With 193 countries out there, I’ve barely made a dent even after 11+ 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, followed by a map of my most recent travels and current location:
Afghanistan – 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 – Fiji – France – Germany – Greece – Grenada – Guatemala – Honduras – Hungary – Iceland – India – Indonesia – Italy – Iraq – Jamaica – Jordan – Kiribati – Laos – Lebanon – Luxembourg – Malaysia – Malta – Mexico – 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
TOTAL COUNT: 76
WHERE AM I NOW?
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.
You haven’t made it to Hong Kong yet! I just graduated in May and left the States two days later. I’m now in HK, teaching English and trying to pay off some loans. Fun times.
Hey Laura – Actually, I have been to Hong Kong, twice! But it’s not on the list because I’m using the United Nations list of countries. And even though Hong Kong is associated with China, I didn’t want to state I’ve been to China when I’ve only been to Hong Kong and Taiwan! I’m sure you’re having a great time over there as it seems like quite a good place to live and save up for a while. I still carry around a small bag that I bought at the Stanley Market on my last visit
When are you coming to Africa?
Hey Kirsty – I’m working on it! Seriously, Africa is my next destination for a long-term adventure and I’ve promised myself it would be this year. Just a few things to sort out before I make some actual plans. But I shall get there soon
Hi Earl!
Sorry mate, I’m sure I’ll find out as I keep pouring through your site today, when were you in Australia?
I’ve just found out Simon Reeve (BBC Journalist) was recently in town too, seems I’m a bit late on the uptake everytime!
Cheers,
Andrew
Hey Andrew – My latest visit was from late December (2010) until early March of this year, but I typically make my way down there every two years or so to visit friends. My next trip to Australia isn’t planned yet but I look forward to connecting when it does happen. I shall let you know…
Hey Earl!
I love the site, I only hope I could even remotely travel as extensively as you have! Anyways, I noticed a big old blob in Asia missing from your map, I have only been to Japan and South Korea in that direction, and I highly suggest both! South Korea in particular really spoke to me, and I really only went to visit my sister who was teaching English there. I LOVED IT, beyond all my expectations!
-Kacie
P.S. I am currently on a semester abroad in Prague, and hoping to work from there into your kind of travel!
Dobry den Kacie – Prague! Such a great place for a semester abroad
And you’re right, I have yet to make it to Japan or South Korea. They are definitely on my list but so far I’ve tried to travel to places where I can continue traveling overland to other countries which is why I’ve yet to make it there. However, soon enough I shall visit that region of the planet.
Thank you for commenting and I look forward to learning more about your journey into a lifestyle of long-term travel!
Earl,
I am back in America now, finishing up my last year of college! I was excited to see you made it to Bosnia, which was my favorite place that I got to go in my European adventure. Did you go to Mostar? I didn’t see it on the blog, but if you ever make it there I CANNOT suggest enough going to Majda’s hostel and taking Bata’s (her brother) tour. I have never been so obsessed with a destination!
Now I am looking into my post-grad plans. I am tossing around a few options: teaching English in Georgia (the country), teaching English in Korea, the Peace Corps… Something else entirely perhaps.
Your blog has been pretty inspiring to me, so keep it up!
-Kacie
Hey Kacie – I did make it to Mostar and I loved it as well. I do have a post written about it but it won’t go up for another couple of weeks I think. And yes, I did stay at Majda’s as well and take Bata’s tour
It was all a wonderful experience, as wonderful as everyone talks about!
And do let me know when you decide on a place for your post-grad plans…when I saw you mention Georgia I smiled as that is one place that is near the top of my list of places to visit soon!
I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog, Earl. I’m heading off to teach English in Japan this July and am brainstorming extended visits to other countries in East Asia. I promote myself as a transculturalist, one who lives on the edge of cultural boundaries to understand the “other.” I’m always on the lookout for people I can learn from and you seem to be one of them!
Thanks for leaving a comment Garrek! And if you ever have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to send me an email. I’m always up for communicating with others who have chosen to get out there and explore foreign cultures.
