just let it sink into the back of your mind and continue on as usual, only for that feeling to repeat again a few weeks, months or years later. I only hope I can do even a little bit of this while I can.
      What will really happy, only time will tell for all of us.

    • @brunofernandez8686
      @brunofernandez8686 2 года назад +1

      @@danielwhyatt3278 same here i want to travel to california in usa next year

    • @smode983
      @smode983 2 года назад +12

      Old person here.......who can in fact confirm this. And it's really depressing when it hits you that you had one life, one shot and you wasted it. Wasted it out of fear of what other's might think of you, of failing, of being wrong, of being alone or from letting others talk you out of it and the mistake of always thinking there will be more time. And it hits really hard when you see other people living the life that you could have.

    • @blyndfold4336
      @blyndfold4336 2 года назад +3

      Not just 20years from now. Dude, I’m 25 and I’ve got several things I’m disappointed I didn’t do or at least try doing in my previous years

  • @patriciaaragonseron
    @patriciaaragonseron 2 года назад +441

    God I met him!! my friend picked up him, hitch-hik in Malaga. He stayed there for some days!! very kind, he had a note book were he was writing his experience.

    • @letsgrow456
      @letsgrow456 Год назад +4

      World is short 😊 for the big heart

    • @aleksandrakowalczyk6043
      @aleksandrakowalczyk6043 Месяц назад

      I don't think that it would be safe for women to do this kind of thing to be honest

  • @saga.7707
    @saga.7707 3 года назад +3098

    I am from India after this video I finally did it
    Travel solo for 6 days lied to my parents
    And visited 2 States with hitchhiking, hostel life, meeting new people etc
    Thankx bro.

    • @sukuamor
      @sukuamor 3 года назад +57

      What did you said to your parents and did u spent your own money or did some work?
      Also what were your other experiences if u can share some.

    • @saga.7707
      @saga.7707 3 года назад +194

      @@sukuamor I told my parents that I going with for 2 days with my friend but after the 2nd day I didn't pick my parents call. Yeah I spent my own money and lived very cheaply in a hostel at 230 per day met many people from other countries. I climb, tried local alcohol, couchsurfing with locals its was a really nice experience, hope I will do it soon in 2-3 weeks

    • @igorw94
      @igorw94 3 года назад +12

      nice bro

    • @jxlim4613
      @jxlim4613 3 года назад +31

      Why no one is worrying about your safety.. Isn’t it way too dangerous and risky to go out and travel?

    • @igorw94
      @igorw94 3 года назад +84

      @@jxlim4613 It could be, but.. When I open my couchserfing page, I see that somebody wants to visit my city and I can help them with money, place and food. Just because they want to meet my culture and traditions. And actually you can feel some stress thinking about them. Imagining how travellers would have to speak foreigner language with somebody, how hard it could be to find place and maybe food. So you can help them. And it works in both ways if you want to go somewhere like this guy.

  • @MrSaljstn
    @MrSaljstn 4 года назад +9497

    This guy has taken homelessness to a new international level

  • @emmaforti4672
    @emmaforti4672 Год назад +1522

    Just a small note. This is all wonderful and amazing, but as a woman most of those choices are a very real threat to safety... it's not even a matter of "you can do it if you are careful" because there is no way to calculate in advance what situation you will be in. Very happy for those who have the chance and priviledge to experience this. Be also mindful of more fragile people on your journey :)

    • @egosumfedchenko
      @egosumfedchenko Год назад +44

      Damn, that's sad :(

    • @bmfsnc8466
      @bmfsnc8466 Год назад +132

      I know women who back pack alone across the world and hitch hike and coach sirf.... not saying it isn't harder and more risky but some girls do it too

    • @Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon
      @Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon Год назад +90

      Hmm, yeah to a certain degree. It is risky and unpredictable for everyone though, it’s just a matter of weighing the risk against the possibility of adventure. No one can tell you exactly how dangerous it will be and it’s a very personal choice you have to make before you go on an adventure like this. But I don’t agree that you “can’t do this” as a woman, yeah maybe some things are more risky as a woman, but to be honest I wouldn’t sleep in a park as a man either. You can still find a way to have an adventure, where it’s worth the risk for you.
      My point is, being a woman is one factor of many in a very complex equation, if you wanna go on an adventure, just find something you’re comfortable with, if it means traveling with a friend, traveling a bit more expensively to sleep in hostels instead of on the street etc. there’s lots of ways to still have an adventure.

    • @bmfsnc8466
      @bmfsnc8466 Год назад +31

      @@Jon-Jon-Jon-Jon exactly. I wouldn't sleep in a park either. Indont hitchhike. But I have a isrelian female friend who hitchhiked in guatemala amd mexico and is not in Argentina amd hitchikes. I just bus a cheap bus/shuttle ticket. Being a female def gives another variable but it's just that, another variable. Not an end all be all its impossible to travel alone now bc I know tooooons of solo female travelers who travel like I do (shuttles and hostels or coach surfing)

    • @jacksonhahn
      @jacksonhahn Год назад +6

      @@Jon-Jon-Jon-Jonwho travels to just sleep outside bro like what. If mfers can pay for those flights they can afford a hostel

  • @user-vc2pm2tr1m
    @user-vc2pm2tr1m 24 дня назад +7

    Tomorrow is the day I will reach my home town after 4 months of hitchhiking from India to Germany :) This man was my inspiration! Listen to him

  • @beeonebautista9035
    @beeonebautista9035 3 года назад +679

    "No matter how long you wait, the right ride will come."... that is awesome

    • @NooradinHurdaye1
      @NooradinHurdaye1 3 года назад +3

      Waaaw i didn’t catch that thanks

    • @LiliansGardens
      @LiliansGardens 2 года назад +5

      Waiting for days. That made me discouraged. It's good to know people are good all over.

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 2 года назад +2

      That is a great saying to remember indeed.

    • @jigarpanchal0
      @jigarpanchal0 2 года назад +3

      Hey I saw your comment in a ted video about traveling world I mean how do you do it without visa like without passport of other country how do you cross the border

  • @keineahnung5793
    @keineahnung5793 6 лет назад +1377

    I'm almost seventy years old And still have that itching in my soul to go places and meet new people,did a lot of traveling in my life (40 countries in 4 continents)my advise to young people,don't let life pass you by,you only live once and after thirty,time goes by so fast and never returns.❤

    • @huzefahyderabadwala7071
      @huzefahyderabadwala7071 6 лет назад +30

      Defensor Thank you so much it really helped me to get out of my comfort zone and explore the boundaries above the horizon.

    • @abu3603
      @abu3603 6 лет назад +6

      can u give me a idea how to survive in tourism industry.Right know I am zero

    • @deadvex
      @deadvex 6 лет назад +28

      this resonates with me and as a boy who is turning 35 in a few months i cannot stress how much i've been thinking about this... and i call myself a boy because i have not lived to my full potential! call it a midlife crisis.. im calling it a midlife revelation...

