The Gambia – 142nd Country
The Gambia – 142nd Country. 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. The Gambia is my 142nd country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! The Gambia located in West Africa centuries ago was part of the Mali Empire. The Portuguese were the fist Europeans to take interest. Then the British and French jockeyed for power, until Britain gained control of these lands. The Gambia gained its independence from the Brits in 1965. The Gambia is the smallest country on continental Africa with less than two million citizens. It is a skinny enclave completely surrounded by Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean. The Gambia River which divides the country is a focal point for the nation. English is the official language with 95% of the nation practicing Islam. I crossed overland from Senegal into The Gambia. I was in the midst of a month-long overland trip with two friends. The Gambia stated that US citizens [...]
Senegal – 141st Country
Senegal – 141st Country. 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. Senegal is my 141st country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Senegal is a country located in West Africa numbering 16 million people. Senegal was the focus of European powers, including the Portuguese, the Dutch, French and the British. France consolidated its dominance in the 1850s. Senegal gained its independence in 1960 and is a democratic nation. The country is predominantly Sunni Muslim with approximately 5% of the nation following the Christian faith. Its official language is French but there are many ethnic groups who have their own language as well. I touched down in Dakar, the capital on March 8th, when Senegal had just a few cases of Covid-19. This was the start of a month-long trip across West Africa. I was traveling with my friend Marlon, who I had already been on two roadtrips with as well as my travel [...]
Lorenzo Riccardi … Marrying Economics And Travel
Lorenzo has traveled to every country in the world I had the great opportunity to sit down with Lorenzo during his visit to Bangkok. We had known of each other through the EPS community on FB as well as through some mutual friends. After the interview, Lorenzo joined me at a travel networking event I host in Bangkok where he was the featured speaker. It is always great to do the interviews in person. Counting Countries is offering its first group tour to Madagascar in August of 2020. Please reach out to me with any questions on this trip. In addition, if you are planning trips to places like Antarctica, Svalbard, Galapagos, please consider my partner G Adventures and use my link. I am reminding you that Counting Countries is partnered with Patreon. Patreon is a platform that allows patrons, that’s you, to support creators, and that is me creating Counting Countries. And thanks to my other patrons, Steph Rowe, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Ryan Gazder, Stephen Rothwell, and Adam Hickman. They get to listen to extra [...]
Three Days In Brunei
Three Days In Brunei. Of South East Asia’s myriad and popular options, Brunei might be the least known country in the region (well, except for East Timor). Brunei is located on the island of Borneo, which it shares with Malaysia and Indonesia. The Sultanate of Brunei was an independent nation for some centuries, whose power waxed and waned. In 1888, Brunei became part of the British Empire and did not gain its independence until a recent 1984. Yes, there are some affiliates in this post. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is an absolute monarch who has been on the throne since 1967. He is the 29th Sultan to rule Brunei, and it is estimated that he is worth over $20 billion. Brunei is ranked fifth in per capita income in the world driving its wealth from am extensive petroleum and natural gas holdings. The Sultan is known for his ostentatious wealth, including a palace with 1,788 rooms and owns 7,000 cars (including 500 Rolls Royces). Take that Jerry Seinfeld. Brunei, known officially as the Nation of Brunei, the Abode [...]
Slawek Muturi … A Neighbor Of The World
Slawek has traveled to every country in the world, twice. Today, I speak with Slawek Muturi, a truly fascinating and impressive traveler. The more I researched Slawek, the more I was looking forward to our conversation. He is a successful individual, whether it is business or travel. Slawek Muturi Counting Countries. Counting Countries is offering its first group tour to Madagascar in August of 2020. Please reach out to me with any questions on this trip. In addition, if you are planning trips to places like Antarctica, Svalbard, Galapagos, please consider my partner G Adventures and use my link. I am reminding you that Counting Countries is partnered with Patreon. Patreon is a platform that allows patrons, that’s you, to support creators, and that is me creating Counting Countries. And thanks to my other patrons, Steph Rowe, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Ryan Gazder, Stephen Rothwell, and Adam Hickman. They get to listen to extra content, only for them. Untamed Borders, the sponsor of Counting Countries, focuses on challenging locations for those chasing 193. Check out their [...]
Stefan Krasowski and Jakob Oster … Return Again
Stefan and Jakob have both traveled to all 193 UN countries. I welcome back returning guests, Stefan and Jakob. I spoke to both of them in 2017 when they were nearing their quest of traveling to every country in the world. And in 2019, they both completed their quest, so I thought it would be interesting to check back in with them. Jakob is also known for traveling with his family, and I also spoke with Charlotte Felk, Jakob’s long time partner, who is an accomplished traveler in her own right who has been to 119 countries. Counting Countries is offering its first group tour to Madagascar in August of 2020. Please reach out to me with any questions on this trip. In addition, if you are planning trips to places like Antarctica, Svalbard, Galapagos, please consider my partner G Adventures and use my link. I am reminding you that Counting Countries is partnered with Patreon. Patreon is a platform that allows patrons, that’s you, to support creators, and that is me creating Counting Countries. And thanks [...]
