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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. \xa0His grandfather regaled him with tales of spending time in Yemen. \xa0His mother lived in Hong Kong. \xa0His father was an airline captain who flew to international locales like Senegal and Ethiopia, James sometimes accompanying. \xa0 James shares with us why people make such a big difference when visiting every country in the world. \xa0And he tells us what country has the friendliest people. James \xa0tells us where the most magical sunrise is in the world. \xa0James recounts visiting Ivory Coast during a civil war and traveling to Libya after the killing of Gaddafi. \xa0 And what counts as visiting a country? \xa0James and I discuss the \u201cbroken finger rule\u201d. \xa0 James also has a lot of current travel initiatives currently. \xa0He recently published a book called Breaking Borders. \xa0He is also rolling out a new travel app named Holiday Swap that helps people travel the world and build new friendships. \xa0 James joined me from London while I was in Bangkok, please join in and listen to today\u2019s episode. And write a review! Check out our friends: and . \xa0They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon. \xa0 More about James Asquith: Born in: Cuckfield, UK Passports from: UK Favorite travel book: Favorite travel film: \xa0, not travel specifically but more on relationships and interconnectivity \xa0 Favorite websites: , obviously ;) Must carry: Passport and money. Nothing else is necessary. I travel really light and there is nothing I need\xa0except the essentials to get me places. Everything else I\u2019ll figure out along the way (I hope!) Favorite food: \xa0Anything that are Italian staples, meats and cheeses with some wine and I\u2019m all set! \xa0 Favorite drink: If I\u2019m 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: His book: His travel app: Guinness World Record: All photos of James provided by James Asquith Travel 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 Nomad Mania 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. Check out our partner and sponsor: 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.