{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dr Tim Astandu \u2026 Berhasil","description":"Dr Tim Astandu has been to every country in the world   Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Tim Astandu.  Tim and I have been in the same room three times in less than 12 months \u2026 Addis Ababa, Hanoi, and Lisbon, but today was a great opportunity to learn about his life and travels and it didn\u2019t disappoint.  A mother who wrote for NatGeo, extensive schooling in the UK, and then of course \u2026 Chasing 193.  And do not forget a special serenade in DPRK.  Tim will be attending the ETF and you will be able to meet him in Bangkok.       I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons.  You know them, you love them!  Bisa \u201cfully nomadic\u201d Myles, Ted Nims, Adam \u201cone-away\u201d Hickman, Steph \u201cPhuket\u201d Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe \u201cBC\u201d Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough, and McCade Siegal for supporting this podcast.  You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com\/CountingCountries.  My patrons will hear the entire conversation with Tim.   Please remember the next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be on October 22-25 in 2026.  But remember there is a price increase on July 1.  Lock in the lower price today. You can join the event and use the code BANGKOK. Consider joining our Instagram and Facebook groups and signing up for the ETF newsletter.  Any questions, please let me know.     I was in Boston while Tim was in Jakarta for this recording.  Please listen in and enjoy.    Thank you to my Patrons - you rock!! \u2026 Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Adam Hickman, Steph Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough and McCade Siegal. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel!          And now you can listen to Counting Countries on Spotify! And Alexa!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! More about Dr Tim Astandu Counting Countries:   196 Stories Blog   Books And check out Thor Pedersen: The Impossible Journey (Amazon US Kindle (affiliate)): https:\/\/amzn.to\/46pRuDi Other book options: Thor Pedersen | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree   And Barry Hoffner: Belonging To The World (affiliate)   About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who\u2019ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter\u2019s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi.  About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl.  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well\u2026 that depends on who you ask!  The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories. The Traveler\u2019s Century Club states that there are 330 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1381 regions.  The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 unique parts of the world. SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world.   And the video that explains it all!  Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. An analysis of these lists and who is the best traveled by Kolja Spori.   Disclaimer: There are affiliates in this post. Dr. Tim Astandu Counting Countries    ","author_name":"Counting Countries","author_url":"https:\/\/globalgaz.com\/counting-countries\/","html":"