Episode Description On this episode Shawn is joined by former MtM Contributor Ryan Smith to discuss his recent accomplishment of visiting every single country in the world. We'll discuss his journey as a writer in the miles and points space plus dive into his country collecting. Find out how his journey began, how he chose his last country and all of the amazing and challenging things along the way.  Episode Notes 0:00 Freelancing in this space & what it is like being a writer. 08:25 The community of country counters & proving your “track record” 16:59 Setting a goal of visiting every country 24:56 Most challenging countries/experiences 38:27 Favorite countries/experiences through Ryan’s entire journey 47:57 The exposure to travel via social media 53:47 Choosing the “last country” and completing the journey Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!