ODETTE AQUITANIA RICASA “Ricasa is living proof that there can be no limit to one’s dreams as long as one has the perseverance to pursue them.” – Inquirer When it comes to travel, Odette Aquitania Ricasa shows us that age is just a number. The 77-year- old Filipino made rare history by becoming the first senior citizen and first Filipino to set foot in all countries and continents. Driven by her dreams, she encourages people to pursue their passion. From humble beginnings in Manila to outstanding achievements as a US immigrant, Ricasa has earned Inquirer's recognition as a modern Renaissance woman.. She is a world traveler, an established artist, a pianist, a motivational speaker, and a mother who raised three children. After financial difficulties in her younger days, she navigated toward her dreams of traveling the world. She began traveling at 40 years old and continued year after year until the age of 77, completing the globe by foot, train, and bus and staying with strangers with families. Ricasa is said to be a travel icon in a prestigious community; the Travelers’ Century Club only allows access to members who have traveled to more than 100 countries. She has written more than six books and displayed her paintings of more than 120 at the Ricasa Art Gallery in San Clemente, Southern California, and some other places around the world. She also gives back to the community through charity. For more of her travel journeys, you can visit her blog.
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