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19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Visit 100 Countries Solo in 13 Months
30 Aug
Summary
- Arjun Malaviya, 19, visited 100 countries solo in 13 months on a $22,500 budget
- Became youngest person to visit every country in Oceania
- Faced challenges like bomb shelters, kidnapping attempt, and airport detainment
In a remarkable feat, 19-year-old Arjun Malaviya has become the youngest person in history to visit 100 countries solo. Over the past 13 months, the California-based student has traveled to destinations across Southeast Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South America, and the Middle East, on a modest budget of just $22,500.
Arjun's journey has been far from ordinary. During his travels, he has faced a range of challenges, from taking shelter in a bomb shelter in Moldova to being detained at an airport in Venezuela. In one particularly harrowing incident, he was nearly kidnapped by locals in a Southeast Asian country who held him at gunpoint and demanded a ransom.
Despite these obstacles, Arjun has managed to explore a diverse array of destinations, from the natural beauty of Iceland and Bolivia to the contrasting cultures of Afghanistan and Iran. He has also become the youngest person to visit every country in Oceania, a feat that has added to his impressive list of accomplishments.
As Arjun looks to the future, he plans to continue his globetrotting adventures, with his sights set on visiting Russia and Belarus in the coming weeks. His ultimate goal is to become the second-youngest person to visit all 195 UN-recognized countries, a challenge that will undoubtedly test his resilience and determination.
