Edge of Comfort

#11: Jason Patrick Irish - Professional Backpacker, Global 'Yes Man,' and Exploring 119 Countries (and Counting)


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"Live in the moment. Be a 'Yes Man.' Be aware of your limits but also push your limits."

- Jason Patrick Irish

 Jason Patrick Irish (@jason.patrick.irish) is a professional backpacker, global “Yes Man,” and world explorer who creates his own opportunities, which has allowed him to visit 119 countries and counting.

After graduation from university in 2009, Jason applied to a few odd jobs around the world. One of these was teaching English in South Korea. He received an offer, accepted, and moved across the pond.

Teaching English in South Korea - which was only supposed to be a year gig - he built up sufficient funds and began backpacking. He departed on his journey and didn't stop until his money ran out, which then brought him back to South Korea to teach again.

He continued this process a few times and grew his love for both teaching and backpacking. Jason has now visited 119 countries with no plans of stopping anytime soon.

His backpacking adventures have taken him to:

  • Every country in Europe but one
  • The Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal
  • Living with a tribe in the heart of the Amazon for a week
  • Small countries you’ve likely never heard of,
  • and other incredible places.
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