Cassandra De Pecol facts for kids
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Cassandra De Pecol
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De Pecol holding her two Guinness World Records
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| Born | June 23, 1989 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author, activist, traveler, speaker, social media influencer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Cassandra De Pecol (born June 23, 1989) is an American author, traveler, and speaker. She is known for her amazing journey around the world. In 2017, she earned two Guinness World Records for being the "Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries" and "Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries—Female." These records were later broken in 2019.
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Exploring the World
Her Incredible Journey
From July 24, 2015, to February 2, 2017, Cassandra De Pecol traveled to every single sovereign nation in the world. This means she visited all 196 countries recognized as independent states! It was a huge adventure that took her just over a year and a half.
Setting World Records
In 2017, Cassandra achieved two Guinness World Records. She was recognized for the "Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries" and also for the "Fastest time to visit all sovereign countries - Female." Her incredible speed in visiting so many places made her a record holder. However, in 2019, another traveler named Taylor Demonbreun broke both of these records.
Spreading a Message
During her travels, Cassandra didn't just visit places. She also spoke to more than 16,000 university students in 40 different countries. She acted as an ambassador for peace, working with groups like the International Institute of Peace Through Tourism. She wanted to share her experiences and promote understanding between different cultures.
Funding Her Adventure
Traveling to every country in the world is a big and expensive project! Cassandra's trip cost about US$111,000. She was able to pay for her journey with help from sponsors. These sponsors were companies and organizations that supported her expedition. Cassandra also filmed her travels and shared them on her social media pages, letting people around the world follow her adventure.
Other Activities
Sharing Her Story
Cassandra De Pecol is also a public speaker. She has shared her experiences at various events, including TEDxMile High and the World Domination Summit. She inspires others with her stories of travel and adventure.
Writing a Book
In July 2018, Cassandra released her book called Expedition 196: A Personal Journal from the First Woman on Record to Travel Every Country. In this book, she shares her personal journey and what it was like to visit every country in the world.
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Cassandra De Pecol holding her two Guinness World Records
