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Final country: They reached Samoa, the last destination on their list in November and say it took a while for it to sink in that they’d finally achieved their goal. “I had this moment when I was standing in front of a map of the world and thinking oh my god, we have been to every country on this map,” says Sebova.
The Journey Begins
World quest: Rachel Davey and Martina Sebova, seen in Timgad, Algeria in 2022, met during a 49-day overland tour of Europe back in 2008.
Travel Adventures Together
Traveling duo: They hit it off straight away and soon began traveling the world together. The pair are pictured in Madagascar in 2019.
A Big Adventure Awaits
Big adventure: After realizing that they had visited at least 100 of the 195 UN-recognized countries and territories on the globe, both together and separately, they decided to visit the remaining destinations on their list.
Overcoming Challenges
Daunting challenge: “I think it would terrify me if I had to start visiting every country and I’ve been to like 10,” Sebova tells CNN Travel.”I don’t really think that that’s even viable. You need to be well traveled [before doing something like this].”
Global Culinary Experiences
Global tour: Davey and Sebova enjoy a meal together while visitingAleppo, Syria.
Starting Their Extensive Trip
Globetrotting pair: Sebova and Davey began their extensive trip in April 2018 with a visit to North Korea.
Facing the Unforeseen
Delayed finish: After two years of traveling, they were around 10 countries away from achieving their goal when the pandemic hit.<br />
Road Trip Through Australia
Road trip: They continued to travel, opting to buy a campervan and drive around Australia together, with “the borders closing” behind them.
Food Adventures
Foodie fans: Tucking into a bowl of spaghetti during a visit to Italy.
Experiencing Cultural Differences
Cultural differences: According to Sebova, seen in Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia in 2018, the fact that they were unmarried women in their late 30s proved to be somewhat controversial in some of the countries they visited.<br /><br />
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