Podcasts about visit every country

At the age of fifty, Palle Bo made a bold decision: He sold his house, his car, and all his furniture and became a digital nomad, travelling full-time with a goal to visit every UN Nation in the world and every state in the USA. He is also the host of the Radio Vagabond, a top-rated travel podcast.

Adventure to Every Country is a travel blog for people who wish to visit any or every country in the world. Find out how to navigate all 193+ countries, what to see and do in each place, how to overcome tricky logistical problems, and how to fund your adventure to every country in the world.

No one else has a “traveler” story quite like Rauli Virtanen. While reluctant to claim the title of “the first person to visit every country”, Rauli says that no one has challenged the assertion since NomadMania began proclaiming him as the first person to ever visit every country in the world. The organization says that many who had previous claims incorrectly counted visits to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that sits between North Korea and South Korea as having visited North Korea. What is undisputed is that Rauli is one of the few to have visited almost all of the countries for work – as a foreign correspondent, specifically. In Rauli's comprehensive interview, you'll hear about… His fascinating career that has led him to high-profile interviews with Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Pelé, and Kofi Annan, amongst others How he has been on the ground, reporting, at almost every major world conflict over the last 50 years, including the Angolan Civil War, Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge, Lebanon, Romanian Revolution, Tiananmen Square in China, and Afghanistan with the Taliban, amongst others Why Mongolia, Ecuador, and Oman were some of the mores surprising countries he visited How and why he took his kids on different types of “vacations” as they were growing up How Finland is teaching their youth to decipher real and fake news What he carries with him, emotionally, from covering conflicts for over 50 years… Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean. (Although, Rauli's pictures from covering the world as a journalist are so incredible, video format is recommended!)

No one else has a “traveler” story quite like Rauli Virtanen. While reluctant to claim the title of “the first person to visit every country”, Rauli says that no one has challenged the assertion since NomadMania began proclaiming him as the first person to ever visit every country in the world. The organization says that many who had previous claims incorrectly counted visits to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that sits between North Korea and South Korea as having visited North Korea. What is undisputed is that Rauli is one of the few to have visited almost all of the countries for work – as a foreign correspondent, specifically. In Rauli's comprehensive interview, you'll hear about… His fascinating career that has led him to high-profile interviews with Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Pelé, and Kofi Annan, amongst others How he has been on the ground, reporting, at almost every major world conflict over the last 50 years, including the Angolan Civil War, Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge, Lebanon, Romanian Revolution, Tiananmen Square in China, and Afghanistan with the Taliban, amongst others Why Mongolia, Ecuador, and Oman were some of the mores surprising countries he visited How and why he took his kids on different types of “vacations” as they were growing up How Finland is teaching their youth to decipher real and fake news What he carries with him, emotionally, from covering conflicts for over 50 years… Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean. (Although, Rauli's pictures from covering the world as a journalist are so incredible, video format is recommended!)

While Harry Mitsidis, the founder of NomadMania, is probably too humble to admit it, he's most likely the most knowledgeable person on everything to do with visiting every country in the world – including all the people who have accomplished the remarkable feat! As one of only three people who have visited every country twice – on top of being one of only 300+ overall to visit once – he adds to his knowledge base as the founder of NomadMania, a non-profit dedicated to helping and connecting the world's most passionate travelers. Harry's comprehensive interview offers us layers of travel tidbits, including: His favorite countries on each continent – including a European country previously named as a favorite by one of the other 300+ travelers who have visited every country How he accomplished traveling the world (the first time around) on a teacher's salary How and why NomadMania has divided the world into 1301 regions to help travelers explore countries more deeply The most interesting and inspiring travelers he has ever met, including the first person believed to have traveled to every country in the world His worst travel moments, including spending a night in a Yemeni jail What does someone do for an encore after visiting every country twice Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean.

