Embracing Uncertainty – The Art of Travel and Unlearning | Justin Wateridge | TEDxYouth@WycombeAbbey

Justin Wateridge, who having grown up in Zambia, and worked in travel for 25 years, has a raw passion for people and places.
From visiting over 80 countries in his life, he has come to the conclusion that travel is the ultimate dissolver in shattering barriers and prejudice. He believes that drawing from our planet’s rich diversity is vital in enhancing both our personal lives and expanding our understanding of the wider world. Given a unique childhood growing up in Zambia, British born, Oxford educated and travel eager, Justin Wateridge found his love for exploring the globe at a young age. He has visited over 80 countries in his life, documenting his travels in articles and leaving his footprint through charity work he does all over the world and giving lectures on his experiences to impressive audiences like the Royal Geographical Society. From his rich experiences spending time with the nomadic Wodaabe in the Sahara, attending the Gerewol festival at a secret location in Niger, or even cycling up the Mekong River, Wateridge has come to the conclusion that travel is the ultimate dissolver in shattering barriers and prejudice. He says that “Travel gives us so much – experience, empathy, perspective, understanding and such vivid memories. Our world is wonderfully diverse and we should not shrink from it but experience it, relish it and use those experiences to redefine our own lives.”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx