In this episode, I’m joined by Ildi, the first Hungarian woman to visit all 193 UN-recognized countries, a pilot, author, and one of the youngest people to complete this extraordinary journey.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How growing up in a small Hungarian village, she never imagined travel would define her life
• The graduation trip to Rome that sparked a lifelong obsession with exploring the world
• Funding global travel through multiple jobs and building a career that enabled exploration
• How a sleepless night and a simple question—“How many countries are there?”—changed everything
• The realities of visiting difficult destinations, navigating visas, fixers, and political barriers
• Solo travel, self-trust, and learning to rely on instinct in unfamiliar environments
• Powerful stories from countries like Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Socotra Island, Ethiopia, and Pakistan
• Why misunderstood countries often offer the deepest kindness and human connection
• The emotional reality of completing all 193 countries—and what comes after achieving the impossible
• How travel reshaped her understanding of happiness, purpose, and human connection

At its core, this episode is about curiosity, courage, and transformation—how one decision at 18 evolved into a journey across every nation on Earth, and how travel became a tool for self-discovery, humility, and growth.

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the world, stepping beyond your comfort zone, or redefining what’s possible for yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired to begin—one step at a time.

🎧 Listen to 193 Perspective on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

🌍 Connect with Ildi: https://www.instagram.com/endlesstravelcoma/

📖 Her book: The World Is Your Playground : https://www.amazon.in/World-Your-Playground-Journey-Country-ebook/dp/B0FSDWK9HH

My Travel Link : www.travel-footprints.com

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