Torbjørn ‘Thor' C. Pedersen not only travelled to every country in the world without flying. He also visited nearly every National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society in the world and wrote stories for his travel blog about their response to a staggering variety of humanitarian challenges. “My motivation to continue and not give up came from different sources at different times,” he told us. “Sometimes it would be seeing [Red Cross and Red Cresent] volunteers, and how much effort they would put into solving various situations around the world. And knowing that they were doing it without taking payment for it, because they believed in a cause, was incredibly inspiring.” [Part 2 of a two-part interview; see Episode 6, part 1 of Season 2 to hear the first part of this interview].

What would you do if you knew you were going to go blind? At 13, Hayley developed alopecia and lost all of her hair. At 27, she was diagnosed with Stargadts disease, causing her to lose all of her central vision. On a mission to see as much of the world as possible before her sight completely deteriorates, Hayley recently became the first known disabled person to visit all 193 United Nations member states (and more). Hayley and I have an open conversation about her story, the motivation at the heart of this quest, and the challenges she faced both at home and on the road. Many universal lessons are packed into this conversation, including insight on learning to ask for help, respecting other cultures despite your personal beliefs, traveling to dangerous countries, avoiding disappointment when visiting a new place, food for thought for those working 9-5 jobs, and much more. What did you take away from Hayley's story? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why she opts for group tours and the advantages of group travel (for anyone) How her travels evolved as she learned to lean into her other senses The cultures she found challenging to navigate as a woman and how she approached these situations Her favorite off-the-beaten-path and mainstream destinations  How she keeps an open mind and avoids the comparison trap when traveling Advice for researching your travels and insight for those who also want to visit every country The importance of determining your risk tolerance when exploring dangerous destinations How she was able to travel with her full-time job (and why it's possible for you too) How her accomplishment changed the perspectives of those around her  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Read Hayley's blog Follow her on Instagram Want More? Blind and Partially Deaf Solo Traveler Tony Giles On Engaging Your Senses, Trusting Strangers, Inadvertent Inspiration and Traveling In 130 Countries Saying “Yes” To Full Time Travel w/ Christina McEnvoy Traveling The World In A Wheelchair: An Interview With Justin Skeesuck Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

Henrik Jeppesen is one of the most well-traveled people of all time. He was perhaps the youngest person to visit every country in the world. In this podcast he shares his story.

Gina Morello had four countries left in her quest to visit every country when the pandemic struck in 2020. However, that only delayed her goal, as she was able to get to her final country of Mozambique in December of 2020 – becoming the first person to finish seeing every country post-pandemic! You might think that would be the end of her major travels – as she had taken a year off work to complete the 20+ year journey – but it was only the beginning! Her marriage of 10 years took an amicable split, as Gina's travel desires were different than her ex-husband, and her home base became Georgia (the country) and now Portugal. In Gina's interview, you'll hear about her international career working for the airlines, consulting out of places like Rome and Pakistan. But you'll also hear about the struggles maintaining a relationship and friendships when you're constantly on the road. Other things you'll hear in the Gina's interview: Her travel tips learned from consulting for airlines and analyzing data What she did during the pandemic while waiting for her four remaining countries to open up Smaller travel goals, including visiting the Top 50 Bars in the world Her favorite (and least favorite) countries Why she's still considering going back to her least favorite countries Why she chose Portugal to live Countries she felt harassed in for what she was wearing What female travelers should look out for when traveling solo Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean.

Gina Morello had four countries left in her quest to visit every country when the pandemic struck in 2020. However, that only delayed her goal, as she was able to get to her final country of Mozambique in December of 2020 – becoming the first person to finish seeing every country post-pandemic! You might think that would be the end of her major travels – as she had taken a year off work to complete the 20+ year journey – but it was only the beginning! Her marriage of 10 years took an amicable split, as Gina's travel desires were different than her ex-husband, and her home base became Georgia (the country) and now Portugal. In Gina's interview, you'll hear about her international career working for the airlines, consulting out of places like Rome and Pakistan. But you'll also hear about the struggles maintaining a relationship and friendships when you're constantly on the road. Other things you'll hear in the Gina's interview: Her travel tips learned from consulting for airlines and analyzing data What she did during the pandemic while waiting for her four remaining countries to open up Smaller travel goals, including visiting the Top 50 Bars in the world Her favorite (and least favorite) countries Why she's still considering going back to her least favorite countries Why she chose Portugal to live Countries she felt harassed in for what she was wearing What female travelers should look out for when traveling solo Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean.

