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Published: Nov. 23, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 11 seconds James is the current world record holder as the youngest person to travel to every country in the world according to the Guinness World Records James has travel DNA. His grandfather regaled him with tales of spending time in Yemen. His mother lived in Hong Kong. His father was an airline captain who flew to international locales like Senegal and Ethiopia, James sometimes accompanying. James shares with us why people make such a big difference when visiting every country in the world. And he tells us what country has the friendliest people. James tells us where the most magical sunrise is in the world. James recounts visiting Ivory Coast during a civil war and traveling to Libya after the killing of Gaddafi. And what counts as visiting a country? James and I discuss the “broken finger rule”. James also has a lot of current travel initiatives currently. He recently published a book called Breaking Borders. He is also rolling out a new travel app named Holiday Swap that helps people travel the world and build new friendships. James joined me from London while I was in Bangkok, please join in and listen to today’s episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! Check out our friends: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World and Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about James Asquith:

Born in: Cuckfield, UK
Passports from: UK
Favorite travel book: Into The Wild
Favorite travel film: Cloud Atlas, not travel specifically but more on relationships and interconnectivity
Favorite websites: Holiday Swap, obviously ;)
Must carry: Passport and money. Nothing else is necessary. I travel really light and there is nothing I need except the essentials to get me places. Everything else I’ll figure out along the way (I hope!)
Favorite food: Anything that are Italian staples, meats and cheeses with some wine and I’m all set!
Favorite drink: If I’m being boring a gin and tonic is the go to, but anything out of a pineapple or coconut always gets my attention!
Favorite airline: Cathay Pacific. Good product and quality service
Favorite hotel: No comment, conflict of interest :)
Instagram: James Asquith Travel
His book: Breaking Borders
His travel app: Holiday Swap
Guinness World Record: James’s record

All photos of James provided by James Asquith Travel Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Pongtharin Tanthasindhu - 113 countries ... and travelling on a Thai passport

Published: Nov. 9, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 53 seconds

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Arvinder Bahal - 178 countries ... and on his way to outer space!

Published: Oct. 26, 2017, 5:37 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 24 seconds

Arvi is nearly finished in completing his quest to travel to all 193 countries, and has had some amazing experiences on the way. Arvi only has 15 countries left and is hoping to finish this quest in the next year. During his travels, he has visited both Antarctica and the North Pole. He sailed around Antarctica from New Zealand to Chile, stopping and visiting McMurdo Station via helicopter during his 30 day cruise. He joined a Russian nuclear ice-breaker as it journeyed to the North Pole. Arvi shares with us why he is fond of Macedonia, thinks Paris is overrated, and why Nigeria is not one of his favorites. Arvi tells us about crossing the border from India to Bhutan as he motor-biked in Bhutan in the early 1970s, when tourism did not even exist. And Arvi will most likely be our first guest who travels to outer space. He has placed his deposit with Virgin Galactic and heopes to be traveling to space in 2019. Arvi shares with us what it is like hanging out with Richard Branson who he has met through being a client of VG. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Arvinder Bahal:

Born in: Agra, India
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel film: Around The World In 80 Days
Must carry: My camera and insect repellant
Favorite food: Italian Food
Favorite drink: Black Tea
Favorite Airline: Used to be Continental Airlines, now I fly everyone.
Favorite Hotel: Airbnb
Facebook: Arvi Bahal

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Nina Sedano - 193 countries ... and one of the few women to accomplish this goal

Published: Oct. 12, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 46 seconds Listen to Nina’s inspiring story to learn how an offhand comment by a friend set her on the path of becoming one of the approximately 10 women who have visited every country in the world. Nina grew up in Frankfurt in a single parent home. As a child she dipped her toe in the water and traveled within Europe, visiting England on a language exchange program. She began to travel and explore more after university visiting a couple dozen countries. At the age of 36, she quit her job in the corporate world so she could focus more on counting countries. Nina shares with us her love of and passion for travel, of speaking multiple languages, witnessing beautiful wildlife, and meeting and interacting with locals. Nina shares her love of safari, the beauty of the Serengeti, and watching the wildebeest migration. She talks about the remoteness of the Orkney islands, and her frustration getting visas...for iran, turkmenistan, and equatorial guinea. She tells us a story of watching a gorilla slap a tourist in Rwanda. She talks of petting a cute domesticated warthog in south africa. Nina is also a twice published author, with a third book on the way. Her first book stayed on the german best selling list for 70 weeks. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Nina Sedano:

Born in: Frankfurt, Germany
Passports from: Germany
Favorite travel book: I love the book about all Unesco-World Heritage Sites
Favorite travel film: The film 'Out of Africa' with Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, although not a travel film, had a special impact on me when young regarding the black continent
Must carry: Female sanitary stuff, handkerchiefs, books and in most countries toilet paper, a torch, camomile tea for my stomach
Favorite food: Thai green curry with beef, lemongrass, eggplant or tortellini with ham+cream sauce
Favorite drink: Tea in all varieties
Favorite Airline: Lufthansa/Emirates
Map: Nomad Mania

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Ellany Lea - 104 countries ... and living as a digital nomad

Published: Sept. 28, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

Ella made a drastic decision after graduating university and starting her first corporate job. She quit on her 89th day. Despite having a great opportunity in the corporate world, she realized quickly that she craved a life of independence and freedom. She ended up living in Rwanda working for a NGO for 6 months. And this started a transition to becoming a digital nomad and beginning a career as an elite success coach. This new role allowed her the flexibility to live where she wanted to live as she grew her business. As she gained more success, she began to travel and explore more often. Ella shares with us why she loves Thailand, believes Paraguay is interesting, and why she is not fond of Dubai. We also talk about her upcoming road trip to West Africa. During this conversation, Ella joined me from Spain while I was in Chicago on Skype. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Ellany Lea:

Born in: Montreal, Canada
Passports from: Canada
Favorite travel book: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Favorite travel film: Contact
Favorite travel site: Tripcase
Must carry: Bose noise-cancelling earbuds
Favorite food: Authentic Pad Thai
Favorite drink: Thai iced tea
Favorite Hotel: Four Seasons Jimbaran, Bali
Favorite Airline: Singapore Airlines
Website: Ellany Lea
Facebook: Ellany Lea
Instagram: Ellany Lea
Map: Nomad Mania

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Jakob Øster - 178 countries ... and travels with his family to Somalia and Afghanistan!

