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Countries Visited: 111 Countries & 35 Territories Over 46 Years

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Countries Visited: 57% of the World and Counting

Updated July 30, 2026

Quick answer: As of July 30, 2026, I’ve visited 111 of the 195 UN-recognized countries — that’s 110 of the 193 UN member states plus 1 of the 2 permanent observer states (Holy See/Vatican City) — or roughly 57% of the world. Add to that 35 territories and regions that aren’t UN member states, from Bermuda to Hong Kong to French Polynesia, for 146 countries, territories, and regions in total. Just 83 member states to go.

It all started in 1980 with a trip to Martinique, followed by Haiti. Forty-six years, six continents, and a lot of standby flights later, this page is the running scorecard of everywhere I’ve been.

Counting countries is trickier than it sounds — the world is a complex place. Is Taiwan a country? Is Scotland? What about Puerto Rico? There’s no single answer everyone agrees on, so I keep two lists: United Nations recognized countries (the 193 member states plus the 2 permanent observer states, Holy See/Vatican City and Palestine) and a separate list of territories and regions that are destinations in their own right, each with its own culture, even if they’re not UN member states.

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111UN-recognized countries
57%of the world
35territories & regions
46years of travel

United Nations Member States and Permanent Observer Countries Visited

You can find a list of all the member states here, including the dates each country became a member state.

A few milestones along the way: I’ve completed two regions outright — every UN member state in North America (3 of 3) and Central America (7 of 7) — plus all three Baltic states, and I’m at 11 of the 13 Caribbean member states. (Cuba and Dominica, I’m coming for you.)

Jump to a region:
Africa ·
Asia ·
Caribbean ·
Central America ·
Europe ·
Middle East ·
North America ·
Oceania ·
South America ·
Still on the List ·
Territories & Regions

Africa (12 visited)

  1. Botswana
  2. Cabo Verde
  3. Egypt
  4. Ethiopia
  5. Ghana
  6. Kenya
  7. Morocco
  8. Namibia
  9. South Africa
  10. Tanzania, United Republic of
  11. Zambia
  12. Zimbabwe

Asia (16 visited)

  1. China, People’s Republic of
  2. India
  3. Indonesia
  4. Japan
  5. Jordan
  6. Kazakhstan
  7. Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
  8. Malaysia
  9. Maldives
  10. Nepal
  11. Singapore
  12. Sri Lanka
  13. Thailand
  14. The Philippines
  15. Türkiye (transcontinental — spans Asia and Europe)
  16. Vietnam
Kerwin in Legazpi Albay in The Philippines on ATV Tour

Kerwin in Legazpi Albay in The Philippines on ATV Tour

Countries Visited: Kerwin in Istanbul, Türkiye

Kerwin in Istanbul, Türkiye — where Asia meets Europe

Caribbean (11 of 13 visited)

  1. Antigua & Barbuda [didn’t make it to Barbuda]
  2. The Bahamas
  3. Barbados
  4. Dominican Republic
  5. Grenada
  6. Haiti
  7. Jamaica
  8. St. Kitts and Nevis
  9. St. Lucia
  10. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  11. Trinidad and Tobago

Central America (7 of 7 — complete! ✔)

  1. Belize
  2. Costa Rica
  3. El Salvador
  4. Guatemala
  5. Honduras
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Panama

Europe (40 visited)

  1. Andorra
  2. Austria
  3. Belgium
  4. Bosnia & Herzegovina
  5. Bulgaria
  6. Croatia
  7. Czechia
  8. Denmark
  9. Estonia
  10. Finland
  11. France
  12. Germany
  13. Greece
  14. Holy See (Vatican City) (UN permanent observer state)
  15. Hungary
  16. Iceland
  17. Ireland
  18. Italy
  19. Latvia
  20. Liechtenstein
  21. Lithuania
  22. Luxembourg
  23. Malta
  24. Moldova, Republic of
  25. Monaco
  26. The Netherlands
  27. Norway
  28. Poland
  29. Portugal
  30. Romania
  31. Russian Federation
  32. San Marino
  33. Serbia
  34. Slovakia
  35. Slovenia
  36. Spain
  37. Sweden
  38. Switzerland
  39. Ukraine
  40. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Roissy-en-France - Kerwin after buying bread

Roissy-en-France – Kerwin after buying bread

Middle East (7 visited)

  1. Bahrain
  2. Israel
  3. Kuwait
  4. Oman
  5. Qatar
  6. Saudi Arabia
  7. United Arab Emirates

North America (3 of 3 — complete! ✔)

  1. Canada
  2. Mexico
  3. United States of America

Oceania (6 visited)

  1. Australia
  2. Fiji
  3. Marshall Islands
  4. Micronesia, Federated States of
  5. New Zealand
  6. Palau

South America (9 visited)

  1. Argentina
  2. Brazil
  3. Chile
  4. Colombia
  5. Ecuador
  6. Guyana
  7. Peru
  8. Uruguay
  9. Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Still on the List — 83 to Go

Every travel scorecard has two sides. Here are the 83 UN member states I haven’t visited yet (plus Palestine, the remaining permanent observer state). Africa alone is half the list, so that’s where the map fills in fastest.

