3 YEARS to Break a World Record: Was It Worth It?
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- I spent 3 years of my life breaking the Guinness World Record for the Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country. I broke the previous world record, which had only been held by men, by over 3 years! Traveling to 196 countries was an incredible experience and I feel immensely grateful for the opportunity to do so at my age.
There were so many ups and downs along the way and one of the hardest aspects of breaking this record wasn't even related to travel, it was the evidence required to prove that I had traveled to every county!
6 full months of intense organization after years of procrastination, I was able to submit nearly 7,000 pages of documentation in chronological order to Guinness World Records. I thought I had done everything by the book until I received an email that added 100 days onto my record...
In the end, I broke the Guinness World Record at 21 years old and I was invited to celebrate the accomplishment on the today show in New York City. This was by far the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken & it still feels surreal that I finally completed it and can share it with you guys!
To see more of my adventures, follow me on Instagram: / lexielimitless
Check out the music I used in this video: share.mscbd.fm/...
So what do you guys think about the GWR rules? Fair? Unrealistic? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Hi @lexie limitless
Lexie you are incredible and I am amazed you had to have 7000 papers in chronological order that is amazing how you managed to do that is awesome and you are absolutely incredible Lexie💝💝💕💕
Those rules sound so insane it almost seemed as they wanted to make it so difficult so that nobody could do it! But I love how you persevered through anyways! Im inspired by your drive even through these ridiculous and tedious rules!
Amazing Lexie, love your videos/IG. You motivated me to finish my GWR application. Obviously not as immense as yours but it still took me months to organize and submit all the evidence. Some of my rules were pretty intense too, but there's certainly no way to fake it.
nope it's unfair to let u go back to mozambique
The real accomplishment here isn’t visiting the countries, but completing the paper work 😂
Seriously though! haha
Imagine how many visas she must've had to apply for.
Guinness world record for most number of visas of sovereign countries held by a single person
Ikr
@@TheFirstStud not many, American passports can go most places without one or just pay for one when you arrive in the country.
What a wild ride! Glad to have been a part of the last stretch 🙂
❤❤❤I love your videos
Hiiii is she ur sister
@@beastaaj7632 No. Thomas is her partner.
@@beastaaj7632 friends and Thomas as a boyfriend
Yes Theory Do you reply to comments?
Who else is happy to see Thomas and Amar in this video #yestheory
i was shocked!
My favorite boys :)
You're so lucky to be part of the yes fam😍 ly too
YESFAM!
@@adithyandevadas7398 I've definitely been feeling very lucky, we're all cooped up together in quarantine and those dorks keep me pretty entertained haha
I appreciate the footage of the times when you were crushed and exhausted, these are the glamourless behind the scenes that are the foundation of being at a world record level
It definitely felt kind of vulnerable to add those moments, I'm happy to hear you appreciated seeing that
So glad you achieved this before this pandemic started! Can't imagine where you'd be with the record!
belle nomad I wake up every day with so much gratitude for the timing of finishing this in 2019. It would have been devastating to lose all the visas plans etc. during the pandemic
Omg I thought the same thing! So thankful she made it all through before the pandemic started!
You would've been stuck in some country
I'm 19 and I travelled our house.
son marinay looool
You still need to apply for visa for different rooms?
@@Arcadiez ,😆😆😆
I broke your Record cuz I'm 17
@@angelsun8255 you did a Great job
After watching this video, I opened up my passport and within the first few pages I discovered stamps with the incorrect dates including wrong years and apparently I never actually left Lesotho. This record would be logistical nightmare to prove and I highly respect the work required to earn it.
Wow this comment made me laugh way too much! That's a perfect example of why I was going INSANE trying to organize everything
I am not from the states, but I've been in there a couple times and I realized I don't have stamp that show that I left the country two times. It means I didn't leave the country in 2016 and then I returned 2019 (without even leaving) and then not leaving again. (I left like 3 months ago) Also, according to my passport I never left Mexico in 2014 lol That is so legally incorrect, I hope it does not bring any further complications in the future
@@rominacastillo9567 It's quite common actually. You should not worry about that as long as you enter and leave the country by air.