    • @muamarkhadafi3346
      @muamarkhadafi3346 6 лет назад +8

      Hey what about the passport or visa things guys

    • @theoutlander2873
      @theoutlander2873 6 лет назад +4

      You need money for those.

  • @louisehelgesson5471
    @louisehelgesson5471 3 года назад +352

    These 18 minutes felt like 18 seconds.

  • @nicholaslamantia9597
    @nicholaslamantia9597 2 года назад +772

    This video is the reason why I’ve traveled so much the last 5 years. Really opened my eyes. Tom is right, your friends and family will tell you that you’re going to die if you travel alone but that’s just the media trying to scare you.

    • @traceyroyer993
      @traceyroyer993 Год назад +7

      WOW! I really needed to see this! Many thanks! 😁🕉🌬💙

  • @christiancooper5467
    @christiancooper5467 3 года назад +1580

    After watching this video 3 years ago my best friend and I had traveled for 6 months across Europe starting with 15Euros. It was the best decision I have ever made, so many new insights, so many new people so much kindness it was awesome. It had the greatest impact in helping me find out who I am.

    • @1makwana
      @1makwana 3 года назад +48

      With 15 Euros what did you do for accommodation, food and travel? It would be great if you provide some details about that!

    • @jeffshackelford539
      @jeffshackelford539 3 года назад +16

      Gee, you could give the same ted talk

    • @baph0met
      @baph0met 3 года назад +16

      I'm just scared of the Scandinavia it can be pretty expensive and cold, so sleeping in tent can be hard. It's quite the challenge, but I'm willing to tackle it

    • @leonortomaz6
      @leonortomaz6 3 года назад +32

      I can't buy some decent jeans with 15 euros and you can travel across Europe?! How?

    • @bhaskarkalal6396
      @bhaskarkalal6396 3 года назад +8

      @@leonortomaz6 Brother you are in wrong place. 19 euros are way to much for comfortable jeans

  • @hami7681
    @hami7681 5 лет назад +3821

    I am a Japanese girl and I started to travel when I was 19. I've done hitchhiking alone over thousands of kilometers. I use couchsurfing and do work exchange at times.
    It can be scary at first especially if you are a solo female Traveller.
    But once you learn how to choose a right host to stay with, right driver to ask for a ride and trust your gut feelings.. You will enjoy this way of traveling.
    Stay wild and Safe travels!

    • @melissaa4918
      @melissaa4918 5 лет назад +64

      That sounds amazing! Wish i could do it too in the future! 😊

    • @patelromy
      @patelromy 5 лет назад +123

      WOW! That's incredible that you've done that as a female Traveler! Please share your story and inspire other female Travelers

    • @shortsvideomohitdave
      @shortsvideomohitdave 5 лет назад +10

      You start travel come India i am all Indian tourist free

    • @kalsangnorbu4493
      @kalsangnorbu4493 5 лет назад +11

      How do u approach for work exchange?

    • @Anna133199
      @Anna133199 5 лет назад +8

      That's great! You're probably right about that gut feeling. We know deep down whether to trust someone.

  • @mario_seijas
    @mario_seijas 7 месяцев назад +37

    i watched this video when I was like 17 or something, the concept of traveling the world seemed so distant and amazing, I saw a comment that said "the idea of not traveling the world seems more crazy than traveling it"
    23 yo currently watching this from brazil, next week to Chile, life is great ❤

    • @tddouble9412
      @tddouble9412 7 месяцев назад

      Happy for you man I’ll get there some day

    • @glitch8445
      @glitch8445 5 месяцев назад

      17 as of now , waiting to be like you someday

    • @bugbrain5815
      @bugbrain5815 3 месяца назад

      17 this year. This is my dream.

    • @mohamedkandouci8293
      @mohamedkandouci8293 2 месяца назад

      How to make that 😢

    • @glitch8445
      @glitch8445 2 месяца назад

      we will buddy , some day@@bugbrain5815

  • @bobprickett2223
    @bobprickett2223 3 года назад +225

    In about 1984 when I lived in New Mexico I picked up a older couple from England who were hitchhiking around the world. They had already been across Canada and down the US West coast and throughout Mexico. He had his retirement pension sent to banks along their way. They were on their way back to Vancouver and were then flying to Fiji and Australia. I never heard from then again but they sure expanded my concepts of what is possible.

  • @80anakome
    @80anakome 7 лет назад +528

    Story has been told in a simple, yet an amazing way. Thank you Tomislav Perko!

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 7 лет назад +21

      nema na čemu :)

    • @olia7582
      @olia7582 7 лет назад

      I agree! What are the Top 3 places on your bucket list?

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 7 лет назад +4

      Christopher Oliver I dont really have a bucket list any more :)

    • @TheArtofTravel
      @TheArtofTravel 7 лет назад +1

      Ana Medic exactly my thoughts as well

    • @TheArtofTravel
      @TheArtofTravel 7 лет назад +2

      Christopher Oliver the top three are the most remotest (that are possible). 1. Antarctic North Pole, 2. Antarctica & 3. Space travel or Moon or Mars (someday if I am still alive)

  • @Arabletics1303
    @Arabletics1303 3 года назад +1876

    When you get really motivated and then realize you're watching this during a pandemic 😑

    • @subhavsamarth1278
      @subhavsamarth1278 3 года назад +10

      😂😭😂😭😂😭🤝🤝🤝

    • @hayaatshaikh9311
      @hayaatshaikh9311 3 года назад +11

      Seriously mannnn🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣🤣

    • @katesuperczynski5620
      @katesuperczynski5620 3 года назад +50

      When you get really motivated but then you realize you're 13

    • @keshavagarwal9954
      @keshavagarwal9954 3 года назад +3

      Damn😂😂,that hit hard

    • @ahmadabdelhamed6866
      @ahmadabdelhamed6866 3 года назад +15

      It is not the worst case , the worst is when you realize you have a weak passport like mine that will NEVER get you out of your home country

  • @Albinontheroad
    @Albinontheroad Год назад +344

    I met many hitchhikers/backpackers while my overland journey across Asia, and surprising, few of them mentioned your name and this particular video as an inspiration or a reason to start their journey. You are one of the reasons I also decided to try hitchhiking. I'm revisiting this video after 3 years now. There is something so inspiring in this video and I really needed it now. Thank you Tomislav. Stay happy wherever you are ❤️

    • @hashim7509
      @hashim7509 Год назад

      മലയാളി ✌🏻

    • @BASMA_SLAAAAY
      @BASMA_SLAAAAY 5 месяцев назад

      Have you continued your journey? I wish you success ❤❤❤❤

  • @rohitchauhan1378
    @rohitchauhan1378 2 года назад +97

    His sense of humour was 🔥… amazing guy … very motivated.

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  • @m1x3r17
    @m1x3r17 8 лет назад +413

    This video is so inspirational. As a high schooler there is a lot of pressure to figure my life out and get a job and career lined up. This is my dream life and I am dreaming of doing this.

