Since I have finally crossed the "1-5-0" mark in the recently ended West Africa Expedition Cruise (hosted by Toronto-based G Adventures), I think it is time to update this list again.
One thing I have to mention is that, before this trip, I did not have any friend who has traveled to more places than me; however, after this expedition and met my 100+ fellow passengers, I now have at least 10 (well, maybe 20+) new friends who's more traveled than me. Yes, Leon, you know you are one of them! ;)
The more you travel and the more humble you are. That also helps me to further realize how insignificant I am~~~
This list is based on Travelers' Century Club (TCC) Master List (see:http://travelerscenturyclub.org/countries). So, don't argue with me why Tasmania and Hawaii count as separate countries....However, I do believe Hong Kong, Macao, Bermuda, French Polynesia, Easter Island, and Faroe Islands should count separately ;-)
Country and the year I visited
1 TAIWAN (Country of Birth)
2 South Korea (1983)
3 Japan (1983)
4 Hawaii - US state (1984)
5 United States - Lower 48 states (1984)
6 Mexico (1984)
7 Hong Kong (1991)
8 Australia (1991)
9 New Zealand (1991)
10 England (1991)
11 France (1991)
12 Belgium (1991)
13 Holland (1991)
14 Germany (1991)
15 Switzerland (1991)
16 Liechtenstein (1991)
17 Austria (1991)
18 Italy (1991)
19 Vatican (1991)
20 Macau (1991)
21 People Republic of China (1991)
22 Singapore (1992)
23 Dubai - UAE (1992)
24 Egypt (1992)
25 Denmark (1993)
26 Sweden (1993)
27 Norway (1993)
28 Finland (1993)
29 Scotland (1993)
30 Greece - Mainland (1993)
31 Wales (1993)
32 Monaco (1993)
33 The Bahamas (1993)
34 Canada (1994)
35 Czech Republic (1995)
36 Spain (1995)
37 Puerto Rico (1996)
38 US Virgin Islands (1996)
39 St. Maarten - Netherlands Antilles (1996)
40 St. Martin - French Leeward Islands (1996)
41 Dominica (1996)
42 Barbados (1996)
43 Martinique (1996)
44 Thailand (1996)
45 Russia (1997)
46 Malaysia (1998)
47 Gibraltar (1998)
48 Portugal (1998)
49 Peru (1999)
50 South Africa (2000)
Boulder Beach, near Cape Town - My Country No. 50 that I just revisited 5 weeks ago.
51 Bermuda (2001)
52 Balearic Islands - Spain (2002)
53 Andorra (2002)
54 Ecuador (2003)
55 Galapagos Islands- Ecuador (2003)
56 Laos (2004)
57 Myanmar (2004)
58 Cambodia (2004)
59 Vietnam (2004)
60 Guatemala (2004)
61 Honduras (2004)
62 Canary Islands - Spain (2005)
63 Turkey (European parts) (2005)
64 Turkey (Asian parts) (2005)
65 Slovakia (2005)
66 Hungary (2005)
67 Poland (2005)
68 Chile (2006)
69 Argentina (2006)
70 Uruguay (2006)
71 Brazil (2006)
72 Paraguay (2006)
73 Serbia (2006)
74 Srpska - Serb part of Bosnia (2006)
75 Bosnia & Herzegovina (2006)
76 Montenegro (2006)
77 Croatia (2006)
78 Slovenia (2006)
79 Corfu - Ionian Islands (Greece) (2006)
80 Albania (2006)
81 Lithuania (2006)
82 Latvia (2006)
83 Estonia (2006)
84 Ukraine (2006)
85 Romania (2006)
86 Bulgaria (2006)
87. Bali - Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia (2006)
88 Ireland (2006)
89 Northern Ireland (2006)
90 Luxembourg (2006)
91 St. Kitts & Nevis (2007)
92 Aruba (2007)
93 Curacao (2007)
94 Namibia (2007)
95 Botswana (2007)
96 Zambia (2007)
97 Zimbabwe (2007)
98 Malawi (2007)
99 Tanganyika - Tanzanian mainland (2007)
100 Zanzibar (May 26th, 2007)
Stone Town, Zanzibar.
101. Kenya (2007)
102. Uganda (2007)
103. San Marino (2007)
104. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2007)
105. Kosovo (2007)
106. Alaska (2007)
107. Abu Dhabi - UAE (2008)
108. Qatar (2008)
109. Ethiopia (2009)
110. Iceland (2009)
111. Republic of Cyprus - Greek part (2009)
112. Turkish Republic of Cyprus (2009)
113. Malta (2009)
114. Sharjah - UAE (2009)
115. Umm Al Qaiwain - UAE (2009)
116. Ras Al Khaimah - UAE (2009)
117. Fujeirah UAE (2009)
118. Philippines (2009)
119. India (2010)
120. Jordan (2010)
121. Israel (2010)
122. Palestine (2010)
123. Sicily - Italy (2010)
124. Sri Lanka (2010)
125. Maldives (2010)
126. Lebanon (2010)
127. Bahrain (2010)
128. Ajman - UAE (2011)
119. Moldova (2011)
130. Trans-dniester (2011)
131. Bolivia (2011)
132. Palmer Peninsula - British Antarctica (2011)
133. Palmer Peninsula - Chilean Antarctica (2011)
134. Palmer Peninsula - Argentine Antarctica (2011)
135. Easter Island (2011)
136. Tasmania, Australia (2012)
137. Djibouti (2012)
138. Armenia (2012)
139. Georgia (2012)
140. Azerbaijan (2012)
141. Cuba (2012)
142. Siberia, Russia (2012)
143. Mongolia (2012)
144. Colombia (2012)
145. Panama (2012)
146. Costa Rica (2012)
147. Brunei (2013)
148. Angola (2013)
149. Congo - Brazzaville (2013)
150. Sao Tome e Pricipe (April 16, 2013)
Reaching Country 150 on the island of Sao Tome. Eerily, the shape of this island resembles so much of my Country No. 1!
151. Benin (2013)
152. Togo (2013)
153. Ghana (2013)
154. Sierra Leone (2013)
155. The Gambia (2013)
156. Senegal (2013)
Senegal, my newest country. Will I stop here and not rush to visit any new country in next 3 years?
So, that's it for now...and, what's next?
At this moment, I have to say, I really need to take a break from all these traveling. Obviously, I am still very unhappy with where I live and my current life situation. This continuous dissatisfaction keeps giving the urge and desire to "move". However, I just do not think that "moving" should equal to "traveling" anymore. I need to find a place I can call HOME, so I can hang all the tapestries from South America.
Should I put a three years "moratorium" for my travel - that means, no new country until 2016?
Well, maybe I should visit the following places before the moratorium starts?
- Venezuela
- Greenland
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Sabah and Sarawak
- Maybe a "European Grand Slam", by finally visiting Belarus and Faroe Islands?
【Te be continued】