@@rominacastillo9567 It is quite common but I do know of a story about a man who went to Ecuador and returned many years later to do another tour of the Galapagos but was refused at the border for overstaying his visa as their system indicated he never left. He actually had his son send a picture of the exit stamp in his old passport but it was still not accepted as he would have to bring the physical passport with the stamp as proof.
www.linda.nl/reizen/stel-belandt-in-cel-ecuador-we-zijn-behandeld-als-criminelen/ (It is written in Dutch, but you can translate it)
Lol :)
I loved the part when thomas said "babe , look, hey guys!" Just struggling to find something to make you laugh, and he succeeded!🤣❤
Sakshi he's always very good at cheering me up😂
The personal growth itself is priceless. You made it! (You and Thomas are my favorite youtube couple)
I couldn't agree more! I grew so much as a person, it's crazy. Thank you! That's very sweet :)
@@LexieLimitless Keep shining girl. We've got your back!
You've been to more places in the world in the first 20 years of your life then I will go to in my entire life. That's honestly so cool. Congrats on your accomplishments. You are such an inspiration to a lot of us.
Thank you Natalia! I hope that you also have the opportunity to see the world someday soon :)
I hope so too
Natalia S. lol I haven’t even been outside of my country (UK)
Wow so incredible... I figured it would be so much work to officially hold the record but WOOOW 7000 pages in chronological order!! That’s a nightmare but congratulations😅😅This is such an amazing accomplishment
Nightmare is a perfect way to describe the process haha thank you so much!
Hey Lexie, I'm pretty sure you've had bad experiences in countries, like I know you've had a bad experience in Sri Lanka. Could you make a video on those bad experiences and how we as amateur travels can avoid them. Also will you go back and give those countries another chance
Would you mind telling me what happened to her in Sri Lanka ?
Hello! I didn't have a bad experience in Sri Lanka necessarily, I just didn't get to experience the country in the way I had imagined. Now that I know what would be better places to go, I can't wait to go back and see how much the country really has to offer :)
@@minzi8422 I honestly did a terrible job planning my trip in Sri Lanka. I usually try to get away from cities and tourist traps to get a more authentic feel for the country I’m visiting. Choosing the path less traveled can occasionally/inevitably lead to unexpected complications, wasted time and frustration. Sometimes we miss once in a lifetime opportunities. Sometimes our experiences don’t live up to the expectations we created in our minds. And that’s to be expected! Being able to accept that things didn’t go the way you wanted them to and making the best of it anyway is a really important life lesson traveling has taught me.
@@LexieLimitless I hope you'd revisit Sri Lanka and see what the country really has to offer !
Being a Sri Lankan myself I can say that the best way to experience the real beauty of the country is choosing the "less traveled" path. There are so many really amazing places that are just hidden from the public eye.
@@LexieLimitless Great job on the world record. I hope you find time to visit Sri Lanka again to see what you missed here. God bless you.
That is crazy how much organization this takes! Huge props to you so amazing to achieve that!
The Idea of becoming the youngest person to travel the whole world is fascinating but very few people would agree to bear are this pain even when they are provide endless resources. A couple of month back when I saw your interview I notice many people were trolling you in the comment section saying that you are some "Rich Brat" But this video shows that how persistent and passionate you was toward your goal. This really inspired me.
Love And Respect form Inda
Congratulations again!
You are such a great match with Thomas! Fitting into the seek discomfort mindset perfectly!
haha we do have a lot in common!
