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
A Weekend Trip at the World’s Largest Pyramid-Mexican States of Puebla and Tlaxcala
February 2022: During a three-day weekend, Paula and I flew out to Puebla on the direct flight from Tijuana on Volaris Airlines. The trip was re-scheduled from January due to all of coming down with...
A Visit to the French Territory of French Guiana and the Prison that Kept Papillon
January 2022: My three-day trip to Suriname was planned with the primary goal of visiting the French territory of French Guiana. Since there are no direct flights from the USA to French Guiana, the...
New Year’s Adventure in Suriname, the Only Dutch Speaking Country of South America
January 2022: Suriname is a fascinating country that, I promise you, most people have never heard of. I discovered this firsthand while waiting at the airport gate in Miami to board my flight, as...
Climbing Volcano Karthala on the Indian Ocean Island Nation of the Comoros
November 2021: When Plan B Became the Adventure From Angola Covid Cancellations to a Volcano in the Indian Ocean The Comoros Islands weren’t part of my original plan. I had wanted to visit for a...
Trying to Flee Covid Shutdowns in Mozambique
November 2021 – A Layover Gone Long in Maputo When Omicron Changed the Plan My original plan was simple: a one-night layover in Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, en route from Botswana to Angola. But as...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...