And there’s a lot to see over there in Asia so I’m sure you won’t have any problems coming up with places to visit!
Earl,
I suggest you visit Manila or other cities in the Philippines!
(Bias: I am originally from the Philippines. I am now based in Southern California)
hi i also find the site entertaining. i see your in canada. have you ever been to the islands in northern canada that would be where the inuit indians live. some villages just a few people live there.
Thank you Linda. I’m not actually in Canada right now but will be heading there in a few weeks for a conference. Unfortunately I won’t have too much time to spend traveling around on this trip.
Come visit the Philippines! Crazy beach weather all year round!
Hey Isabelle – I’ll make it to the Philippines one day. Any place with year round beach weather is exactly the kind of place I like to spend some time!
Hey, I love the way you’ve been to Afghanistan and Pakistan, that’s really cool! I see you’ve left out ol Ireland! You gotta make it one day! Also, recently came back from Cuba, phenominal! Spent a year in Japan, the most amazing food in the entire World! Also, Colombia is so diverse and so much fun. I really want to go to Palestine, to bear witness and show solidarity.
Anyway, keep up the good work! All the best, Ben
Hey Ben – Thanks for the comment and travel recommendations. All of those countries you mentioned are ones that I’d love to visit and I know that I’ll get around to them all eventually! I appreciate you following along and look forward to communicating with you some more.
Hey Earl!
I’m thinking of going to Iceland! Any advice you can offer me? ways to save money?? (For a broke college student)
Hey Casey – Thank you for the comment. If you send me an email through my “Contact Me” page, I’d be more than happy to provide you with some advice regarding a trip to Iceland. I look forward to hearing from you!
hey! you should come down to colombia!!! I think you would like it, especially Cali! Pple are awesome here and it’s just really fun, especially if you just walk around. Oh! you could come during la feria de cali or around any of the times there are other fairs! and maybe you could educate pple about what this country is really about : )
Hey Shanon – With all of the positive things I keep hearing about Columbia I’ll definitely have to make it down there at some point soon. I’d love to visit and see for myself what life is really like, especially during a feria! I shall let you know when I figure out some time to travel that way…
This is exactly what I dream of doing!! I really don’t know how you’ve funded everything though.
Also, do you think it would be harder as a female to do what you’ve done?
Will keep watching your blog.
Hey Cate – Thank you for the comment! And the good part is that if this is the lifestyle you dream of, you have the ability to make it a reality
As for funding, I’ve used a combination of teaching English, working on board cruise ships and now, earning income online in order to maintain this lifestyle. And those are only a tiny fraction of the millions of opportunities that exist for people to earn money while traveling. Here’s an interview on the website NeverEndingVoyage.com that I did several months ago that might help answer your question as well: http://www.neverendingvoyage.com/nomadic-interviews-wandering-earl/
And if you ever have any questions about the traveling lifestyle and how to make it happen, just send me an email and I’d be happy to offer any assistance that I can!
Hi Earl,
You definitely living the life I have always wanted to live but never got around to doing so which makes me an armchair traveler, at best. So your blog is one of the most interesting I have experienced. I get to know the places and the people and the culture through you. You’re the best kind of traveler there is. It’s great that I can live vicariously this way, thanks to you! And if you ever make it to the Philippines, send me an email so I can set you up w/ some good deals in hotels here (this is the industry I am in). Till then, happy globetrotting, Earl!
@Gadabout Girl Manilenya: I appreciate the positive comment and of course for the offer of assistance whenever I do make it to the Philippines (which hopefully won’t be too far into the future!). It really is my goal to try and understand the people of any country I visit in order to show that people around the world are generally the same. I’m a firm believer that most of the wars we fight and most of the problems the world faces could be eliminated if only people understood this and showed a little more respect to their fellow human beings.
Thanks again and I hope you continue to enjoy my posts!
