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Man Visits All 195 Countries by Age 25
2 Feb
Summary
- A 25-year-old completed travel to all 195 UN countries.
- Valletta, Malta, is highlighted as a favorite European city.
- The journey was undertaken while managing OCD during the pandemic.
Cameron Mofid, a San Diego native, has successfully visited all 195 UN-recognized countries by the age of 25. He concluded his extensive journey on April 3, 2025, with a visit to North Korea. Mofid's travels were undertaken during the pandemic, serving as a method to cope with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
He recently shared his favorite urban destinations, including Sydney, Australia, and Krabi in Thailand. However, for travelers seeking a more accessible European option, Mofid highly recommends Valletta, Malta. He described the city as a vibrant historical hub, influenced by centuries of Arab, Italian, British, and North African cultures.
Valletta's appeal lies in its compact, walkable nature and rich past, evident in its fortified walls overlooking waters once navigated by ancient traders and modern fleets. Mofid noted that Valletta felt surprisingly under-visited, even during peak times, offering a more authentic Mediterranean experience compared to other southern European cities.
