Counting Countries
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.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 94 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Thor Pedersen … Impossible Journey
Thor Pedersen has been to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Thor returns for the 4th time to Counting Countries in addition to 7 other episodes for patrons. During …
01:21:39 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Zsuzsanna Berencsi … Thanks Tammy
Zsuzsanna Berencsi has been to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Zsu Berencsi shares with us her awesome travel adventures to every country in the world with a big c…
01:34:54 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Michael Angelo Zervos … A Happy Moment
Michael Zervos has been to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. This is a bonus episode with Michael Zervos. I interviewed Michael back in December of 2023, before he …
01:01:03 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Jenna Pava … #FOMO
Jenna Pava has been to 181 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I had the pleasure of meeting Jenna Pava at the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok, only to discover that we were a…
01:52:00 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
We Married Adventure … All Shawarma Visits Count
We Married Adventure have been to 149 & 148 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I met Angela and Michael Ballard, the couple behind We Married Adventure, who I met at the Extraordinar…
02:12:32 |
Sat 03 May 2025
Sam Goodwin … Ice Rink Up The Escalator
Sam Goodwin has traveled to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. This conversation was a long time in the making. In fact, this interview was originally scheduled in …
01:42:09 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Vance ... My Latin Life
Hey now, this is your host, Ric Gazarian. And today, we have a special episode. The mission of this podcast is to speak to travelers who have been to every country in the world or who are in the pr…
01:01:37 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Sandy Cohen … A Different World
Sandy Cohen has traveled to 102 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. We are back with a new guest, Sandy Cohen. I have known Sandy for years on social media, and I was fortunate to me…
01:48:41 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Pav Mbeda … Go Big Or Go Home
Pav Mbeda has traveled to 106 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. We are back with the second episode of 2025. I hope your travels are off to a good start. Today, I am happy to share …
01:42:10 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Yooshita Fathi … Breaking Stereotypes
Yooshita has traveled to 108 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. A giant Happy New Year to all of you country counters! We are back today with a new episode after a small break. Over …
01:49:01 |
Sun 05 Jan 2025
The Maverick Show ... Hosted By Matt Bowles
Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Well not really. Today I am sharing an interview of me hosted by Matt Bowles who hosts the Maverick Show Podcast. Matt and I had great conversation and wante…
00:56:45 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Extraordinary Travel Festival II Update #11 - Charles Veley
Hey now! This is it, the last episode before the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok. Still a little time left to join. Use code BANGKOK. My special guest is speaker and sponsor Charles Veley…
00:24:16 |
Sun 03 Nov 2024
Phillips Connor … IBZ To SIN Via GGR
Phillips has traveled to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Today, we are speaking with Phillips Connor. I had the pleasure of meeting PC in Singapore with a group …
01:53:21 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Extraordinary Travel Festival II Update #10 – ETF/ABS Index, Baba Ahmed El Bekay, Ahmed Abdulrazzaq, & NM Awards
Hey now, I am your host Ric Gazarian on the 10th update for the Extraordinary Travel Festival. We have a lot of news to share with you today. So grab that coffee of if in Thailand, grab a chamanow …
01:13:38 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Andy Hicks ... Recatalogging DNA
Andy Hicks Counting Countries has traveled to 120 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. Today, we are speaking with Andy Hicks. I have had the pleasure of meeting Andy at the first ETF i…
02:02:35 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Extraordinary Travel Festival II Update #9 - Matt Bowles And Ian Cumming
I am excited to introduce to you two partners of the Extraordinary Travel Festival, Matt Bowles and Ian Cumming. Matt is a 10 year plus digital nomad, who hosts the very successful as well as a real…
01:54:55 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Luisa Yu … The Black Sheep
Luisa Yu has traveled to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I am excited to have Luisa Yu on the podcast. She is well known and beloved member to many in the commun…
01:40:02 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Extraordinary Travel Festival II Update #8 - Fadi Assi, Jon Beardmore, Evelthon Vassiliou
Join us in Bangkok for the in November of 2024. Please use code – BANGKOK – to save $100 (the discount will be reduced starting September 1). Reserve your place today. On this episode, I speak to 3 …
01:52:54 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
Jason Wang … No Poop Left Behind
Jason Wang has traveled to 175 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I am happy to introduce to you Jason Wang, an avid traveler, foodie, and photographer. Not only is he Chasing 193, bu…
01:47:24 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
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