Young person, aged 23, visited all nations globally - a first for individuals in their age group
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At just 23 years old, Luca Pferdmenges has done what few have achieved – traveling to every single country in the world. This incredible feat has come with its fair share of danger and adventure, as he shares with "Bild."
From the bustling streets of Kabul to the hot seat with a Malian policeman, Pferdmenges' travels have taken him across the globe, far from the comforts of his hometown Mönchengladbach. His journey spanned a staggering 4.5 years, ending on the idyllic shores of Palau, a small island east of the Philippines. But this record-setting trip was no walk in the park.
"I've seen shootings on city streets," Pferdmenges confessed to "Bild." One chilling memory was in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he and his companions were advised to stay calm – a moment he described as "eerily unsettling."
His encounters with authorities also reinforced the vast dichotomy in global living standards. In Mali, for instance, Pferdmenges found himself handcuffed and facing a bribe after a policeman accused him of photographing a roundabout. Other countries were less welcoming, nearly denying him entry. He narrowly evaded these travel incursions in Sudan and North Korea, as both countries had limited windows of opportunity for tourists.
Pferdmenges credits his German passport for a significant portion of his success. "Germans are warmly welcomed across the world," he mused. And his German roots were an undeniable asset when it came to navigating the strict requirements of North Korea, a country that previously held the record for youngest traveler but only allowed the previous record holder into a demilitarized zone instead of the actual country.
Over the years, Pferdmenges has picked up a few other records to boast about – he's a professional juggler with six entries in the Guinness Book of Records. But now, his sights are set on helping others embark on their own global adventures. Pferdmenges plans to use his experiences to start "Every Country Tours," an agency aimed at helping tourists visit otherwise inaccessible destinations. He also runs a thriving TikTok account with over three million followers.
Many have embarked on world tours, but only a privileged few have seen it all. Luca Pferdmenges is one of them – a globetrotter with a passion for Juggling, an adventurer with an eye for a good selfie, and a testament to the remarkable opportunities that come with a German passport.
- What about traveling to every country in the world at the age of 23? That's an accomplishment Luca Pferdmenges from Mönchengladbach can boast about, having done exactly that.
- His travels took him from the turbulent streets of Kabul to the Malian roundabout, where he was nearly extorted by a policeman.
- Despite the challenges, Pferdmenges, with his German passport, was often warmly welcomed across the globe, even in countries like North Korea.
- Now, having integrated his experiences into a unique lifestyle, he plans to help others embark on their own global adventures through "Every Country Tours."
- Pferdmenges is not just an adventurous traveler but also a professional juggler, with six entries in the Guinness Book of Records.
- His love for adventure and selfies, paired with his successful TikTok account, proves that budget-travel, cultural-travel, and sports-betting can be part of one's travel-lifestyle, if done right.