Published: Sept. 14, 2017, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 16 seconds

A family that travels together stays together. Jakob travels frequently with his girlfriend and two young children.

Jakob travels often with his girlfriend and two young children. Family vacations include overland West African road trips, visits to Somaliland, and family excursions to Afghanistan. His children aged 10 and 8 respectively have traveled to 72 and 55 countries respectively. Jakob also hits the road solo as well. He recounts witnessing a secretive Satanic ritual in West Africa. He overviews his attempt to travel overland from Antarctica to the Arctic over 10 months. Jakob was fortunate to visit Cambodia in the early 90s when the Khmer Rouge still reigned. He visited Angkor Wat when there were virtually no tourists. Cambodia was a bit lawless, where travel sometimes required armored cars where the machine gunner's bullets cost extra and where marijuana came for free at your guest house. During this conversation, Jakob joined me from Copenhagen while I was in Chicago on Skype. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Jakob Øster:

Born in: Denmark
Passports from: 2 Danish passports (one valid for 10 years and one valid for 2 years.)
Favorite travel book: And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini (about Afghanistan, by the author of The Kite Runner and Under A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.=
Favorite travel film: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (because it is funny, has beautiful locations and brilliantly portrays the contrast between everyday working life and adventure).
Favorite travel site: App: Google Maps (and Check My Trip, Booking.com, Airbnb, TripAdvisor) Website: flightconnections.com – Lonely Planet Thorn Tree, Wikitravel. Wikipedia.
Must carry: Solo: I almost always carry my extremely small and thin travel pillow and my sarong-sleeping-bag (good for when it is hot or not too clean). Family: We always carry a deck of cards and a game of UNO (and play a hell of a lot).
Favorite food: Two national Danish dishes that my girlfriend cooks very well: “Stegt flæsk og persillesovs” (fried pork belly with potatoes and a parsley sauce) and “flæskesteg med brun sovs” (Danish version of roast pork with gravy). I also like Indian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Mexican food (I eat pretty much everything).
Favorite drink: “BMW” (Baileys Mitt Whiskey) alcohol mixed with alcohol what more can one wish for and Carlsberg because it is probably the best.
Favorite Hotel: There are many. I don’t like fancy, traditional hotels very much since I think they usually have no soul. I usually prefer guesthouses in historical buildings and with the possibility to meet other travelers. One example: Hotel Shreenath Palace, Jaisalmer, Indien – 200 year old “Haveli”.
Favorite Airline: Turkish (for being the airline with routes to most individual countries) and for their fresh orange juice (that they have now tragically abandoned!)
Website: Expedition Everywhere and Jakob Oester
Facebook: Jakob Øster
Twitter: expeverywhere
Instagram: exp.everywhere
Map: Nomad Mania

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Fabio Cao - 180 countries ... and counting!

Published: Aug. 17, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 42 seconds Fabio is closing in on his goal of 193 countries as he narrows down the list! Fabio was born in Milan and spread his wings as a model as he travelled to Miami and then moved to East and Southeast Asia before he was even 20 years old. Before he knew it, he had visited dozens of countries and he was on his quest. Fabio shares with us why Kabul and Caracas are the most dangerous cities in the world. Fabio recently visited Libya, and explains how he wrangled a visa and what his experience was like visiting Tripoli. Fabio has visited the Pygmies of Burundi and the Maasai of Kenya. Fabio tells us why he loves both Hong Kong and the Cheesecake Factory. He shares with us why he doesn’t want to visit Djibouti City or Belize City again. And Fabio tells us why Uzbekistan is an underrated country. Fabio joined me on Skype today from London, while I was in Boston. Please listen in and enjoy! . Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Fabio Cao:

Born in: Milan, Italy
Passports from: Italy
Favorite travel book: Any motivational book or biography.
Favorite travel film: Any film with Al Pacino or Johnny Depp.
Favorite travel site: WikiTravel
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite drink: Lemonade
Favorite Airline: Emirates
Favorite Hotel: Marina Bay Sands
Instagram: Fabio Cao
Map: Nomad Mania
His Hostel: No Limit Hostels

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World.

Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Drew Binsky - 110 countries ... Guinness World Record Holder!

Published: Aug. 3, 2017, 6 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 28 seconds

Drew is 26 and has already been to 110 countries and holds two Guinness World Records. As a ten year old, Drew spun a globe in his room and memorized the countries of the world. As a college student, he did a semester abroad in Prague and visited 20 European countries. After college, he moved to a small town in South Korea to teach English and started his travel blog. Drew now travels full time professionally and works with brands and tourism boards who support his travels. He details during the podcast how he makes a living as a travel blogger. He shares with us why he has been to McDonald's in over 50 countries and what his favorite food is. Drew tells us what his favorite beach is in the Philippines and why he is not fond of Egypt. He shares with us why he believes Kyrgyzstan will become a popular destination. And Drew recounts how he survived a fatal bus crash in India. Drew joins me on Skype today from the Philippines while I am in Boston, Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Drew Binsky:

Born in: AZ, US
Passports from: US
Website: Drew Binsky
Facebook: Drew Binsky
Twitter: Drew Binsky
Instagram: Drew Binsky

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Randy Williams - 86 countries ... and counting!

Published: July 20, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 39 minutes 23 seconds Randy is a well-known radio personality who happens to be on a quest to travel to every country in the world. Randy became intrigued with travel while listening to his Spanish teacher’s travel stories. At the age of 26, he ventured abroad for the first time, and immediately became smitten with Brazil. He traveled there over 30 times, and lived there for two years. While discovering Brazil he decided to visit every country in the Americas before the age of 40. That goal transitioned to visiting all UN countries. Randy enjoys visiting those countries which are less visited. He spent New Year Eve’s in Tripoli. He also recently visited South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Nauru, and North Korea. Yet, he has not been to Greece, Turkey or Egypt. On the podcast Randy shares with us many travel tales. Randy was stopped in the Tripoli airport when departing and had several items confiscated from his bag. When crossing into Burundi, he picked up a police escort who did not leave his side, and encouraged Randy to buy many drinks for him and his friend in the bar. Randy also shares why he hates the city of Clorinda, Argentina. And he tells us where to find the best beach vendor in the world. Randy began his radio career as a teenager. Today, his syndicated radio show, Sunday Night Slow Jams, is heard in over 130 cities and in nine different countries. In fact, Randy visits radio stations when traveling and has made some sales of his show. Randy was also featured on Shark Tank. Check out the links below. And please listen in and enjoy the show. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Randy Williams:

Born in: IL, USA
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel book: Wild Coast
Favorite travel film: The Madagascar Journals (WATCH THIS!!! AMAZING!
Favorite travel site: Starting to love Million Mile Secrets. I also like the simple “BEEN” app.
Must carry: iPhone
Favorite food: Sonoran Mexican food (BEST carne asada in the WORLD!)
Favorite drink: Egg Nog
Favorite Airline: Icelandair and Tam
Favorite Hotel: For less expensive, I love the Hyatt Place brand, but have been rollin’ with SPG hard for the past two years. Specific hotel? I had the best room ever in Prague at The Paris Hotel (Tower Suite)
Website: RamblinRandy
Facebook: Ramblin’ Randy
Shark Tank: Randy on Shark Tank
His Syndicated Show: Slow Jams
Map: Randy’s Map

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Eric Nguyen - 193 countries ... at the age of 24!

