With 193 countries out there, I’ve barely made a dent even after 12+ years of wandering. But I have no doubt I’ll get there in the end 
Here’s a map of the countries I’ve already visited:
Afghanistan – Albania – Antigua & Barbuda – Argentina – Australia – Austria – Bahamas – Bahrain – Bangladesh – Barbados – Belgium – Belize – Bosnia & Herzegovina – Bulgaria – Burma – Cambodia – Canada – Chile – China – Costa Rica – Croatia – Czech Republic – Dominica – Egypt – El Salvador – Estonia – Fiji – Finland – France – Germany – Greece – Grenada – Guatemala – Honduras – Hungary – Iceland – India – Indonesia – Italy – Iraq – Jamaica – Jordan – Kiribati – Laos – Latvia – Lebanon – Luxembourg – Macedonia – Malaysia – Malta – Mexico – Moldova – Montenegro – Nepal – Netherlands – New Zealand – Nicaragua – Norway – Pakistan – Panama – Portugal – Romania – Saint Kitts & Nevis – Saint Lucia – Samoa – Serbia – Singapore – Slovakia – Slovenia – South Africa – Sri Lanka – Sweden – Switzerland – Syria – Thailand – Turkey – United Arab Emirates – United Kingdom – United States – Uruguay – Vatican City – Vietnam – Yemen
TOTAL COUNT: 84
If you ever have any questions at all about any of the above destinations, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. I’d love to hear from you!
Back in 1999, I left home for a 3 month trip to Asia that has still yet to end.
Hey Earl, Absolutely love your blog, especially your recent post on Bulgaria, I have gone there every summer for the last 5 years to the black sea coast(you should definitely check out Varna next time, it’s great) and feel like I know it quite well, but your post inspired to visit the lesser spotted places in Bulgaria. So this summer that is exactly what I’m doing, and I can’t wait!
Also, I am going to Malaysia for the first time in July. Do you have any tips on what is good to do/see/eat there?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks, and keep bloggin’!
Kate
Hey Kate – Thanks so much for the comment and I’m glad to have found another Bulgaria fan
I’ll be sure to visit on my next visit as well.
As for Malaysia, I love Kuala Lumpur and the island of Penang as well. There’s excellent food everywhere, including some of my favorite Indian food restaurants on the planet that are located in Penang (there is a large Indian community there). The Perhentian Islands are also very nice and worth a visit, as are the national parks in the interior of Malaysia. Another great option is to pop over to Malaysian Borneo, where you’ll find plenty of jungle and wildlife to explore (such as in the Bako National Park). Overall, it’s a great destination and wherever you end up visiting, I’m sure you’re going to be more than happy with your experiences!
Hey Earl! I traveled Europe for a couple months, and now I’m planning a cross country road trip across the United States. Any recommendations from California to Boston?
Hey Linnea – Sounds like a great idea your road trip! I’m not sure if I have any recommendations though as I spend almost all of my time over the past 12 years outside of the US
But I have enjoyed my visits to all of the National Parks in the western part of the US as well as the time I’ve spent in the south, in states such as Alabama, as well as New Mexico, which is probably my favorite state!
do you have plans to travel in Japan and the Philippines?
Hey Lady Ann – I’m sure I’ll get to both of those countries eventually
Make sure you come to Ireland soon! It will be a visit you wont forget. A trip to West Cork is essential!
Hey Han – I actually just met up with an Irish friend two days ago here in Bucharest and she also said the same thing, that I must visit Ireland soon! So I will be trying to work it into my plans somehow
Hey Earl!
I’m 18 years old and going out of the country for the first time ever this weekend. I’m headed to Costa Rica. I’ve traveled all over the United States, and I finally have the opportunity to venture out. I’ve always been the type of person to be independent and wanting to travel all over the world and I recently came across your blog, and it has inspired me to continue with my travels. I was wondering if you had any tips for a first time international traveler, and if you have any tips on Costa Rica.
Thanks so much,
Maddie
Middle east without Israel?
Hey Amir – I just haven’t made it there yet…I know I’ll make it there at some point and I definitely want to, but my plans just haven’t worked out that way yet
Why you have not been to Denmark is a mystery to me!
Anyways, such a cool lifestyle, and I admire your courage and strength to keep on the travelling. It is, as you describe, important seeing more than your own countrie’s “world”.
Hey Sofie – That is indeed a mystery
I’m not sure why I haven’t been to Denmark…no real reason, just haven’t made it yet. I’ll get there though and I have no doubt that I’ll enjoy the experience, right?
Come to Poland. You will love the people here:)
Hey Slawek – I’m sure I will…and I will definitely get there!
So you have to visit Armenia also
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Hey Earl,
Have you ever thought of going to the Dominican Republic? I haven’t seen any traveling blogs about the DR. I would love to travel there!
