Matthew Allison · World Explorer
Visited Every Country on Earth
Adventures in remote cultures, wildlife habitats, caves, and wilderness regions across 197 countries and 250+ territories.
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Climbing to the Top of a Massive 200′ Tall Redwood Tree, Northern California
Climbing a 200 Foot Redwood TreeClimbing a Giant: Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream in the Redwoods March 2020 – Santa Cruz Mountains, California A Bucket List Beyond Travel My bucket list isn't just about seeing the world—it's about living it. While I’ve been to nearly...
A Few Days on One of the World’s Most Remote Island Nations-Marshall Islands
February 2020: The Marshall Islands named after a British naval Captain who visited in the 1700's, has like many countries in the world, a long history of colonialism that has left a lasting impression on the country. It started as a Spanish colony, then became a...
Hiking the Kalalau Trail Along the Nāpali Coast, Kauai
Hiking the Most Beautiful Trail in the Pacific-Kalalau Trail Along the Nāpali Coast, KauaiHiking the Kalalau Trail A Decade-Long Dream to Conquer Kauai’s Wild Nāpali CoastJanuary 2020 The Nāpali Coast of Kauai is arguably one of the most beautiful places on Earth....
Monarch Butterfly Migration, Aztec Pyramids, San Miguel & the Miracle Church-Only Surviving Structure from a Volcano’s Eruption that Left a City Buried in Lava
December 2019: For a new Years weekend trip, Paula and I flew to Leon in central Mexico and rented a car to drive around the States of Michoacán and Guanajuato over the course of 4 days. This was our itinerary: Day 1 Depart Tijuana to Leon Pick-up rental car and drive...
Visiting the Medieval Town of Evora, Portugal With Its Roman Temple, Church Made of Skeletons and Mysterious Stonehenge Rocks
Touchdown in Portugal December 2019 – One Day, One Country, No Sleep After a long and exhausting overnight flight on TAP Airlines from Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, I landed in Lisbon, Portugal, early in the morning. Despite running on almost no sleep, I was determined to...
Exploring One of Africa’s Least Visited Countries During the Uncertainties of Presidential Election Time -Guinea Bissau
November 2019: I had two full days/1 night in Guinea Bissau, which I planned to make good use of. My plan didn't start as intended when my morning flight on Air Senegal from senegal to Bissau was cancelled. I was at the airport when I discovered the news and had to...
About Matthew
A Lifetime Spent Beyond the Familiar
I have spent more than 29 years exploring the planet, visiting every country on Earth and experiencing some of its most remote cultures, wildernesses, and wildlife. My mission is to inspire curiosity, respect for different cultures, and a lifelong desire to explore.
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