Published: July 6, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 31 seconds

At the age of 24, Eric visited his last UN country beating Guinness World Record Holder, James Asquith.

Eric grew up in northern California, the son of Vietnamese immigrants. He had the opportunity of international travel with his family growing up. But his travel began in earnest when he went backpacking in East and Southeast Asia when he was just 18. He was inspired to visit every country in the world and attempt to break the world record for three reasons. First, Eric was inspired by world traveler and former guest, Gunnar Garfors. Second, Eric learned about James Asquith, the Guinness World Record Holder at the time, the youngest person to travel to every country in the world. But the final catalyst was a meeting with his college professor who encouraged him to see the world when he was young. Eric at times threw caution into the wind when pursuing his quest. He couchsurfed in Libya, while local militias learned of his presence. He had a very challenging time in West Africa. He was in a motorcycle accident. Eric also caught malaria and was robbed while he recovered in his hospital room. Eric crossed into Yemen at the Omani border. Later, he attempted to return to Oman, but was denied entry. For five days, Eric was held in a detention center at the border. Eric celebrated in May when he arrived in his last country of Eritrea. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Eric Nguyen:

Born in: USA
Passports from: USA

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Dustin Pfundheller - 193 countries ... at the age of 30 with the help of Tinder!

Published: June 22, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 36 seconds

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Thomas Brackmann - 155 countries ... and planning on finishing in 2 years!

Published: June 8, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 39 seconds Thomas grew up behind the Iron Curtain, joined the military to travel, and now lives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thomas was raised in in East Germany in modest circumstances, with virtually no travel in his life. He joined the military for 12 years which allowed him the opportunity to travel. During that time he traveled to hotspots like Afghanistan and Kosovo. After the military, he settled in Saudi Arabia with a career that allowed him to continue traveling. Thomas keeps an aggressive travel schedule, adding in 20 new countries a year. He also likes to incorporate athletics into his travel, participating in multiple triathlons. Check out why he is fond of Nepal, but not so much on Brazil. And listen in where he will be celebrating his 40th birthday this summer. . Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.

More about Thomas Brackmann:

Born in: Potsdam, Germany
Passports from: German
Favorite travel film: The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
Favorite travel site: Skyscanner
Favorite food: Carbohydrate gel and Doener Kebab
Favorite drink: Water and Red Bull & vodka
Favorite Airline: Emirates
Favorite Hotel: Radisson Blu, Bahrain
Facebook: Thomas Brackmann
Instagram: Thomas Brackmann
His Bar In Bucharest: MOJO Club

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Thanos Koukoutsakis - 146 countries ... with a doctorate in physics!

Published: May 11, 2017, 5:02 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 40 seconds

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Audrey Walsworth - 193 countries ... and 324/325 on the TCC List!

Published: April 27, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 44 seconds

Audrey is a member of an elite club of female travelers who have traveled to all 193 UN countries.

I thought it was important to have a member of this club to speak on the podcast in regard to the media’s claim that Cassie DePecol is the first woman to travel to every country in the world. This false narrative has been embraced by the public. During the podcast, we speak about this controversy and Audrey shares her perspective on being a woman who has accomplished this feat. Audrey’s first international foray took place in 1969 as she traced her ethnic roots to Soviet Lithuania and recounts how a group of Soviet officers serenaded her. Other stories include visiting China during the 1980s and almost being shot in Ethiopia. Please listen in on how Audrey as a mother and grandmother accomplished this amazing quest. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Amazon.

More about Audrey Walsworth:

Born in: Chicago
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel film: Out Of Africa
Must carry: Kindle
Favorite food: Nasi Goreng
Favorite drink: Chinese Beer
Favorite Airline: Singapore Airlines
Favorite Hotel: Peninsula in Bangkok

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Gary Arndt - 119 countries ... and over 300 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Published: April 13, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 30 seconds

Gary sold his house and all of his belongings in 2007 and began his life of travel.

Gary over his 10 years of travel has established himself as an elite travel blogger with an expertise in photography. Gary shares with us many tales from the road. Gary, single handedly, changed the visa rules for the Pacific Island of Kiribati with one email. He tells us why his motorbike driver pulled his gun as they made their way to the contested Temple of Preah Vihear at the Cambodian/Thai border. And Gary also spends a lot of time exploring national parks, and tells us why his favorite national park is in Canada. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Amazon.

More about Gary Arndt:

Born in: USA
Passports from: USA
Website: Gary Arndt
Twitter: @EverywhereTrip
Instagram: Everything Everywhere

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Lee Abbamonte - 193 countries ... and the North and South Pole!

Published: March 30, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 42 seconds

Lee has led an incredible life, traveling to all 193 countries and being the youngest American to accomplish this feat at that time. And he is only 6 territories away from completing the Travelers Century Club.

Lee travels in style whether it is entering his 193rd country under a hail of gunfire or hanging out with Prince Harry in Antarctica. Lee grew up in modest circumstances and began his travel with a semester abroad in London. This trip and the loss of his friends on 9/11 sparked his interest in travel. Lee was motivated to complete the Travelers Century Club after he read an article about Charles Veley accomplishing the TCC list. He shares with us the high and lows of traveling in Africa. Lee recounts summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and spotting lions in the Serengeti. And also, how even the ATMs in Nigeria are in on the scam. Lee shares his journey to off-the- beaten path places like Tuvalu (awful experience) and Pitcairn Islands (rewarding experience). Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partners and sponsors: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Amazon.