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 лет назад +23

      +M1X3R if you want to fulfil your dreams, first you have to wake up ;)

    • @m1x3r17
      @m1x3r17 8 лет назад

      Very true that! :)

    • @m1x3r17
      @m1x3r17 8 лет назад

      Sam Ault Good point

    • @CarmenxSullivan
      @CarmenxSullivan 8 лет назад +29

      +M1X3R I'll tell you one thing 'growing up' the way teachers tell you your supposed to is bullshit, have you ever seen or heard of a person who went straight from school to work and lived a happy life? No, they usually die with many regrets.
      There really is a line between having enough money to be able to afford things you want and having enough time to actually DO the things that you want. Its all about finding the balance thats right for you, you cant have one side without the other, it just wont work.
      The weird thing is i wonder why anyone ever uses the phrase 'grow up' or 'what do you want to be when you grow up' like they do anymore, its such a depressing way to look at life

    • @skylarns6286
      @skylarns6286 8 лет назад

      beautiful man, Sam here!

  • @asavagesage1708
    @asavagesage1708 7 лет назад +1021

    That's it. I'm leaving. Hitting the road!

  • @paiget7603
    @paiget7603 Год назад +123

    In less than a month I'll be trekking around Europe. As a 23 year old woman, I think I'll opt for hostels rather than coach surfing or hitchhiking but I look forward to all of the people I'll meet

    • @Always.2020
      @Always.2020 Год назад

      Paige T, Good luck with your travelling.

    • @jane_s.
      @jane_s. Год назад +1

      How did it go?

    • @fasaanggunistiqomah2175
      @fasaanggunistiqomah2175 Год назад

      waiting for your story :)

    • @RafaelGarcia-dt3wt
      @RafaelGarcia-dt3wt Год назад +2

      No offense Paige but I really think its safer for you to stay in hostels than coach surfing. Hitchhiking can be dangerous for both men and women. Travel but use your common sense. Good luck Paige.

    • @JoninATX1
      @JoninATX1 Год назад +1

      Best of luck, I plan on doing the same.

  • @TheArtInterviews
    @TheArtInterviews 11 месяцев назад +40

    I'm doing this right now. I'm a 32 y/o artist, I finance my trips by doing portraits on the way. 10 countries so far, started in February, been hungry, lonely, homeless but I'm still going strong!

    • @gandicae
      @gandicae 10 месяцев назад +2

      You got IG? I'd like to get some insight and ofc follow your journey. Be well!

    • @TheArtInterviews
      @TheArtInterviews 10 месяцев назад

      @@gandicae sure! It's @alvaro_benavides_trazo_veloz cheers friend

    • @arjunachu2010
      @arjunachu2010 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@TheArtInterviewseven i needed ur ig id ...it would be so good to follow you on ur journey and get my doubts clarified

    • @TheArtInterviews
      @TheArtInterviews 8 месяцев назад

      @@buongiorno9714 I've slept everywhere, but at the moment I'm at a hostel doing volunteering

    • @Tr_e_x
      @Tr_e_x Месяц назад +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅

  • @andthefamily36
    @andthefamily36 6 лет назад +182

    “No matter how long you wait; the right ride will come.” Applying that to everything

    • @rudolfkratky36
      @rudolfkratky36 4 года назад

      Yea its a almost like Hitch-hike simulator but IRL

  •  4 года назад +575

    I love this guy because of no stress, no fear, no worry on his face :)

    • @ZackTuNan
      @ZackTuNan 4 года назад +4

      Effortless Happiness And no shame either😂 I would never imagine myself busking! 😁

    • @domenikvalci7743
      @domenikvalci7743 4 года назад +1

      Zack Tu Nan Zing Hang Why not? It’s the best thing ever.

    • @mustafajuventino9964
      @mustafajuventino9964 4 года назад +1

      @@ZackTuNan why not?! It's better than stealing

    • @NdinguAnda
      @NdinguAnda 3 года назад +3

      Yes, probably no family to look after, and no bridges too

    • @ixalaz4536
      @ixalaz4536 3 года назад +3

      I wish I was like that man

  • @vinky5344
    @vinky5344 2 года назад +41

    His travelling reminded me of the very well made movie,
    INTO THE WILD !

  • @knowtravel1314
    @knowtravel1314 3 месяца назад +6

    Last watched this video around 3,4 years back and now RUclips algorithm again recommended me this video❤

  • @ScottyDoes
    @ScottyDoes 8 лет назад +1433

    Massive respect I have been travelling for 3 years now and will never live in my home country the world is to much fun to live in one place. :)

    • @nally1944
      @nally1944 8 лет назад +18

      How do you afford it?

    • @brideystar
      @brideystar 7 лет назад +36

      travel isnt expensive many people do it on a shoestring, just start researching :)

    • @Ramix09
      @Ramix09 7 лет назад +160

      "How do you afford it?" Damn man, didn't you watch the video? lol

    • @hicksalan1
      @hicksalan1 7 лет назад +9

      Just started following Scotty :-)

    • @mustafajuventino9964
      @mustafajuventino9964 7 лет назад +7

      where r u currently ?

  • @HauntHeaven
    @HauntHeaven 6 лет назад +437

    “The World Should Be Free For Human Exploration”

    • @ThatAverageGuy
      @ThatAverageGuy 5 лет назад +2

      I have also created a video about Turban Traveller - The Man who traveled the world on his car in HINDI language.. Do watch if you speak hindi

    • @TheShyArmyTV
      @TheShyArmyTV 5 лет назад

      Yep

    • @gamebro5991
      @gamebro5991 4 года назад +1

      @@thehappylife4471
      Amen. Jesus coming real soon!!

    • @Misanthropic_hellhound
      @Misanthropic_hellhound 4 года назад

      It should be but unfortunately won't happen.

    • @domenikvalci7743
      @domenikvalci7743 4 года назад

      WolfAnarchyVonCreepy It won’t happen as long as there is animal exploitation.

  • @rajbhanawat5654
    @rajbhanawat5654 Год назад +18

    3 point summary
    1. The world is safer and more welcoming than portrayed.
    2. Embracing minimalism makes travel affordable and enriching.
    3. Human connections create meaningful and transformative travel experiences.

  • @WorkAnywhereGo
    @WorkAnywhereGo 2 года назад +96

    16:30 Really like the end of this talk when he talks about the not-so-rosy part of traveling long-term. Even if you keep on seeing all the wonders the world has to offer, it won't make you feel fulfilled all the time. You might find your happiness being mostly affected with the people around you, so it's good to invest in those relationships that matter to you:)

  • @Kobratero
    @Kobratero 8 лет назад +174

    That's it. I decided. I don't want to live my whole life as a slave, working for the governments and corporations, feeding the machine that is the system. I don't want my life to be a constant grind for money, achieving "success" by working, working and working until my muscles give up and forgetting every single day of my life. This video and You, Tom, inspired me greatly.
    Just thinking about all the people I can meet, all the adventures I can experience, all the sights I can see gives me that happy feeling. But the first step to succeeding in this is... getting all the Visas :D

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 лет назад +11

      +Brango Biggins glad to be a part of the inspiration! :)

    • @cikany
      @cikany 8 лет назад

      +Brango Biggins Hey, Brother, how are you doing? Are you keeping up with your decisions? :)

    • @Kobratero
      @Kobratero 8 лет назад

      +Benas Matulis Yeah, doing good. Life is just fine, everything is great, I don't worry about anything, I just relax, and I'm happy.