I am such a fan! With tons of "bleak" UA-cam channels nowadays and everything, when people care more about the popularity and be seen rather than having real content, your material is just a delight to see and watch! And what I love the most about you is how humble you are, even after all these amazing experiences you have had (and I guess that's exactly what makes you humble! Seeing how much there's left to be explored out there). Thank you for taking the time and sharing everything with us in such a passionate way! Love from Brazil 🇧🇷
I love how real this video is. Those raw videos, ugly crying (well you're not technically ugly on those), unfiltered emotions and just sharing your thing with the World. I'm just glad it is you who holds the record. You may not know exactly if it is worth it right now but years from now I know and I'm sure you'll gonna figure it out and look back at this memory and thinking, IT'S ONE HELL OF A RIDE BUT IT'S ALL WORTH IT! ❤🇵🇭
Starting watching the video feeling a little lost and confused with what to do with my time. Finished the video inspired to just continue seeking and experiencing as much as I can. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Wow that's so good to hear Tamara! I'm happy I could help change your perspective in some small way :)
dude, you are legitimately the coolest person alive
belen that can't be true but thank you! 😊
Girlllll, we graduated from the same CC!! Can I say I’m even more proud now??
What a small world! What campus did you go to?
Nevada County and Rocklin. 😊
I love your relationship with Thomas you guys are so supportive of each other's dream!! So happy for you guys!!
you’re literally living my dream.. so happy for you girl ❤️ I’m 18 and I’m on my 11th country but that’s a start.
Thank you! and that's amazing, 11 countries is still much more than most people will get to experience in their lifetimes, I'm happy for you :)
Lexie Limitless Thank you so much for replying! I just recently discovered your channel and I’m really excited to be able to see what’s yet to come on this channel 🤩
This is super inspirational. As a filmmaker, I would love to make a documentary on this.
This is AMAZING Lexie !! Im so happy you continued to proceed even though it is super tedious process !!
Thank you! It was such a huge challenge but it was so worth it in the end
It's priceless seeing your journey, it gives me hope that one day I'll fullfil my dream to travel around the world. I'm 18 and I've just started travelling as much as I can, since when I was a kid my parents weren't able to provide that for me. I really enjoy the idea of solo travelling but it makes my mother uneasy and I don't wanna push too hard. Can you make a video on how you managed travelling to more "dangerous" countries for a young female, because as you said it's not the easiest thing to do.
PS. Loved seeing Thomas and Amar in the video!
I'm usually highly motivated, but a major event in my life a few months ago killed my motivation. Seeing something this ambitious get done by another young person has inspired me. I need more people like this in my life! This is awesome!
Truly inspirational. The dedication and determination to do this is so amazing. Subscribed
Aw 😍 Thanks for sharing your unique experience, Lexie! You're such an inspiration! xx
Of course! Thanks for watching :)
Wow that’s so much more difficult than I would’ve thought... good for you for persevering through everything and even going back to some countries multiple time to make sure you got the record, that’s awesome. Hopefully safe international travel can open up again soon.
This is an incredible commitment and you are so strong for completing it! We are all so proud of you ❤️
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me :)
Maybe you should apply for a second Guinness World Record for being the one person in the world to have filled in the most Guinness World Record forms ever. 😉
You'd probably have to fill in a form for every for you've filled in. But then that doubles it. So you might as well fill in forms for those forms. Inifinite record you can just continue anytime 😀
Thanks Lexie for shering this with us!
its so inspiring to see someone younger (and Female) to travel to all of the countries!
been watching you from the very start and i cant wait for whats to come.
Cant wait to get traveling again, there is so much i want to see!
greatings from Norway :D
I came so close to tears in this video, so incredible what you did
All the admin behind it sounds so hard (and unfair in parts), kudos to you for doing it! so impressive!!
I'm excited to see what is to come to your channel :))
wow thank you so much Bella, that means a lot to me :)
Damn, I’m 18 and I was planning to Roadtrip across Europe this summer to try and beat the youngest person to travel to every country in Europe (19years and 56days) but then I heard you say that they don’t accept travelling in a private vehicle which is so damn weird and disappointing... but it’s insane how much work you put into this! You totally deserve it! 👏🔥
Wow, I usually don't comment on UA-cam videos but I couldn't resist. Lexie, you are such an inspiration to me, and millions of people out there. You have such a genuinely kind soul, and just looking at you talk about your travels lightens up my day. This video really showed us your dedication and persistence, and I admire it so much. All the documentation and paperwork must've been very tiring haha but I am sure it was worth it :). Travelling has always been something I loved, and I have visited 20+ countries now (I am 15). I am very grateful to have the opportunity to visit many countries, but I would still love to visit more. Keep up the great videos and congratulations on your record!!