Africa (42): Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Republic of the), Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda

Asia (15): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of — North Korea), Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Europe (8): Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cyprus, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia

Oceania (8): Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Middle East (5): Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen

South America (3): Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname

Caribbean (2): Cuba, Dominica

Non-United Nations Member States Visited (35 territories/regions)

These aren’t UN member states, but anyone who’s been to them will tell you they’re distinct destinations with their own cultures, cuisines, and in many cases their own passport stamps. You can find the UN’s list of non-self-governing territories here.

  1. British Overseas Territories
    • Anguilla
    • Bermuda
    • British Virgin Islands
      • Tortola
    • Cayman Islands
    • Gibraltar
    • Montserrat
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
      • Providenciales
  2. Faroe Islands (Denmark)
  3. French Overseas Communities and Territories
    • French Polynesia
    • Saint-Barthélemy
    • Saint-Martin
  4. French Overseas Departments and Regions
    • French Caribbean
      • Guadeloupe
      • Martinique (where it all began, 1980)
    • French Guiana (South America)
  5. Great Britain, Island of
    • England
    • Scotland
    • Wales
  6. Hong Kong (SAR of China)
  7. Macau (SAR of China)
  8. Netherlands Overseas Territories
    • Aruba
    • Former Netherlands Antilles
      • Bonaire
      • Curaçao
      • Saba
      • Sint Eustatius
      • Sint Maarten
  9. Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)
  10. São Miguel, The Azores (Portugal)
  11. San Andrés & Providencia (Colombia)
  12. Self-governing British Crown Dependencies
    • Isle of Man
    • Jersey
  13. Taiwan
  14. United States Overseas Territories
    • Guam
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Puerto Rico
    • U.S. Virgin Islands
      • St. Croix
      • St. Thomas

FAQ

How many countries has Kerwin of Passrider visited?

As of July 30, 2026, Kerwin has visited 111 of the 195 UN-recognized countries — 110 of the 193 UN member states plus the Holy See (Vatican City), one of the two permanent observer states. That’s about 57% of the world. He has also visited 35 territories and regions that are not UN member states, for a total of 146 countries, territories, and regions.

How is this countries visited list organized?

The page is split into two parts: (1) United Nations recognized countries (the 193 UN member states plus the 2 permanent observer states), organized by region with a running count for each; and (2) territories/regions that are not UN member states, such as Bermuda, Hong Kong, and French Polynesia.

What counts as a “country” on this page?

This page uses the United Nations framework: the 193 member states plus the 2 permanent observer states (Holy See and Palestine) count as countries. Everything else — overseas territories, crown dependencies, special administrative regions, constituent countries like Scotland and Wales — is tracked separately as territories/regions. Türkiye, which spans both Asia and Europe, is listed under Asia and counted once.

Which regions has Kerwin completed?

Two regions are 100% complete: North America (all 3 UN member states) and Central America (all 7 UN member states). All three Baltic states are done, and the Caribbean is at 11 of 13 member states, with only Cuba and Dominica remaining.

Which countries has Kerwin not visited?

83 UN member states remain, and they’re all listed in the “Still on the List” section above. Africa accounts for 42 of them; the rest are spread across Asia (15), Europe (8), Oceania (8), the Middle East (5), South America (3), and the Caribbean (2).

When did Kerwin start traveling?

The journey began in 1980 with a trip to Martinique, followed by Haiti — 46 years of travel and counting.

Where can I verify the list of UN member states?

The page links directly to the United Nations list of member states, which also shows the date each country joined.

What are “non-self-governing territories” and why are they listed?

They’re territories identified in the UN decolonization context. They’re listed here in the territories/regions section, separate from UN member states, because each is its own cultural entity and travel destination.

When was this page last updated?

Updated July 30, 2026.

Is there a related list for airlines flown?

Yes — see the full list of airlines Kerwin has flown here.





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