    • @DaN00b1
      @DaN00b1 8 лет назад

      +Brango Biggins You are on the road within 2 months of deciding this?

    • @Kobratero
      @Kobratero 8 лет назад

      +DaN00b1 no

  • @samrat447
    @samrat447 7 лет назад +324

    " Indians didn't warn me about anyone....I don't know" That statement......that statement right there made me a little bit proud of being an Indian when I heard it.....just a little bit.

    • @Arvind_Gaikwad
      @Arvind_Gaikwad 6 лет назад +4

      Samrat Sengupta or may be we dont care

    • @anveemomin999
      @anveemomin999 6 лет назад +2

      india has a strong spirit .But up till now people are still not up to the spirit or is it?

    • @FinanceUnlearn
      @FinanceUnlearn 6 лет назад +3

      Tabish Ahmed hi mullah

    • @subhankarroy3909
      @subhankarroy3909 6 лет назад

      Samrat Sengupta ranchi ranc
      Ranci

    • @debjyotiupadhyay1325
      @debjyotiupadhyay1325 6 лет назад +3

      had the exact same feeling about the statement..lol

  • @YourGirlShaylah
    @YourGirlShaylah 4 месяца назад +5

    the way I see it, 20 years is still gonna pass regardless, so you can spend those 20 years not doing anything and regret everything, or do everything and regret nothing.

  • @gabbycecilia3057
    @gabbycecilia3057 4 года назад +321

    This is one of the best Ted talks I've ever seen

    • @SilentSpectator-hb2ul
      @SilentSpectator-hb2ul 4 года назад +2

      Me too.

    • @upbeatmusic5365
      @upbeatmusic5365 3 года назад

      Coz you love travelling,don't you?

    • @ahmadabdelhamed6866
      @ahmadabdelhamed6866 3 года назад

      It is the worst , i can't even dream about what he does simply because i have a lame passport , you guys living my life dreams and feeling its not that good

    • @jaiminpatel3760
      @jaiminpatel3760 3 года назад

      Mumbai Dabbawalas ted talks
      One of the best Ted talks .

    • @jigarpanchal0
      @jigarpanchal0 2 года назад

      Hey I saw your comment in a ted video about traveling world I mean how do you do it without visa like without passport of other country how do you cross the border

  • @priyankachakraborty9794
    @priyankachakraborty9794 3 года назад +683

    Being Indian made me feel proud, the moment you said "they haven't warned me and I don't know why?" ❤️

    • @ShivamSharma97
      @ShivamSharma97 3 года назад +28

      may be he didn’t tell us where he’s heading 😂😂 jokes apart / we Indians don’t do that! 🤞🏼

    • @priyankachakraborty9794
      @priyankachakraborty9794 3 года назад +12

      @@ShivamSharma97 Point and might be true. 🤣

    • @devgangwar6894
      @devgangwar6894 3 года назад +4

      Me too priyanka ❤️

    • @rahul9232
      @rahul9232 2 года назад +1

      If he is an Indian and traveling to other he should have warned

    • @ssonarikar
      @ssonarikar 2 года назад +20

      Traveling in India itself is a warning (specially for womens)

  • @simonvachet846
    @simonvachet846 2 года назад +17

    My name is Simon and I'm a 21 french guy. Two years ago I saw this video and I was hoping to travel like that, but after dreaming, I was back to my sad reality : studies that I always hated. I was always saying to me that I will be happy later, but now I have to make sacrifices. And also, I was not ready to quit everything to hit the road, I think I was not brave enough. But now my mind changed, i'm ready to stop my studies because i hate it, and I'm completely ready to quit everything to travel the world. I'm super motivated, and I'm gonna do it in 2022. Before my departure, I'm getting ready : in my mind, in my family's mind, and I want to save a bit of money for visas. And through my journey, I want to prove to the world that we actually can travel the world without ever flying.

    • @dohk1105
      @dohk1105 2 года назад +1

      I'm in the same boat my guy. Studying jsut to get a job you don't like. We gotta live now so we don't regret the past later in life.

    • @MrBertoharris
      @MrBertoharris Год назад +2

      You don’t have to go all or nothing. Just start out going for a month or two between school breaks. See how it goes.

    • @kristinadolgan4862
      @kristinadolgan4862 Год назад

      @@MrBertoharris great advice, thank you very much!

    • @harshilgandhi2278
      @harshilgandhi2278 Год назад +2

      Hey bro , where are you ? Had you started traveling?

    • @user-oi4qo2dm7g
      @user-oi4qo2dm7g 13 дней назад

      How it's going?

  • @stephanebalon1546
    @stephanebalon1546 Год назад +13

    I travelled the world in the 90ies and do confirm all he says is 100% accurate. I enjoyed the way he speaks about it, very good sense of humor.

  • @cynthiascott7230
    @cynthiascott7230 8 лет назад +277

    You can hitchhike as a man, but as a woman, you shouldn't even think about it.

    • @ria1581
      @ria1581 8 лет назад +6

      Why?

    • @PoisonTheOgres
      @PoisonTheOgres 8 лет назад +32

      +Whipped Cream AJ Because you put yourself in an extremely vulnerable position. You're alone, standing by the side of a road and anyone can stop to give you a ride. It can be a nice woman, a father of three girls, or a creep. Someone who will drive to god knows where and force you into god knows what.
      That's not saying hitchhiking is never something women should do, but please acknowledge that it can be dangerous, and that you should be careful about whose car you get into. This also goes for men, by the way.

    • @mertsukrupehlivan
      @mertsukrupehlivan 8 лет назад

      +PoisonTheOgres Of course hitchiking may be hazardous for womenbut not always.I have girl friends and they are hitchikers, even so, it is really dangeorus. I heard a few stories about women raped and killed.

    • @cynthiascott7230
      @cynthiascott7230 8 лет назад +3

      look up Edmund Kemper and Ivan Milat and you will never hitchhike again.

    • @eminemvietnamesesubteam9518
      @eminemvietnamesesubteam9518 8 лет назад +1

      Google "Huyen Chip". She is a Tiny Vietnamese girl and she has already traveled around the world like this guy by hitchhiking and couchsurfing!!!

  • @CSS_Mustafeez
    @CSS_Mustafeez 4 года назад +195

    "No matter how long you wait, the right ride will come" :')

    • @NghiaTuanLe
      @NghiaTuanLe 3 года назад +3

      he's right. Even when u're dead b/s wwaiting, there musst be someone to come up and pick your body

    • @snehashrestha3347
      @snehashrestha3347 3 года назад

    • @allahlesboslu2_9
      @allahlesboslu2_9 3 года назад

      Yeah , seems like he loved India

    • @baph0met
      @baph0met 3 года назад

      Depends on the road. If there's just one car that passes you every hour it would be a long wait.

