Life Lessons from the Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country | Lexie Alford | TEDxKlagenfurt 

Such a good job Lexie 👏

To have travelled around the world but still be nervous to give a talk to a room full of strangers is a lesson that comfort zones can be miles away or right at your feet, it’s not where they are, it’s the distance that it takes to face them and in facing them that’s where the lesson lies! Congrats on your courage!

Looking at the comments I feel that the message from her talk was not very well understood. It’s not about traveling it’s about you. It about how we stay in our comfort zone because we are scared. She’s not saying hi travel the world she’s saying to start saying yes. When you get uncomfortable is when you start to grow.

It's not about how she grew up, or all the advantages she's had that allowed her to break this record. What's incredible to me is that she recognized these advantages she had and started reaching for this goal that was possible, but still crazy! And she did it. There are so many people in her position that don't make the most of their situations, and look at all she's done. Congrats Lexie!

Money s not everything but everything require money

Quick question, if you are traveler since kid, would travelling be your comfort zone? And getting out from comfort zone would be ... to not travelling?

I do think that comfort zones are not just about leaving but also staying. I backpacked and travelled for 4 years and now I’ve settled because I’m studying my bachelors degree. Staying in one place has proven to be hard and has pushed me out of comfort zones I developed from traveling. It isn’t about distance in my opinion, but about facing internal fears that make you uncomfortable and cause change and growth within you. As a traveler it’s easy for people to think I’m fearless and brave, which I am, but in fact staying still has been a greater challenge for me than solo backpacking ever was. I want to also say thank you for this talk. Amazing to see a young women as the Guinness world record holder!

“will i regret not doing this?” has now become my motto.

At 21 I was getting hammered at the club, flirting with shallow girls and having fake friends with no direction in life... I'm 25 now, still dreaming of doing what she's done. Hats off to the amazing young lady she is. I still have life yet to live.

isn't about people's mindset but its problem of money shortage

That conclusion dissolved me into tears. “I knew I will regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t try”

bump the speed to 1.25-1.5 gonna save you a lot of time

Try doing that with a developing country passport. You had a head start just by your birthplace alone Lexie. Having said that, well done.

Fine talk. Lexie's last sentence "how uncomfortable are you willing to be in order to reach your fullest potential" is the crux of her talk. I feel travelling is one activity which gives such amazing experiences, that it often opens up our mind to entirely new vistas. It also helps us discover ourselves, besides getting to know new places n people n their cultures. For people with inhibitions, travelling can do wonders. Kudos to Lexie for having travelled to so many countries, perhaps to many of them all by herself. It takes immense courage for a girl / woman to do so, particularly to certain regions known to be hostile or even dangerous for women tourists. Way to go !

I just found Lexi's youtube channel and have been blown away. I love traveling too but wow, she blows it out the park! So humble

This woman is such a beautiful, wonderful speaker. I really enjoyed her speech 💮

I am just returning from my first international and first solo trip around europe... Yes it wasnt tough as she encountered but it did get lonely at some point and then I realised I began to like being alone with my thoughts and my ideas... I would travel to the places as I felt and learnt alot about different cultures!! at first I didnt feel any difference but I know my self confidence has increased and I have better respect for myself

She is such a happy soul. I love this girl.

The way she speaks shows her experience world wide. In her age she has acquired so much knowlege and her talk is so fluent, so calm and delivered what she wanted to. She has a capabilities to attract people and make them listen her. Usually travellers possess long vision about future and plan. She has that. When we are in different land as far as safety is concerned ...!!! I know to the max extend we have to be on our own. She is bold and learnt all those point.

What an inspiring person! Not only learning from childhood experiences, but developing them into a profession like travel photography, and committing time and resources to an impressive goal. Well done!

she seems like such a down to earth soul

You gave an incredible speech, congrats Lexie!

she was smiling the entire ted talk. How jolly and wonderful. Good one.

I was touched by this Talk, and I had the same experience when I spent 9-month in different countries. It is all right to do lots of things by ourselves while it could be better if we could have someone go together. One day, the person left, and it still became a great memory that lasts for our whole life.

Enjoyed listening to you Lexie🌻. Such courage❤️

I enjoyed this talk! I got to see 20 countries in 1976-77 with a backpack and heard about so many more from other travelers. If folks can travel, I recommend it, because it's not just about going into the unknown - I found it exhilarating to live in different sceneries, meet people and hang out with the locals, try new languages, eat new food, visit interesting museums, learn about the place, and just have adventures all along the way. It was fun most of the time!

