Summary
Arjun Malaviya, a 19-year-old traveler, visited 118 countries before turning 20. He began his journey at the age of 17 and claims to be the youngest person to visit 100 countries solo. Malaviya aimed to connect with locals and learn about their lives during his travels.
Key Facts
- Arjun Malaviya claims to be the youngest solo traveler to visit 100 countries.
- He started his journey on his 17th birthday in July 2023.
- By 19, he had visited 118 countries, with stops in both remote and urban locations.
- Malaviya carries five full passports from his travels.
- He expresses a goal of connecting with locals and understanding their lifestyles.
- His travels spanned areas like Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, Fiji, and Norway.
- Malaviya used tools like Google Translate to communicate in different languages.
- The Guinness World Record holder for visiting every sovereign country is Lexie Alford.
