Central African Republic – 158th Country
Central African Republic – 158th 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. Central African Republic is my 158th Country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! The Central African Republic is a landlocked country located in central Africa, bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. The area that is now the Central African Republic was inhabited by various indigenous groups for centuries before being colonized by France in the late 19th century. The country gained independence in 1960 and has since experienced political instability, coups, and periods of violent conflict. The Central African Republic has significant natural resources, including diamonds, gold, and uranium, but has struggled with poverty and underdevelopment. In recent years, the Central African Republic has seen the involvement of both the Wagner Group and the United Nations in the country. The Wagner Group is a private military company with ties to the Russian government, [...]
Equatorial Guinea – 157th Country
Equatorial Guinea – 157th 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. Equatorial Guinea is my 157th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Equatorial Guinea is a small country located on the west coast of Central Africa, bordered by Cameroon and Gabon. The area that is now Equatorial Guinea was originally inhabited by various Bantu-speaking groups before being colonized by the Portuguese and later, the Spanish. It is the only Spanish speaking nation in Africa. The country gained independence from Spain in 1968 and has since been led by a series of authoritarian regimes. Equatorial Guinea has significant reserves of oil and gas, which have been a major driver of the economy, but there have been concerns about corruption and human rights abuses. The country has also faced challenges related to poverty, health, and education. EG is comprised of a mainland portion as well as a island where the capital resides. This [...]
Gabon – 156th Country
Gabon – 156th 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. Gabon is my 156th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Gabon is a country located in central Africa, bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of Congo. The area that is now Gabon was inhabited by various Bantu-speaking groups for centuries before being colonized by France in the late 19th century. Gabon gained independence in 1960 and has since been led by a series of authoritarian regimes. The country has significant reserves of oil and timber, which have been a major driver of the economy, but there have been concerns about corruption and the unequal distribution of wealth. Gabon has also made efforts to promote conservation and ecotourism, due to its rich biodiversity and rainforest habitats. You might detect a theme, but my trip again was colored by an awful guide for my trip to Gabon. My trip began with [...]
Republic of Congo – 155th Country
Republic of Congo – 155th 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. Republic of Congo is my 155th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! The Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, gained independence from France in 1960. The early years of independence were marked by political instability and coups, with several different leaders taking power. In the 1990s, multi-party democracy was established, and the country has since made progress in reducing poverty and promoting economic growth. The Republic of Congo has significant natural resources, including oil and minerals, which have been a major driver of the economy. However, the country also faces challenges related to corruption, inequality, and political instability, and there have been periodic outbreaks of violence and conflict in certain regions. ROC is one of those many countries in Africa which have limited tourism infrastructure and supply. Meaning, there are limited suppliers and the one I used “mailed [...]
Renee Bruns … Live More Authentically
Renee Bruns has traveled to 117 countries Renee started appearing in my IG feed over the last year. And like many of my virtual friends, I tracked her travels to the far flung corners of the globe. But what caught my attention is that Renee is Chasing 193 in a wheelchair. She has the same quest and goal as myself but is accomplishing this feat in her wheelchair. I thought her quest deserved greater attention. This is a reminder that I am partnering with SafetyWing, a travel insurance company. I have been using them personally for over 2 years. And yes, there are a couple of reasons why … let me highlight a couple of the features. First, you can purchase insurance while you are already on the go. Some insurance products force you to sign up before you leave on your trip. Second, you only have to share your initial country on your trip. Many of my trips are open-ended when it comes to the agenda. I don’t have to worry about forgetting to update SafetyWing. [...]
Sudan – 154th Country
Sudan – 154th 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. Sudan is my 154th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Sudan, officially known as the Republic of Sudan, is a country located in northeastern Africa. The region that is now Sudan has a long and complex history, dating back to ancient times. The land was home to various empires, including the Kingdom of Kush and the Meroitic Empire, which flourished between the 8th century BC and the 4th century AD. In the 7th century AD, Islam was introduced to the region by Arab traders and quickly became the dominant religion. Over the centuries, various Islamic kingdoms and sultanates rose to power, including the Funj Sultanate and the Sultanate of Darfur. In the late 19th century, Sudan came under joint British-Egyptian rule and was later granted independence in 1956. However, the country struggled with internal conflicts and civil war throughout much of [...]
