The World’s Most Traveled Person on the Ethics of Gamifying Travel, Best Regions in the World, and Why To Keep Traveling With Harry Mitsidis of NomadMania

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Harry Mitsidis is one of only three people to have visited every country in the world…TWICE!

He is also the founder of NomadMania, an online community that inspires global explorers to venture beyond the ordinary and obvious to celebrate the world’s diversity. In this community, travelers track their progress across various lists and are ranked based on their travel accomplishments.

Today, we talk about the potential moral and ethical issues surrounding this idea of systemized travel and ranking travelers and how (when used intentionally) it can create meaningful travel experiences.

As someone who empowers people to get out, see the world, and spend quality time off the beaten track, we also have a bigger conversation around his unique perspectives on travel and what motivates him to continue exploring the world. Of course, there are plenty of destination recommendations (like the best place to be pleasantly surprised!) and insights into filling your life with travel.

What do you think of gamifying travel? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

• Why he continues to pursue his travel goals despite having traveled so extensively already
• What makes NomadMania more than just a checklist and how systemic travel can help you explore in a new way
• The ethics around NomadMadia and gamifying travel
• The best regions to go for food, art, a breathtaking view, and more
• An act of kindness that’s really stuck with him (that he hasn’t shared before)
• 3 places you should visit before they get too popular
• The trip that changed Harry’s life
• Something serious to consider when incorporating more travel into your life
• His biggest regret as a traveler and the important wisdom he carries with him on his travels
• And so much more

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• Sign up with NomadMania
• Follow Harry on Instagram
• Follow NomadMania on Instagram

Want More?

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