  • @KaiserSozay-gs5dz
    @KaiserSozay-gs5dz 4 месяца назад +3

    This is my favorite Tedx talk. I’m suffering from depression and anxiety. This talk made me laugh.

  • @robertpickering2425
    @robertpickering2425 Год назад +8

    After 35 years of traveling, I can identify very well with coming home, and feeling that no one can identify with who you are or where you have been. I have never gotten used to trying to explain somewhere. I have been to, someone who has never been anywhere. The eyes glaze over and they just phase out. The only time that all changes is when I cross paths with another has traveled as I have done.

  • @chrismeadows1187
    @chrismeadows1187 7 лет назад +148

    Tomislav is absolutely right about everything!
    Last Summer I spent 3 months cycling across all of Europe. It was such a joy, people were so awesome, I made good friends, and I have so many amazing stories.
    When I got home everyone was excited and for 2-3 weeks I told friends my stories, but pretty soon they get tired of your stories. When I travel I feel alive, I feel like a rock star. When I am home I feel like a everyday schmo. Just another face in the crowd.
    For me there was some post travel depression. I did NOT expect that at all! It was only when I began planning for my next adventure that I began to feel alive again.
    I learned a lot from my trip. I learned that I can live without a TON of stuff. Everyone is obsessed in US with getting more and more stuff. Screw stuff! Give me adventure and the open road!

    • @iamjk3957
      @iamjk3957 7 лет назад +2

      chris meadows how did you do it

    • @mysteriousm1
      @mysteriousm1 6 лет назад +1

      I plan on one day travelling aswell, just need to figure everything out first

    • @olegkuznetsov4191
      @olegkuznetsov4191 6 лет назад

      that's a great idea to travel europe

    • @johnsnow3279
      @johnsnow3279 2 года назад +4

      screw stuff ...get experiences ..ur so right

    • @SomethingSomethingg
      @SomethingSomethingg Год назад +2

      YESSSSSS! It's so true!! What you said about the post-travel depression is spot on. I feel like my life is on hiatus in between trips. I love traveling so much that even when things go awry I'm still happy. When you're at home and things go wrong does it get to you? I get so pissed and stressed yet if they happened on a trip it doesn't bother me. I wish I could always be the person I am on vacation. I like him a loooooot better

  • @Nadd108
    @Nadd108 6 лет назад +407

    The best part of this talk is his humor. Genuinely funny guy !!

    • @danielrakita5222
      @danielrakita5222 6 лет назад +5

      Thats how all us former Yugoslavs act and talk. Big part of our culture.

    • @DEO374
      @DEO374 6 лет назад +3

      That’s typical yugoslavian 😅

    • @alisabaxter8430
      @alisabaxter8430 6 лет назад +1

      It could also be an effect from travelling and meeting so many different people. He seems so comfortable being in his own skin

    • @gamehacker2801
      @gamehacker2801 5 лет назад

      That's how he is able to travel around the world and mingle with people.

  • @thanhphuphan7460
    @thanhphuphan7460 2 года назад +11

    I replayed this video twice because he showed me how to live a full life. I'm thinking of what story and how I can give a talk at the TEDx conference.

  • @fromthepeanutgallery1084
    @fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 года назад +16

    Just makes one realize, there is beauty, in everything, everyone, everyplace and every situation. From the back of a truck with 50 people, to and old rail car on the floor. This video is about making do with what you got, not what you hope to have, sometime in the future, that may never happen. One of the most inspiring films on the You. Thank you.

  • @universalinsights3314
    @universalinsights3314 5 лет назад +147

    This man has truly LIVED his life. Great inspiration for all!

  • @jacklynch4774
    @jacklynch4774 4 года назад +251

    I watched this when it first came out, 4 years later, one way flight to India and using this guys tips.

    • @WorkForAvocados
      @WorkForAvocados 4 года назад +6

      That's awesome!! Are you going to be recording your adventures?

    • @jacklynch4774
      @jacklynch4774 4 года назад +5

      @@WorkForAvocados yeah, going to try anyways.

    • @LukePaciocco
      @LukePaciocco 4 года назад +24

      you still alive jack?

    • @adamjanda70
      @adamjanda70 4 года назад +11

      @@LukePaciocco it doesn't seems like he is

    • @allfather9646
      @allfather9646 4 года назад +12

      @@LukePaciocco they done killed lil jack jack

  • @josip1984
    @josip1984 Год назад +7

    I could watch this video every single day even after 7 years of it's publishing. Interesting travelling stories, so pleasurable to watch and listen. This motivates me on so many ways.

  • @onearmedmanny
    @onearmedmanny Год назад +21

    The last few minutes really hit me. About 5 years ago I built an e bike and went in a ~900 mile trip around the Pacific Northwest. It took about 3 weeks in total. Everywhere I went people were amazing and it really helped restore my faith in humanity as they say. But everyone also told me to be careful of others just like Tomislav said lol. Since that trip I have been yearning to go on another adventure. This year I moved across the country to a place I have never been and have no one nearby that I really know. It’s exciting but it’s not the same. Life on the road can be lonely but I’ve never felt more free. Personally I am working on option 3. Traveling with a solid base camp to return to 😁

    • @BrightResultsMedia
      @BrightResultsMedia Год назад +1

      I had a similar experience. Drove all over America. People were wonderful everywhere. Restored my faith in humanity and made me love America. Now I’m out of America and hope to stay on the road a long time. :)

  • @AmirKhan-ol2qd
    @AmirKhan-ol2qd 7 лет назад +84

    okay, one of the best ted talks i've watched.

  • @divyaskumar634
    @divyaskumar634 3 года назад +2059

    Can we all form a group from around the world and start traveling once this pandemic is over????

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 года назад +36

      Divya S Kumar Great idea!

    • @divyaskumar634
      @divyaskumar634 3 года назад +18

      @@bramheshpatil7382 yeah 👍

    • @yashmalib-2191
      @yashmalib-2191 3 года назад +73

      Atleast we can start it in India..

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 года назад +12

      @@divyaskumar634 Yup.

    • @bramheshpatil7382
      @bramheshpatil7382 3 года назад +40

      @@yashmalib-2191 Definitely, but we can't plan it on RUclips. We've to be serious about this.

  • @mintesnotsemay6461
    @mintesnotsemay6461 Год назад +12

    Thank you to Tomislav Perko in the first place. I am honored by the Creator who has taught me and taught me from time to time. I shared my feelings as I listened to him on the road.
    I've learned to not only keep track of life's experiences, but also to try something new all the time. It has changed my view of travel.
    I live in East Africa, Ethiopia, and I invite you to visit the country of creation. I'm sure you'll be a reminder of the wonderful journey of your life
    Thank you

  • @joeystark7218
    @joeystark7218 2 года назад +3

    Tom, I know exactly what you mean by post-traveling depression. Your advice on how to handle it is something extremely valuable I hadn't thought of before; thank you for that.

