Journey To Torenza: TikTok Time Traveller Claims To 'Visit' Mythical Country - Here's What He 'Saw'

A viral TikTok video has captivated millions after a user claimed he had time-travelled to the mythical country of Torenza — a place that does not appear on any modern map. The clip, which first gained widespread attention last year, reignited an internet obsession with the supposed lost land and quickly became a talking point across social media.

The video sparked intense debate online, with viewers speculating about time travel, parallel dimensions and alternate realities. In the clip, the man describes his alleged 'journey' to Torenza and the extraordinary sights he claims to have witnessed there, breathing new life into what many recognise as an old urban legend. As of 28 January 2026, the video continues to circulate widely, drawing in fresh audiences and renewed discussion.

The story initially surfaced on TikTok in early November before gaining significant traction by mid-month, as it spread rapidly to other platforms. Although fact-checkers were quick to debunk the claims, the narrative has endured, continuing to resurface in online forums and comment sections.

The Claimed Journey to Torenza

The video, uploaded by @_angelitomx19, features the man recounting how he reached the futuristic city of Torenza in Antarctica by venturing beyond the infamous 'ice wall'—a barrier long rumoured in conspiracy circles to conceal hidden lands at the continent's edge.

Setting out on an unauthorised expedition across the frozen expanse, he describes navigating treacherous blizzards and cracking ice shelves until he located a concealed passage or breach in the wall.

Once through, the landscape dramatically shifted: the barren white gave way to a sheltered valley where advanced structures emerged, bathed in glowing lights despite the polar darkness.

Public Reaction and Theories

The video has gone viral, amassing millions of views on TikTok and spilling over to other platforms like X, where users share their theories and reactions. One X user commented, 'I know we have different dimensions that exist. So that Torenza lady at JFK international airport,was it intentional? Which universe? Time traveller?'

Although the post refers to a 'lady', it highlights the confusion and excitement surrounding the story. Other users link it to the Man from Taured legend, suggesting the TikTok is a modern, creative retelling.

Some believers cite recent advances in quantum physics that could make parallel dimensions plausible, arguing that Torenza might exist in another reality. Sceptics dismiss it as a hoax, hardly a surprise in an era of AI-generated content and deepfakes.

The Truth Behind the Story

The story bears a striking similarity to the 'Man from Taured' urban legend, in which a traveller arrived in Tokyo with a passport from a non-existent country and then vanished. The viral TikTok appears to be based on this legend, but updated with Torenza and set at JFK Airport in some versions.

Fact-checkers have debunked the video, revealing that the footage is from an old reality TV show depicting an airline worker helping an older passenger from Baltimore who doesn't speak English, with no mention of Torenza. The 'disappearance' effect is likely edited in using digital effects. Despite the debunking, the story persists, illustrating the power of urban legends in the digital age.

As of 28 January 2026, the video remains popular on TikTok, with new versions and discussions appearing on social media. It serves as a reminder of how old legends can be revived and adapted for modern audiences, blending fact and fiction to capture the imagination. No new evidence has surfaced to support the time travel claims to Torenza, but the conversation shows no sign of fading away.