by Matthew Allison | Feb 22, 2024 | Caribbean, North America
February 2024: For years, I envisioned this exact moment—visiting my final United Nations-recognized country, completing my journey to all of the world’s 197 countries. I wanted this special milestone to coincide with my six-month-old daughter Indie’s very first...
by Matthew Allison | Feb 20, 2024 | Default
February 2024: Starting my final countries tour with an adventure in Saint Lucia’s Holy Grail Canyon was unforgettable. With my nephew Dylan and friends Jimmie and Wes, we geared up for a canyoneering experience unlike any other. Edmond, our guide, had developed...
by Matthew Allison | Feb 18, 2024 | Caribbean, North America
February 2024: On this two-week, five-country journey to visit my final five sovereign nations, my nephew, friend Jimmie, and I found ourselves in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—a place that felt less touristy than the other islands we visited. Our main goal here...
by Matthew Allison | Feb 17, 2024 | Caribbean, North America
February 2024: I visited Grenada for three days as part of a two-week journey through the Caribbean, marking the last of the 197 sovereign countries I aimed to visit. Grenada was a place I was particularly excited about due to my fascination with revolutions and the...
by Matthew Allison | Jan 20, 2024 | Caribbean, North America
Return Trip to Trinidad February 2024: On what was my second visit to Trinidad, my plans were unexpectedly disrupted by a flight delay out of Saint Lucia. What was meant to be a full day and night on the island was reduced to a single night, forcing me to cancel an...
