After 10 years of traveling, Drew Binsky was able to accomplish his dream: to visit every country in the world. On October 27th, 2021, Binsky visited Saudi Arabia, his 197th country. As many travelers do, Binsky was full of curiosity to know and discover the world that is out there. He did not fit in the American Dream narrative and the 9-5 work schedule. Binsky, originally from Arizona, started traveling in 2012 when he moved to Prague to study during his junior year. Later, he taught English in South Korea and met his fiancé. During the last 10 years, Drew took 1,458 flights and 1,117 buses and trains. His traveling videos not only give you a glimpse of each country, but they also display their beauty through the human and natural landscape. Drew Binsky is not the glamorous lifestyle traveler, who shows off expensive clothes, or dinner in the most expensive restaurant. Conversely, Binsky videos take you to the local, the authentic food, the daily life, the traditions, the generosity of the people, the traveler preconceptions and fears, the stereotypes, and what makes unique each country.
8 Lessons learned from traveling to every country in the world.
1. Despite our physical differences, all humans in the world are the same. We cry. We laugh. We love.
2. Food is the ultimate connector because everyone needs to eat.
3. Poverty does not always equal unhappiness.
4. Wildlife is one of the most precious gifts we have on our planet.
5. So much of the world is untouched by natural beauty, waiting to be discovered.
6. The world is safer than you think and 99.9% of people are good people.
7. Cities are the ever-growing hubs of humankind, and they do as much good as they do harm.
8. Humanity is beautiful no matter where you go.