I was gonna try to beat this record but now looking at that paperwork I'm not so sure 😂
Definitely be aware haha
This is extremely inspiring, and if you allow me to say this, I think such an experience is worth it in the sense that you know NOTHING can stop you from now on (you went through the travelling around the world and the extremely exhausting GWR process) so again, I think you are a true inspiration ❤
The funny thing is, I'm 18 and I've also been to around 65-70 countries already. I can't imagine how it would be to have to visit all the remaining countries in just three years though
Wow, wooow that's alot of countries. You have been everywhere.
@Aryan Gupta lol she'd probably be mad
@@freddie2012 she wouldn't be upset at all. follow her lead
It was a pretty hectic couple of years haha congrats on traveling so much by the way, that's amazing! :) more than most people get to see in their lifetimes
@Aryan Gupta maybe if I had the money haha
Wow! Thank you for sharing this. From the outside it looks so glamorous and easy but this could have been possible only because of your extreme determination and passion. I can't even imagine having to work through so much paper work and all the frustration it may have caused. So happy for you. You truly deserve this title!
This made me so emotional! You inspire so many young lives
That's very kind, thank you!
Well done Lexie! This is incredible. You had me in tears too :)
This deserves WAY more attention like SERIOUSLY, EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD BY 21!
Congragratulation Lexie. It is a lot of hard work and dedication. Finally you have made it. What is next??. Love you.
Simply incredible!!!! Your ambition and determination is an inspiration to all.
Thank you :) I appreciate the support!
This right here, travelling to as many countries as possible is my ultimate dream! Lexie your an inspiration seriously I love you and your channel
We have that in common! Thank you for the support :)
Lexie Limitless I guess we do! Always here! Much love to you and Thomas/Yes theory
she really has done all of our dream: travel the world
Then she have nothing to look forward to already
I don't have that dream
Yes! The vlog is up. Thanks for keeping us sane during this quarantine period. Congratulations Lexie!
Happy to help! haha
@@LexieLimitless What can you say about traveling to the Philippines? Is it safe? Budget friendly?
How’d you get into places like IRAQ and North Korea? Were there strict restrictions?
@@abbycurtis1768 Wrong ! You can enter NK
there’s a small (terrifying) tour thing where you can walk right over the border, and then leave. no phones allowed, no pictures, no talking, for a few feet inside NK
I don't know about North Korea, but Iraq is as easy to get into as America. I'm currently visiting Iraq right now actually :)
@@abbycurtis1768 There are hundreds of tourists visiting North Korea every year
Abby Curtis you can travel there from China through organized tours, very easy, just a bit expensive
I cannot describe how amazing it was to watch your journey through instagram and having you share the highs and lows through youtube. You are truly an inspiration to all young and old. It just shows how much you can accomplish when you put your heart and mind to it. I think all the highs and lows have made it worth it. You must've have learned so much and have gained so much from your journey and discovery. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so happy to be able to share all those moments with you! Thank you so much for all the support, I really appreciate it :)
Love this video dude! Currently chasing this dream! Country 53!!!! Lets go!
Well not right now of course lol hope everyone is staying safe! ❤️
Thank you so much Chris! 53 countries is a huge accomplishment! I'm sure you will get there one day, just have to be a bit more patient now :)
My god the application process sounds like a nightmare. But you’ll always have that accomplishment of traveling everywhere in the world, that alone is incredible!
Wow that is a tremendous amount of work. But I’m still up for the challenge. Remember this comment in 7 years
Good luck my friend!
If it takes you 7 years you won't break the record lol
patrick jones thanks for the support!😁
@@lukewallace1 What do you mean? i simply stated the facts, if all you want to do it travel to every country that is hard enough and an amazing achievement in itself, but to break her record you would need to do it before your 21
lexie you inspire me so much you have no idea! all the love from philippines ❤️ i hope you'd notice this
That's very sweet thank you! :)
You're an inspiration! We are proud of you Lexie! Hi from Ecuador
Aw thank you! I love your country :)
Wow!! All that you went through!! Congrats!! There is no way I would have that much patience and energy to accomplish such an achievement, amazing work!!
