Welcome to the Nomad Mania Podcast! Nomad Mania divides the world into 1281 regions and is an excellent website which allows you to track your travels whether you are chasing 193, TCC, MTP or of course Nomad Mania. It also maintains extensive series like 1881 different airports, 1696 festivals, or 2855 religious temples. The Nomad Mania Podcast interviews members who will share their insights and advice as we take deep dives into some of the world’s 1281 most interesting regions.

Your host of The Nomad Mania Podcast is Ric Gazarian. Ric is on a quest to travel to every country in the world. You can follow his travels at GlobalGaz. He is also the host of the popular travel podcast, Counting Countries. On Counting Countries, he interviews people who are traveling to every country in the world or are in the process of completing the quest.

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Great shoutout to our announcer: Palle Bo - The Radio Vagabond

January 2020

With Megan Starr on the Faroe Islands

On today’s episode we speak with Megan Starr. Megan is a travel blogger with expertise in the Nordic countries as well as the former Soviet Union. She shares with us her love and knowledge of the Faroe Islands.

December 2019

With Vako Armeno on Armenia and Artsakh

On today’s episode we speak with Vako Armeno. Vako is a triple threat; an artist, a media personality, and runs his own tour company. You can find Vako on most days guiding a walking tour of Yerevan which you may join and organizing trips outside of the capital. Vako will share his knowledge and passion of all things Armenia and Artsakh.

November 2019

With Craig Thompson on Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia

On today’s episode, we speak with Craig Thompson. Craig, an American, has traveled to approximately 120 countries. He is retired and based in Bangkok. Craig recently returned from a four-month plus trip in the Pacific. Craig will share his experiences visiting two countries in the region, Palau and FSM.

October 2019

With Marlon Reed on Burkina Faso

On today’s episode, we speak with Marlon Reed. Marlon has spent nearly the last 20 years living part-time in Burkina Faso. His love of music inspired him to travel to West Africa. Over time he has developed a tourism business bringing people around Burkina Faso and extended road trips throughout West Africa. You can learn more about Marlon and his travel business at Thiosane Travel.

September 2019

With Stefan Krasowski on Christmas Islands and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

On today’s episode we speak with Stefan Krasowski. Stefan has traveled to 192 countries and only has one more on his list. He is a miles and points expert where he writes at Rapid Travel Chai. Stefan will be sharing his experiences on visiting two remote Australian territories, located in the Indian Ocean, Christmas Islands and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

August 2019

With Boris Kester on Svalbard

On today’s episode, we speak with Boris Kester. Boris has traveled to all 193 countries and is still continuing to explore. He also blogs about his adventures at Around The World In 80 Clicks. Boris shares his experience of visiting the Norwegian island of Svalbard, remote and located north of the Arctic circle.

July 2019

On today’s episode we speak with James Wilcox. James is the co-founder of Untamed Borders, a travel company that focusses on lands that are often described as dangerous and inhospitable. On the podcast, we will be discussing Afghanistan.

June 2019

On today’s episode we speak with Gianluca Pardelli. Gianluca plays several roles, as the owner of Soviet Tours, a documentary photographer, and a tour guide. His passion and expertise can be found in Russia and the former Soviet Union. On the podcast, we will be discussing the Northern Caucasus.

May 2019

On today’s episode we speak with Henrik Jeppesen. Henrik traveled to every country in the world by the age of 27 on a budget. His new focus is to travel to every region in Nomad Mania. On the podcast, we will be discussing affordable travel.