Drew Binsky - 110 countries ...  Guinness World Record Holder!

Drew Binsky - 110 countries ... Guinness World Record Holder!

Author: Ric Gazarian August 3, 2017 Duration: 58:28
Download Episode! Drew is 26 and has already been to 110 countries and holds two Guinness World Records. As a ten year old, Drew spun a globe in his room and memorized the countries of the world. As a college student, he did a semester abroad in Prague and visited 20 European countries. After college, he moved to a small town in South Korea to teach English and started his travel blog. Drew now travels full time professionally and works with brands and tourism boards who support his travels. He details during the podcast how he makes a living as a travel blogger. He shares with us why he has been to McDonald's in over 50 countries and what his favorite food is. Drew tells us what his favorite beach is in the Philippines and why he is not fond of Egypt. He shares with us why he believes Kyrgyzstan will become a popular destination. And Drew recounts how he survived a fatal bus crash in India. Drew joins me on Skype today from the Philippines while I am in Boston, Please listen in and enjoy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at Large Minority. They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon. More about Drew Binsky: Born in: AZ, US Passports from: US Website: Drew Binsky Facebook: Drew Binsky Twitter: Drew Binsky Instagram: Drew Binsky Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today!! 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 Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world. The Nomad Mania states that there are 1281 unique places in the world. 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. Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

The journey to visit every country on the map is a pursuit that defines a life, blending obsession, logistics, and profound personal discovery. Counting Countries, hosted by Ric Gazarian, explores this rarefied world through conversations with the travelers who are doing it. This isn't a typical travel podcast about tips or destinations; it's about the human stories behind the stamps. Each episode delves into the motivations, the decades-long itineraries, the close calls, and the unexpected moments of connection that happen along the way. Listeners hear firsthand accounts of what it truly costs-financially, emotionally, physically-to chase this singular goal. The podcast naturally examines the shifting definitions of travel and countryhood, the ethical considerations of crossing borders for a list, and the quiet reflections that come from a lifetime of movement. Gazarian guides these discussions with the insight of someone who understands the quest, creating a space for honest talk about an endeavor fewer people have completed than have gone to space. It’s about the texture of the world, one border at a time, and the unique perspective gained from seeing all of it. Tune in for intimate narratives that go far beyond passport counts, revealing the deeper meaning of a global life.
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Counting Countries
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Anna Zavialova - 92 countries ... and counting! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:08
Download Episode! Anna is on a quest to travel to every country in the world. Anna is an adventurous, solo female traveler who couchsurfed on her own in Afghanistan and then some! Anna's youth was spent as a citizen of t…
Anthony William - 38 countries ...  accomplished in a wheelchair! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:21
Download Episode! Anthony is on a quest to visit all 193 countries in the world. And he plans to accomplish this goal as the first person in a wheelchair. Anthony is an incredibly impressive individual who has not let ph…
Mario Hardy - 82 countries ... and counting! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
Download Episode! A true global citizen who was inspired to country count after an impulsive wager with a friend. Mario has lived on 3 continents in 7 different countries. He has had a 30 year career in travel and in IT.…
Thor Pedersen - 132 countries and no airplane flights! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:24
Download Episode! On an improbable quest to visit every country in the world without ever taking a single flight. Thor is on a multi-year journey to visit every country in the world without ever taking a single airplane…
Johnny Ward - 190 countries ... and only 3 more to go! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:26
Download Episode! Johnny has been collecting amazing travel experiences as he travels to every country in the world. Johnny started his travel adventures straight out of university on an incredibly low budget. He shares…
Markus Lundgren - 193 countries …  and then some! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:28
Download Episode! Markus is a Swedish diplomat who has traveled to every country in the world and now is focussing on the Travelers' Century Club which divides the world into 325 places. Markus has been posted to countri…
April Peregrino - 84 countries …  and closing in on 100! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
April is approaching her century mark and is on a quest to travel to every country in the world! April is the first Filipino female to travel to all seven continents in one calendar year. She is also on a mission to visi…
Henrik Jeppesen - 193 countries …  at age 27! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:37
Download Episode! Henrik Jeppesen completed his quest of traveling to every country in the world at the age of 27. Henrik was laser focused on completing his goal at all cost. Henrik has traveled to all 193 countries at…