More about Lee Abbamonte:

Born in: CT, USA
Passports from: USA
Website: Lee Abbamonte
Facebook: Lee Abbamonte
Twitter: @LeeAbbamonte
Instagram: Lee Abbamonte

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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João Paulo Peixoto - 193 countries ... and wedding ceremonies in 8 different countries!

Published: March 16, 2017, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 24 seconds

João is a quintuple threat. He is a professor, an entrepreneur, a father of seven, a romantic, and a believer in all of the world’s religions. The professor shares his amazing stories of traveling the world. As a romantic he has married his wife eight times in different ceremonies around the world, including their first in Addis Ababa with a honeymoon in South Sudan. He spent time in a Yemeni jail cell that conveniently included wifi allowing for some Facebook updates. He avoided being strip searched in the Congo with a well placed bribe. And the professor traveled the Karakoram Highway, one of the world’s highest paved roads in the world. The trip ended in Pakistan where he raised thousands of Euros to help Pakistanis who were affected by the severe floods. The professor’s travels began in earnest when he began competing with his cousin. The professor has been to all 193 UN countries, 292 places on the TCC list, and is the 35th most traveled on The Best Traveled. He recently returned from the British Indian Ocean Territory via ship from the Seychelles. This military island is one of the most difficult places to travel to in the world. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about João Paulo Peixoto:

Born in: Portugal
Passports from: PortugalFavorite travel book: Flash ou le grand voyage
Favorite travel film: Any movie of James Bond, Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones.
Favorite travel site: The Best Traveled
Must carry: iPhone
Favorite food: Uyghur food – all of it.
Favorite drink: Wine
Favorite Hotel: Anna of Zanzibar
Favorite Airline: Ethiopian Airline
Facebook:
Map: The Best Traveled

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Sepp Kaiser - 190 countries ... on a single 10 year trip!

Published: March 2, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 27 seconds

Sepp left his family farm in Austria in 1985, and he did not see his family until 1995, when he returned after visiting every country in the world. Sepp is a vagabond at heart as he traveled the world with his guitar. He traveled non-stop for 19 years as he traveled to every country in the world at that time (190 countries). He nearly lost his life on more than one occasion, as he battled gun wielding attackers in Nigeria, and hepatitis in Angola. He was both drugged and arrested in China prior to its opening to the west. Sepp also shares a different perspective since his travels took place pre-internet, with all of the difficulties from communications to managing money. He shares with us the beauty of Libya under Gaddafi. His ten year journey, ended as he walked the final few kilometers to his family farm, as he nailed his backpack to the wall, to mark the end of his journey. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about Sepp Kaiser:

Born in: Wilhelmsburg, Austria
Passports from: Austria
Favorite travel book: Mostly I enjoy English travel writers (Bruce Chatwin, Michal Palin) but also Dave Barry … Writers who don’t take themselves too seriously and have a good sense of humor.
Favorite travel film: Again, I appreciate very much English travel documentaries.
Must carry: For me a good book and music was always very important to use the time pleasantly when I got stuck somewhere, as I mostly was hitchhiking.
Favorite food: My problem is rather, that there are not many dishes I don’t like at all!
Favorite drink: Beer, you can drink almost everywhere and you get it served even cold in the deepest African bush.
Favorite Hotel: Hotel Relais de la Reine Ranohira in Ranohira, Madagascar
Website: Sepp Kaiser
Map:

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Dave Levart - 140 countries ... and has visited over 850 wineries in Napa Valley!

Published: Feb. 16, 2017, 5 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 34 seconds

Dave’s travel and life has morphed into one collective. He began his travel career after graduation with the start of his travel blog, Dave’s Travel Corner and has been travelling ever since.

Over the past 20 years Dave has managed to visit 140 UN recognized countries in a quest to discover and experience true travel. He does not have a specific stated goal of visiting every country, but through his desire to discover the world he has already managed to visit 140 countries, with a target of visiting ten plus new countries a year. Dave’s other quest is to visit every winery in Napa Valley. He has visited approximately 850 of the 1,000 wineries. Dave shares with us how he nearly perished on his first true international trip as he trekked to Everest Base Camp and had to be carried off the mountain after being felled by altitude and food sickness. This challenging event spurred him on to travel even more. Dave shares more stories from traveling independently in Papua New Guinea to backpacking in Yemen. Dave also provides some insights on running his travel blog for 20 years and the benefits of “free” travel. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about Dave Levart:

Born in: Redding, USA
Passports from: USA and Italy (EU)
Favorite travel film: Last Stop For Paul
Favorite travel book: The Places in Between and Papillon
Favorite travel site: Google Map
Must carry: My camera.
Favorite food: Many different fruits.
Favorite drink: Hungarian Tokaj
Favorite Airline: Anyone that will get me there safely
Favorite Hotel: Something unique ritzy or rustic, the extremes
Website: Dave’s Travel Corner and Napa Wine Project
Facebook: Dave’s Travel Corner
Twitter: @DaveDTC
Instagram: Dave’s Travel Corner

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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David Langan - 176 countries ... and counting!

Published: Feb. 2, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 48 seconds

David is traveling to every country and sending home a postcard!

David has a passion for stamps and postcards. The first has helped him finance some of his travels while he has sent a postcard home from every country and territory he has traveled to. He started traveling as an intrepid teenager on a solo trip to the Pacific Islands after saving money for three years. Today, his travel adventures have spanned five different decades with no end in sight. He has traveled to some of the most remote corners of the world from Pitcairn Island to Tristan da Cunha, where he met the one and only Elvis impersonator. Listen in on this amazing tale of travel. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about David Langan:

Born in: Dublin, Ireland
Passports from: Ireland
Favorite travel book: Hard to say. I like so many. But I do like The Teatime Islands by Ben Fogle. This was the book that got me into extreme travel. I also like Inviting the World at Home by Rolf Weuburg
Favorite travel film: I have none to hand that I can think off. But in the late 1970s I got a video showing tourism on Christmas Island (Kiribati ) and wore that tape out. I have a love of the Pacific and visited remote islands in 1980.
Favorite travel site: I use WorldMate and that works great for me. Also I use "Mark O Travel ". You can keep track of when you visited each destination.
Must carry: A Lonely Planet Guide when it is up to date.
Favorite food: I am a foodie , so I enjoy all types of food.
Favorite drink: During travel I rarely drink alcohol . So is is usually Coke which I never drink when in Ireland. I prefer milk ...
Favorite Airline: Emirates Airlines
Favorite Hotel: Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Website: Post and Travel
Map: The Best Travelled

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Lawrence Williams - 152 countries ... and spreading his Uncle’s ashes in every country!

