Katelyn Jarvis … Giving Back In West Point

Katelyn Jarvis … Giving Back In West Point

Author: Ric Gazarian January 31, 2023 Duration: 1:45:39
Special Links Join the live conversation with Charles Veley and Harry Mitsidis on March 25th at 17:00 GMT, click here to learn the details. Sign up with SafetyWing for your travel insurance for your next trip Katelyn Jarvis … Giving Back In West Point Katelyn Jarvis has traveled to 150 countries Katelyn is one of many who has been on my radar screen for some time as we passed each other like two ships during the night on FB. I finally got to meet Katelyn in person at the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Yerevan and then learned more about her when she was nominated for the Nomad Mania Awards. So I thought now would be a great time to set up an interview and learn more about her travels. I was curious to learn more about Katelyn's philanthropy and how she combined that with her travels. During our conversation, I was impressed to learn more about her efforts with her organization, Peace Stamps. I believe anyone Chasing 193 is an impressive person, when you are able to marry that with something even more meaningful, even better. 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 only when you are in your home country. Second, you only have to share your initial country on your trip. Many times on some of my open ended trips, I end up adding in additional countries. I don't have to worry about forgetting to update SafetyWing. They have me covered. Third, most countries are covered. Exceptions are Cuba, Iran, DPRK, Syria, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Everywhere else is covered from Mogadishu to Tripoli. And fourth, you do not have to declare a dollar value for the trip. Some other providers force you to list the dollar value of your trip. I really can't think of ay trips I have taken where I am able to calculate the trips costs for one or two months. To me, this insurance is fire and forgot. It will renew every month or you can set an end date. But compared to many of the other products out there, this one to me is the most flexible. So, take a moment, check out SafetyWing, and click on the link to sign up for your next trip. Click here for SafetyWing I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons: Lucy Shoe, Phillip Jones, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Thor Pedersen, Adam Hickman, Ed Hotchkiss, and Barry Hoffner for supporting this podcast. They help pay for the production of this podcast. You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com/CountingCountries. You can also support Counting Countries be writing a review or sharing this podcast with a travel lover. My patrons hear extra content, like an extra 30 minutes with Katelyn. I was in Chicago for this recording while Katelyn was in Ohio. Please listen in and enjoy. Thank you to my Patrons …. Barry Hoffner, Ed Hotchkiss, Lucy Shoe, Phillip Jones, Thor Pedersen, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles & Ted Nims. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 166

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…