A person with a mission has set out to accomplish his aim of visiting all 195 countries in the world.
Connor Michalek is a 33-year-old blogger initially from Chicago, Illinois, who, at the age of 18, took a break from school to journey.
He informed SWNS that he was learning economics at Texas Christian University when he determined to take a hiatus and journey to Bolivia.
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“I booked a trip to Bolivia and spent three months there staying with families,” he stated, including, “I really caught the travel bug from there — it [was] all about meeting new people and doing something out of [my] comfort zone.”
Connor Michalek (pictured right here in Tunisia) misplaced his job at the finish of 2022 and determined to journey full-time. (SWNS)
While there, Michalek organized homestays and took Spanish courses whereas additionally doing volunteer work.
Over the years, Michalek has by no means let his journey bug die.
He determined to take it to the subsequent degree after dropping his job at the finish of 2022.
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With a dream of visiting all 195 countries throughout the globe, Michalek selected full-time touring as his subsequent path.
“I flew into Morocco as it was a starting point where I could travel east around the world,” he informed SWNS.
Michalek (pictured right here in Nepal) stated he is at all times had a journey bug. (SWNS)
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From there, Michalek went to Mauritania and Senegal earlier than going to Tunisia and past to Europe.
Michalek, who stated he saved cash over the years and offered big-ticket objects to fund the journey, stated that though it’s been a tremendous journey, it hasn’t at all times been easy crusing.
Now, 55 countries in, Michalek can admit he’s put himself in some “dodgy situations.”
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“In Senegal, we had problems at border control, but that was the only incident we ever had that was a problem for us,” he informed SWNS.
Michalek, a journey blogger from Chicago, Illinois, has been to 55 countries (pictured right here in Africa) and hopes to visit all 195. (SWNS)
Michalek loves the continent of Africa — stopping in 22 countries inside the final yr.
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When in Malawi, Michalek helped increase consciousness of HIV, saying that though “the people don’t have a lot, they are definitely rich in some aspects.”
Michalek informed Fox News Digital that his favourite nation to visit is Mexico for its seashores and vacationer spots.
“The depth of its culture, with traditions and celebrations that go back centuries, is something you can feel in every place you visit,” he stated.
Michalek (pictured right here in the Sahara Desert) stated that his journey journey hasn’t all been easy crusing. (SWNS)
Next on his checklist is French Polynesia for Christmas earlier than going to Austria to spend time together with his companion’s household, he stated.
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Michalek believes there is not any higher time to begin touring than once you’re younger, saying, “When you’re young, you’re open, curious and still figuring out who you are.”
“If travel is something you’ve been dreaming about, make it happen now. The world has so much to teach us, and every experience, every challenge, every friendship you make along the way will be something you carry for the rest of your life,” he stated.
“Embracing the unknown, stepping out of your comfort zone, and taking those risks will show you what life is really about.”
Other notable countries Michalek has explored embrace Peru, Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Spain, India, Japan, Nepal, Turkey, Egypt and Mozambique.