While most of us hope for at least one annual holiday, there are adventurers who make travel their life’s mission. Almost seven years ago, 41-year-old Denmark native, Torbjørn Pedersen, set out to visit every country in the world, choosing to do so without ever boarding a plane.
Departing on October 10, 2013, from Denmark, Pedersen began his travel saga in Europe. After conquering the continent, he moved on to North and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East, leaving Asia and the Pacific for last. Pedersen set two strict rules: Spend at least 24 hours in each country and travel within an average $20 daily budget. Pedersen is spending his allowance on essentials, such as food, accommodation, visas, and alternative transportation.