Chasing 193, one of the most exclusive clubs on Earth. In fact, more people have been to outer space than have earned their way into this, the ultimate travel club. According to the United Nations there are 193 sovereign nations in the world. Welcome to the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to them all. Welcome, to Counting Countries. With your host, Ric Gazarian.
Counting Countries
Claim This Podcastby Ric Gazarian
4.9(74 reviews)
171 episodes
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YouTube82
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Chasing 193, one of the most exclusive clubs on Earth. In fact, more people have been to outer space than have earned their way into this, the ultimate travel club. According to the United Nations there are 193 sovereign nations in the world. Welcome to the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to them all. Welcome, to Counting Countries. With your host, Ric Gazarian.
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Extraordinary Travel Festival III Update V– Keith Van – seats.aero & Ahmed Abdulrazzaq – Aknaf Al Sawary
Host Ric Gazarian interviews Keith Van of seats.aero and Ahmed Abdulrazzaq of Aknaf Al Sawary about the upcoming Extraordinary Travel Festival III in Bangkok.
June 3, 2026
Jason Mayfield … Can't Is Not An Option
Host Ric Gazarian interviews Jason Mayfield about his incredible journey to every country in the world, sharing insights on achieving seemingly impossible travel goals.
May 15, 2026
Extraordinary Travel Festival III Update IV– Ian Cumming - Travel Massive & Orest Zub - NomadMania
Host [Host Name] interviews Ian Cumming of Travel Massive and Orest Zub of NomadMania about updates to NomadMania's regions and their upcoming travel festival events.
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