Hi Earl -
This website, and what you are doing, is phenomenal. Congratulations on living the dream. However, I’m going to be yet another person to point out a country you’ve never visited. How have you not yet wandered to Russia, the largest country in the world? Though I know many are intimidated by the though, after visiting places like Iraq, that can hardly be your reason for staying away. Though Moscow and St. Petersburg are, of course, musts, other great places to see include southern Russia, just by Georgia and Abkhazia, and the Far East, like Vladivostok. You should definitely try and get there someday soon!
Amanda
Hey Amanda – Many thanks for your comment! As for Russia, the answer is quite simple actually. I’m not a cold weather person and so far, I haven’t found any time during the summer months to visit that vast land. However, as I’ll be mentioning in my next post, I shall be visiting Russia quite soon, in a couple of months actually
The first time through will be a somewhat short visit but the idea is to return for a second visit shortly after. It is indeed time I make it to that region!
Earl,
I’m only in high school, but I have always had a passion for traveling. I’ve had many opportunities to do so, since my parents both come from foreign countries (Lebanon and Panama, both of which you’ve been to!). I recently discovered your website and I just want to tell you how much I admire you! I have always hoped to someday embark on a journey similar to yours! I will definitely keep reading your posts.
Also, one quick question: Which of the places you have visited were much different than what you thought they would be like? Which exceeded your expectations!
Thanks!
Hey Amanda – I really appreciate your comment and your interest in my blog! If you feel strongly about traveling already I’m sure you’ll be out there in the world before you know it.
To be honest, I try not to have any expectations when visiting a particular country. This is of course almost impossible because we get ideas in our heads after reading about other people’s experiences but I try my best as I’m now fully aware that things are never as they seem. With that said, Northern Iraq was completely different from any expectations I had. While I did not think that I would find it to be lawless and dangerous, it proved to be even more peaceful, beautiful and safe than I could have imagined.
Also, Mexico has turned out to be one of the most rewarding countries I have ever spent time in as well. I knew that I would like this country but I had no idea how attached I would become! Other countries that have really stood out are India, Indonesia, Syria and Nicaragua
Hi Earl,
Just landed on your website and I am hooked on to it! I was wondering if you could share your ideas on how to constantly arrange for visitor/tourist visas for all the countries you’ve visited. This will really help non-Americans make better travel plans…Like listing the countries that provide visa on arrival versus those that require almost a month of visa process time etc.
thanks!
Hey Deepti – I appreciate you visiting the site!
The visa issue is actually a tough topic to write about, simply because every country has different rules for different visitors. So, for example, if we look at Russia, citizens of some countries can just show up and receive a visa at the border. Citizens of other countries don’t need a visa at all. And citizens of some other countries must get a visa from an embassy in their home country. And there are citizens of other countries who are allowed to get a Russian visa from any Russian embassy in any country. The rules are so different for everyone that it’s difficult to summarize.
To make things even more complicated, visa fees are often different depending on what country you are from and even the visa processing time changes depending on nationality! Unfortunately, nothing is consistent at all in the world of visas.
As for me, I typically do an online search to find out what visas I need for a particular country but usually, I just get the visas I need while traveling. So, if I’m in Thailand and I want to go to India, I will just go and get an Indian visa from the Indian Embassy in Bangkok. Luckily, in my experiences, there seems to be more countries that provide visas on arrival than there are countries that require you to obtain a visa before arrival, however, I can only speak for US Citizens as I’m not too sure of the rules for many other nationalities.
If you have any questions about a certain country, just send me an email and I can try and answer as best I can!
do not overlook mongolia. i lived there for 2 amazing years! it is rapidly changing and now is the time to go!
You’ve done an amazing job with your site and the information on it is awesome! How was your travels in South America? I’ll be leaving for there in about a month in a half to start my “world nomad” travels…I’m totally stoked! Also, where did you get this travel map? I haven’t seen one like it before and I would love to use it to show where I’ve been on my site! Thanks!
Hey Ronald – I really appreciate the comment about this site!
I had an excellent time in South America…Uruguay was the biggest surprise and a place I definitely want to spend more time in at some point. But there really wasn’t a single place I didn’t enjoy in that region, and with all of the diversity, S. America is a great continent to get started as a nomad. So congratulations on your upcoming lifestyle change!
