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Anna is on a quest to travel to every country in the world. \xa0Anna is an adventurous, solo female traveler who couchsurfed on her own in Afghanistan and then some! \xa0 Anna\u2019s youth was spent as a citizen of the USSR effectively cut off from over half of the world. \xa0She dreamed of travel and exploration. \xa0As the Soviet Union collapsed, her travel opportunities expanded. \xa0She began by visiting her neighbors in Europe. \xa0Overtime, she stretched her wings and started exploring more challenging countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. \xa0Anna and I met on a group trip to Eritrea in Eastern Africa this past Spring. \xa0Today, she joins me on Skype from her home in Moscow while I am in Bangkok. \xa0Please listen in and enjoy. 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\u2019s traditions, cultures, they inspire me to discover new places: \u201c\u201d, \u201cA Year in Provence\u201d, \u201dNothing to Envy\u201d, \u201c\u201d, and \u201cPrincess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia\u201d. Favorite travel film: Same as books, different films that inspire to feel and discover new lands. I guess \u2018Shocking Asia\u201d \u201cBorat\u201d \u201cEat, Pray, Love\u201d \u201c A Separation\u201d. Favorite travel site: ( yeah, I count my flight statistics) and . Must carry: \xa0I always check 3 things in my bag - passport, credit cards and IPhone. \u201cWhatever I have forgotten I can buy It wherever I would be\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s 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: About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who\u2019ve 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\u2019s Dance, written, performed, and provided by . About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and . \xa0He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and . \xa0 Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well\u2026 that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Century Club states that there are . The Most Traveled Person states that there are . The Best Traveled states that there are . 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.