Where has Jane Been?

A few years ago, I set a rest-of-my-life goal of visiting 100 countries or more. There is an organization made up of people who have already achieved this goal (The Travelers’ Century Club) and while I’m not much of a “club” person, I have found their site, and particularly their list of 317 countries (as of June 07) very useful in helping me focus my quest—and acknowledge my progress. Perhaps when I have reached my goal, I will consider joining their ranks, but for the moment, it’s the travel and discover that really grab me.

Because their list includes places that “have been included because they are removed from parent [main country], either geographically, politically or ethnologically,” places like Alaska and Hawaii, for example, are included as separate from the mainland US are considered separate “countries.

A few people with whom I’ve shared this goal have encouraged me to post a list on my site, perhaps so they could keep up with my wanderings, and perhaps in tribute to the importance of having and striving to reach goals throughout one’s life.

That being said, here is where, according to the Travelers’ Century Club country list, I have been. In some cases, my visits have extended for several weeks; in others they have amounted to a few hours, or even a stop at an airport to change planes (legitimate criteria according to TCC’s standards and requirements).

Alaska
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Belgium
Canada
Curaçao
Czech Republic
Denmark
England
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hawaiian Islands
Hungary
Italy
Japan
Kiribati
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Puerto Rico
Russia
Scotland
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
St. Maartin
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey (in Europe)
United States (continental)
Virgin Islands, US
Virgin Islands, British

Other facts:

Total countries visited (according to TCC list): 41
Number of continents visited: 4
Number of states in US visited: 50
Number of states in US in which I’ve done presentations: 48 (shooting for 50 here, too!)
Number of provinces in Canada visited: 10 out of 13 (still have NW Territories, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to go)

Dedication:

With a very special nod (and thanks) to Mark Blasko, my 7th grade Social Studies teacher (c. 1963) and dear friend today. Never underestimate the power of a teacher to influence and inspire, even if it takes years to show up. I take great joy in sending this man postcards from wherever I go.

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