Published: Jan. 20, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes 10 seconds Lawrence is on a quest to travel to every country in the world while honoring his uncle, by spreading his ashes in every country. Uncle James was a free spirit and travel pioneer who inspired Lawrence to travel even more. Lawrence lost his uncle to cancer and wanted to honor his memory. Lawrence is now traveling to every country in the world as well as the 325 regions noted in Travelers' Century Club to spread his ashes. Lawrence has braved the streets of Mogadishu and has been detained by North Korea while pursuing this quest. Lawrence is based in The Gambia where he moved with Uncle James in the 1990s. Their goal was to protect and preserve the environment and culture and along the way they built a beautiful lodge. For years, they lived off the land, camping in the forest, with no running water or electricity. Today, Lawrence joins me on Skype from England while I am in Boston. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Including a chapter on Lawrence.

More about Lawrence Williams:

Born in: Walton-Upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
Passport from: United Kingdom
Favorite travel book: On The Road
Favorite travel film: Into The Wild
Favorite travel site: Kayak
Must carry: iPhone
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite drink: Grenadine and soda
Favorite Airline: Emirates
Favorite Hotel: Shangrila Lhasa
Instagram: @larrymakasutu
Check out his lodge in The Gambia: mandinalodges.com and gambia.co.uk

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Don Parrish - 193 countries ... and is the most traveled person on MTP!

Published: Jan. 3, 2017, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 51 minutes 55 seconds

Don has traveled to 851 places of the 875 places listed on the Most Traveled People list. He is number one on the list, making him the most traveled person using this benchmark.

Don has been traveling and discovering the world since the 1960s when he worked in a factory in Germany on an exchange program. He has an incredible passion for history and connecting events and people throughout time. He has traveled to the Soviet Union in the 1960s as well as traveling to each 83 political subdivisions. He has been traveling to China for over four decades witnessing the changes in the rising dragon. He shares with us some of his favorite places to visit including Socotra Island, Iguazu Falls, the Panama Canal, Ayers Rock, and the Grand Canyon. The MTP contains incredibly remote islands in the Pacific and the Atlantic which are only reachable via chartered boats. He has made over 60 of these challenging and risky trips, including places like the Pitcairn Island, with less than 50 residents, Marion Island, and Bouvet Island. Please listen in on this fascinating conversation with Don. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about Don Parrish:

Born in: Washington, DC
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel book: Richard Halliburton's "Book of Marvels" -- which I got for Christmas in 1955. It changed my life.
Favorite travel site: Google -- this is the universal way to get started
Must carry: My pillow. It makes long flights in coach that much easier, and avoids neck problems when sleeping in hotels.
Favorite food: I enjoy most foods and cuisines, e.g., Greek food, Peking Duck, Shabu Shabu, mediterranean food, Salmon.
Favorite drink: Water, regular coke, glass of red wine.
Favorite Airline: It doesn't matter because I am often traveling on no-name airlines to remote places in economy.
Favorite Hotel: Dwarika's hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Website: Don Parrish
Map: Most Traveled People

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Rick Shaver - 81 countries ... and counting!

Published: Dec. 13, 2016, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 51 seconds

Rick has managed to travel the world while raising a family heading an international marketing firm!

Rick was inspired to travel by his globe-trotting grandmother and a visit to the World Expo as a child. He spent over a month in Bucharest during Ceaușescu reign in the early 1980s. And during a 6 month backpacking trip through Europe he crossed Checkpoint Charlie and toured Tito’s Yugoslavia. He also shares some of his favorite travel experiences in the Galapagos and on safari. He is an avid runner who has finished marathons from Buenos Aires to Budapest. Please listen in and enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about Rick Shaver:

Born in: Montreal
Passports from: Canada
Favorite travel book: The Drifters
Favorite travel film: Any films from Michael Palin of the BBC travel series … Pole to Pole.
Favorite travel site: Most Traveled People
Must carry: Running gear
Favorite food: Pizza and curry
Favorite drink: Beer
Travel Map: Rick’s Most Traveled People

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Lillie Echevarria - 105 countries ... and counting!

Published: Nov. 29, 2016, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 33 seconds

An intrepid traveller who has travelled to over 100 countries and has a special place in her heart for the continent of Africa.

Lillie is a Peruvian native who arrived in the US as an exchange student. Avoiding the violence of the Shining Path in her home country she opted for a new life in America. She began her international travels with a group bus trip across Europe and quickly graduated to more challenging adventures. She toured multiple countries in South America on the back of a motorcycle. Lillie traveled overland with her mother between Cameroon and Central African Republic. She is very fond of Africa and has traveled to this vast continent 12 times. And finally, listen in, on how Lillie kissed a South American president. Please enjoy this episode of Counting Countries. Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure.

More about Lillie Echevarria:

Born in: Lima, Peru
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel book: Investment Biker
Favorite travel film: The Motorcycle Diaries
Favorite travel site: Tripadvisor, Booking.com
Must carry: Smartphone, visor, debit/credit cards
Favorite food: Hard to choose … but Italian and Peruvian are at the top of the list
Favorite drink: Wine
Favorite Airline: Nowadays whoever has the best price and route
Favorite Hotel: Sun City, Las Casitas de Colca, El Monasterio, Mt Nelson
Travel Map: Most Travelled People

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Stefan Krasowski - 186 countries... and counting!

Published: Nov. 15, 2016, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 50 seconds

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Sal Lavallo - 151 countries ... and only 26!

Published: Nov. 1, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 58 seconds Sal has travel in his blood. He was born to an Italian father and German mother who began a quest to visit every state in the US when he was a kid. And Sal attended a boarding school with fellow students from 80 different countries. Sal is only 26 but has already traveled to 151 countries and has 193 in his sites. If he continues traveling at this fast pace, he might be the youngest American to travel to every country. He attended a true global high school where visiting a friend entailed a long distance flight to distant country. Attending university included two semesters abroad in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Sal then settled in Abu Dhabi after graduation to begin his work career which took him to many countries, including hard to enter, Saudi Arabia. He has strong ties to Tanzania where he visits often. Sal founded a NGO, Trail of Seeds, which brought him to Tanzania. Sal is joining me on Skype from Cambodia and I am in Bangkok. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about Sal Lavallo:

Born in: Indiana, USA
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel book: So many! Shadow of the Sun, Chasing the Devil, Leo Africanus.
Favorite travel site: Wikitravel
Must carry: Kindle and camera.
Favorite food: Any fruits and vegetables!
Favorite drink: Coconut water.
Favorite Airline: Etihad Airlines
Favorite Hotel: Any Starwood Hotel (Westin, Sheraton, W, etc.).
Instagram: 193 Journeys
Map: Sal’s Map

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Savannah Grace - 107 countries ... and left to travel the world as a 14 year old!