Best Wishes,
Ashley
Hey Ashley – I would love to visit DR as well. It will happen at some point as I continue to visit the regions I’ve yet to visit on this planet!
Hey Earl!
I’m so fascinated by your lifestyle! It’s so amazing to think that someone is actually doing this. In some weird way, your blog has inspired me to want to travel to other parts of the world too. Keep travelling and writing about it, cause I’m sure you’ll be able to inspire more people to travel. I’m from Malaysia btw! So I was extremely glad to see one of your positive replies (about travelling to M’sia) in the comment section. But it’d be awesome if you could write one whole post about your trip here. Just a thought though
Any tips for China? Heading there next summer
Keep doing what you’re doing Earl!
Hey Rashad – Good to hear from you! I don’t have any tips about China though as I actually have not been there yet, only to Hong Kong and Taiwan
Hello Rashad,
I lived in Beijing for almost four years. If you’re heading to that city next summer, I could suggest some interesting sights and places to see. Shanghai is also a must see for a person’s first time to China and I would also suggest, if you have time, to head out west to Xi’an which is one of the ancient capitals of China and has some great uyghur (Chinese muslim) restaurants and other interesting ancient sights like the terra cotta warrior museum.
Best regards,
Eric
What did you get up in Scotland? Is it worth a visit?
Hey Earl, just here to ask why you haven’t visited the Maldives? It’s a great place and there are so many beautiful beaches- right next to sri lanka!
Hey Ashley – So many places to visit
I’ll get to them all at some point!
Awesome! You should go to Kazakhstan next time
Hey Ulyana – Kazakhstan is very high on my list of places I want to visit soon!!
That’s wonderful! If you’re gonna go to Almaty, I’ll be happy to show you around! And please don’t go to Astana in the winter unless you wanna die of frostbite)) It is definitely worth visiting though.
Hi Earl – noticed you have yet to visit Ireland… I know you prefer warm countries, but Ireland is a must
I am also from Florida (where abouts in FL are you from?) but lived in Ireland for one year and it stole my heart – I now consider it to be home!!
By the way, I stumbled across your website/blog yesterday and am absolutely addicted.
Hey Chelsea – I’m actually from Boston but my family now lives in South Florida, north of Ft. Lauderdale. And you’re right, I have not been to Ireland. It’s on my list though and plan to make it there soon enough!
Dear Earl,
I want to travel and see the world. I want to see how the world is? people their traditions, their living and specially the places. You can consider that i want to see the beauty of this world. I am living in Lahore, pakistan, Tired of being stuck to a single place, didnt even travelled much in my country but want to see the whole world. Please guide me for my dreams. Thanks.
I am portuguese from massachusetts and I was wondering how did you like Portugal?
Hey Andrew – I like Portugal a lot…I haven’t explored too much of the country but Lisbon sure is a wonderful city that I could return to over and over again.
Wow, 83 countries, keep going pal. Visit ‘em all(:D) i’m sure you can do it.
How did you like Pakistan? Which place did you visit in Pakistan?
Hey Rameesha – Pakistan, with all of it’s mountains and culturally interesting cities was a fascinating place to visit. I traveled from Lahore to Rawalpindi, up towards Gilgit, Karimabad and Passu and over to Chitral and Peshawar. It was a very unique travel experience.
Earl, I was just about to ask why Central Asia hadn’t made the trip yet when I saw Ulyana’s comment. It really is an amazing region, drop through and check it out when you get the chance!
Hey Stephen – It’s very high on my list and if all goes well, I’ll get there over the summer!
Awesome! Have fun getting the visas, but also know that the hassle and cost are totally worth the experience. If you’re not getting them in the US, by the by, Vienna is probably the best spot in Europe for it.
Thanks for that tip!
very happy if you have some tips for Tokyo. !
Hello Earl.. thank you so much for the tips!!!
Hope you will visit and explore Philippines too..
Hey Earl!
Any plans to coming to Brazil?
Love the blog but wanna see my country through your eyes too!!
Hello Earl,
Just today, I came across your blog, and well I have to tell you that m totally addicted towards your lifestyle… I want to see myself as a nomad in coming days too. I’m Mehadip from NEPAL by the way, and good to see dat yu have already been there.. I’m pretty sure you liked it!!!.. I’m only 20 yrs of age, right now in Seattle, for my engineering degree…. I have a keen interest in traveling and seeing new faces. I only have been to India.. I’m planning to visit either new zealand or fiji. I’m pretty sure both are good countries to visit, but in your opinion which one you think iz on the top of the table?. And what’s the approx. $ needed for the trip.. What are the good places to visit?. Plz write back… thanks, mehadip.
Hey Medadip – Those are two great countries for sure and I think the best way to decide is to close your eyes and think of them both. Which of those countries gets you more excited and makes you want to pack your bags and fly there today? That’s where you should go! Every traveler has different experiences so just because I like one country doesn’t mean you will agree in the end
Hey Earl- It is my dream to travel around the world like you do, but how do you do it? How do you afford it? My dream is to get paid to travel but that’s not happening any time soon so any tips?
