Fastest To Travel to Every Country: Michael Zervos of Project Kosmos

I'm celebrating the 350th podcast episode with Michael Zervos! He did it!Many people try to travel to all the countries in the world quickly, but most fail.Therefore, when I met Zervos in Côte d'Ivoire in February 2024, when he was just 10% into his race, it seemed highly unlikely that he would succeed where so many others had failed.Still, there was something about Zervos that made me believe he would pull off this stunt. Although many things impressed me about Zervos, the most important was his level of organization. He had secured valuable sponsors who would help him get visas, which is the biggest bottleneck in this quest. As someone who has visited 127 countries, I know how visas limit you more than money. Having two passports would help in obtaining visas, although he did most of the journey with only his US passport.After completing his quest, Zervos and I discussed the following topics:00:00 The stats03:00 Deported from Nicaragua6:16 Two other surprises10:45 One regret12:45 Where to revisit 16:30 Where not revisitVideohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfprfrcYrvUPodcast Michael Zervos has visited every country faster than anyone else while recounting the happiest moments in people's lives. In this interview series, we talk about his Project Kosmos.Michael Zervos makes well-produced social media content. Visit Michael Zervos's Linktree for all his links.Follow Michael Zervos on Instagram.ConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at https://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInPinterestTumblr Sponsors1. My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron for as little as $2/month at https://Patreon.com/FTapon2. Get $5 when you sign up for Roamless, my favorite global eSIM! Use code LR32K3. Get 25% off when you sign up for Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in.4. Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!5. In the United States, I recommend trading cryptocurrency with Kraken. 6. Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!7. For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear. Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe