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Key Links \xa0 \xa0 I have spoken to so many travel legends on Counting Countries, but this interview marks my first time speaking with a person, who gained their fame outside of the travel world.\xa0 Joss Stone is a multi-platinum artist who has won a Grammy.\xa0 But of course on this podcast, we focussed on her travel accomplishments.\xa0 Joss created the audacious project, Total World Tour, which entailed Joss performing in every country around the world.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 I only learned about Joss at the beginning of 2019 when Thor Pedersen, former guest, shared with me that he saw Joss perform in North Korea.\xa0 With help from Thor and Simon Cockerell from Koryo Tours, I got Joss\u2019s email.\xa0 What proceeded next was a 13 month email drip campaign.\xa0 Joss was interested in being on Counting Countries but it was difficult to schedule.\xa0 I increased my efforts with self-sheltering during Covid assuming Joss might have more free time.\xa0 And my efforts were rewarded with an interview in early May.\xa0\xa0 I was quite hesitant to share with Joss that many of my interviews lasted over two hours.\xa0 Prior to the interview, Joss agreed to 45 minutes.\xa0 Thankfully, she extended this time several times during our conversation.\xa0 While our talk neared two hours, I still had dozens of questions left.\xa0 I will keep my fingers crossed for a future interview someday.\xa0\xa0 I would like to remind you that Counting Countries is supported by Untamed Borders.\xa0 Untamed Borders specializes in challenging locations like Afghanistan, Somalia, and Yemen.\xa0 Please consider Untamed Borders when the safety of travel improves.\xa0 James, a co-founder, speaks to me about my travels to Afghanistan with Untamed Borders.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Also, I would like to introduce Counting Countries Mini.\xa0 I am hosting live interviews with\xa0 Country Counters on my Instagram account, GlobalGaz.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Support your content creators during this time of self-sheltering. Support Counting Countries on patreon.com.\xa0 And thanks to my other patrons, Steph Rowe, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Ryan Gazder, Stephen Rothwell, and Adam Hickman.\xa0 Patrons get to hear additional content, only available to them.\xa0\xa0 I encourage you to subscribe wherever you listen, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or Spotify and write a review, even better when it is 5 stars.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Joss and I met up online, with Joss in New Jersey while I was in the Bangkok studio of Counting Countries. Please listen in and enjoy.\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 Thank you to my Patrons \u2026. Stephen Rothwell, Steph Rowe, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims & Ryan Gazder. \xa0 \xa0You can purchase them today on Amazon. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 And now you can listen to ! And Alexa! \xa0 And write a review! Check out our friend: .\xa0 They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.\xa0 And watch my full length when I traveled with Large Minority.\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 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 More About Joss: Born in: United Kingdom Passports: UK Instagram: YouTube: Website: \xa0 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 Most Traveled Person states that there are . The Nomad Mania SISO says there are .\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: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda. Or book a trip through G Adventures.\xa0 PS\xa0 Thanks!\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 ----- Produced by