Counting Countries | Travel The Entire World

Download Episode! Samu before the age of 40 had traveled to all 193 countries on earth.  And in one fell swoop, traveled to all 53 countries in Africa. Samu is one of seven Finns who have traveled to every country in the world.  At the age of 39, he had traveled to every country in the world.  Though he went back on the road in 2011 to visit South Sudan when it gained its independence. More about Samu Viljanen: Born in: Finland Passport from: Finland Favorite travel book:  Jules Verne’s adventure novels - they inspired me when I was a child.   Favorite travel site: Hostel World and Booking.com Must carry:  Enough memory cards to store pictures, a couple of passport photos, photocopy of your passport info page and possible visas, medication for first aid (ulcer cream, antibiotics for a stomach), small travel alarm with a flashlight, and a small padlock. Favorite food: Fish Favorite drink: Exotic fruit juices in tropical countries Favorite Airline:  Turkish Airlines Favorite Hotel:  I favor price and locatio