Who is the guy that Travelled to every country?

A man says he visited every country in the world — without stepping foot on a plane NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Torbjørn Pedersen, a Danish traveler who says he's visited every country in the world without flying.



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SIMON: Thor Pedersen, who just visited every country in the world without resorting to an airplane, thanks so much for being with us. PEDERSEN: Oh, it's my pleasure. Thanks for having me.

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According to the results, the world's top 10 biggest travellers are:
  • Finland. Finland is the most well-travelled country in the world, with the average Finn making 7.5 trips a year, including stays at home and abroad.
  • United States. ...
  • Sweden. ...
  • Denmark. ...
  • Norway. ...
  • 6 (equal). ...
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  • Canada.


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France, the most visited country in the world, holds a special allure for international travelers. With an astounding number of 117,109,000 international tourists, France's irresistible blend of rich history, exquisite art, and captivating culture has made it an iconic destination.

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Lexie Alford holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to travel to every country on the globe. All 196 of them.

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The Youngest Woman to travel the world, Lexie Alford, visited all 196 countries in an effort to challenge herself. According to the American woman, this feat was a step toward making the society realize that it's possible for a female solo traveler to conquer the world.

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James Asquith is 28 years old now but he is already a legend. Why? Because by the time he was 24, he had visited all the 196 sovereign countries of the world and created a record that would make him the youngest person to do so!

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For those counting, that's 193 UN-recognized nations, plus two observer states and two more countries that Binsky visited for good measure (his total country count is 197). To date, only about 250 people have visited every country in the world.

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The youngest person to visit every country in Europe is 18 years and 67 days, and was achieved by Rahf Khutaba (Palestine), in Yerevan, Armenia, on 23 May 2023. Rahf was 44 days younger than the previous holder when they achieved this record, even stopping to do exams during achieving the record.

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If you want to know why France is so popular, prepare for an avalanche of reasons. France attracts people from near and far with charm, sophistication, and style. Annually attracting millions of visitors, tourism accounts for over one million jobs and billions of pounds in revenue.

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France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.

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