Counting Countries

With a membership of only around 100, it’s one of the most exclusive clubs on Earth. In fact, more people have been to outer space than have earned their way into this, the ultimate travel club. According to the United Nations there are 193 sovereign nations in the world. Welcome to the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to them all. Welcome, to Counting Countries. With your host, Ric Gazarian.

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episode 24: David Langan - 176 countries ... and counting!


David is traveling to every country and sending home a postcard! David has a passion for stamps and postcards.  The first has helped him finance some of his travels while he has sent a postcard home from every country and territory he has traveled to.  He started traveling as an intrepid teenager on a solo trip to the Pacific Islands after saving money for three years.  Today, his travel adventures have spanned five different decades with no end in sight.  He has traveled to some of the most remote corners of the world from Island to , where he met the one and only Elvis impersonator.  Listen in on this amazing tale of travel.   Check out our partner and sponsor: 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. More about David Langan: Born in: Dublin, Ireland Passports from: Ireland Favorite travel book: Hard to say. I like so many. But I do like by Ben Fogle. This was the book that got me into extreme travel.  I also like Inviting the World at Home by Rolf Weuburg Favorite travel film: I have none to hand that I can think off. But in the late 1970s I got a video showing tourism on Christmas Island (Kiribati ) and wore that tape out. I have a love of the Pacific and visited remote islands in 1980. Favorite travel site:  I use and that works great for me. Also I use "Mark O Travel ". You can keep track of when you visited each destination. Must carry:  A when it is up to date. Favorite food:  I am a foodie , so I enjoy all types of food. Favorite drink:  During travel I rarely drink alcohol . So is is  usually Coke which I never drink when in Ireland. I prefer milk  ... Favorite Airline: Favorite Hotel: Website:   Map:   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. Check out our partner and sponsor: 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.


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 February 2, 2017  1h34m