Counting Countries | Travel The Entire World

Download Episode! Thomas grew up behind the Iron Curtain, joined the military to travel, and now lives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Thomas was raised in in East Germany in modest circumstances, with virtually no travel in his life.  He joined the military for 12 years which allowed him the opportunity to travel.  During that time he traveled to hotspots like Afghanistan and Kosovo.  After the military, he settled in Saudi Arabia with a career that allowed him to continue traveling.  Thomas keeps an aggressive travel schedule, adding in 20 new countries a year.  He also likes to incorporate athletics into his travel, participating in multiple triathlons. Check out why he is fond of Nepal, but not so much on Brazil.  And listen in where he will be celebrating his 40th birthday this summer.  .   Subscribe on iTunes today! Check out our partner and sponsor: Chasing 193, Volume II: The Quest To Visit Every Country In The World. Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backg