Jason Wang has traveled to 175 countries. Jason Wang Counting Countries

Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I am happy to introduce to you Jason Wang, an avid traveler, foodie, and photographer. Not only is he Chasing 193, but he also chasing the 7 Summits. Jason’s life tracks all of the great successes embodied by the best of American immigration. A life which was originally defined by school and work was dramatically redefined by a gap year of travel after dental school. He never looked back.

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Come join to meet with some great partners of the extreme travel community, we have Fadi Assi of Golden Team in Syria, and David Van Driessche of Papua New Guinea, and Baba from T’Ore Mauritania. We also have the three great travel groups participating as well, you will see representatives from NomadMania, Most Traveled People, and Every Passport Stamp.

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I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons: Adam “one away” Hickman, Barry Hoffner, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Steph Rowe, Lori Pastorelli, Gin, Philippe ‘JL’ Izedian, Sunir Joshi, Jorge Serpa, Justine OTB Kirby, Phil “Marmaduke” Marcus, Sonia Zimmermann, Katelyn Jarvis, Carole Southam, Per Flisberg, and Sam Williams for supporting this podcast. You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com/CountingCountries. My patrons will hear extra content with Jason that you will not hear.

Time for our monthly 193 Milestones Segment, where we recognize travel accomplishments in the community. Today, we will get updates from Steve Schwarms and Virginia Ko. You will meet Virginia at the ETF in Bangkok. Let’s hear from both of them now.

I will be asking for travelers to submit audio files to recognize travel accomplishments. To learn more follow the Counting Countries on IG and FB accounts and I will be making future call to actions.

I was in Bangkok for this recording while Jason was in Ulan Bator. Please listen in and enjoy.

Thank you to my Patrons – you rock!! …. Adam Hickman, Barry Hoffner, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Steph Rowe, Lori Pastorelli, Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Philippe Izedian, Sunir Joshi, Jorge Serpa, Justine Kirby, Phil “Marmaduke” Marcus, Sonia Zimmermann, Katelyn Jarvis, Carole Southam, Per Flisberg, Dale Wursten, and Sam Williams.

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More About Jason Wang Counting Countries:

Where were you born

Nanjing, China

What passport (s) do you hold

USA

Favorite travel book

“Into Thin Air” by John Krakauer

Favorite travel film

Lost in Translation

Favorite travel app or website

Swarm

Must carry item when traveling (like flashlight, Kindle, deck of cards etc.)

iPhone

Favorite food

Japanese

Favorite drink

Soya Cincau (also known as the Michael Jackson drink)

Favorite airline

Japan Airlines

Favorite hotel

Nimmo Bay in BC, Canada

11. How to connect with Jason

https://www.cityfoodsters.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jwang815/

https://www.instagram.com/jwang815

https://www.threads.net/jwang815

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 226 countries and territories.
The Traveler’s Century Club states that there are 329 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands.
The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1301 regions.
The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 unique parts of the world.
SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world.
And the video that explains it all!
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.