Hey Lexie! Just out of curiosity how long would you end up spending in each place during your trips on average?
I loooove your story, you’re such an inspiration for me honestly, GO GIRL, can’t wait to see what you’re up to for the rest of your life 😌
I am gonna bring my new born child round the world now, ain't no one gonna break his record
I cried when your record got approved and Ammar hugged you! I had no idea how difficult this was, if you did this at only 21 years old, imagine all the other accomplishments you’ll get throughout your life ❤️
when i saw thomas i was like WHAT HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE HIM
then i remembered im stupid
YESSSSS
*Guinness world record for organizing 7000 documents in record time , bravo 🤘
I know, right? I love how she says she procrastinated that, like taking 6 months to fill out 7,000 pages is a procrastination. This girl’s awesome - I’d still be filling out that paperwork 10 years later!
Ok but why did I have to cry? love you Lexie!
“the bucket list family” kids are next!!
Congratulations Lexie, getting the world record means a lot. But what really matters is the story behind it.
This award is a recognition of your perseverance, hard work and a series of sacrifices that you had to face to get It. I have traveled to 10 countries and I can say that I have a new perspective of the world. I can't imagine the perspective that you must have?
Greetings from Stuttgart (DE)
I had shared about your achievement on my fb page almost 1 year earlier 🙂. I had no idea, that one day I will be your followers on UA-cam. 🙂🙂
wow thats awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow, this is amazing. I think that some people can only see the success but never think about the process that is required to take in order to accomplish a goal and how much you suffer while you were on it. I cried seeing you crying and being stress, but I also felt really happy for you because YOU MADE IT GIRL! , and you just become someone really inspiring for people like me who wants to travel the world. THANK YOU, and please keep sharing your stories.
put playback speed to 1.25 :)
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Finally, the hard work n ur dedication paid off n also u made lots of wonderful memories and good friends from around the world.
it was definitely all worth it in the end :)
@@LexieLimitless Do come back to India again, there are so many good places to be visited there aside from Mumbai, Delhi n Agra which are big ones that most everyone goes visit.
Keep it up! I’m never disappointed with this channel, I have this thought: on your next video I would ask for the GwR and you made the video without me even asking you!! I think that some rules are pretty fair, but some are just absurd.(2 witnesses!!!), anyway I’ve got some questions. Would it count if you just slightly cross the border(for example DMZ in Korea, when you are in the blue houses you technically crossed over to North Korea at the far end of the blue house)?? Do you have to tell them when you want to start? The rules say you need to be at least 16 to complete this record, Can you count the countries you visited when you were little? Lucas KM
And would going to the airport count?
First of all, congratulations for your record Lexie. What a journey.
And I'm glad to know that you ended up having a good experience in my country Mozambique 🇲🇿.
I'm eager to read your book. 😊
I loved hearing more of your story Lexie! as for the rules-- I find them quite unfair, but what can you do... bureaucracy. One thing I'd love to know, is how you got around traveling to various countries who have a ban on other countries-- passport stamp wise?
I am so inspired by you! Great job for not giving up and achieving your goal! Love from Lithuania ❤️🇱🇹
So what date do Guinness credit you with and what is your DOB?
My Guinness World Record is set at 21 years and 177 days old. I was born in April 1998
@@LexieLimitless happy birthday.
I am also born in April.
27 april
@@LexieLimitless April? Has your birthday passed yet? Happy Birthday Lexie!
@@LexieLimitless What's your next project? It should be bigger than this, I guess.
Paramvir Singh How can you get bigger than this? This includes the entire Earth. Maybe start visiting other planets somehow? LOL!
The paperwork for your record is a journey on itself ;)... awesome of you to do this. I'll hope you had a great time in Belgium
why were you wearing a fur coat in the interview 0:35 !? 😂
It was cold
Could be faux. You don’t know
That's a great accomplishment. As young as you are and you travel the world already. Something that can be proud of for the rest of your life. Keep traveling. You are an inspiration
You are an inspiration.
