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EXPLORING THE WORLD

Life to me is all about connections and relationships, so it’s no surprise that I love traveling. The opportunity to meet new people, see amazing sights, try out new food, and build lasting memories is almost addictive. I love it. This page is about sharing a piece of my journey with others. Perhaps one day we will be in the same city, enjoying a new cultural experience. Perhaps we can create a shared memory.

There are 195 UN countries in the world today. There are dozens of Non-Self-Governing Territories that most people consider separate countries as well. When dependent territories are included, the United Nations recognizes a total of 241 countries and territories. My target is but a portion of these – 50 countries. Explore the cities I have visited here or in the map below.

Visited Countries Map

Gold tones indicate visited. Drag to rotate. Pinch or scroll to zoom.

Rules I Use

Count a country when I’ve had a meal and a cultural experience there. Airports and drive-throughs do not count.

Next Targets

50 countries first. Then go deeper with longer cultural stays focused on food and people.

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert

Explore. Learn. Connect.

My 50 country target requires that at minimum I have a meal and/or some definitive cultural experience in the country. In all but Belgium, however, I have spent at least one night as well.

Visited Countries and Territories by Region

Europe

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Poland
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Hungary
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Ireland
  • Greece
  • Vatican City (Holy See)

Americas

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • Uruguay
  • Costa Rica
  • Panama
  • Dominican Republic

Caribbean & Territories

  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Puerto Rico
  • Turks & Caicos
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Anguilla
  • Cayman Islands

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Thailand
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Africa & Middle East

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Morocco
  • Egypt
  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • Mauritius
  • Qatar
  • Turkey

I’ve visited 0 countries and territories so far!

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