Hayley has traveled to every country in the world \xa0 Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian.\xa0 I started to follow Hayley in the last year or two on Instagram.\xa0 And over the last several months we started sharing some messages.\xa0 She has just completed her journey to every country in the world and I wanted to learn about her adventures as well as her two physical disabilities and how she overcame these challenges.\xa0\xa0 \xa0 The next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be held on November 15, 2024 in Bangkok.\xa0 At the festival, we will have over 20 amazing speakers.\xa0 Sort of like the TEDx of travel.\xa0 Think Thor Pedersen, Francis Tapon, the Sultan Randy Williams, and so many more.\xa0 You can buy your ticket now and use the code BANGKOK to save big at the .\xa0 If you have questions, just let me know. \xa0 I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons: Phil Marcus, Jorge Serpa, Per Flisberg, Justine Kirby, Marc Jorgensen, Sonia Zimmerman, Lori Pastorelli, Carole Southam, Sunir Joshi, Philippe Izedian, Gin, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Steph Rowe, Thor Pedersen, Adam Hickman, Katelyn Jarvis, Ed Hotchkiss, and Barry Hoffner for supporting this podcast.\xa0 You can support this podcast by going to .\xa0 My patrons will hear extra content with Hayley that you will not hear.\xa0 After the main interview with Hayley, I have a new series, called Meet The Patrons.\xa0 And I speak with Bisa Myles, my first supporter.\xa0 I have known Bisa personally since I get to see her occasionally on my visits to Chicago, but through our conversation, I got to learn a lot more about her and some of the challenges she has overcome.\xa0\xa0 \xa0I was in Bangkok for this recording while Hayley was in England. Please listen in and enjoy.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Thank you to my \u2026. Phil Marcus, Jorge Serpa, Per Flisberg, Justine Kirby, Marc Jorgensen, Sonia Zimmermann, Lori Pastorelli, Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Barry Hoffner, Ed Hotchkiss, Katelyn Jarvis, Carole Southam, Thor Pedersen, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Sunir Joshi, Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Philippe Izedian & Dale Wursten.\xa0\xa0 \xa0 \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 And now you can listen to ! And Alexa! \xa0 And write a review! 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 .\xa0 About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and .\xa0 He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and .\xa0\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!\xa0 The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Traveler\u2019s Century Club states that there are . The Nomad Mania The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 . SISO says there are .\xa0\xa0 \xa0 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: There are affiliates in this post. Hayley Kennedy Counting Countries