  • @Dangerous0Fairy
    @Dangerous0Fairy 8 лет назад +254

    it's hard for me to live this long awaited dream .. my passport "Iraqi" sucks I need a visa for everything , my religion "Islam" makes alot of people uncomfortable or even a potential threat and being a female makes me an easy target if I travel alone .. the only way to do it is to share this journey with someone .. so I'm waiting for the right person to come :) !

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 лет назад +17

      +Omnia Kadorah good luck! :)

    • @Leen95M
      @Leen95M 8 лет назад +4

      Believe me you're not the only one :(

    • @ipodman371
      @ipodman371 8 лет назад +13

      +Omnia Kadorah as an american male, i agree that you'd have a hard time but i will say that my doors are open.

    • @elmultimediastudios7120
      @elmultimediastudios7120 8 лет назад

      +raine newell nice one dood

    • @elmultimediastudios7120
      @elmultimediastudios7120 8 лет назад +1

      +Omnia Kadorah come to south africa

  • @spartan7196
    @spartan7196 6 лет назад +93

    This man is inspirational...He is living his life to its fullest.

    •  5 лет назад

      vidjet ćeš ga kad ga izbodu komarci i ostale beštije i dobije boleštine pa da vidiš brale

  • @destroyingangel14
    @destroyingangel14 Год назад +73

    When hitchhiking ;
    Recognize that , when a driver passes you he represents something.
    He represents a static moment , like any other you normally experience , a passerby on the street, in a shop exc.
    What you are waiting for , is a moment that belongs to you .
    When someone stops to give you a ride ,
    you have what is yours once more.
    You need ideas like this , because it
    Is intimidating to face oncoming traffic.
    Especially in the middle of no where .

    • @destroyingangel14
      @destroyingangel14 Год назад

      @@nicholasdranfile9312 lf l could figure out , how my shadow banning works , and who , what people are responding to my comments, it would make sense to respond to your question.
      How it is , is NO ONE sees my comments , but a group of Operatives .....( It seems )
      So keep guessing....

    • @wowpsgaming
      @wowpsgaming Год назад

      @@destroyingangel14 You're safe now

  • @otakugamer616
    @otakugamer616 2 года назад +3

    Man I wish I can have even 10% of his life experience and perspectives I would give that he has so courage

  • @alphabee8171
    @alphabee8171 3 года назад +58

    It's sad how most of us have already spent maximum percentage of our lives at particular places, with particular people with never changing perceptions of things around us and died. If you're alive you gotta head out. This has to be one thing you do before you die. Life would be more meaningful and hope I get to make it someday.

    • @culdeestudios1725
      @culdeestudios1725 3 года назад

      Travel isnt everything tho. There's other things people care about.

  • @Waleed_Alasiri
    @Waleed_Alasiri 4 года назад +154

    Nice, I’m watching this and still laying in my bed!

  • @BucketListTravellers
    @BucketListTravellers 3 года назад +16

    Deciding to travel full time is one of the best things we've ever done! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

    • @ybell10
      @ybell10 Год назад +1

      i really wanna do that. im sooo scared though!

    • @BucketListTravellers
      @BucketListTravellers Год назад

      @@ybell10 you can always ease into it with short trips. The more of the world you see, the more you'll want to see!

  • @kirillzapple
    @kirillzapple 2 года назад +4

    This is the best presentation on Ted I saw since I started watching Ted 10 years ago.

  • @noraweigel7080
    @noraweigel7080 5 лет назад +48

    I do travel around the world for 3 years and also hitchhiked in most of south east asia and all this as a solo female traveller. Never had any problems, never felt unsafe. Just go out there and you will see our world is a better place then media or people with non travel experience will tell you. Enjoy your life 😁

    • @tututishtosh
      @tututishtosh Год назад +1

      And 99.9% of the time you will be just fine, and People You Meet will be good and kind to you, but it only takes one Ax Murderer to ruin your day. Although rare, they do come along once in awhile, so watch out.

    • @vr4737
      @vr4737 Год назад

      Wie war es so in Asien mit Anhalter unterwegs zu sein?

  • @datner76
    @datner76 4 года назад +123

    22 years I was homeless. I was a busker, a fisherman, fruit picker, chicken farmer, tobacco grower etc, I traveled around and around Australia, by car, bicycle, moped, bus, train, hitchhike, walk etc. I collected cans, went metal detecting for coins....I camped on a remote block of land until Chris Hemsworth bought it for millions!

    • @user-px9gu6kg7e
      @user-px9gu6kg7e 3 года назад +21

      Are you jonny sins

    • @deepak-sf3xy
      @deepak-sf3xy 3 года назад

      @@user-px9gu6kg7e 😆😆🤣

    • @kyleseptoo1867
      @kyleseptoo1867 3 года назад

      @@user-px9gu6kg7e why would you say that lol 😂

    • @enriquesanjuan7547
      @enriquesanjuan7547 3 года назад +1

      awesome! do you have an Instagram account? :)

    • @latchmangle2636
      @latchmangle2636 3 года назад +1

      @bunny what?I've met more than 1 person who's lived a life like this

  • @vacationquesty
    @vacationquesty Год назад +57

    This is an amazing story Tom. It's also kinda awesome you got to did a TED talk on your life basically.

  • @tapiwamakoni3936
    @tapiwamakoni3936 Год назад +3

    I love his conclusions about how, we are all human at the end of the day.

  • @HeuerAndy
    @HeuerAndy 6 лет назад +66

    This is a video I have to watch twice a month. To bring it back in my mind and to realize how great real life is.

  • @james5604
    @james5604 9 лет назад +27

    This video may be the one that will have changed my life---forever.

  • @BrightResultsMedia
    @BrightResultsMedia Год назад +2

    Nailed it. Been on the road most my life. I love it. Tried but never been able to settle down for long. These feet of mine get itchy and I gotta see what’s over the next hill. ☮️

  • @leenaken5626
    @leenaken5626 Год назад +2

    In a world where human run for and from money this guy proved how traveling which is considered expensive (for ppl who can't afford) is now just a matter of shift of mindset, I really love traveling very very much and I'm so glad this video is recommended to me👍

  • @poptartpower1
    @poptartpower1 5 лет назад +3198

    “How to travel the world on almost no money”
    “Be homeless”

    • @vacancesjzvbvacantionsweon2036
      @vacancesjzvbvacantionsweon2036 5 лет назад +16

      There are better options...

    • @kiranraj6939
      @kiranraj6939 5 лет назад +79

      Even homeless requires Visa to travel from one country to another

    • @SailingCorina
      @SailingCorina 5 лет назад +155

      That is exactly what I tell people. I have absolutely nothing except my boat. I have no money saved and only survive by the few sailing charters I get here and there. I am basically a homeless person traveling with no savings living day to day BUT I AM TRULY LIVING LIFE!

