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Hi, I’m Wani

At the age of 21, I set myself a crazy goal of visiting 100 countries before 30.

On the 11th of July 2014, I stepped foot in Kuwait, my 100th country, at the age of 28, pregnant with our first child.

Having been to 153 countries (as of July 2025), I am now experiencing a new form of travel sometimes with 3 kids in tow, if not solo or with a friend or my partner.

Join us on our many adventures as I hope to inspire all who share my love for travel.

Where I am currently

Basel

Read some of my popular posts here

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A short trip to Vaduz, Liechtenstein

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Another day in Kyoto with amazing food

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A day out in Kyoto – of temples, shrines and food

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Why parents don’t travel with young kids… and why we do

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Hiking to Stockhorn via the Leiterenpass

Playa del Carmen’s best kept secret – Punta Esmeralda

Playa del Carmen’s best kept secret – Punta Esmeralda

Giant tortoises in Seychelles

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10 Ways to Decide on Your Next Vacation

10 Ways to Decide on Your Next Vacation

Cafes in Seoul & beautiful coffee art

Cafes in Seoul & beautiful coffee art

A guide to visiting Switzerland

A guide to visiting Switzerland

A weekend in Ireland

A weekend in Ireland

Hoher Kasten – a great hike in the Swiss Alps

Hoher Kasten – a great hike in the Swiss Alps

A weekend at a lake house on Lake Anna, Virginia

A weekend at a lake house on Lake Anna, Virginia

Jungfrau Joch – Top of Europe

Jungfrau Joch – Top of Europe

Our 9 days across 9 countries journey in the Balkans

Our 9 days across 9 countries journey in the Balkans

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