Meet the first Aussie to visit every country in the world.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woni Spotts has one of the more unique travel journeys you'll hear. She traveled to 160 countries before the age of 19 as the host of a travel documentary shot from 1979 to 1982. However, the documentary lost funding for the final year of shooting and Woni didn't travel much for the next 30 years. That is until 2014 when Woni decided to finish the journey she started as a teenager, completing all 195 countries in 2018. Not seeking any sort of fame or attention, Woni decided to bring her story to light upon hearing of another black female traveler marketing herself as the first black woman to visit every country in the world in 2019. Listen to the full interview to hear why she decided to come forward with her story, plus: How followers of Jessica Nabongo, who claimed to be the first black woman to travel to every country, attacked her online Why she refused to talk to Jessica Nabongo Her experiences traveling as a black woman and whether she has experienced any racism Why she prefers the southern regions, including Patagonia, South Africa, and Antarctica Growing up the child of professional musicians who traveled the world Why it took her over 30 years to start really traveling again The countries she would consider moving to… And, her travel goals now Listen on all your favorite apps – including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more – or in video format below on YouTube or Podbean.

You may think you've met or heard of every type of traveler out there, but you have NEVER met a traveler like Indy Nelson. Having just graduated from UC Berkeley, he traveled to every country in the world for the thrill of being able to plan out every part of the trip – including routes, visas, accommodations, and even booking 100 plane tickets BEFORE the trip even started – leaving little room for error! When Indy Nelson finished his journey, he was the youngest (24 years old) and fastest to visit every country in the world (539 days). Want to know how much it would cost you to see every country in the world on one continuous trip? Because Indy kept detailed notes on how much he spent in those 539 days and shares with us the cost! Other unique things you'll hear in the Indy Nelson interview: The four countries he was detained in for being a suspected spy – including the eight hours of interrogation in a disputed territory in Georgia by the Russians Of the 197 airlines he has flown on (a record), which would he say are the best in the world Why Central Asia is one of his favorite regions How it took 100 hours of research and paper work so that he could spend 25 minutes in Democratic Republic of Congo Why he spent three weeks in Cambodia, when he only allotted 36 hours for every country (And why it was his favorite country) How long it took him to pay off his trip cost after maxing out several credit cards How his travels have helped him in job interviews How he was able to be on the front line in war zones, including up close and personal with ISIS

Have you ever tried working 16 hours in a day – for several consecutive days – just to have enough vacation time to go on a trip?

Have you ever tried working 16 hours in a day – for several consecutive days – just to have enough vacation time to go on a trip?

You might think traveling to every country would be an impressive accomplishment. How about traveling to every country twice? Well, that's exactly what Gunnar Garfors of Norway did! His mom may think he's crazy, but he's made a career out of his travels, speaking around the world — and even met his girlfriend at a conference for extreme travelers! He's the author of six books and currently working on his seventh, examining the countries along the equator and the arctic circle. Other unique things you'll hear in the Gunnar Garfors interview: How he decided to visit every country for a second time while working on a book Why he was bombarded by Romanian journalists who thought he declared Romania as his favorite country in the world What event organizers ask him to speak about at conferences around the world How a robbery attempt in Gabon forced him to change his preconceived plan to peacefully give away whatever possessions he had How a one year old's birthday party in Kiribati helped put things into perspective Where he would live if he weren't “living” in Oslo Find out more info here: https://pickmyadventure.com/episodes/episode-04-gunnar-garfors-visited-every-country-twice

