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Key Links \xa0 \xa0 I had the opportunity to speak with world travelers Martina Sebova and Rachel Davey, who comprise the Very Hungry Nomads.\xa0 This was my first outing of attempting to interview two people at the same time.\xa0 Marty and Rach did an excellent job of moderating the answers.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 It has been a frustrating time for most extreme travelers as we shelter in place around the globe.\xa0 There does not seem to be an end in sight when travel will go back to normal.\xa0 I hope everyone is well and keeping in safely.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Thanks to my patrons William Schelling, Steph Rowe, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Stephen Rothwell, and Adam Hickman for supporting Counting Countries. And William, if you are listening, please reach out to me.\xa0 They help pay for the production of this podcast.\xa0 You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com.\xa0 My patrons will hear an extra interview with Marty and Rach which is exclusive to them.\xa0 Untamed Borders is our sponsor and they want to remind you that Covid-19 travel restrictions are slowly being lifted in certain parts of the world. If you are looking for inspiration for your first post Covid trip then check out some of their trips for the 2020-21 winter period in the middle east.It's been a crazy year for travel. None more so than for Untamed Borders, Counting Countries\u2019s sponsor.\xa0 They have been grounded since March but as travel restrictions ease they are arranging some private itineraries to countries such as Somalia, Afghanistan, and Lebanon, where entry is permitted without quarantine if you have a negative Covid PCR test result. Contact Untamed Borders for a list of the more interesting places on the planet with this entry system. Please note, you may need to quarantine when returning to your home country. One trip they have in September where many countries do allow free travel is to Turkey. UB they will be diving into the far south east of the country populated by the Kurdish community. Visiting Diyarbakir, Mardin, and the very rarely visited province of Hakkari, which is high in the mountains on the border where Iraq, Iran, and Turkey meet. If that is perhaps too soon then maybe check out some of their desert offerings in early 2021. First up is their trip to what they call the Heart of the Sahara. To the Tadrat Rouge mountains of Southern Algeria. Right on the border with Niger and Libya, this really is an Untamed part of the world and for lovers of desert scenery, their photos of the orange sand and black rocks are spellbinding. You could also try their new Saudi Arabia itinerary. As well as visiting Jeddah, Riyadh and the UNESCO Maidan Saleh.\xa0 They have also added a night camping by the volcanos north of Medina. Who knew that Saudi Arabia contains almost 2000 extinct volcanos. A real trip off the beaten path of a country that is off the beaten path. Marty and Rach grew up on two independent tracks but with an equal passion for travel.\xa0 Their paths crossed in Europe while both worked for the same tour provider.\xa0 Taking advantage of the off-season, they teamed up to start exploring other parts of the world.\xa0 And of course, this transitioned at one point in traveling to every country in the world.\xa0 They share their journey.\xa0 I encourage you to subscribe wherever you listen, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or Spotify and even better if you write a review. Listen to the end of the podcast to hear the latest review from Glimpses of Everywhere in Sweden \u2026 \u201cExactly what I needed!!! Instead of traveling this whole spring and summer (as was my initial plan) I got stuck at home and lost my job. Luckily I found a corona-job, making body bags. What helped me through this tough time was definitely Ric\u2019s podcast. He is such an amazing interviewer, so respectful and nuanced, and a great listener. I love listening to the podcast and with every episode, my bucket list gets longer and longer\u2026\u201d Also, a quick note to some of my listeners and supporters.\xa0 A former guest on Counting Countries who is a bit disgruntled has been harassing some of my listeners.\xa0 I apologize for this person\u2019s actions and hope you have not been overly inconvenienced.\xa0\xa0 Very Hungry Nomads were in their Covid home base of Australia while I was recording in Bangkok.\xa0 Please listen in and enjoy.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Thank you to my Patrons \u2026. William Schelling, Stephen Rothwell, Steph Rowe, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, and Ted Nims. \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 More About Very Hungry Nomads: Born in: Slovakia (Marty) Born in: Australia (Rach)Passports: Slovakian (Marty) Passports: Australian (Rach) Favorite Book: The Alchemist (Marty) and Tales of a Female Nomad (Rach) Favorite Travel Film: The Motorcycle Diaries and The Beach Favorite App:\xa0 Google Translate Favorite Food: Thai food Favorite Drink: Red Wine and coffee Their Map: Their Blog: Instagram: FB: \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. Fewer 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 \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