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Thanos is on a quest to visit every country in the world and has already visited 146 UN countries. \xa0 Thanos initial focus in life was education and business, not travel. \xa0In fact, one of his first overseas trips was a basic package trip to Sri Lanka. \xa0After completing his doctorate in theoretical physics and starting his own business in India his life eventually transitioned into a life of travel. \xa0Now adventures include summiting the seven summits with three already completed. \xa0Thanos also enjoys road trips like a 3 week, 3000 km motorbike trip across Mongolia. \xa0Thanos also appreciates a good land crossing such as when he entered Mali and ended up spending the night in jail. \xa0Thanos will also share with you why he needs to go back to Laos. \xa0Please listen in and enjoy. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 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. \xa0 More about Thanos Koukoutsakis: Born in: Greece Passports from: Greek Favorite travel book: Favorite travel film: Documentaries about mountaineering and the arctic explorers. Favorite travel site: Must carry: US dollars! Favorite food: My mother\u2019s top 5 dishes! Favorite drink: Hot chocolate and Baileys. Website: and Facebook: Instagram: Map: 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. 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.