Travel influencer, writer and nomad, Jessica Nabongo, takes time to chat with us about the most interesting places she have visited, advice on traveling the world, and her new book, “Catch Me If You Can”. Support this amazing creative on Instagram @JessicaNabongo & thecatchmeifyoucan.com

This is a clip from “The 1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country w/ Jessica Nabongo EP 220” She is the best selling author of “The Catch Me If You Can”We will be discussing the following:- What she learned in Bali - What drives her - Her desire to be interviewed by Oprah - How Bali lead her to where she is nowFollow Jessica on Instagram here

What would you learn if you could travel and see every part of the world? On todays episode I sit down and interview the 1st black woman to visit every country Jessica Nabongo. She is the best selling author of “The Catch Me If You Can”We will be discussing the following:- Growing up in Detroit as an immigrant Star- How to take trips even with a budget - Creating a blog with the intent to share her travels - Partnering with National Geographic Follow Jessica on Instagram here

In episode #5 of Roots of Humanity, Drew and Alvaro Rojas, the youngest Spaniard to visit every country in the world, reminisce about their West African adventures, and how Alvaro quit his job as a CFO to wander nonstop, and start a travel agency called Wander Expeditions, that builds travel families in places like Iran and Venezuela. They talk about blending in, standing out, Spanish politics, The Inquisition, Moorish influence, closeness during COVID, globalization, what humanity will look like 20,000 years from now, climate change, fútbol, and how to preserve local identity and enjoy McDonald's at the same time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 213 - Jessica Nabongo is on the few people to have visited every country on the planet and she is very proud to be the first black woman to do so.  Her new National Geographic book The Catch Me If You Can chronicles her journey and her wonderful insight into our amazing world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Seek The Globe Podcast! On today's episode I'm joined by James Asquith. James is the Guinness World Record holder for being the youngest male to visit every country in the world! He is also founder and CEO of Holiday Swap. Today's episode has been taken from my Live for Mind Instagram Live fundraiser event. I spoke to James all about what travel means to him, what travelling to every country in the world has taught him, his future travel plans as well as tips/advice for those wanting to visit every country in the world. If you enjoyed today's episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Also, if you'd like to follow Seek The Globe on Instagram, it's @seektheglobepodcast. See you next week for another episode!

Jessica Nabongo is the first black woman in history to have visited all 195 countries in the world. On top of that, she travelled to 89 of these countries solo. All by the age of 35. She's an influencer, photographer and businesswoman, and shares with us what she learnt throughout this epic journey. From Tuvalu and Eritrea to Turkmenistan and Djibouti, Jessica's travel diaries literally take us all over the world.Destination Recap:Punta Mita, Mexico UgandaQueen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda,Lamu, KenyaJapanMt Fuji, JapanHiroshima, Japan Bali, IndonesiaNamibia Islamabad, PakistanLahore, PakistanIran especially IsfahanColombiaCubaMerowe, SudanSenegalEritreaMasawa, EritreaTuvalu Lake Assal, Djibouti The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan South SudanMoldovaBelarusTashkent, Samarkand & Termez, UzbekistanVenice, ItalyGreenlandSantiago de Cuba, CubaFor more of Jessica's adventures you can pre-order her first book on Amazon. It will be published by National Geographic and is out in May 2022. In the meantime, you can follow her on Instagram @jessicanabongo. Jessica's new project, The Nabongo List: is a new luxury, travel membership that gives you the best in local, luxury and unique experiences all around the world, curated by JessicaA big thank you to today's sponsors for their support of the podcast.DK Eyewitness - What better way to find that next adventure than with a DK Eyewitness book? Get new editions of their award-winning DK Eyewitness and Top 10 travel guides, or for the intrepid explorer, there's Outdoor Europe. Click the link, or visit your local bookshop.COMO Hotels and Resorts - COMO's collection of 14 luxury boutique hotels and resorts are in some of the world's most desirable destinations. A new hotel has been announced for 2022, COMO Le Montrachet in Burgundy, France. Find out more about COMO's beautiful hotels and resorts by visiting Comohotels.comAdnams - The home of premium gins. Get 10% off your first purchase with Adnams using code TRAVEL10.Freddie's Flowers - Get your first two boxes half price, at just £12.50 each with the code TRAVEL50 at freddiesflowers.comBritish Airways x Visit Florida - Book your trip with confidence at BA.com/FloridaAnd to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Michael Palin and Heston Blumenthal, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Hugh Bonneville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael shares his story of traveling the world, how he was able to finance his adventure, some of his favorite moments, many lessons along the way, and what advice he would pass along to others who want to pursue a dream. He also talks about his next chapter with Mindful Media and how he is taking the experiences learned working with media companies to now help organizations gain valuable exposure for their efforts to make a difference. Visit www.mindfulmediapr.com to learn more about Michael Graziano and Mindful Media.Listen / Watch more positive media at www.cityCURRENT.com