And the map is from 29Travels.com….here’s the link to the page where you can create your own: http://www.29travels.com/map.php
Let’s go to South Africa together!
Hey Maggie – Sign me up! Are you headed there at some point soon?
No not yet! But I want to so badly! It’s always been a dream of mine!
Hey Maggie – Well, let me know when you make a plan. I need to get down there at some point as well myself!
I’m heading to Taiwan for a year or so in 5 weeks.
The island is marked on your Google Map but not listed in your written list.
Did you go? Have any tips/opinions?
Take care!
Lili
Hey Lili – I have been to Taiwan but I’m using the UN official list of countries. And since Taiwan is technically a part of China, I didn’t want to highlight or list all of China just because I visited Taiwan and Hong Kong.
My visit there was quite short and it also took place 10 years ago so I’m afraid I won’t be of much help. I enjoyed my stay there of course, especially the street food
Hi,
I noticed you traveled much of the Middle East but seemed to skip over Iran. Did you have visa issues or just not have enough time/money/desire to visit there?
Hey Adam – Since I travel on a US passport, it is a bit difficult to obtain a visa for Iran. I definitely would love to visit so hopefully the rules will become a little more relaxed for Americans at some point!
Hey Earl, great site! im actually going to Thailand/Australia/New Zealand in September myself. Your list of countries visited really is impressive but i have one quick question, why did you never visit Ireland????????
Hey Dara – The only answer I can give is that I just haven’t made it there yet
That’s not to say that I don’t want to visit of course. After all, I grew up in Boston where there are no shortage of Irish! It will happen soon I’m sure…
when you go to the Philippines man, try to go to Palawan…. gorgeous place…
I hope you can try visiting the Philippine too. there are many places here to see. I am sure you would love a couple of them.
@pusangkalye: I certainly will try to get to the Philippines the next time I’m in Asia. I have no doubt as well that I would enjoy my time there
Hi Earl!
Loving your site!!
I didn’t see Colombia on your list. Any plans on going there anytime? You’ll love it!! I recommend going in August to Medellin, Colombia for the Feria de las Flores or in December during Christmas time!! I would really love to hear your experience there!
Best wishes!!
Hey Joanna – You are right, I have not made it to Colombia yet. I’m working on it, especially after hearing so many wonderful things about the Feria de las Flores from so many people!!
No Eastern Europe yet?! Try to drop by Ukraine at some point!
@Active Ukraine: Actually, it looks like I’ll be in Eastern Europe starting in September of this year for a while
Hi Earl,
Best of luck to you!
Are you planning to visit Romania while in Eastern Europe?
There are lots of beautiful places to see, great food and friendly people. I’m sure you’d have a great time
Hello Ilinca – Yes, I will definitely be visiting Romania on my Eastern Europe trip!
I noticed that lots of people had already suggested it, but I’m going to throw in my votes for South Korea, Japan and the Philippines. I currently teach English in South Korea and love everything about it. I’m also half Filipina so that’s the reason behind my Philippines vote! Hope you make it this way soon!!
Hey Charlet – The more votes for a region the better! Those are three countries I want to visit so there’s no reason for them not to be on the final list. If I were to make it that way I’d probably start in the Philippines due to the time of year. I guess you would know better than I but I can only imagine that October starts to get a little cold in South Korea?
The cold really get bad in South Korea around late November and December and then it’s awful until February, especially if you don’t like the cold. The Philippines would be better in the fall or winter since it’s the end of the humid wet season. My cousins say winter is really nice there, I don’t know for sure because the times we visited it was June.
Hey Charlet – I had a feeling that would be the case but the Philippines sounds like ideal weather for me!
Hi
quite interesting reading where your have been.
Loved the story about US customs and the bullet.
although you haven’t visited the real hot-spots in the world.
