I feel fortunate to have visited 53 countries and all seven continents.

And yet I’ve only scratched the surface—just 27% % of the world’s 200 countries. Furthermore, the above map is grossly skewed. I’ve only visited 75% of America’s states. I’ve yet to visit mainland Asia and 90% of the rest of Africa. And I’ve visited just three states of USA-sized Australia.

Granted, I have no intention of visiting every country on Earth. It doesn’t take that many to realize we’re all the same and live on the most beautiful rock in the observable universe. That and I still have a lot I want to do in my own backyard, not to mention repeat trips to the places I love.

But I do hope to see at least 45 more countries and all 50 states someday. Not only does distance makes the heart grow fonder, but a change in geography is good at keeping us on our toes.

Love you, Earth.

PS—Airplanes are amazing and travel is overrated for the following reasons.