Lexie you are phenonmenal. I related to so much of what you were saying about learning to be truly alone, the appreciation you now have for your loved ones, the deep understanding you have gained that we all are essentially one, and that if when it comes to decision making... would I regret it later? I always ask myself that, and it had always encouraged me forward to at least try! If you never go, you'll never know. Amazing talk. Thank you for sharing!

Wow! Lexie, I'm surprised you had traveled all 196 countries by the age of 21. Now that I am 18, I have only traveled to two countries. This talks was really helpful to me, who had a lot of things to fear.👍 “Will I regret not doing this?” was most impressive to me. I want to be a person who speaks naturally in front of many people and gives enlightenment, like you. I subscribed to your youtube because I wanted to hear interesting more stories about your trip! May you be happy!😉

Her smile is so beautiful.

She’s so humble love her speech

She speaks so clearly and beautifully. She's CAPTIVATING 😍

So inspiring... Such stories should be publicized more often so people like us who are really keen towards traveling will get inspired and get some knowledge about dos and don'ts while traveling... Great

Lovely to hear the same things which I felt or experienced while travelling as a backpacker to every state of my country, India.

As someone who has wanted to travel the world all my life but haven’t been to many places yet, this is so inspiring. Someday I hope to travel more and gain that fulfillment I still desire. ♥️

She has been shattering all her fears So inspiring ❤️

“Will I regret not doing this?” Is the six words i never knew i needed this moment of my life. Thanks for inspiring us all! 💕

2:43..... gives me a lot of hope. Thanks friend.

Great talk! Inspirational and insightful. Thank You!

Her voice is so clear and sweet.I love your talk.It's so inspiring.

She has family who's have travel business from decade already. She travelled since very childhood with family. That's the way she achieved her travel dream easily with full knowledge.

Her voice is so good.

Amazing, thank you so much for this! It made me cry... I feel that I've had validated my entire life. All the times I thought I should've stayed in my comfort zone instead of going for my 'outside'. Thank you so much again

I saw the ocean in your eyes. Thank you for your genuine experience sharing.

Her childhood was so amazing..she travelled in so many country...not everybody thought about this ......✨

Wow! Wow! Wow! Simply WOW! I so missed the Pictures and Videos in the presentation.

5:16 Overcome physical fear: bungee in Switzerland. Yemen wedding 9:59 Overcome mental fear: loneliness. A new friend in Tuvalu 12:24 Overcome soul fear 13:19 Will I regret not doing this? 14:04 How uncomfortable are you willing to become in order to reach your fullest potential?

love this girl !!!!! She is so confident and empowering !!

So clam, so gentle, so confident. Hats off!!!!

I really enjoyed the talk, way to go Lexie 👍. I hope I could achieve what I aim for one day like you.

i can relate to that seven seconds u felt wen u jumped, i too felt it when i did the 12 second ride of RED FORCE, the quickest roller coaster in the world!!! the most amazing feeling ive ever felt by far!!!! thanks lexie

The world needs more young women with the same heart as you, great job. You're awesome.

Tears in my eyes. Thank you.

what a wonderful ted talk, most of the people have so routine life(maby boring)and actually you are inspiring who have inspiration....cheers

Sweetly delivered! Well done young lady!

I admire you so much Lexie! Very inspiring words.

"will I regret not doing this " .....amazing motivation....thanks

just realized we all break records everyday in our commutes to work I've traveled from Dublin to Berkeley for over 21 years 5:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Saturday sometimes Sundays 33 miles one way to work & 33 miles back home Salud!! to all the Record breaking workers around the world.

I Met this great girl in 6 different countries during my countless journeys around the world so far I've been 36 🙃 she was faster than me 🙏 all love Lexie

Lexie is it! She's smart, she's beautiful, well-travelled and obviously financially well off, and her outfit is on point. You go girl!!!

Thank you for sharing your story lexi ❤ what a beautiful perspective on fear and comfort zones.

Such an amazing young lady to be brave and determined to undertake such a project.

I'm so glad I discovered this but holy man I hope she knows how privileged she is to be able to do this. I wish everyone would get the opportunity to visit another country

Lovely and inspiring speech. Thank you Lexie.

Travelling is a form of seeking new experiences. Arguably similar to exploring new mountains to climb, or different parts of our oceans to dive. She’s just giving her take on her “new experience” thingi. Cool, thanks for sharing 😊

Seriously girl u r superb.... I inspired from you.. U did a great job without wasting your time in what should do or don't.... U got a very nice experience. I want to ask what was you think when you got decided I mean challenge in front of you

Wonderful Lexie!!! You inspired persons who are not travel widely because they are worried about their security... Well done 👍👍

By viewing and reading lexi Alford's comments about traveling to each country. I understand her speech very well. I agree that it's not about travel, but about myself. Therefore, you should not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. I'm happy that lexi has achieved her goals, and I think she's on the right path in life.