Israel for one.
and with all the visits to all the Arab countries you have been to
I don’t believe they will ever let you visit
I noticed you haven’t been anywhere in Africa yet,
I think RSA would be a good place to start,
Its almost like the US except its not.
Happy travelling.
@Burner 555: Thank you for commenting! I’m not so sure I would consider Israel a hot spot as it’s quite a safe destination to visit. Pakistan and Afghanistan were definitely ‘hot-spots’! And I believe that Israel would let me in. They might ask some questions but they don’t typically deny entry (especially to an American Jew as myself) to travelers who have visited other Middle Eastern nations.
And RSA is a place on my list as well as I have a few friends living down there. I’m really hoping to get to Africa after the New Year!!
That’s great, you should visit Eliat and Haifa
Eliat feels definitively like Miami except smaller.
I think you’ll enjoy it tremendously.
I would like to be at the airport watching you as they are going to make it difficult for you to enter Israel,
that is for sure
Ha! I’ll invite you to watch if you promise to post my bail in the case that things go wrong!
You should really go to Peru! I just returned from a 3-week vacation with my family, and it was really an experience
Good food, nice people and a lot to see makes it a trip worthwhile 
PS: Hope you enjoyed Norway
Hey Karl-Henrik – Thanks so much for recommending Peru and I’m happy to know that you had such a great experience down there! Peru is a country that I know I will visit at some point, just not sure if it will be this year.
And yes, I have always enjoyed Norway. There is little else on this planet that can match the natural beauty of your country and I will never forget my visits to the fjords and every town and city along the coast.
Earl the wanderer
Can you give any advise on routes
I am looking a first going to Europe do the tourist trail Paris to Amsterdam then Down into Germany By then i will have run out of money. So where could i go next for little of no money.
Hey Geoff – You could head over to Eastern Europe, such as to Romania and Bulgaria, both of which are not nearly as expensive as Western Europe. You could also head into Turkey or cross from Spain into Morocco. You could also make your way to Egypt or even try and find a cheap flight over to India. There are plenty of options, although, if you’re down to no money, then you’ll be a little stuck unless you start working, perhaps at a hostel or teaching English somewhere.
Hola Earl de tantas culturas que has conocido, que encuentras en común a todas ellas? Cual es el combustible de tus viajes? Siempre viajas solo? Son preguntas que me parecen interesantes para alguien que ha tomado el camino de eterno viajero…
Hola Claudio – Those are very good questions indeed. Normally, I do travel on my own but I am always meeting new people. So if I want to be around other travelers, it’s quite easy to make that happen. The one thing that is common in all of the cultures that I have seen is that the overwhelming majority of people, no matter where I am, just want to live a simple, peaceful, happy life. People don’t want to hate each other, they don’t want to fight and they don’t want enemies. And this is the case all over the planet.
And the true motivation that keeps me traveling is my addiction to the first-hand education that such travel provides. I want to learn about this world with my own eyes instead of relying on other sources to inform me about other people and cultures that I know nothing about. It is this kind of education that helps us realize how similar everyone is and how much of what we fight about is due to misunderstandings and a complete lack of accurate information.
Hello Earl!
this has been a great site to read and i would love to follow some of your guides and travel myself one day. I have not read anything about you talking about any language barrier from your travels. Do you speak any other languages besides english? Is it difficult going from country to country not knowing the language?
Hey Nathan – Besides English, I speak Spanish decently but apart from that, I just know the basics in several different languages and nothing more. These days, language barriers are actually much less of a worry as there always seems to be someone around who speaks English. And if not, well, you just use the few words you’ve learned along with a little body language and you’ll be able to communicate. I’ve never found myself in a situation where it was impossible to communicate because of the differences in language. It really isn’t a big worry at all!
Of course, it does help when travelers try to learn a little of the local language. Not only does this make life a bit easier but it also leads to deeper interactions with the local people.
Earl
Would you say you are a Back packer or are you just traveling.
I am trying to work out point to point travel thoughout europe, with options to opt out and return home at any point.
Hey Geoff – I generally don’t classify myself as falling into any specific traveler category. I just travel I guess and I happen to carry a backpack
Hey Earl!