Ep. 12:  Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of The Abroad Pod, your go-to podcast for all things abroad. I'm your host Nicole and today's episode is going to be another Abroad Series. The Abroad Series is a series I started last season where I bring on different guests to showcase abroad programs and experiences around the world. I'm so so so excited for this week's episode because today I'm sitting down with Lexie Alford, the Guinness World Record Holder for being the Youngest Person in the World to Visit Every Country! As you guys know, I am the Social Director for Serengetee, an e-commerce travel brand, and we were thrilled to work with Lexie back in December during one of our gift with purchase promotions. Lexie and I have stayed in touch and I'm so honored that she's joining me today on my podcast. Lexie is a 22-year-old, Northern California native who has visited all 196 countries. She managed to do this by the age of 21, winning the world record by a landslide! Today Lexie is going to share her journey with us and provide some insight on how she managed to pull off the adventure of a lifetime. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.rosania/My links: https://theabroadblog.com/explore/---Follow Lexie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexielimitless/Subscribe to Lexie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexielimitlessSign up for Lexie's Newsletter to get an exclusive, first glance at her brand new book (launching this summer!): https://lexielimitless.com/newsletter/

Episode Overview: The Unearth Women podcast celebrates travel through the stories of women. Nikki Vargas, Founding Editor of Unearth Women, chats with Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country on earth, all before the age of 35. They discuss racial diversity in the travel space, passport privilege, and lessons learned from Jessica's record-breaking trip. Today's episode is adapted from an Instagram Live and edited by our Co-Founder, Elise Fitzsimmons. Liked today's episode? Please make sure to like, share, and subscribe. Social Media: Unearth Women: @unearthwomen Guest, Jessica Nabongo: @thecatchmeifyoucan Host, Nikki Vargas: @niknakvargas IG Live to Podcast Producer, Elise Fitzsimmons: @elise_fitz Show Notes: (1:46) Jessica discusses living in Detroit and how she is coping with quarantine during COVID-19. (4:10) Inspired to see every country around the world before the age of 35, Jessica speaks about her record-breaking trip. (6:34) Hear the most surprising country Jessica visited during her travels. (8:20) Jessica discusses how to form genuine connections and make an impact when traveling. (11:40) Looking back on her around-the-world trip, Jessica discusses the challenges that she faced. (13:49) Jessica discusses passport privilege and why she travels using both her American and Ugandan passport. (19:50) Jessica talks candidly about the challenges of traveling as a black woman. (29:29) Jessica discusses ways in which she thinks brands can better be anti-racist and allies without being pandering. (35:20) Jessica discusses the importance of marketing in the travel space and how, despite the massive purchasing potential of black travelers, campaigns remain white-washed.