Published: Oct. 18, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 31 seconds Savannah left a comfortable life in Vancouver as a young teenager to backpack the world with her family and at 18 years of age had already traveled to 80 countries. Savannah, as a 14 year old, and her family were shaken out of their comfort zone in Canada. With her mother, older brother and sister, she embarked on a four year journey across the world. They traveled and lived as locals on a very tight budget. The family was audacious, not shying away from the more challenging corners of the globe. They traveled overland in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They spent months in India. The family circumvented Africa. She literally grew up on the road, even meeting her fiance in Western Africa. Savannah has documented her incredible journeys in a series of books: Sihpromatum. Please listen in on her amazing adventures. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about Savannah Grace:

Born in: Vancouver, Canada
Passports from: Canada and hopefully Holland soon!
Favorite travel book: Gone With The Wind
Favorite travel site: Booking.com
Must carry: iPhone for notes and photos, unless my fiance counts, then it’s definitely him!
Favorite food: Sushi or curry!
Favorite drink: Coffee and sweet wine for alcohol.
Favorite Airline: Emirates! Dying to fly Emirates First Class!
Favorite Hotel: Rainforest Expeditions in Peru’s Tambopata Rainforest! WOW!
Website: Sihpromatum
Facebook: Sihpromatum
Twitter: @Sihpromatum
Instagram: Sihpromatum
Map: Savannah’s Map
Books: Sihpromatum: I Grew My Boobs In China & Sihpromatum: Backpacks And Bra Straps

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Michael Runkel - 176 countries ... and counting!

Published: Sept. 27, 2016, 5 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 29 seconds Michael Runkel has traveled the world as a professional photographer taking over one million photos, including over 600 UNESCO World Heritage sites! Michael has traveled to 176 countries and on his journeys has collected some amazing travel experiences. He stayed with a powerful sheik in his palace in Yemen as war was declared. He survived a powerful earthquake in Bam, Iran that claimed the lives of thousands. This experience changed his life as he dedicated his time to build a school and orphanage in the city. Michael met his wife on a cruise to Antarctica and has travelled around the world with his infant daughter. As a child, he was inspired by the travel author Karl May and his backpacking grandmother. Please listen in on these incredible travel tales. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about Michael Runkel:

Born in: Bavaria, Germany
Passports from: Germany
Favorite travel book: Shantaram
Favorite travel site: Thorn Tree Forum and Lonely Planet
Must carry: My camera.
Favorite food: German Roulade, A roulade is a dish of filled rolled meat or pastry.
Favorite drink: Aperol Spritz.
Favorite Airline: Emirates Airlines
Favorite Hotel: Banyan Tree Hotel, Tanna, Vanuatu
Website: Michael Runkel
Facebook: Michael Runkel Photographs
Instagram: Michael Runkel Photo
Travel Map: The Best Traveled Map

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Anna Zavialova - 92 countries ... and counting!

Published: Sept. 20, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 8 seconds

Anna is on a quest to travel to every country in the world. Anna is an adventurous, solo female traveler who couchsurfed on her own in Afghanistan and then some! Anna’s youth was spent as a citizen of the USSR effectively cut off from over half of the world. She dreamed of travel and exploration. As the Soviet Union collapsed, her travel opportunities expanded. She began by visiting her neighbors in Europe. Overtime, she stretched her wings and started exploring more challenging countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. Anna and I met on a group trip to Eritrea in Eastern Africa this past Spring. Today, she joins me on Skype from her home in Moscow while I am in Bangkok. Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about Anna Zavialova:

Born in: Moscow, Russia
Passports from: 2 over stamped Russian passports (-;
Favorite travel book: I like books about countries, about people’s traditions, cultures, they inspire me to discover new places: “Shantaram”, “A Year in Provence”, ”Nothing to Envy”, “A Thousand Splendid Suns”, and “Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia”.
Favorite travel film: Same as books, different films that inspire to feel and discover new lands. I guess ‘Shocking Asia” “Borat” “Eat, Pray, Love” “ A Separation”.
Favorite travel site: Openflights ( yeah, I count my flight statistics) and flightradar24.
Must carry: I always check 3 things in my bag - passport, credit cards and IPhone. “Whatever I have forgotten I can buy It wherever I would be” – it’s my last thought before leaving my house for a new adventure.
Favorite food: Fresh seafood at Brun in Cannes.
Favorite drink: Glass of cold Veuve Clicquot Brut.
Favorite Airline: Swiss. If I get my salary this week! I also love LOT Polish airlines!
Favorite Hotel: Hilton and IHG brands.
Instagram: @CrazyFromRussia

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Anthony William - 38 countries ... accomplished in a wheelchair!

Published: Sept. 13, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 21 seconds Anthony is on a quest to visit all 193 countries in the world. And he plans to accomplish this goal as the first person in a wheelchair. Anthony is an incredibly impressive individual who has not let physical disabilities dictate his life. Despite being in a wheelchair he has managed to travel to 20% of the world’s countries on his quest to visit all 193. He shares with us the challenges of being disabled in developing countries with two heartfelt stories. What stands out most is his positive and can-do attitude. Anthony is an inspiration whether you are a traveler or not. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about Anthony William:

Born in: I was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is a city in the North East of England.
Passports from: British Passport
Favorite travel book: As much as I love reading and as much as I also love traveling, I've never actually combined the two and read a travel book.
Favorite travel film: Perhaps it would either be something like Into the Wild or Life of Pi.
Favorite travel site: It's probably dreadfully unoriginal but I would say my favorite travel related app is the couchsurfing app.
Must carry: Recent addition to my carry-on baggage – an iPad Pro – really handy for writing on the road and is much smaller than my old laptop.
Favorite food: Vegetarian Lasagna or Spaghetti.
Favorite drink: Pineapple and Coconut water.
Favorite Airline: I think the best airline I've flown on so far way one of these three: Air NZ, Xiamen Airline and Oman Air.
Favorite Hotel: I quite enjoy staying at the Marriott whenever I can afford it or snag some free accommodation. Overall though I've stayed in way too many hotels to specifically pinpoint a favorite.
Website: Geordie Traveller
Facebook: Geordie Traveller
Twitter: @Geordie_Travels
Instagram: @GeordieTraveller

Subscribe on iTunes today!!