I strongly admire your lifestyle! Would you suggested a life of travel for everyone?
Hey Erik – I don’t think a life of travel is for everyone, not at all. While I personally am addicted to travel, I am fully aware that this is not everyone’s goal. I really just want people to realize that, no matter what their goals are in life, we are in control of whether or not we achieve them. And if those goals involve extensive travel, then that’s wonderful. If not, then that’s perfectly okay as well. The most important thing is that we are happy with the decisions we make!
Great site btw
Ever heard about the Faroe Island?
Missing on your list.
Location: Between Iceland and Norway.
Population: About 48-50.000
Hey Olaf – I have heard of Faroe Island but have not made it there yet of course. I’d love to go but because of the cold, which I don’t enjoy at all, there is only a short period of time each year that I could visit. I’ll get there though!!
how do you pay for each travel section you do
Hey Geoff – Just have a read of my post “How I Can Afford My Life of Travel“. That will give you all of the answers!
Hey Earl!
I’m studying abroad in Valparaiso, Chile next fall. Any suggestions as to what to try while I’m there? This will be my 7th country visited and I’m pretty excited about it.
-Kait
Hey Kait – That will be a great place to study abroad! I don’t hear of too many people studying down there so I think that’s an excellent choice. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve been to Chile though, however, I can honestly state that Santiago is up there as one of my favorite cities in the world. I’m sure you’ll spend time there at some point of course. And 7 countries already is quite impressive. I think I had been to 5 by the time I finished university
I have been to South Africa, and Zimbabwe in one trip and I would highly recommend both.
Hi Earl!
I read some information about you in the Istanbul newspaper and I think the way that you live is fantastic.I have always wanted to travel all around the world to know where I am really livin in(world).Also its a good way to feel the freedom but I dont know how and where to start.I even dont know how to live in difference places that I have never been before.I’d be so happy with your suggestions,thanks.
Merhaba Dilara! Thank you so much for visiting the site. Getting started with travel is interesting because there is no one way to do it. Everyone must find their own way and create their own unique lifestyle. But there are definitely some things that you can do that will help get you in the right mindset and that includes following as many travel blogs as you can. This will show you just how many different options you have and will hopefully get you thinking and excited about your own possibilities.
The most important things you need are determination, creativity and an open-mind. With those, you’ll be able to achieve your goals.
If you have specific questions that you’d like me to answer, please feel free to send me an email with the Contact Form. I would be more than happy to reply and assist as much as I can!
How have you not made it to Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia?? Man, you’ve got to go. I’ve been traveling to Peru once a year since I was 15, and I did my semester abroad in Quito and then lived and taught English there fore 2.5 years afterwards. I got to travel around Colombia quite a bit too, but would love to go back. I definitely recommend heading to that part of the world. You can do a 2-3 month trip and soak in everything from the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) to Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines (Peru). Not to mention Lake Titicaca (Peru), Cali (Colombia). The people are just amazing and you’ll find so many wonderful travelers. I’d recommend looking into South American Explorers’ Clubhouses as well as Couch Surfers. Loads of them down there.
I’m doing my graduate degree now and then hope to relocate to South America, but this summer I’ll be spending some time in Argentina. Any recommendations for that neck of the woods?
-Laura
Hey Laura – Thanks for the email and there’s plenty of the world that I haven’t been to yet and that I need to get to at some point! The region you mentioned is on my list of course but I have a few other regions that I want to get to first
As for Argentina, I was there several years ago and so I’m not sure if my information would be too useful. But I did love it down there (although I preferred Uruguay!), especially in the mountains around El Boson and Bariloche. And Mendoza is a city where I could spent a lot of time living as well…
Hey Earl!
