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Syazwani Baumgartner July 14, 2017 Different trips around the world

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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

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Playa del Carmen’s best kept secret – Punta Esmeralda

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Flyboarding in St Kitts & Nevis

The Amazing Lisengrat Ridge Hike from Säntis

The Amazing Lisengrat Ridge Hike from Säntis

Caucasus & Central Asia – why it is the proudest trip I’ve done to date

Caucasus & Central Asia – why it is the proudest trip I’ve done to date

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St. Lucia’s – Caribbean’s most beautiful island?

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Snow tubing and more on Titlis – Engelberg

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Rafting in Interlaken, Switzerland

Learning Kendo at a Japanese high school

Learning Kendo at a Japanese high school

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My Unsuccessful Attempt at Swimming with the Dolphins in Zanzibar

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Black Forest with Kids

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