Audrey is a member of an elite club of female travelers who have traveled to all 193 UN countries.   I thought it was important to have a member of this club to speak on the podcast in regard to    the media’s claim that is the first woman to travel to every country in the world.  This false narrative has been embraced by the public.  During the podcast, we speak about this controversy and Audrey shares her perspective on being a woman who has accomplished this feat.  Audrey’s first international foray took place in 1969 as she traced her ethnic roots to Soviet Lithuania and recounts how a group of Soviet officers serenaded her.  Other stories include visiting China during the 1980s and almost being shot in Ethiopia.  Please listen in on how Audrey as a mother and grandmother accomplished this amazing quest.   Check out our partner and sponsor: Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at .  They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines, and the Amazon.     More about Audrey Walsworth: Born in: Chicago Passports from: USA Favorite travel film: Must carry: Favorite food: Favorite drink: Chinese Beer Favorite Airline: Singapore Airlines Favorite Hotel: Peninsula in Bangkok About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by . About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and .  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and . Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Century Club states that there are . The Most Traveled Person states that there are . The Best Traveled states that there are . Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Check out our partner and sponsor: Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.