Stand in front of a map of the world and imagine yourself crossing every single border...

More people have been into space or to the top of Everest than have visited all 193 nations.

This is a nine-year long adventure, unencumbered by luxuries or routine. Travelling with nothing but hand luggage, the author goes from -58°C in Jacuzia to the heat of Western Sahara, from a 'secret marathon' in Afghanistan, supporting women under the eyes of the Taliban, to boarding a container ship bound for Kuala Lumpur. He is robbed and beaten, shot at in Yemen, contracts malaria, and has to pretend to be both a missionary and an oil consultant. There are numerous obstacles to overcome, but it's worth it, bringing a cultural reward as he returns after these unique and lasting experiences.

Moving from one place to another allows you to reinvent yourself without being subjected to the filter of others, for where nobody knows you it's possible to present yourself with the persona you prefer. You can dismantle and reconstruct your beliefs thousands of kilometres away from home, and when you return, you are a better version of yourself.

This is a travel journal that shuns stereotypes to get an idea of the other 95% of the world, those people who don't live in the big cities of the West.

It's a book for those who want to start out from scratch, to be challenged to re-evaluate freely and be inspired to overcome their fear of travelling and discover nations whose names they may yet not even know.

'Finally, I was visualising myself immersed in the journey instead of seeing the same old me, just in different places.'

Italian Bestseller in the 'Travel Literature' and 'Tourist Guides' categories.

Foreword by Harry Mitsidis, the biggest world traveller

Fatima Haidari - The first female tour guide in Afghanistan during the Taliban regime
The book transforms you from reader to traveller. It took me back to Afghanistan in my mind, to the beauty of Bamiyan, but also to the terrible moments I experienced at the Kabul airport when I was trying to escape from the Taliban. Thank you for talking about the suffering of women.

David Langan - Record-breaking traveller, one of the very few to have visited all 330 places selected by the historic Travelers' Century Club
This book is at its best when Flavio is in a reflective mood. I love the observations and attention to detail. As a fellow traveller, it brought back memories of my own experiences, enabling me to relive past moments, feeling those emotions once again. It's impressive how much research the author did before setting off for some of the lesser-known nations.

Ric Gazarian - Voice of the 'Counting Countries' Podcast, Organiser of "Extraordinary Travel Festival
Flavio has covered it all from A to Z, literally having travelled to every country in the world. Yes, even that one! Along the way, he has had malaria, been attacked, robbed, and even shot at while taking over 500 flights. Yet, it is all worth it, as he shares lessons and experiences from his journey which are singular.

Randy Williams - The Sultan of the 'Republic of Slowjamastan', the world's youngest nation!
From dream vacation spots to hostile territories, to countries you didn't even know existed, Flavio grabs you by the hand and doesn't let go as he takes you on an exciting adventure. And you don't even need to pay for the airfare!

Renee Bruns, Guinness World Record Holder, on her way (118/193) to visit every country in the world in a wheelchair
Flavio's journey to every country in the world is full of excitement, adventure, and knowledge. And I do agree that pure happiness lasts an afternoon, the pleasure of a holiday wanes after a few weeks at most, whereas travelling is a school that gives us moments of enlightenment that will remain for a lifetime.

Translation Sharon E Hudson

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