Update on my Travel Goal

***Updated June 13, 2013 from blog post of June 2012***
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Most of you know of my goal to visit, live or work in at least 50 countries before I turn 50. When I set the goal I remember thinking how far away I was to both 50s!! Now, not so much!! I thought I would post my list and provide an update. I’ve also posted my targets for hitting the remaining countries!

VISITED THUS FAR:
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Egypt
Morocco

Italy (Holiday June 2013 really enhanced experience of this country)
Spain
France
Hungary
Czech Republic

United Kingdom (England, Scotland)
Ireland
Switzerland
Germany
Netherlands

Turks and Caicos
Virgin Islands – st john, st thomas
Bahamas
Mauritius
United States

Denmark
Belgium
Austria
Holy See (Vatican City)
Canada

Costa Rica
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina

Singapore
Hong Kong
Japan
India
Thailand

Australia
New Zealand
Portugal
Poland
Greece

Turkey

Total: 41 as of June 2013

Removed due to short length of visit:
Namibia (1999)
Zambia (1999)
United Arab Emirates (Dubai 2012)

Target 2013/14:
Romania
Croatia
Israel

Dream finish:
Fiji
Kenya
Nigeria
Ghana
Bali
Tanzania
Madagascar

I still won’t advertise my age but at least you know how many countries. Let me know where you think I should try to go next. Do you agree with my dream countries?

I love meeting people, learning about different cultures and, of course, eating food at great restaurants around the world. Happy to share this part of my life with you.

In global citizenship,
Adam

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