Isn't she Lovelly! Yes, she is! Let's get to know our host some more, the lovely Emma Lovell. The podcast is named after Emma and we'll share more about her mission and learn some fun facts about her life. We'll also hear a bit more about her heritage, her mission to visit 195 countries around the world and why India is her favourite country of all. For more photos, videos and adventures, make sure to follow along on Instagram, @lovellytravels.

For the full audio interview, transcript, show notes, photos and more visit: http://nomadpodcast.com/ep-44-palle-bo/ Palle Bo is proof that it’s never too late to delve into the nomadic lifestyle and become location-independent. Hear his story. Palle Bo may be a late-bloomer when it comes to starting his nomadic journey but he is channeling a career’s-worth of experience in radio into a unique project. At age 50 he left his small town in Denmark and set out to travel the world and document his experience via his project “Radio Vagabond.” He has now been to 87 countries and counting. In this interview, we discuss Palle’s entrepreneurial journey and how he came to co-own 17 radio stations, his consulting business working with big brands like Bugatti and LEGO, his artisan approach to podcasting and more. Enjoy!

A few weeks ago, Jessica Nabongo became the first black woman to visit every country in the world when she stepped foot in the Seychelles. We’ve been following her journey for years and to celebrate her enormous accomplishment, we’re throwing it back to when we spoke with her in January when she was in Malawi, country 151 of 195. You can read all about the end of Jessica's journey and what she’s learned here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/jessica-nabongo-on-what-visiting-195-countries-has-taught-her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Woni Spotts, who is said to be the first black woman to travel to every country and continent. Woni talks about the documentary that led her to traveling extensively, the controversy surrounding being the first, and more. Woni http://www.instagram.com/wonispotts Holly http://www.instagram.com/itshollydayz Show Notes & More http://www.hollydayz.com

Digital Nomad Mastery - Podcast Interview about The Mindset and Practical Strategies necessary to Visit EVERY COUNTRY in the World with Boris Kester https://www.BorisKester.com https://www.TravelAdventures.org Thank you for watching our video. We post videos DAILY videos about fatherhood & family, online business, and world travel. Currently, we have been to over 80 countries on 6 continents and our goal is to be the FIRST FAMILY to visit every country in the word. GET EMAIL UPDATES on our website: http://www.DaddyBlogger.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DaddyBlogger SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tokyoricky FOLLOW us on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest: http://www.twitter.com/tokyoricky http://www.instagram.com/tokyoricky http://www.pinterest.com/tokyoricky Also, check out our Digital Nomad Mastery business at: http://www.DigitalNomadMastery.com #DaddyBloggerWorldTour #DigitalNomadMastery

Imagine deciding on the life you want, and then adjusting everything else to fit around it.  Goals, right? That’s exactly what world traveler and go-getter Jessica Nabongo did. Jessica is on a mission to visit all 195 UN countries, and she’s almost DONE!  At the time we recorded, she had about 25 countries left, now she’s down to only 10!   She decided to make traveling an important part of her life. and take on work that would allow her to sustain her lifestyle.  She’s a freelance writer, she runs a boutique travel agency, and partners with brands to promote their offerings to her audience.    I honestly stan for Jessica. Not only because she’s travel goals (and photo goals, go check out her IG!), but because she decided she was going to pursue the life that she wanted on her own terms… And did it.    Jessica’s story definitely makes you rethink what it means to live the life you want. If you’re trying to make a deliberate shift in the way you live your life, and need the inspiration to keep going, this episode is for you!    The Glow Up Toolkit Free Podcast Checklist - literally everything you need to go from idea to launch with your podcast!   Reach out! Jessica Nabongo Email: info@thecatchmeifyoucan.com  | Instagram: @thecatchmeifyoucan | Website: www.thecatchmeifyoucan.com   The Glow Up Podcast Email: Hello@theglowuppodcast.com | Instagram: @glowuppodcast | Twitter: @glowuppodcast | Facebook: The Glow Up Podcast  

