Exploration, Endurance, and the Sacrifices no One Saw: Thor Pedersen’s Record Journey Through 203 Countries Without Flying

04/09/2025 1h 8min

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Episode Synopsis

Danish explorer Thor Pedersen became the first person to visit every country in the world in a single, unbroken journey, without ever boarding a plane. What was meant to take four years stretched into almost ten. In our conversation, Thor reflects on exploration in the modern world, the cost of chasing an impossible dream, and the lessons he brought home about people, resilience, and connection.Follow ThorInstagram: @onceuponasagaWebsite: thorpedersen.dkListen, follow, and subscribe to the podcast on:SpotifyApple PodcastsInstagram

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