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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Wilderness Camping Among the Black Maned Lions of the Central Kalahari Desert Reserve
November 2021: The earliest nature documentaries I can remember watching as a youth featured the natural marvels of the Kalahari Desert. This is a region of the world that has always intrigued me. It is not a desert in similarity to the Sahara. On the contrary, the...
Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
Road Trip Across the Mountain Kingdom Lesotho • November 2021 • A 3-Day Journey November 2021: After nearly three days of travel and only scraps of sleep stolen on airplanes, we finally arrived at Maseru Airport in Lesotho on a South African Airlink flight from...
Visiting Luxembourg-the Richest Country in Europe
Short Trip to Echternach, the Oldest Town in LuxembourgNovember 2021: I deliberately planned a 20-hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany, to visit Luxembourg on a day trip. Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, is also the wealthiest country per capita. At...
African Kingdom of Oyotunji and Other Highlights of a Weekend Trip to South Carolina and Georgia
October 2021: A Southern Getaway From Beaufort-Savannah-Atlanta – A Journey Through History With a three-day weekend around Halloween and in celebration of Maricienne’s birthday (my wife’s mom), we set off to explore the historic charm of the American South. Our goal...
Pyramids of Giza-The Last of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World
What are the 7 Ancient Wonders of the WorldSeptember 2021: The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World were a collection of extraordinary constructions recognized by Greek travelers during their journeys through the known world at the time, including Egypt, Greece,...
Siwa Oasis-Magical String of Salt and Freshwater lakes in the Egyptian Western Desert
September 2021: Although I had already been to Egypt 3 times, we were so close and Paula has never been there, so it was an easy decision to return. Besides, I love Egypt-the ancient history and what isn't there to like about mummies, tombs, curses and pyramids? Egypt...
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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