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Where has Jane Been?
A few years ago, I set a rest-of-my-life (“bucket list”) goal of visiting 100 countries or more. I discovered 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 320 countries (as of April 10, 2009) very useful in helping me focus my quest—and in acknowledging my progress. Perhaps when I have reached my goal, I will consider joining their ranks, but for the moment, it’s the travel and discovery 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 I’ve been, countries identified according to the Travelers’ Century Club country list. 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*†
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Australia†
- Austria*
- Bahamas*
- Belgium*
- Canada*†
- Chile
- China
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic*
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- England*†
- Estonia*
- Falkland Islands
- Finland*†
- France*
- Galapagos Islands
- Germany*†
- Greece†
- Hawaiian Islands*†
- Hungary
- Indonesia (Batam)
- Italy*
- Japan*
- Kiribati
- Liechtenstein
- Luxemburg
- Malaysia*†
- Mexico*
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand†
- Poland
- Puerto Rico
- Russia*
- San Marino
- Scotland*
- Sicily
- Singapore*†
- Slovakia
- Slovenia*†
- South Korea
- St. Maartin
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey (in Asia)
- United States (continental)†
- Uruguay
- Virgin Islands, US*
- Virgin Islands, British*
*Places I have visited more than once.
†Places in which I have worked with educators and/or parents.
Other facts:
- Total countries visited (according to TCC list): 55
- Number of continents visited: 6
- 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/territories in Canada visited: 11 out of 13 (still have NW Territories, and Prince Edward Island to go); number of provinces in which I’ve done presentations: 7.
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.
Other “Highlights” pages: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. For an index to all blogs, photos, and other personal information, click here.
Jane’s current Blog.
About Jane home page (bio, intro, other professional information).
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