Around the World |
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The world is a big place Traveling has any number of benefits. It helps put things in perspective, gives new appreciation and insight, has some fantastic food... the list is endless. I've been to 70/200ish countries (see definitions below) and 52/56 US states & territories, both of which figures I endeavor to expand as time and resources permit. A selection of photos from (many of) these trips can be found on my social media. List of Countries
Map of Countries ![]() What's In a Name? Country: It might sound like a silly question, but good luck answering it. For purposes of this definition, I'm using ISO-3166: Each place with an ISO-3166 country code, is counted as a country. This includes more than one non-sovereign entity, and some that may be disputed. I take no position on the validity of any political claim. (This is, in part, why the number at the top of the page doesn't match the number of countries listed in the table.) Visit: A particular geographic region is considered to be "visited" when some sort of activity not related to onward/through travel occurs in the geographic region thereof. There are, at time of writing, three (3) countries which I've transited, but have not visited. U.S. State/Territory: U.S. law is clear on the 50 states; it is surprisingly ambiguous - if not discrepant - as to what constitutes a territory. For my purposes, I'm including those entitled to send a delegate to Congress. This excludes the 326 Indian reservations and a debatable number of uninhabited (and, in some cases, disputed) islands in the middle of the ocean. Endorsements Although I hold certain preferences (some rather strongly) with respect to locations, airlines, or other travel providers, I do not formally endorse any. This is because (a) you almost certainly don't care, and (b) what's right for me and my circumstances, may or may not be right for you and your circumstances. I'm happy to provide my thoughts and advice on a case-by-case basis, upon request. | ||||||
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