Counting Countries

Harry Mitsidis has been travelling “competitively” since 2000. This half-Greek and half-British 44 year old was born in London and is the founder of . He’s more than qualified to run a website of that name, as he’s already traveled to all 193 countries. More than that, he’s been to 128 of them at least twice!  But he’s not stopping there.  Of the 1,281 places listed on , he has been to 1,020 of them! More about Harry Mitsidis:   Born in: London   Passports from: UK and Greece Favorite travel book:   Favorite travel film:       Favorite travel site: Must carry: Of course, my passport.  And okroshka, the name I have given to a little angel, that I travel with for good luck.  My partner gave me this gift.   Okroskka means summer soup.   Favorite food: Favorite drink:   Favorite Airline: Air New Zealand Favorite Hotel:   Website: Facebook: Instagram:   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 . About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and .  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and .   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Century Club states that there are . The Most Traveled Person states that there are . The Best Traveled states that there are . 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. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.