Denmark man travels 203 countries, but interestingly, without taking single flight

Hey Folks! As many of us like and love travelling and exploring different place from throughout the world and even wishes to do so. But, have you ever thought of travelling globally without taking any flight? Strange right? But, a Denmark man does. Yes! He has completed the epic journey he set out on as […]

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Hey Folks! As many of us like and love travelling and exploring different place from throughout the world and even wishes to do so. But, have you ever thought of travelling globally without taking any flight? Strange right? But, a Denmark man does. Yes! He has completed the epic journey he set out on as he visited every corner of the world. Interestingly, he never took a single flight.

Back in 2013, Torbjorn ‘Thor’ Pedersen embarked on his world tour and visited several countries. On May 24, he visited his 203rd country in the world, the Maldives. Then he returned to his home country Denmark by boarding a massive container ship, MV Milan Maersk, which took 33 days to reach the country.

Pedersen travel rules

Now, there are a set of rules Pedersen follows, like staying in one country for at least 24 hours and not returning home till he visited every country of the world. While the UN recognises 195 countries in the world, Pedersen also visited partially-recognised territories in the world. It took him more than 3,500 days to traverse 203 countries across the globe, reported CNN.

He also did his best to keep costs low as he lived his lifestyle on a daily budget of USD 20 (approximately ₹1,656), which covered the cost of his travel, meals, accommodation and visa.

The 44-year-old travel enthusiast said a lot of the world is pretty cheap to live in if you buy local food and travel like the locals. He wanted to show that one doesn’t need to be a millionaire to travel across the world, discover cultures and make new friends. He, however, said that $20 per day is a fortune for some people.

That’s not it, Pedersen never bought, borrowed or rented a vehicle and instead opted for trains, buses and boats to make sure he spends more time with locals and fellow travellers, throughout his journey.

Have a look at Pedersen’s post:

Recently, in a post on Instagram, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their “unwavering support.” He added that the “project was a resounding success when we reached the final country, the Maldives…Today marks its completion as I return to Denmark.”

He added that he also received a grand welcome from his family and friends. “More than a hundred people showed up to welcome me home on this historic day. Family, friends, fans, followers. What a welcome!! A live band played. When the saints come marching home. I am overwhelmed by the gifts, hugs, applause, and love. Thank you.”