On a Mission to Visit Every Country in the World with Arvinder Bahal https://www.facebook.com/arvibahal Thank you for watching our video. GET EMAIL UPDATES on our website: http://www.DaddyBlogger.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/daddyblogger SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tokyoricky FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tokyoricky

It isn't every day that we have someone Skype into the podcast from Lake Malawi—but this week's guest is Jessica Nabongo, who's well on her way to becoming the first black woman to visit every country in the world. This episode, we're catching up with Jessica (currently on 151 of 195 U.N.-recognized countries) about everything she's learned so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Talking Points, TPG sits down with travel expert Lee Abbamonte, aka the youngest person to travel to every country in the world — plus the North and South Pole. Abbamonte shares his story, travel tips and advice to those looking to do the same. You can learn more about Abbamonte's travels at leeabbamonte.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sit down with Jessica Nabongo, on a mission to be the first black woman to visit every country in the world. (This episode is a rebroadcast of Travelogue, our other podcast at Condé Nast Traveler.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Jessica Nabongo, on a mission to be the first black woman to visit every country in the world.

Download Episode! Henrik Jeppesen completed his quest of traveling to every country in the world at the age of 27.  Henrik was laser focused on completing his goal at all cost. Henrik has traveled to all 193 countries at the age of 27.  On a limited budget, Henrik was determined to visit every corner of the globe.  If needed he would walk 20 km to the airport to save money on the bus fare.  Yet, through sponsorships he has also stayed at dozens of luxurious resorts.   Subscribe to iTunes today!! More about Henrik Jeppesen: Born in: Denmark Passports from: Denmark Favorite travel book: Chasing 193, Vol. II: The Quest to Visit Every Country in the World Favorite travel film:  It is a difficult choice, but I will choose Motorcycle Diaries. Favorite travel site: Insideflyer.dk Must carry: Only smartphone, credit card and passport. All you need to travel the world. Favorite food: Italian and French vegetarian cuisine. Favorite drink: Evian water. Favorite Airline:  Sun Air of Scandinavia. Amazing airline. Not a sponsor of mine, but amazing. Use your British Airways miles to fly them. Favorite Hotel:  Glenmere Mansion would be one. Website: Henrik Travel Facebook: Henrik Travel Instagram: Henrik Travel Subscribe to iTunes today!! About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve 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’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi. About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl.  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories. The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world. The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world. 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.

Henrik Jeppesen har rejst til alle lande i verden inden han blev 28 år. Jeg besøgte ham i hans nye hjem – i Randers af alle steder. Han har boet på mere end 1000 af verdens bedste hoteller, fløjet mere end 850 gange med mere end 200 flyselskaber, blaffet mere end 1000 gange, spist på mere end 200 af verdens bedste restauranter, var den eneste turist i Syrien i december 2015 – og er på sit 10. pas. Aldrig med mere end 3 kilo i rygsækken. Sammen med Ryan Trapp har han udgivet bogen “The Quest to Visit Every Country in the World“, som kan fås på Amazon. Se mere om Henriks eventyr på henriktravel.com.

Here’s a question for you… if you could travel the world or spend the equivalent on a one bedroom apartment in Harlem which would you do? For architect Norbert Figueroa it was no brainer decision.  Having become addicted to travel the Puerto Rico native spent 18 months building up his blog while downsizing and cutting costs ahead of his trip. Over the last 4 years he has visited 95 countries on his mission to see every one of the 195 countries recognized by the United Nations – his biggest challenge will be getting to Antarctica! We caught up with Norbert where he shares how to get started as a worldwide wanderer, some of the good and not so good experiences of being on the road and how he lives his travel lifestyle for less than $US20000 per month. You can check out his blog at http://www.globotreks.com where you can find his book The Ultimate guide to Travel the World.   What I learned from speaking with Norbert: You may need to make sacrifices if you want to choose this lifestyle. Norbert spent a good period of time prior to traveling building up his war fund and was willing to make sacrifices like leaving his apartment to move in with friends, cutting out cable tv and eating in more. He paid himself first by committing up to 50% of his income towards his travel fund. You just need to decide how badly you want it Norbert has become a master at managing his expenses thanks to his handy tip about the Trail Wallet app. He averages around $US20000 per year of travel, with 2 of the 4 years so far costing him the equivalent of his rent back in Harlem! He has learned to not sweat the small stuff and has had to learn to lose some of his attention to detail mindset so carefully developed as an architect. Travel really can put everything into perspective. He has had more than his fair share of scary experiences showing you still need to be careful out there – but the good has outweighed the bad and his faith in humanity has only been heightened by what he has done.

