Explore 75+ Destinations
Explore 75+ destinations by region below. Or, search destinations A–Z. And read more about my personal “country count” methodology. I know, I know, it’s so faux pas to count your countries, but… I just like to know where all I’ve been. I’ve traveled to 76 countries and all fifty states, not including constituent or former nations. And I have some very specific parameters about what counts and doesn’t count. How do you count your countries? Do you count them at all?
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Africa & Middle East
Asia & Oceania
Caribbean
| Antigua | BVI | Jamaica | San Andres |
| Aruba | Caye Caulker | Martinique | Sint Maarten |
| Bahamas | Cozumel | Puerto Rico | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Cuba | Saint Barts | Turks & Caicos |
| Bermuda | Curacao | Saint Kitts | USVI |
| Bonaire | DR | Saint Lucia |
Central & South America
Europe
North America
| MEXICO | USA | Maryland | South Dakota |
| Cozumel | Alaska | Michigan | Tennessee |
| DC | Minnesota | Texas | |
| Georgia | Missouri | Virginia | |
| Illinois | Nebraska | USVI | |
| Indiana | New Mexico | West Virginia | |
| Iowa | North Dakota | Wisconsin | |
| Kansas | Puerto Rico | Wyoming |
Jordan’s “Destinations Methodology”
76 countries. All fifty states. All seven continents. That’s my “country count.”
Some people are adamantly against country counting under the premise that the number of countries you’ve traveled to doesn’t necessarily indicate a fully immersed cultural experience. And I don’t disagree. But I just think it’s fun to keep track.
So, how do I count my countries? I follow the UN list, which states 193 countries, plus 2 recognized territories (Vatican City and Palestine).
I also keep a separate list of former and constituent countries for good measure. And, for the record, I don’t count airports. What’s your methodology?
Jordan’s 2026 Destinations
I’ve got 2026 all planned out. Let’s be honest, though, I’m sure a few more spots will creep into my annual travel plans along the way, because… I simply can’t help myself. Stay tuned for all my fresh content on.
All those trips I’ve been dreaming about for years but just haven’t done for one reason or another, those are all happening. Expect to see me in Tunisia, Namibia, Madagascar, and/or hiking the St. Francis Camino route. It’s going to be the travel year of a lifetime.
In a recent podcast interview, I was asked what my next travel goal was, and—weirdly, being a super goal-oriented individual—I didn’t have one. After completing the 40×40 and all seven continents, I think I’m going for 100 countries in my lifetime. Think I can do it?!?