Your speech is so inspiring and encouraging. Thank you! 😭❤️

Lexi is brave and insightful. What an exciting adventure. Love seeing Lexi’s pictures and following her travels. Cheers from Grass Valley.

I love Lexie!!! Absolute queen!!!

"will l regret not doing this ?" this video should be taught in schools for youth !! thank you Lexie

Regarding to the comfort zone, everyone has their own interpretations and here you added something spectacular and critical points. Great job!

I agree money is not everything but passion. There are many rich people who dont travel even to next state in a country. I traveled all 7 continents solo and graduated with PhD Biomedical Science by 30. I was one of the younger lot on the Antarctica ship and it was a thrilling adventure. I had to save for one year with my first job after PhD to tick off my last continent. I know its crazy to spend your $$$ beginning of career when many at career end or retirement go to Antarctica. When I look back exactly 10 years ago now I was in my first country outside India- Italy for summer research during my undergrad and the courage to start exploring the world solo was born in me 🙂. Then on my science research took me places and I explored more on my own. No matter the language foreign and unknown to me but I connected with the locals who gave me shelter, food, shared their culture; be it Kenya, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Peru or Chile 🙂. The journey of exploration never ends and even before one adventure is done, the next few are in line 😃. Use your transits well in a new country and if you are not in hurry. Just follow simple formula- every year one new place/country, adventure depending on budget and time. Ofcourse I would club nearby countries if it is easy to travel across like Chile and Argentina. Finally, with an Indian passport I became quiet an expert in dealing my visas independently always. Last year I booked 3 visa interviews on a single leave day with all documents right. Earlier I got 7 visas in 4 months planning each visa application at right time depending which one takes longer time and how early we can apply. Don't have the privilege of passport with 150+ countries visa free entry 😃.

I totally agree, I took a Contiki trip to India, and was so nervous since it was my first ever trip in my first ever trip, and I absolutely loved it

An incredible journey and I love how you concluded the video I will definitely share this with my friends! From California - Logan Martinez

Thanks ❤️❤️ This talk really moved my heart 💓

Great job! I just found out about your journey - super impressed! Having traveled to >60 countries, it's hard to imagine how you went to all of them in 2.5 years... wow - so much respect! That is extremely difficult and I'm sure the lessons and insights gleaned will continue unfolding throughout life! 👏

So inspiring she was given loads of money to travel from her mom and she courageously took the money to go travel. Heroic!

She is so energetic. And this presentation is so persuading and meaningful. 💯

That was a nice talk about your experiences Lexie! Congratulations for breaking the Guinness World Record! ♥

So proud!

been following her since country 89!! sooo inspired by her!

Most amazing person I’ve listened to on TedX!! You are an amazing speaker❤️

What an accomplishment! Great talk!! Enjoyed listening!

Lovely. Specifically the wedding night in Yemen made me laugh from the bottom of my heart! Keep it up.

Last minute was amazing.

such a good motivation to encourage my decreasing spirit, thanks Lexie!

That is Very True - Very young to Know and Talk as such , Bravo Lexie.

Inspiring for the young generation ( not only ). Travelling the most you can before you settle is the best way to learn about yourself.

Thanks for sharing us...love from india

What a thoughtful question from the experienced personality at the end... Simply exceptional

Wow!!! Very inspiring Lexie. So much to learn from you!

You are incredible!! 😍 Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment.

Thanks for sharing us 😊 luv from Indonesia

Such an an amazing journey and story with so many adventures. Thanks for sharing, so inspiring. 🌸❤️🙏🏽✈️

Great video. She's so classic. Sweet voice. Hands up for her. She's so humam.

Here because of Yes theory! Well done Lexie! Hope to see you more often in yes theory videos!

That was so well spoken wow 👏🏼

This video really has useful and motivational information . The girl tells the audience her story , her mistakes and shares her experience . Travel is not an easy thing, and in order to make even a small trip, you will need a lot of expenses, both physical and moral, as well as financial. There should also be willpower and the ability to control yourself in different situations, as the girl said . She explained the benefits of getting out of the comfort zone, told how many opportunities this action gives. Using her own example, she showed the result of this action and shared the impressions that she received after leaving her usual environment .

You`re simply the best, Lexie!