I'm struggling to find motivation to write, so I thought I'd work out a math problem instead. I'm doing a back of the napkin analysis on how to see the all the world's countries.
There are plenty of people who have seen all the countries in the world, but is it possible for me? And if so, what would that look like?
Unchangeable facts:
I'm a 35 year old digital nomad.
I've seen 32 countries to date.
The world has 195 countries.
The Equation:
If I'd like to see all the world's countries by the age of 65.
Goal age - current age = year left.
65 - 35 = 30. ugh, morbid.
All countries - countries been = countries left
195 - 32 = 163. That alot of conquering to do.
Countries left / years left = countries to be seen per year
163 / 30 =5.4 NEW countries every year.
So, it's possible, if it's realistic, is a question for another day. I think I can. Do you?
While writing this, my partner kindly chimed in to remind me that it's not possible to see countries like North Korea. I'm a glass is half full kinda girl, and who knows, maybe things will turn around. Advice ignored.
Mission 5.4 countries per year. Commence.