Thanks!
Hey Rachel – All the answers are on the blog
You can start here: http://www.wanderingearl.com/how-i-can-still-afford-my-life-of-constant-travel/
Hope that gives you the insight you need!
Hey Earl!
It’s wonderful what you’re doing. I’ve been raised in a lifestyle that requires me to move every 3 years- or less (my parents are diplomats). I’m Pakistani but I was born in Egypt, then moved to the UAE, then Pakistan, then Philippines, then Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh, and back to Pakistan. Now I’m in Virginia. I wanted to ask you what you thought of Pakistan.. and also, since I’m applying to colleges soon, I was wondering whether you would recommend Bulgaria (I really like the idea of Bulgaria so far)
Thanks! Keep on keeping on!
Hey Elia – Thanks for the comment! I had some amazing experiences in Pakistan, from Lahore to Rawalpindi, up to Gilgit, Passu and Karimabad and over to Chitral and Peshawar. Beautiful country, overwhelmingly friendly people and just a great time overall. I’ve written a little about it so far but will write more at some point.
As for studying in Bulgaria, that’s hard for me to stay. I only know the country from a few visits as a traveler and while I loved it, I have no idea how it would be as a student.
Hey Earl heard about you from a friend in my building. He had been to your recent India trip too. I have also been moving around with life. Born in one place, raised in different countries, studied in different countries, and married in LA now. I keep dreaming of getting settlement in place where I can have a family, good food, amazing nature (as I love photography and write poems). What do you feel would be the best place to settle for a person like me who loves travelling too. So there are many places around and accessible with great network of transportation? I know I am asking you a totally odd question of a settling to wanderer. But since you have seen so many places personally was thinking if you could advice me from your experience.
Hey Srushti – That’s a tough question because it all depends on the person. Not everyone will like the same places as we are all looking for and need different things to make us comfortable or happy. My favorite places to live at the moment are in Mexico and Eastern Europe (Romania) as those countries provide me with most of what I’m looking for in a place to spend an extended period of time. If I were you I would just start looking at as many countries as you can, doing research and trying to make a final list of several places that might be a good match. And once you have narrowed it down to a few, you can make a better decision!
Hey Earl,
I’m glad I found your blog. It’s giving me hope and something to think about while finishing my degree. It’s overwhelming. It’s getting worse by the day.
As a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ trip, my mom and I would like to plan another month or two month trip somewhere in Europe. France seems to be the logical country because I can speak a little French and my mom liked the time we spent there a few years ago.
The previous trip, I think we were lucky to find an apartment available for one month, but I’m not sure how lucky we’ll be next time. I was hoping you might have some tips on how to get started now on finding a place with a kitchen so we don’t have to spend the whole trip eating out (which is not usually cheap $$). I realize a month or so is not really long-term travel, but it’s what we could handle without getting behind with stuff at home. We want to improve our French, live in a place and not just be a tourist going on tours, and get in to the groove of going to our favorite cafe. Know any towns that might work?
Thanks for any tips and thanks for putting up such an interesting blog,
Jess
Hey Jess – You should look at Airbnb.com and then, if you find apartments you like in France, just contact the owners and ask how much it would be for a month. The rates are normally much lower and you can really find some good deals that way. As for specific towns, it really depends on your interests as to whether or not you want a city, to be near the water, small country town, etc. as well as what kind of activities you want to be available. Wherever you end up though, I’m sure a month in France will be wonderful!
Earl have you ever done a across the world trip.
East West, or west east, north south or south north.
A DVD Charlie Boorman By any means.
Here’s a Challenge put your self in Australia and then travel back to Europe overland.
By any Means.
Hey Geoff – Not in one continuous go, no. It’s a good idea, just hard to do these days with all of the work/projects I have going on. But I do have a similar adventure planned for next year…not across the world, but quite an adventure nonetheless.
Just wondering, how did you shade in some countries green on the Google Maps thing at the top of the page?
Hey Sean – I used the map program on 29travels.com.
Hey Earl!
I absolutely love your site- it makes me really excited about traveling. I’m hoping I’ll be able to go on one of your trips at some point. In about a year and a half, I’ll be going to Ecuador to study abroad. I was hoping you had been so I could see all the cool stuff you did and get some ideas, but alas, you haven’t gone! Maybe in the next year
Hope you’re enjoying your mystery location!
Hey Amilia – I certainly look forward to having you join a tour at some point
Hey, I’ve only ever traveled to live abroad twice and they was both in Magaluf and I kind of messed up money wise both times. I was wondering on what your advice would be onto my budget in Vietnam for two months? I would love to go to Thailand after for a couple of months if you could give me any tips on making any money over there or where to go to make some money that would be a great help, thanks.
Hope you’re enjoying your traveling!
Aimee xxx