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
Meeting the Many Tribes of Southwestern Ethiopia’s Omo Valley and Lake Turkana Regions-2007
November 2007: Into the Omo Valley A Journey to One of Africa’s Last Living Tribal Frontiers As part of a two-week trip through Yemen and northern Ethiopia, my friend Evan and I made a decision that...
Ancient Muslim City of Harar, Gelada Baboons and the Rock Hewn Churches of Northern Regions of Amhara and Tigray, Ethiopia
Exploring Northern Ethiopia Ancient Cities, Highland Monasteries, and Sacred Traditions Ethiopia is hands down one of my favorite countries in the world. Its profound cultural and natural diversity...
Staying in a Haunted Inn Inside an Ancient Stone Circle Built by Celtic Druids
November 2007: It was only a week after Halloween, and in England, with its crisp autumn mornings and golden fall colors, it still felt like the season—despite the holiday not being celebrated as...
Wild Borneo-Diving in Sipadan Island, and Trekking the Vastly Un-Explored Leech Infested Jungles of the Lost World of Borneo (Maliau Basin), Malaysia
Borneo: Into the Wild September 2007 – Sabah State, Malaysia A Childhood Fascination Borneo.Even as a child, that name stirred something deep within me — a spark of wanderlust. It conjured visions...
Traveling Overland via Public Transport in Search of the Great Central African Jungles to Discover a Treasure Trove of Wildlife in Lobeke National Park & Being Charged by a Silverback Gorilla
Into the Heart of the Congo Rainforest: A Journey Through Cameroon May 2007 – My goal in Cameroon was to travel deep into the Congo rainforest, one of the most mysterious and wildlife-rich places on...
Weekend of Surfing in El Salvador and Exploring with an El Salvadorian Family that Adopted Me During My Stay
March 2007: My main reason for visiting El Salvador was to surf its amazing, uncrowded waves. However, I was also curious about the country itself—known for its history of gang violence,...
Cave Diving, Swimming with Whale Sharks, Sneaking into Mayan Pyramids and Magical Cenotes
July 2007: The Yucatan Peninsula is one of my favorite regions of Mexico because of its Mayan ruins, jungles, freshwater cenotes with underground cave diving and it is also a great place to swim...
Road Trip Across the South of Ireland, Dingle Peninsula and Haunted Castles
A Long Weekend in Ireland: Castles, Cliffs, and a Pint with Fishermen January 2007: For the most part, my travels during this era were focused on the developing world—places where adventure was raw...
Tigers, Taj Mahal, Temples Dedicated to Rats and the Thar Desert
One Week in Rajasthan: Tigers, Desert Forts, and an Unforgettable Journey In November 2006, as part of a two-week trip that also included Iran and Belarus, I spent a week in Rajasthan, India. My...
“Axis of Evil”-Not At All, Instead Iran Welcomed Me with Kindness and Open Arms.
Iran 2006: Seeking Truth Beyond the Headlines November 2006: In 2006, not long after my visit to North Korea, I set my sights on Iran—a country branded as part of the "Axis of Evil" by President...