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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William Baekeland - 154 countries ... and is traveling to another list of 12,000 places!

Published: Sept. 6, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 5 seconds

At the young age of only 23, William has made his way to over three quarters of the world’s countries! William began traveling at a young age with his family, including a 6 week cruise from the UK through Australia via the Suez Canal. He took his first independent trip to Scotland via train. He has only 39 countries until he visits every country in the world. William has also created a list of approximately 12,000 places in the world. He plans and hopes to visit these places over his lifetime. William also has a penchant to visit some of the most remote corners of the globe including the Russian Arctic and Tristan da Cunha. Subscribe on iTunes today!

More about William Baekeland:

Born in: United Kingdom
Passports from: Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom
Favorite Travel Book: I like historic accounts of colonial expeditions. One which ones to mind is Richard Burton's 'Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po'. Good luck finding a copy, it took me a few years.
Favorite travel film: I'm not so into movies, but perhaps I'd say Titanic.
Favorite travel site: None in particular, I rarely use any.
Must carry: A Caran d'Ache writing pen. The shortest pencil is better than the longest memory.
Favorite food: With food, I am far too particular to reasonably attempt answering this question. Simplicity is an overlooked culinary virtue nowadays, though.
Favorite drink: Gin and Tonic
Favorite Airline: No commercial airline jumps out as being a favorite. Timetable is paramount, so is a good route map.
Favorite Hotel: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu.

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

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Mario Hardy - 82 countries ... and counting!

Published: Aug. 30, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 55 seconds A true global citizen who was inspired to country count after an impulsive wager with a friend. Mario has lived on 3 continents in 7 different countries. He has had a 30 year career in travel and in IT. Mario on a bet with a childhood friend began his quest to travel the world. I joined Mario at his office at the Pacific Asia Travel Association in Bangkok where he serves as the Chief Executive Officer. In his role, he is able to mix business and leisure travel to explore the world.

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More about Mario Hardy:

Born in: Montreal, Canada
Passports from: Canada & France
Favorite travel book: National Geographic
Favorite travel film: When The Villagers Left by Kyle Sandilands
Favorite travel site: TripIt | Emirates | Triip.me | Kaligo
Must carry: iPad, Bose headphones, iTraq GPS Tracker, The Dash (Bragi bluetooth headphone), and running sneakers for my morning run
Favorite food: Persian, Vietnamese, and Thai
Favorite drink: Whiskey
Favorite Airline: Emirates Airlines
Favorite Hotel: Jetwing Yala Resort - Sri Lanka
Website: Mario Hardy Bio | | Mario Hardy Linkedin
Twitter: @Avindico

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Thor Pedersen - 132 countries and no airplane flights!

Published: Aug. 23, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 24 seconds

On an improbable quest to visit every country in the world without ever taking a single flight. Thor is on a multi-year journey to visit every country in the world without ever taking a single airplane flight. Thor has overcome malaria, corrupt Central African border officials, and incredible logistical challenges. He is a representative of the Danish Red Cross and has been rewarded with serendipitous encounters with people throughout the world. Subscribe on iTunes today!!

More about Thor Pedersen:

Born in: The Kingdom of Denmark, in the high north of Europe
Passports from: Denmark
Favorite travel book: GRUK - about travel, by Piet Hein
Favorite travel film: Into The Wild
Favorite travel site: Google Maps
Must carry: Pen, scarf, passport, smartphone, credit card
Favorite food: A good pasta dish or: fresh fish and manioc near the sea in Central Africa (eaten with my hands and not with cutlery)
Favorite drink: Milk (from Denmark)
Favorite Airline: Haven't flown for years. Figure they are all the same more or less?
Favorite Hotel: I've been thinking hard. I'm not sure I have one? But Best Western Plus: Lusaka Grand Hotel in Zambia if you push me. I had free accommodation and the staff was great! :) I like a few lodges and hostels...hotels haven't been a big part of this journey.
Website: www.onceuponasaga.dk/
Facebook: Once-Upon-a-Saga-320287321444752/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/onceuponasaga/

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Johnny Ward - 190 countries ... and only 3 more to go!

Published: Aug. 16, 2016, 6:45 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 26 seconds Johnny has been collecting amazing travel experiences as he travels to every country in the world. Johnny started his travel adventures straight out of university on an incredibly low budget. He shares with us his stories of illegally entering China via the Mekong River on a Chinese cargo boat to backpacking in Africa for months on $15 a day. Over time, he created a million dollar business as he nears completing his goal of traveling to all 193 countries.

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More about Johnny Ward:

Born in: Galway, Ireland
Passports from: Ireland & UK
Favorite travel book: I love Vagabonding by Rolf Potts, and Shantaram
Favorite travel film: Lost in Translation, best movie ever!
Favorite travel site: XE - on it all the time
Must carry: Secret stash of USD!
Favorite food: Lebanese, Indian, Thai, and Mexican - yum, yum, yum, yum.
Favorite drink: Guinness (as if you have to ask!)
Favorite Airline: Singapore Air or Korean Air
Favorite Hotel: Sri Panwa, Thailand or the Chedi, Oman, or Niyama, Maldives
Website:One Step 4 Ward, Step 4 Ward Media, & Give Back Give Away our charity NGO, currently building a playground in Cambodia, you may help us here.
Facebook: /onestep4ward
Twitter: @onestep4ward
Instagram: One Step 4 Ward

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.
Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way.

Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Markus Lundgren - 193 countries … and then some!

Published: Aug. 9, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 28 seconds Markus is a Swedish diplomat who has traveled to every country in the world and now is focussing on the Travelers’ Century Club which divides the world into 325 places. Markus has been posted to countries such as Nigeria and China during his career as a Swedish diplomat. Markus has a strong desire to travel as he demonstrated when he ventured as a 15 year old to China with a group of strangers he met via a newspaper advertisement. Markus has traveled to the far corners of the earth from places such as Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (in the far east of Russia opposite Alaska) to Tristan da Cunha (considered the remotest, inhabited island of the world).

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More about Markus Lundgren:

Born in: Northern Sweden
Passports from: Sweden
Favorite travel book: Lonely Planet, to my next destination
Favorite travel film: Timbukto, a place I really regret not visiting sooner.
Favorite travel site: The Best Traveled
Must carry: Passport, money/credit cards, printed tickets - nothing else needed!
Favorite food: Japanese cuisine.
Favorite Airline: Low cost carriers for price, or gulf airline for comfort.
Favorite Hotel: Only stay in hostels!

