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This is the second publication of this interview.\xa0 The first podcast had a corrupted file.\xa0 All audio from the first interview had been deleted after 1 hr and 31 minutes.\xa0 This publication is the full file.\xa0\xa0 Raiiq has traveled to 118 countries Hey now and Happy New Year to all!\xa0 I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I knew Raiiq from EPS and had the pleasure of meeting him at the ETF in Armenia.\xa0 I was spurred to learn more about him after a recent post in EPS detailing his challenges with carrying a Bangladeshi passport.\xa0 We all know Chasing 193 is no easy feat, and Raiiq shares with us an additional set of impediments he faces to complete his goal.\xa0 The next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be held on November 15, 2024 in Bangkok.\xa0 I am also excited to announce optional trips, one for UNESCO Thailand and 3 different agendas to Bhutan before and after the festival.\xa0 Check out the website or send me a message.\xa0 You can buy your ticket now and use the code BANGKOK to save big at the\xa0.\xa0 If you have questions, just let me know. 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,\xa0Simen 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.\xa0 My patrons will hear extra content with Raiiq that you will not hear. After the main interview with Raiiq, there is an additional sidecar interview with Michael Zervos of the\xa0.\xa0 Michael will be departing from his home in mid-January to attempting to break the GWR record for quickest time to travel to every country in the world. Good luck Michael!\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0And in 193 news, more congratulations to go around with the following people completing their last country.\xa0 (Data from NomadMania.)\xa0 * Ryan Smith\xa0: Reached his final country in St Vincent and the Grenadines. * Enric Moreno and Mayte Galindo\xa0: First Spanish couple to achieve this, ending in Palau. * Ernestine Chan ()\xa0: completed her global tour in Libya. * Julie Ann Small\xa0: The third British woman recently to finish, in the Maldives. I was in Chicago for this recording while Raiiq was in England. Please listen in and enjoy.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Thank you to my\xa0\xa0\u2026. Phil Marcus, Jorge Serpa, Per Flisberg, Justine Kirby, Marc Jorgensen, Sonia Zimmermann,\xa0Lori Pastorelli,\xa0Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Barry Hoffner, Ed Hotchkiss, Katelyn Jarvis, Carole Southam, Thor Pedersen,\xa0Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Sunir Joshi,\xa0Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Philippe Izedian & Dale Wursten.\xa0\xa0Raiiq Ridwan Counting Countries \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 And now you can listen to\xa0! And Alexa!\xa0\xa0\xa0And 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\xa0Demeter\u2019s Dance, written, performed, and provided by\xa0.\xa0 About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books:\xa0,\xa0, and\xa0.\xa0 He is the producer of two travel documentaries:\xa0\xa0and\xa0.\xa0\xa0 Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has\xa0\xa0and keep up with his journey at\xa0 How Many Countries Are There? Well\u2026 that depends on who you ask!\xa0 The United Nations states that there are\xa0. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are\xa0. The Traveler\u2019s Century Club states that there are\xa0. The Nomad Mania\xa0 The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500. SISO says there are\xa0.\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. Raiiq Ridwan Counting Countries