In this episode, Clare is joined by Luisa Yu, a travel agent who has visited all 193 countries worldwide. She was born in The Philippines and moved to America for her first job, fell in love with the country and raised her daughter there. At 80, she is still just as enthusiastic about travel, and will soon revisit Russia, Pakistan, Somalia, Austria, and The Philippines.Luisa has a wealth of experience and shares many entertaining and informative stories and her “While I can attitude.” Including how becoming a global celebrity caught her by surprise.KEY TAKEAWAYSTake every travel opportunity. Time is precious, you never know if you will get the chance again.Everybody in the world wants the same basic things. We all have the same dreams.Being a travel agent is the perfect job for a globe trotter. It provides you with amazing flexibility. Luisa did it to make her dream come true.Getting visas is not always easy, even for seasoned travellers. Be patient and persistent.Some countries are so small that they only take a few hours to explore.When you travel to remote spots you have to be prepared to get stuck there. It is not unusual for transport to be sparse or cancelled.Don´t forget to explore the country you live in. Luisa has visited 45 of America´s states.Make sure you still take care of your family while fulfilling your travel dreams.BEST MOMENTS‘Travelling makes me be a humble person. ´‘I love how you don´t let anything stop you.’‘If you have the will there´s a way.’GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://nomadmania.com/interview-luisa-yu/At 79 years old, Luisa Yu went to Serbia, completing her accomplishment of visiting 193 countries. She grew up in the Philippines, but moved to the US as an exchange student in her twenties. Since then, Luisa has travelled extensively across the world engaging with numerous cultures and taking on exciting adventures. She has been to nearly all the states in the US, and to every country in Africa. luisa_yu14 InstagramABOUT THE HOSTClare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare KayCONTACT https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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