    • @sanglipandi8492
      @sanglipandi8492 5 лет назад +7

      Watch video again

    • @Sachindixitvlog000
      @Sachindixitvlog000 5 лет назад +6

      @@SailingCorina please suggest me how to start travel with no money

  • @xitiz001
    @xitiz001 8 лет назад +81

    "Indians din't warn about anything"
    This is the most entertaining TEDX video seen by me...!!!
    You rock: Tomislav
    & I hope nobody tried to kill you here in India...!!! :)

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 лет назад +20

      +Xitiz Pugalia thanks, and no - nobody tried to kill me in India :)

    • @AmitGupta-ye6mc
      @AmitGupta-ye6mc 8 лет назад +2

      +Tomislav Perko We are friendly people :) Glad you liked it here :)

    • @pariks141288
      @pariks141288 8 лет назад

      +Tomislav Perko Im glad! Im an environmentalist and I think Im going to go and travel with a purpose, but i think i will be stoned and laughed at.. misunderstood... What do you think? I want to actually go and volunteer everywhere on earth...clean it up as much as I can..

    • @1000DaysOfSummer
      @1000DaysOfSummer 8 лет назад +4

      Parikshit Chitnis I was stoned most of the time too :p

    • @pariks141288
      @pariks141288 8 лет назад +1

      I meant it literally stonned. Like people throwing stones at me. But yeah...your comment also makes sense.. Might as well be "stoned".. Haha

  • @DevineLimit
    @DevineLimit Год назад

    Love this man’s end quote and it is absolutely true! All of it! ❤️

  • @beatrizrezende5612
    @beatrizrezende5612 2 года назад +2

    Melhor palestra da vida! Ficaria horas o ouvindo falar!

    • @Bruzoo_
      @Bruzoo_ 2 года назад

      Eu tbm! O bom humor dele é contagiante e esse espírito livre tem um que de alguém que aprendeu a se permitir. Faz a gnt querer cair na estrada hoje mesmo!

  • @pankajspatil83
    @pankajspatil83 6 лет назад +237

    Proud to be an indian..... Thanks brother....... We have versatile culture, people, society, languages than any other country in the world. And respect and accept all of them. We truly believe in "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"
    Which means "the world is one family". Welcome to india.....,,☺️🙏🙏🙏 ☺️

    • @AmazingLife786
      @AmazingLife786 6 лет назад +4

      Very True...........

    • @Sahralie
      @Sahralie 5 лет назад +21

      I love India greetings from Germany 💕

    • @lokeshsarode2205
      @lokeshsarode2205 5 лет назад +3

      When he was travelling from one country to the another.. From where did he get his visa then?😅 i am lil confused?

    • @sk8ordie548
      @sk8ordie548 5 лет назад +4

      but you india you loose
      unsub from tseries
      subscribe to pewdiepie
      lol

    • @shubh5614
      @shubh5614 5 лет назад +4

      @@sk8ordie548 oh god stop.

  • @gouhanghal2470
    @gouhanghal2470 6 лет назад +197

    His has a good sense of humor and his english accent is so cute

    • @allison8786
      @allison8786 5 лет назад +9

      edward hangmay that is not an English accent 🤣

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 лет назад

      Allison Last he clearly meant accent full stop. Btw what’s an English accent ? 🤷‍♂️

    • @allison8786
      @allison8786 5 лет назад +1

      Davide Facchinetti an English accent is British 🥳

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 лет назад +1

      Allison Last that Ain’t the same is it? Btw In practice, if you come to the UK, you’ll release that there is no such thing as a British accent lol

    • @davidefacchinetti2084
      @davidefacchinetti2084 5 лет назад +4

      Joe Me bugger off mate

  • @sonyarichmond6121
    @sonyarichmond6121 3 года назад +2

    Awesome presenter and it gets wiser and better everytime I watch it!

  • @bertrandaime4921
    @bertrandaime4921 4 месяца назад +2

    Hope I am not late in the club! I am from Rwanda & have traveled only to one country. I will be updating here my every other country travelled to after watching this!
    & When you travel, visit Rwanda too, it's safe ❤

  • @nomi9651
    @nomi9651 3 года назад +61

    Only ted talk I didn't get bored for a single second..

  • @zaeemAtif
    @zaeemAtif 5 лет назад +782

    Indians didnt warned me about anything...hahahaaa....!!!
    love you for that from India..!!

    • @feluda24
      @feluda24 4 года назад +4

      same here

    • @vivianl.2077
      @vivianl.2077 3 года назад +7

      the sanity and safety for woman is very concerning in india,reasons i set my foot off it

    • @subscribefornoreason542
      @subscribefornoreason542 3 года назад +3

      @@vivianl.2077 do you speak that from experience?

    • @godofthunder1071
      @godofthunder1071 3 года назад +8

      @@vivianl.2077 this is absolute nonsense. India is very safe

    • @shamsharma1134
      @shamsharma1134 3 года назад +6

      @@johnkrasinski7397 i think kashmiri, Muslim and China tells you not Indians...

  • @vannhantran547
    @vannhantran547 Год назад

    Just turned 22 last month, and this video is absolutely great for those like me “Adventure lovers”

  • @OshoShakti
    @OshoShakti Год назад +7

    We’re not scared of anyone because we make no harm to others!! Therefore no warnings.
    World is one big INDIA for us ♥️🇮🇳

  • @projectuinm21
    @projectuinm21 5 лет назад +867

    What if we made a big group with people from different countries to travel the world and share experiences? Who's in?

    • @nyleguitar4415
      @nyleguitar4415 5 лет назад +28

      I am in !

    • @TheSpencerHaines
      @TheSpencerHaines 5 лет назад +50

      And you could vlog it as a group and maybe make money. I've always thought of doing that

    • @ahmeddr3648
      @ahmeddr3648 5 лет назад +28

      @@TheSpencerHaines i do agree, in addition to that, many people will have a variety of skills and abilities. It will be very useful

    • @cosmoreaction7226
      @cosmoreaction7226 5 лет назад +6

      I am in

    • @LenaSchifferr
      @LenaSchifferr 5 лет назад +9

      Totally in 😅

  • @JosePerez-tk8dc
    @JosePerez-tk8dc 7 лет назад +25

    that's all I want to do. travel and feel happy. I have depression and with it came along depersonalization which sucks. you feel no emotion and reality seems as you're looking at it through a television. I want to help people and die a supporter and a happy supporter of helping people and myself

    • @AmitDelarge
      @AmitDelarge 7 лет назад +2

      Jose Perez best of luck i am from india same here mannn!

    • @philippaettrick7012
      @philippaettrick7012 7 лет назад

      Jose Perez hey there I have derealization and depersonalization too. Good luck for the future!

    • @varmkrieg8611
      @varmkrieg8611 6 лет назад

      well done

  • @nervenavar2649
    @nervenavar2649 Год назад

    Wow Tomislav Perko you are a travelling icon. You're funny and honest with all your experience. An inspirational to many people who have fears of what coming of being like you.

