30 Countries visited in 27 years. I didn't set out to beat the "30 in 30" challenge, but when it was brought to my attention I was ecstatic! I've learned a lot by travelling the world; mostly the fact that the need to travel only grows stronger the more you do it.

I've now reached my 37th year, and have visited a few more countries in the mean time (37 by my count)...I'm now on my way to breaking the 50 in 50!

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