398: Visiting Every Country Without Flying: Thor Pedersen on Borders, Strangers & Human Connection

Learn what inspired Thor's impossible journey and why he now believes a stranger is a friend you’ve never met before.

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ON THIS EPISODE

Thor Pedersen shares the remarkable story behind his decision to try and become the first person to visit every country in the world without flying in a single unbroken journey. He explains how his experiences as a UN peacekeeper in Eritrea and Ethiopia, living in Libya, and working in global logistics shaped his outlook before embarking on what he thought would be a four-year adventure that ultimately lasted nearly a decade. Thor also recounts unforgettable experiences traveling on cargo ships, reflects on the profound impact of crossing borders and connecting with strangers around the world, and opens up about the heartbreaking moment in Libya that forever changed the way he thinks about global inequality, migration, and our shared humanity.

→ Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.

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