"Travel gave me all the confidence... I guess I didn't have a lot of self-esteem. I grew a lot as a person just by undertaking challenges and being in difficult situations and just by realizing, 'I can probably figure things out.'" - Chris Guillebeau A single trip to Africa set in motion a course of events that would make an impact on the world. Certainly my world, and the world of many of my friends. Today’s guest has been to all 193 countries, while championing above all a life of unconventionality, and non-conformity. Chris Guillebeau is the author of one of the most recommended books on this show, The Art of Nonconformity, as well as the $100 Startup and his forthcoming book, The Happiness of Pursuit. He’s also the mind behind the Art of Nonconformity blog, Unconventional Guides, and The Travel Hacking Cartel — all of which help people pursue a life less ordinary, and far more adventurous than prescribed by society. I’m thrilled to have a chance to speak with him about his quests, what he’s after, and how travel can either be the quest itself, or a perfect vehicle to help you find your pursuit of happiness. What We Cover: How a transformational trip to West Africa set in motion Chris’ unconventional life. Chris' perspective on how being helpful can guide you towards crafting a similar business model as him. Chris' original inspiration during graduate school was the thought: "What if I went to every country in the world and wrote about it?" Eventually, through working on his blog, he was able to create a business around it. How travel shaped Chris' identity and persona in the eyes of others. The moments leading up to Chris' completion of 193 countries, and why finishing the quest at a big party in Norway still felt anticlimactic. How travel has influenced Chris Guillebeau as a person and gave him the confidence to become an entrepreneur. Explore further: The Happiness of Pursuit, Chris' new book Chris' blog, The Art of Nonconformity The Travel Hacking Cartel Music credit: Imogen Heap – Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 94: Chris Guillebeau’s Quest to Visit Every Country appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

In this session, I have the privilege to talk to the person who holds the world record for being the youngest American to visit every country in the world. Lee Abbamonte appears regularly on Fox, Travel Channel, NBC, CNN, BBC, ESPN and many others as well as the New York Times, Washington Post, Conde Nast, to name merely a few. Arthur Frommer called him the Marco Polo of the 21st century and Samantha Brown said his ‘gumption is a jewel all travelers - would be and expert - can rely on.'” After earning his MBA, he took a career in Wall Street for 8 years. There he realized he could leverage his job to travel and work from the road. He got started and never looked back eventually crossing off every country from his list. What We Cover: Lee’s accidental start to world travel How Lee’s gone from traveler to embedded in the travel industry Lee's life changing experience with the people on Pitcairn Island Lee's take on the effects of travel Getting shot at trying to get into Libya during a war to complete his quest of being the youngest person to travel to every country in the world Where Lee recommends you travel now before the tourism picks up Explorer’s Quote: “My favorite travel stories from across the world come from people as opposed to places.” Explore further: LeeAbbamonte.com @leeabbamonte on Twitter @leeabbamonte on Instagram Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 91: Youngest American to Visit Every Country in the World with Lee Abbamonte appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

Lee has the unique distinction of being the youngest American EVER to visit all 193 countries in the world.  If that’s not enough, he’s about to become the youngest person in the world to finish the Traveler’s Century Club, a list of 321 unique destination in the world (only 15 more to go)!