  • @omaradidou8066
    @omaradidou8066 Год назад +1

    What a man , the desire to traveling the world is on pinnacle right now

  • @hrdyondrej
    @hrdyondrej 6 лет назад +2147

    Anyone in the age of approx 19 wanting to go on adventure?

    • @abdullahfarooq7791
      @abdullahfarooq7791 6 лет назад +4

      Ondrej Hrdy right here lol

    • @theiniestaxavimessi
      @theiniestaxavimessi 6 лет назад +4

      Right here ;)

    • @hrdyondrej
      @hrdyondrej 6 лет назад +36

      The Digital Nomad If you wish, we can meet up. I live in the Czechia and I'll begin my journey in summer. What do you say?

    • @waflletoast11
      @waflletoast11 6 лет назад +3

      Ondrej Hrdy nice I'm from USA and i travel too.

    • @bobbobby8806
      @bobbobby8806 6 лет назад +3

      good luck

  • @tylerparker3024
    @tylerparker3024 4 года назад +344

    His stuffed animals name was "Maria Juana"

    • @manuelrota6268
      @manuelrota6268 4 года назад +11

      Mate... I didn't catch it while watching... Good Point there ; )

    • @alxbog86
      @alxbog86 4 года назад +15

      Do you think the sheep was full of weed? do you think so??? ... me too :))))

    • @biryus6674
      @biryus6674 3 года назад +4

      it's a she(ep)

    • @user-lc8th7yk2j
      @user-lc8th7yk2j 3 года назад

      Damn

  • @myown2101
    @myown2101 Год назад +4

    Ones I picked up a hitchhiker. He said: Thank you so much for stopping! I know, it must be a bit scary, because you don't know if the stranger is a nice person or a serial killer.
    I responded: Two serial killers in one car? Nah.... Highly improbable. )))

  • @albertbarsegyan3865
    @albertbarsegyan3865 Год назад +1

    The most beautiful and interesting story that I've seen on TEDx

  • @STOLSPEED
    @STOLSPEED 8 лет назад +13

    In the 60's I hitchhiked across Canada and the USA, then around Europe, then overland to India, then through East, Central, and South Africa, then motorcycle from Canada to Panama and back, then Kombi van working around Australia. Chance meetings along the way led to a career in the oil exploration business that kept me travelling from New Guinea to the North Sea and from Alaska to the Amazon, now settled in Australia. That was before the days of couch surfing or even packpacker hostels, so slept real rough most of the time. Never had any problems with safety. What a fantastic experience! Hardest part is to start out, then just keep going and it'll get easier and you'll get somewhere. I feel so sorry for females cause it's so much more difficult and constantly on guard cause so many men get stupid ideas when they find a lone female hitchhiking, so need to couple with a male partner..... It's heartening to hear that he can still do that style of travel these days. His tips and guide to hitchhiking technique are spot on. You need to open the gregarious and entertaining side of your self and it brings the same from others wherever you go. Go for it!

  • @aphiwemambi9917
    @aphiwemambi9917 6 лет назад +170

    I am crying!!! Happy tears!!! I have been wanting to do this for a very long time and I still do, Truly appreciate the inspiration

  • @robertsiladi4855
    @robertsiladi4855 2 года назад +2

    This is great! Thanks for sharing your story Tomislav. Looking forward to see where life will take me in couple of years.

  • @itsabhisheku
    @itsabhisheku 2 года назад +1

    Sometimes u want to do something big in your life but one thing in your mind is to how how others react & a fear of your parents & we think can parents allow for this. If parents has not any problem that what my kid do & what want to do then evey kid or anybody may a grateful life. Live a great life

  • @TantrikLife
    @TantrikLife 3 года назад +628

    🇮🇳 I'm here after watching "Nomad Shubham" interview. AND YOU ? 😂

    • @IceExplorer548
      @IceExplorer548 3 года назад +9

      same here , i got link to this from that interview

    • @TantrikLife
      @TantrikLife 3 года назад +1

      @@IceExplorer548 ok ice explorer

    • @Sami-cu6rb
      @Sami-cu6rb 3 года назад +3

      Me also 😂

    • @hritik2406
      @hritik2406 3 года назад

      Me too

    • @sonamkumar138
      @sonamkumar138 3 года назад +1

      Subham also has inspired this video before started his travelling

  • @26411bapul
    @26411bapul 7 лет назад +111

    Being a Indians timeline at 15:00 made me cry. Love u #Tomislav and thank u so much.

    • @fazeelzubair2787
      @fazeelzubair2787 6 лет назад +4

      Kulamani Sethi seriously that is a proud moment in this video. I was expecting he would say similar thing like other countries

    • @aravindmaharaj
      @aravindmaharaj 6 лет назад +2

      very true. was feeling very happy to see him tell this.

    • @r0shan22
      @r0shan22 6 лет назад +1

      Exactly I felt like same

    • @themaestro5338
      @themaestro5338 6 лет назад +5

      I have always found Indians to be more open minded and kind than the rest of us in general. Much respect for your people. As he said so well though, we’re all the same really. Don’t let our media and corrupt governments around the world blind us.

    • @Ghosty716
      @Ghosty716 6 лет назад +1

      +Homey Van Smack You are totally right bro

  • @fromthepeanutgallery1084
    @fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 года назад

    Wow! Just WOWNESS!!! Thank you. Applicable to so many other things in life.

  • @RodrigoBorgia
    @RodrigoBorgia 2 года назад +9

    Bravo jarane! Phantastic presentation. One of my happiest lifetime was when I was a student and travell by hichhicking through Europe and to Turkish Asia. And when doing other intense trips, e.g. over the alps by foot, by bicikle through Europe.
    It´s very very difficult to explain other people the impressions, the wisdom, the understanding that you gain during travelling. And by travelling I mean by all senses open. You have to experience it. It´s like explaining someone how it is to be in Love, witzhout experiencing it, somebody won´t know.
    Would like to know if the dude did more journeys.

  • @alexinh0
    @alexinh0 4 года назад +74

    4 years ago somewhere around this time of the year I found this video and after watching it I got inspired and did excactly what Tomislav said and I hit the road I left on February 2016 and was traveling in Asia and Australia for almost 3 years, and that was the best decision that I ever made in my life.
    So please don't be afraid of the unknown and just hit the road!

    • @houssemhmila1740
      @houssemhmila1740 2 года назад

      how do you make money

    • @TheVMbros
      @TheVMbros Год назад +4

      @@houssemhmila1740 You walk into an establishment and ask them if they need anyone for cleaning or anything else. If they do, tell them your story and hopefully they'll give you a job. Now that you have a job, use a couch-surfing website or app to find a place to sleep. The days to come after that you'll be making money so you* can pay for a room at a hostal. Then, you can find other small jobs or start selling things by the street. There are many possibilities, you just have to find what works for you.
      *Edit: Typo.