I highly respect your hard work.
What! This guy at 0:52 looks exactly like Matthew McConaughey!
Wow, i've never been so captivated by a video before. What a milestone to achieve, this is amazing. Loved seeing Yes Theory boys here..... i've now subscribed.
This video was in my recommendations so I’ve never seen your videos before but I know Thomas from YesTheory is your boyfriend, that’s why I know who you are. Anyways, what struck me when I hear and see you talk is that you ”look” and sound like Thomas, it’s crazy, I see him in you when you talk 😃
It is amazing to think about all of the requirements and rules it takes to break the Guinness World Record for this. I give you a lot of credit for doing everything to break the record and prove it to them that you did it. It shows that fulfilling a dream with hard work that you can achieve anything. You are truly an inspiration! I am glad that you achieved this, and you also did it the right way by also experiencing the culture of each country and not just making a quick pit stop saying, "I'm in " and moving on to the next one in 30 minutes. I'm so happy you accomplished your ultimate goal!
Absolutely love this channel and Lexie is so inspiring! We hope to one day travel just as much 😁 Anyone else watching UA-cam all day long in lockdown? Any new UA-camrs our there that would like to support each other?
Take me with you when you travel haha! I can't stop watching travel vlogs in lockdown and I can't wait to go places when all this is over
Thank you so much! I have definitely been watching way too much UA-cam in quarantine haha we're on the same page there
Yeah, thank goodness for awesome travel channels like this, to take us around the world at home 👍 I especially love how adventurous all your videos are and always looking forward to the next one 🤗
Omg ! This was breathtaking.... M so proud of you girl ❤️ you have the best stories to tell as a grandma ! Sending you love from Morocco ❤️🙏🏼
5:00 Oof! that's beyond my OCD Level! you did it tho!
So brutal haha
That is what you call jump cut
Stumbled upon one of your videos on Facebook, looked you up and the a wild Thomas and Amar popped up. :)
So she got a leg up traveling already by 18. Got it.
I'm glad you were able to reach your goal and thanks for sharing your experiences!
is your time and money spent the reason why you don't know what to answer? Having been to so many places, while not having had the chance to actually take a moment to actually look at things but rather be box-ticking? The ecological footprint? I feel like the GWR incentivises your efforts for the wrong reason, and honestly that achievement would be impressive enough to me without a record behind it. Although it certainly proves your determination!
Quite the administrative feat... I can barely organise my sock drawer. Well done on such an incredible achievement. Hope you find peace and happiness in whatever you do next 🙌
that ain't your world record that's your parents lmao
Can't imagine of the things you went through! Only shows how brave and strong you are!!! Can't wait to see what to have to offer the world next!
$1,250 and all that paper work doesn’t let u experience the moment and live in the moment , just for a plaque ? Not worth it in my opinion
not to mention the amount of money you'd have to have. like who has enough money for public/chartered travel at that age lol
@@jennifertan her parents apparently
JenniferrTan in one of her videos she explained how she worked and saved for around 4-6 years, she’s a very hard worker
Lost in Asia白化JenniferrTan in one of her videos she explained how she worked and saved for around 4-6 years, she’s a very hard worker
@@sydneyhall4239 she said 70 countries by age 18. Sounds a lot more like rich parents.
Ugh! I cried with you. Congratulations and thank you for being a great travel inspiration
12:15 That's the guy from Yes Theory, isn't it? :-)
Yeah that's Ammar :)
Inspiration to many young ladies and seniors too...great job LEXIE
so... she either has rich parents or worked her butt off when she was really young. one of those things is a lot more impressive than the other one. although the paperwork still mustve been rough
i think it was a bit of both... but I know she's said that her parents have never given her a cent for her traveling, but they do own a travel agency or something so that was probably helpful
One heck of a record. you go girl keep traveling 🙏
6:40 Aww! Look at that Cutie! #LilLexie
haha thanks!
I love you and Thomas haha and that he’s so supportive and helpful through your stressful times