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Thor Pedersen has traveled to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Checking in with multi-repeat guest and travel legend, Thor Pedersen of Once Upon A Saga.\xa0 For those of us in the know, Thor recently finished a nearly 10 year journey to every country in the world without flying in an unbroken journey with a minimum of 24 hours in each country.\xa0 These additional rules that Thor instituted increased the complexity and length of this journey in addition to the global Covid lockdown. Thor demonstrated an immense amount of grit and determination to overcome so many challenges.\xa0 It is a singular and unique accomplishment.\xa0 The next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be held on November 15, 2024 in Bangkok, plenty of time to save the date.\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. Thor joined ETF virtually in Armenia but will be in person as the closing keynote in Bangkok.\xa0 Want to hear and meet him?\xa0 Don\u2019t miss out and join us today.\xa0 You can buy your ticket now and use the code BANGKOK to save big at the . I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons: 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 Thor that you will not hear. Thor is appearing in your feed for the third time.\xa0 In addition, I have documented Thor an additional 7 times for my patrons, every 6 months, document his trials and tribulations.\xa0 You can access these additional episodes by being a patron or subscribing to them on Apple Podcasts.\xa0 I have interviewed Thor a total of 10 times for Counting Countries since 2016.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 I want to let you know that is a great resource for those of us who are Chasing 193.\xa0 Patron and traveler Justine Kirby is the founder of the group.\xa0 For those who are in EPS, this is another great platform to trade travel information to achieve your travel goals.\xa0 Join today with the link in the Show Notes.\xa0 \xa0 For the third episode in a row I am highlighting another author from the travel community.\xa0 Previously I highlighted Harry Mitsidis\u2019s , Flavio Ferrari Zumbini\u2019s , and this month I am speaking with author Michael Richards who just published .\xa0 Listen to my conversation with Michael after my conversation with Thor.\xa0 And after my conversation with Michael, stick around for some more info about the Extraordinary Travel Festival.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 More congratulations are in order to new 193ers Hayley Kennedy who finished in Libya. \xa0 And Mike Downes who finished in Antigua.\xa0 Well done to both!\xa0 According to NomadMania 27 new people have completed 193 in 2023 so far. I was in Chicago for this recording while Thor was in Copenhagen. 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! More About Thor Pedersen Counting Countries Born in: The Kingdom of Denmark, in the high north of Europe Passports from: Denmark Favorite travel book: GRUK \u2013 about travel, by Piet Hein Favorite travel film: Favorite travel site: Must carry: Pen, scarf, passport, smartphone, credit card Favorite food: A good pasta dish or: fresh fish and manioc near the sea in Central Africa (eaten with my hands and not with cutlery) Favorite drink: Milk (from Denmark) Favorite Airline: Haven\u2019t flown for years. Figure they are all the same more or less? Favorite Hotel: I\u2019ve been thinking hard. I\u2019m not sure I have one? But Best Western Plus: Lusaka Grand Hotel in Zambia if you push me. I had free accommodation and the staff was great! \U0001f642 I like a few lodges and hostels\u2026hotels haven\u2019t been a big part of this journey. Website: Facebook: Instagram: \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 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.