Countries Visited
In just over 28 years I have been able to visit ALL of the world’s countries (197/197 U.N Countries & 250 Plus Total Territories/Countries). I have set foot in all seven continents, and I hope to continue exploring every hidden corner of this incredible planet. Click on a country below to see my related pages.
Travel Stories
Trekking Through the Spiny Deserts, Savannahs and Rainforest of Madagascar to See the Most Amazing and Adorable Animals Found Anywhere on the Planet
Chasing Lemurs and Vanishing Forests May 2010 | Madagascar: A Dream Finally Realized For years, Madagascar sat high on my travel bucket list—an island of bizarre creatures, surreal landscapes, and...
Backpacking the Oso Peninsula and Corcovado National Park-Simply One of the Best Places to Spot Wildlife in a Rainforest, Costa Rica
March 2010: Costa Rica was a country I put off visiting for a long time. Why? Because it’s the most touristy country in Central America, with a large number of American expats who, in some ways,...
Arizona-Wild West Scenery of Canyons and Huge Cactus Filled Deserts
Arizona – Heart of the Wild West Ghost Towns, Borderlands, and Timeless Desert Beauty Arizona embodies the spirit of the American Wild West—a land of ghost towns, long, lonely stretches of...
Surprising Norwegian Relatives that Didn’t Know I Existed on New Year’s Eve in the Town Where My Great Grandparents Lived
December 2009: At some point in life, I believe it’s important to learn about your ancestors and discover your roots. By doing so, you gain a deeper understanding of the places and lives of those...
Island Exploring in Beautiful Palawan in My Own Bangka/Boat to Deserted Islands and Beaches, Philippines
November 2009: I visited the Philippines as part of a larger 3-week trip across Southeast Asia. The Philippines is one of my most meaningful trips because it is where my wife was born and although...
Being Chased by a Rhino in the Jungles of the Terai in Chitwan National Park and Observing Sacred Hindu Cremations in Katmandu
November 2009: I decided to return to Nepal for a week to visit Chitwan National Park and try finding a wild tiger and rhino after my failed attempt during my first visit to Western Nepal's Bardia...
Bagan Temples and Yangon After My permit to the Tiger Reserve of Hukawng Valley Was Revoked
November 2009: After years of attempting to organize a trip into the Hukawng Valley, the world's largest tiger reserve in northern Myanmar, I was finally granted permission. A local fixer informed...
Discovering Sri Lanka’s Wild Elephants and Rainforests Teeming with Reptiles
Sri Lanka Wildlife Adventure November 2009 During a three-week adventure across Southeast Asia, I spent four memorable days exploring Sri Lanka, primarily to see Asian elephants in their natural...
Tracking the Last of the Laotian Elephants, Laos
November 2009: A Journey Through Laos, the Land of Lost Elephants A Hidden Paradise in Southeast Asia Among the countries of Southeast Asia, Laos stands uniquely blessed with extensive forests...
Nomadic Yurt Homestays and Kazakh Eagle Hunters
A Week Living with NomadsSeptember 2009: I really believe that no one should live their life without sleeping in a yurt at least one night and if you can do so for a week like my friend Kent and I...