What is the most countries visited in a year?

The most countries visited in one year by scheduled ground transport was 133, achieved by Graham Hughes (UK) arriving in Uruguay on 1 January 2009 and finishing in Egypt on 31 December 2009. Lonely Planet TV in Australia will be producing an 8 part documentary which follows Graham's journey throughout the year.



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Visited, available on iOS or Android, is an app that allows users to mark off places they've been around the world, browse new travel destinations, get a custom map of their travels, and set travel goals. According to Visited's travel stats, the average global traveler has been to 18 countries.

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Most US citizens prefer to travel to neighboring countries. The most popular destination for American travelers is Mexico, with 39.3 million tourists a year.

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Overall, 60 percent of respondents travel domestically one to two times a year. Travelers who are 54 and older responded that they were more likely to travel more than two times within the year. Just under 10 percent travel more than five times a year within the states.

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Whether before or during the pandemic, international travel is something a 71% majority of U.S. adults have done at some point in their lives, according to a June Pew Research Center survey. By contrast, around a quarter (27%) have not traveled abroad.

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In 2019, he became a record-breaking traveler... At the end of November 2019, a month before the first cases of coronavirus emerged, a 26-year-old Brazilian man named Anderson Dias broke the world record for visiting every country on Earth in the fastest documented time.

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As of 2023, US passport holders can travel visa-free (or visa-on-arrival) to 173 countries. Some of these countries may require a visa on arrival, while others may require an electronic travel authorization or an electronic visa. Many countries may also require a passport valid for a certain time after you arrive.

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To be honest, you are probably seeing an economic divide. Traveling is expensive, and getting a passport is expensive ($135, put in the perspective that it's a week of groceries for a small family). Those who have the means travel, those that don't, don't.

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Foreigners visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida is the most visited theme park in the world.

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Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors! With over 5 million more visitors annually than its closest rival, Hong Kong is expected to host at least 31 million tourists in the near future.

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These include:
  • Iran.
  • Lebanon.
  • Syria.
  • Iraq.
  • Pakistan.
  • Libya.
  • Tunisia.
  • Malaysia.


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