Arctic to Antarctica: Quit 9-5, Roamed 25,000km | Archana Singh | TEDxIPSA Indore
What happens when a middle-class Indian woman ditches the Engineering-Naukri-Shaadi script for a backpack and a dream?
Archana Singh’s answer: a 25,000km, self-funded odyssey across all seven continents.
In this talk, she reveals how she traded cubicles for glaciers, pitching brands in hostel common rooms to fund a 6-month solo journey from the Arctic to Antarctica.
She turned budget travel into a global influencer career—proving “no money” fuels creativity, not limits.
“Adventure isn’t about miles,” Archana says, “it’s about mindset.”
Her story is a manifesto for anyone itching to rewrite their script, one audacious “what if?” at a time. Archana Singh, a former brand management expert turned travel entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Travel See Write.With 15+ years in marketing, she now explores offbeat destinations, uncovering untold human stories while championing responsible tourism, women’s empowerment, and social inclusion.Recognized among India’s top travel influencers, her journey has taken her to TEDx, the Adventure Travel World Summit, and even the pages of National Geographic. 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
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