You’ve been 51 countries? But who is counting?

Being active on social media as I am, I like connecting with fellow travellers – to make new friends around the world, meet like minded fellow humans, help each other out, and last but not least: feed my own wanderlust.

There are a lot of different styles of travel. As I write in my Happiness book, I’d probably never be a permanent nomad who’d leave everything behind for a permanent life on the road. I enjoy having a place to come home to.

The other day someone followed me on Twitter, who’s name said as much as “51 countries and counting”. An impressive number – But who’s counting? I’m sorry – I think you got it all wrong.

For example – I haven’t seen all of Italy. But I’m blessed to know what it’s like to have had an apartment in Rome for a while, with its own massive roof top terrace above the open windows of a traditional Italian restaurant. You’ve guessed it – I enjoyed live music on my own terrace every night in the heart of Rome.

Admitted, I do keep track of most of the places I visit. I might have thrown out a number or two. And while I’ve seen most corners of this planet there’s also a lot left to explore. Either way – I’m still not counting. It’s the experience that I carry with me always, not the number of countries, photographs, or stamps in my passport.

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