I literally just stumbled upon your website on stumble upon
It seems like you have had an amazing life! I just wanted to suggest to you that you should add Montenegro and Denmark to your list of countries to visit. They are both well worth it! Best of luck on your travels 
Hey Julia – Thanks for the recommendations! Considering that almost every country is on my list of places I want to get to, I’m sure I’ll make it to Montenegro and Denmark eventually
Hey there! Amazing! thats the best word that describes your life. have u ever been in Ibiza?… if u plan tu visit it, keep in touch and my boyfriend and i will show it to u. I´m argentinian, living in spain… i also like to travel. obviously, not as much as you, but, still enjoy it. thats all about… travel, learn, live, enjoy, love, laugh, thats it. I REALLY liked your philosophy.. have u ever been in USA again to visit your family?…
wish u the best!
bless and hugs!
JULI
Hola Juli! Thank you for the comment and no, I have not been to Ibiza yet. I have been thinking of another trip to Spain at some point in the next few months so if that does happen I will be sure to let you know! And I do return to the USA, normally about once or twice each year and I spend about one month in total there visiting family and friends. And also, my family now comes and visits me once a year or so too, which makes it much easier for me to be away from home for so long!
Enjoy life on Ibiza!!
Hey Earl,
Im from Sri Lanka living in US. You just became my role model by accidently stumble upon you. What do you think about Sri Lanka? How long did you spend their?
Hey Uditha – I only spent about a week in Sri Lanka, which is not nearly enough time obviously. So I need to get back there at some point! I did enjoy my stay though and could see myself spending a long time down there. For such a small country, there is certainly plenty to see and do and there is an atmosphere that I found to be very welcoming as well!
Thank you so much for visiting the site!
Have u been to Auroville, T.N., India?
If not, come next time.
Hey Norma – I have not made it to Auroville although I am familiar with the community. I’m sure I’ll get there the next time I’m down in that part of India
Good for you, Earl, send me a message, maybe I am around.
Good luck for all your trips.
Seems Asia and India in particular is quite special to you. In case you visit Mumbai again, please be my guest at my place.
An amazing blog which reinforces the belief that travel is about mindset and not how deep your pocket is.
Love,
Saurabh
Hey Saurabh – I really appreciate the comment and even more, the invitation to visit you in Mumbai. I’m hoping to get back to India at some point this year so I shall let you know!
Hey Earl.
Just stumbled upon your site, and I’m quite impressed. I’m a traveler myself, but I was proud of my measely 17 countries visited by the age of 23, but I see you’ve been to 75!? wow…. that blows me right out of the water! Interestingly enough, I developed my travel bug after Thailand too, studying abroad there that is. Anyway just wanted to ask you, out of all the countries you’ve been to…where did you find yourself the most happy?? (Top 5?) I’m still a big fan of Thailand but would love to know your insight since you are way more experienced!
-Krissy
Hey Krissy – India is by far my favorite country…there’s no other place like it as it offers a constant barrage of sights, sounds, tastes and overall experiences that a traveler has typically never experienced before. One receives quite a life education from a trip to the subcontinent! As for my top 5, that’s a tough one as I generally love every country I visit but in terms of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had, it would be something like India, Pakistan, Mexico, Australia and South Africa
Why haven’t you been to any countries in Africa yet?
Thanks for reminding me! I actually went to South Africa in December
But the main reason I haven’t explored more of Africa is because of my work. At the moment I need to be connected to the internet quite often and as a result, I wouldn’t be able to visit some of the more remote places I want to visit or participate in activities such as camping. Once I get a little more organized, to Africa I shall go!
Hey Earl. I am off again on another trip and this time to Singapore and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam! I have no clue what is out there and the internet can only help so much. Any advice on must see attractions, food, or how to travel within the cities?
Hey Nathan – It’s been a while since I’ve been to Vietnam but for Singapore, eating in Little India is a must (and can get quite addicting). The public transportation – buses and metro – are super easy in Singapore as well and are the best ways of getting around, apart from foot of course. And with attractions, I can recommend paying to go to the top of the Marine Bay Sands Hotel for perfect views of the city. But the best thing about Singapore is that you can just wander around and get lost because it’s remarkably safe, even at night, and you never know what kind of interesting neighborhood you’ll stumble upon!