Embarking on solo adventures as a woman can be both exciting and daunting. Grand View Research reports that the U.S. solo travel market reached a remarkable USD 94.88 billion in 2024. From 2025 to 2030, expansion at a CAGR of 12.4% is possible. Travelers today crave experiences tailored to their needs. It means embracing the freedom [...]
Babis completed his quest for 193 in 2004, but has not slowed down at all. [Download .mp3] In the late 1970s, Babis backpacked the Hippy Trail which included Pakistan and Afghanistan. He eventually found his way to Sri Lanka and joined the crew of a Greek ship and travelled even further. Babis is one [...]
[Download .mp3] Dustin balanced his career as a dentist while completing all 193 UN countries and then some. Dustin grew up in small town America yet ended up living in Singapore working as a dentist. Despite a childhood of limited travel, he spread his travel wings after settling in Singapore and began to discover the region. [...]
Communist era monuments of Bulgaria. An amalgam of Soviet brutalist architecture and dreary grey cement resulted in numerous communist monuments throughout the country of Bulgaria. Bulgaria resides on the edge of Europe. While a member of the EU its bonds and history tilts toward its protector of Russia and its communist progenitor, the Soviet Union. Bulgaria [...]
When I travel, I usually plan around food, local neighbourhoods, and historical sites. Over time, I realised sport deserves a place on the itinerary too. In many countries, sporting traditions do not end when the match finishes. They continue in pubs, restaurants, public squares, and nightlife districts. Some of my favourite evenings abroad happened after games, [...]
To see where I have been so far, check out my map as I count down the final 93 countries on the road to all 193 UN countries. Eritrea is my 101st country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Eritrea is considered one of the more difficult countries in the world to visit. [...]
Flat Ronnie. We all love Flat Ronnie. Many of you don't know this, but he loves to travel internationally. Iraq Flat Ronnie was recently spotted in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. Looking good with the locals! Dubai Here, Flat Ronnie is making a lot of new friends with the locals in Dubai at the local markets. He is [...]
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