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Henrik Jeppesen - 193 countries … at age 27!

Published: July 26, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 37 seconds Henrik Jeppesen completed his quest of traveling to every country in the world at the age of 27. Henrik was laser focused on completing his goal at all cost. Henrik has traveled to all 193 countries at the age of 27. On a limited budget, Henrik was determined to visit every corner of the globe. If needed he would walk 20 km to the airport to save money on the bus fare. Yet, through sponsorships he has also stayed at dozens of luxurious resorts.

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More about Henrik Jeppesen:

Born in: Denmark
Passports from: Denmark
Favorite travel book: Chasing 193, Vol. II: The Quest to Visit Every Country in the World
Favorite travel film: It is a difficult choice, but I will choose Motorcycle Diaries.
Favorite travel site: Insideflyer.dk
Must carry: Only smartphone, credit card and passport. All you need to travel the world.
Favorite food: Italian and French vegetarian cuisine.
Favorite drink: Evian water.
Favorite Airline: Sun Air of Scandinavia. Amazing airline. Not a sponsor of mine, but amazing. Use your British Airways miles to fly them.
Favorite Hotel: Glenmere Mansion would be one.
Website: Henrik Travel
Facebook: Henrik Travel
Instagram: Henrik Travel

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Anthony Asael - 193 countries … and taught children in every country!

Published: July 18, 2016, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 44 seconds Anthony accomplished the amazing goal of traveling to every country in the world, but even more impressive, he taught children in all 193 countries of the world. Anthony through his foundation, Art In All Of Us, has dedicated his life to traveling to every country to teach and inspire the children of the world. Listen in as he shares the secret to accomplishing this quest through practicing the 5 P’s. This is truly an uplifting story of determination and perseverance.

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More about Anthony Asael:

Born in: Brussels, Belgium
Passports from: Belgium (But I but feel citizen of the world).
Favorite travel book: Hard to pick one, as I read so many each year. Here is one that keeps travelling my mind: What is the What by Dave Eggers.
Favorite travel film: 3 Idiots
Favorite travel site: The Best Traveled
Must carry: My laptop.
Favorite food: Thai and Peruvian cuisine.
Favorite drink: Fresh juices in Colombia.
Favorite Airline: None. None give me any satisfaction.
Favorite Hotel: Magna Verde Beach Resort a beautiful beach resort in Brazil!
Website: Anthony Asael & Art In All Of Us
Facebook: /artinallofus

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 324 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Erick Prince - 88 countries … and on his way to 198!

Published: July 11, 2016, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds Erick Prince overcame challenges as a youth and changed his life perspective through global travel. Erick Prince is on a mission to become the first African-American to visit every country in the world. Along the way, Erick strives to inspire peoples from low socioeconomic backgrounds, like his own, to change their global perspective through travel. Through this pursuit he hopes to inspire a new generation of global citizens from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

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More about Erick Prince:

Born in: Cleveland, OH
Passports from: USA
Favorite travel book: Anything by Art Wolf
Favorite travel film: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants
Favorite travel site: skyscanner.com and couchsurfing.com
Must carry: Camera, Laptop, Towel
Favorite food: Thai (anything spicy), Indian (curries and Samosas), Italian (Pasta and Pesto
Favorite drink: Water and Screwdrivers
Favorite Airline: Emirates, Qatar, and Norwegian
Favorite Hotel: Intercontinental and Shangri-La’s
Website: MinorityNomad.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinorityNomad/

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 324 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Gunnar Garfors - 193 countries ... And World Record Holder!

Published: June 27, 2016, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 43 seconds Gunnar Garfors is the youngest hobby traveler who has traveled to all 193 countries while still being employed full time. Besides traveling to every country in the world, Gunnar has also completed several other challenging feats. In 2012, he traveled to five different continents in one single day. In 2014, he traveled to 19 countries in one day, a world record. You can read about some of his amazing adventures in his book, 198: How I Ran Out Of Countries.

More about Gunnar Garfors:

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Born in: World's northernmost town: Hammerfest, Norway
Passports from: Norwegian (two of them!)
Favorite travel book: 198: How I Ran Out Of Countries
Favorite travel site: momondo.com. It is great for comparing flight tickets
Must carry: Two pens and an old fashioned notepad (made by paper)
Favorite food: Fresh natural oysters
Favorite drink: Dry bubbles (champagne)
Favorite Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Favorite Hotel: To me, a hotel is for sleep, work and showers – and preferably a good breakfast. A hotel has never been my reason to go anywhere, I travel to see places, meet people and explore cultures. So I guess I have never spent enough time in a hotel to fall in love with it.
Website: www.garfors.com
Facebook: facebook.com/gunnargarfors
Instagram: Instagram.com/garfors
Twitter: twitter.com/garfors

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About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Samu Viljanen - 193 countries!

Published: June 17, 2016, 3:09 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 37 seconds Samu before the age of 40 had traveled to all 193 countries on earth. And in one fell swoop, traveled to all 53 countries in Africa. Samu is one of seven Finns who have traveled to every country in the world. At the age of 39, he had traveled to every country in the world. Though he went back on the road in 2011 to visit South Sudan when it gained its independence.

More about Samu Viljanen:

Born in: Finland
Passport from: Finland
Favorite travel book: Jules Verne’s adventure novels - they inspired me when I was a child.
Favorite travel site: Hostel World and Booking.com
Must carry: Enough memory cards to store pictures, a couple of passport photos, photocopy of your passport info page and possible visas, medication for first aid (ulcer cream, antibiotics for a stomach), small travel alarm with a flashlight, and a small padlock.
Favorite food: Fish
Favorite drink: Exotic fruit juices in tropical countries
Favorite Airline: Turkish Airlines
Favorite Hotel: I favor price and location. I mainly stay in hostels.

About Counting Countries

Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.

About GlobalGaz

Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com

How Many Countries Are There?

Well… that depends on who you ask!

The United Nations states that there are 193 member states.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories.
The Century Club states that there are 324 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world.
The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world.

Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

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Mike Spencer Bown - 193 countries

Published: June 13, 2016, 4 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 54 seconds

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Harry Mitsidis - 193 countries… and repeating!

Published: June 6, 2016, 4 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 41 seconds

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